AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins 6 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14600 takes 11. The wins are not scattered randomly; they cluster around specific workload types.

The AMD chip dominates in extended instruction workloads. Its 23.3% lead in PassMark extended instructions (31653 vs 25674) is the largest single victory in the entire comparison. It also wins integer math by 5% (122933 vs 117078), data compression by 2.6% (445719 vs 434620), and random string sorting by 1.4% (48723 vs 48043). These are computation-heavy tasks that rely on efficient execution of many parallel operations. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 also wins GeekBench multicore by 3.8% (15242 vs 14680) and Cinebench R15 multicore by 11.1% (3409.5 vs 3070). That R15 result is notable because the newer Cinebench R23 test goes the other way entirely.

The Intel Core i5-14600 answers in single-thread performance and sustained heavy loads. It wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 28.6% (30464 vs 21761), which is a massive gap. It also wins Cinebench R15 singlecore by 29.2% (433 vs 306.5) and Cinebench R23 singlecore by 53.1% (4300 vs 2018). The Intel part leads in PassMark physics by 19.3% (2330 vs 1881), floating point math by 10.3% (85759 vs 76892), prime number finding by 18.7% (155 vs 126), and data encryption by 11.3% (25082 vs 22252). It wins GeekBench singlecore by 0.7% (2424 vs 2407) and PassMark singlethread by 4.7% (4167 vs 3973). The Intel CPU also edges out the AMD chip in PassMark multithread by 2% (35848 vs 35148).

The pattern is clear. AMD wins on instruction-level throughput and certain integer-heavy tasks. Intel wins on raw single-core speed and on the most demanding multi-threaded render workloads in Cinebench R23. The data shows a split personality: AMD is better for specific computational tasks, Intel is better for general-purpose speed and peak threaded performance.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice based on workload. The Intel Core i5-14600 is the stronger all-around processor for desktop use. It wins 11 of 17 tests, including the most widely cited Cinebench R23 multicore benchmark by nearly 29%. Its single-thread advantage is decisive across every single-thread test in the database. The 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, compared to 86th for the AMD part, confirms that the Intel chip sits in a higher overall performance tier.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a mobile processor with a 28W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65W TDP. That specification difference explains much of the performance gap. The AMD chip is not designed to compete at the same power envelope. Its wins in extended instructions, integer math, and data compression show that it squeezes impressive compute density from its 12 cores and 24 threads. It also delivers a 3.8% GeekBench multicore win, which suggests strong efficiency in certain mixed workloads.

For a desktop builder, the Intel Core i5-14600 is the pick from the data. The single-thread dominance and Cinebench R23 multicore lead are exactly what most productivity and rendering workloads reward. For a mobile system, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the only option here, and its benchmark profile shows it handles compression, sorting, and integer tasks well despite its lower power draw. The data does not support calling the AMD chip a faster processor overall, but it does show a capable mobile part with specific strengths.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest AMD win is Cinebench R15 multicore, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 3409.5 against 3070, a 11.1% margin. That is an older benchmark, though. The more modern Cinebench R23 multicore flips entirely: Intel scores 30464 against 21761, a 28.6% lead. The two Cinebench versions tell opposite stories, which suggests the Intel chip scales better with the newer test's workload characteristics.

The largest Intel win is Cinebench R23 singlecore at 53.1% (4300 vs 2018). That is an enormous gap. Cinebench R15 singlecore also goes Intel's way by 29.2% (433 vs 306.5). GeekBench singlecore is close: Intel wins by 0.7% (2424 vs 2407). PassMark singlethread shows Intel ahead by 4.7% (4167 vs 3973).

In PassMark extended instructions, AMD wins by 23.3% (31653 vs 25674), the second-largest margin in either direction. AMD also wins integer math by 5% (122933 vs 117078), data compression by 2.6% (445719 vs 434620), and random string sorting by 1.4% (48723 vs 48043). GeekBench multicore goes AMD's way by 3.8% (15242 vs 14680).

Intel wins the remaining tests. PassMark physics shows a 19.3% Intel lead (2330 vs 1881). Prime number finding goes Intel's way by 18.7% (155 vs 126). Data encryption is Intel's by 11.3% (25082 vs 22252). Floating point math favors Intel by 10.3% (85759 vs 76892). PassMark multithread is close, Intel by 2% (35848 vs 35148).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores versus 12 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The AMD chip has 24 threads while the Intel chip has 20.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 wins every single-thread test. Its Cinebench R23 singlecore score is 4300 versus 2018, a 53.1% lead. PassMark singlethread also favors Intel: 4167 versus 3973.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-threaded rendering?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 wins Cinebench R23 multicore with 30464 against 21761, a 28.6% margin. The AMD chip wins the older Cinebench R15 multicore test with 3409.5 against 3070.

Q: Does the AMD chip have any benchmark wins?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins 6 of 17 head-to-head tests, including PassMark extended instructions by 23.3%, integer math by 5%, data compression by 2.6%, random string sorting by 1.4%, GeekBench multicore by 3.8%, and Cinebench R15 multicore by 11.1%.

Q: What is the overall performance percentile for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 ranks in the 89th percentile versus all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 ranks in the 86th percentile.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process. Its codename is Strix Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation with a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core layout. The die size is 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14600 uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, with the codename Raptor Lake-R. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series under the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Its die size is 257 mm².

The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads, which reflects Intel's hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores. Cache configurations differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core. For L3, the AMD chip has 16 MB total, while the Intel chip has 24 MB shared.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8 and is a mobile part with a 28W TDP. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part with a 65W TDP. The AMD chip integrates Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel chip integrates UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part launched on 2024-06-30, while the Intel part launched on 2024-01-07. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $255.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28W for AMD and 65W for Intel.

The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB per core. L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD and 24 MB on Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is available on Intel only.

PCIe capabilities differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 890M on AMD and UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. The AMD chip is a mobile segment part, while the Intel chip is a desktop part. Both are currently active in production.