AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14650HX takes 5 wins, mostly in specialized workloads. The average benchmark score tells a similar story: AMD scores 37904 against Intel's 41576, though this aggregate figure is influenced by the different test suites available for each processor.

Single-thread performance strongly favors AMD. In Geekbench single-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 2407 against Intel's 2173, a 10.8% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a narrower gap: 2018 versus 1969, a 2.5% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core is the largest single-thread win at 7.4% (306.5 versus 285.5). PassMark single-thread confirms the pattern with 3973 versus 3841, a 3.4% margin. These results indicate that the Zen 5 architecture delivers higher per-core throughput than Raptor Lake-HX in the tested workloads.

Multi-threaded results are more mixed. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins Cinebench R23 multicore with 21761 versus 20454, a 6.4% lead. Geekbench multicore also favors AMD: 15242 versus 14249, a 7% margin. PassMark multithread shows a 4.9% advantage (35148 versus 33495). However, Cinebench R15 multicore goes to Intel: 3470.5 versus 3409.5, a 1.8% win. This split suggests that AMD's advantage in multi-threaded work grows as the workload scales, while Intel retains competitiveness in the lighter R15 test.

The largest single delta in the entire comparison is PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 31653 against Intel's 24150, a 31.1% advantage. This indicates substantially better performance on SIMD and specialized instruction workloads. AMD also wins PassMark data compression by 11.9% (445719 versus 398418) and random string sorting by 13.2% (48723 versus 43035). Integer math goes to AMD by 5.4% (122933 versus 116661).

Intel's wins are concentrated in specific areas. PassMark floating point math favors Intel: 84999 versus 76892, a 9.5% margin. PassMark physics shows a 14.6% Intel advantage (2202 versus 1881). The largest Intel win is PassMark find prime numbers at 17.1% (152 versus 126). PassMark data encryption goes to Intel by 2.9% (22917 versus 22252). These results show that Intel retains an edge in pure FP throughput and certain integer algorithms, while AMD dominates in instruction-heavy and memory-intensive tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX records an average benchmark score of 41576, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 averages 37904. Intel also sits at the 88th percentile against all CPUs, with AMD at the 86th percentile.

Q: How large is AMD's single-thread performance advantage?

A: The data shows AMD leading in every single-thread test. Geekbench single-core shows the largest gap at 10.8% (2407 versus 2173). Cinebench R15 single-core is next at 7.4%, followed by PassMark single-thread at 3.4% and Cinebench R23 single-core at 2.5%.

Q: Where does Intel win by the biggest margin?

A: Intel's largest win is PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 152 versus AMD's 126, a 17.1% advantage. PassMark physics follows at 14.6% (2202 versus 1881), and PassMark floating point math at 9.5% (84999 versus 76892).

Q: How do the two processors compare in the Cinebench R23 tests?

A: AMD wins Cinebench R23 multicore with 21761 versus 20454, a 6.4% lead, and also wins single-core with 2018 versus 1969, a 2.5% margin. Intel wins the older Cinebench R15 multicore test by 1.8% (3470.5 versus 3409.5), while AMD takes R15 single-core by 7.4%.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in any single test?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark extended instructions. AMD scores 31653 against Intel's 24150, a 31.1% advantage. This is more than double the size of any other recorded difference in the head-to-head data.

Q: Which processor has more wins in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins 5 tests. Intel's wins are PassMark data encryption, find prime numbers, floating point math, physics, and Cinebench R15 multicore.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the stronger choice for general productivity and single-thread-dominated applications. Its 10.8% Geekbench single-core lead and 7.4% Cinebench R15 single-core margin indicate faster response in everyday tasks and lightly threaded software. The 31.1% advantage in extended instructions makes it particularly well suited for workloads that leverage SIMD operations, such as media encoding filters, scientific computing, and certain compression algorithms. Data compression shows an 11.9% lead, and random string sorting shows 13.2%, both pointing to strong memory and cache throughput.

For multi-threaded rendering and content creation, AMD also holds the edge. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 6.4% advantage, and Geekbench multicore shows 7%. PassMark multithread adds a 4.9% margin. These results suggest that the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 delivers comparable or better scaling in heavy parallel workloads despite having fewer physical cores. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores appears to extract more throughput per core than Intel's 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-HX design.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins where raw floating point and physics simulation matter. The 9.5% lead in floating point math and the 14.6% lead in PassMark physics make it preferable for physics-based simulation, certain scientific workloads, and FP-heavy algorithms. The 17.1% advantage in prime number finding indicates strength in integer-heavy search and sieve workloads. Data encryption also goes to Intel by 2.9%, a modest but consistent edge.

Users running legacy or lighter multi-threaded benchmarks may see Intel ahead, as shown by the 1.8% Cinebench R15 multicore win. However, the newer Cinebench R23 multicore test reverses that result in AMD's favor. The overall pattern is that AMD leads in most modern workloads, while Intel retains specific niches in FP math, physics, and prime search.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads. Intel compensates for its higher core count with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 5.10 GHz. Both reach similar boost frequencies, but AMD does so with a 28 W TDP against Intel's 55 W TDP. This is a major efficiency difference in the recorded specifications.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; Intel's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. ECC memory support is another split: Intel supports ECC, AMD does not.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. This gives Intel a potential bandwidth advantage for storage and discrete GPUs, though the recorded benchmarks do not isolate PCIe performance.

Socket and packaging differ completely. AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1964. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD includes Radeon 890M graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 710. The multiplier is unlocked on the Intel part but locked on the AMD part. Process nodes differ as well: AMD is built on a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i7-14650HX uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-HX codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and organization. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. L3 cache is a larger difference. AMD has 16 MB of L3 cache, while Intel has 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger L3 pool helps explain its advantage in certain cache-sensitive workloads, while AMD's smaller but faster L3 appears to serve its higher single-thread scores.

The process node is a major architectural differentiator. AMD is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process at its own foundry. This explains the significant TDP gap: AMD operates at 28 W while Intel operates at 55 W, yet AMD still wins the majority of benchmarks. The die size reflects this: AMD's 233 mm² die is smaller than Intel's 257 mm² die, despite AMD integrating more advanced process technology.

The mixed-core design of the AMD part is notable. The Ryzen AI 300 generation uses both Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, allowing higher efficiency for lighter threads and higher performance for demanding threads. The Intel part uses Raptor Lake-HX, which in the recorded data does not indicate a hybrid core arrangement in the specification fields. Intel's architecture does include a higher core count of 16 cores versus AMD's 12, but both deliver 24 threads, meaning AMD relies more on simultaneous multithreading per core.

Architectural differences also show in memory bandwidth. AMD records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while Intel has no recorded figure. AMD supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, which likely contributes to its bandwidth advantage. Intel's support for DDR4 alongside DDR5 offers broader compatibility but likely at lower peak bandwidth.

The integrated graphics differ architecturally as well. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 890M graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 710. These are not directly benchmarked in the head-to-head data, but the specifications indicate a significant difference in integrated GPU capability. PCIe Gen 5 on the Intel side versus Gen 4 on the AMD side is another architectural gap that affects platform-level expansion, even if CPU benchmark scores do not capture it directly.