AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy between these two processors. The Intel Core i7-14700F wins 16 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 secures a single victory. The Intel part occupies the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 86th percentile. The average benchmark score gap is substantial: 53,620 for the Intel versus 37,904 for the AMD, a difference of roughly 41%. The data indicates that any workload prioritizing raw compute throughput will favor the Intel Core i7-14700F. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, however, is a mobile processor with a 28 TDP and integrated Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel part is a 65 TDP desktop chip with no integrated graphics. The choice between them hinges on platform and power constraints, not on performance parity, because the Intel processor dominates in almost every measured category.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins only in the PassMark extended instructions test, scoring 31,653 against the Intel score of 28,564, a 10.8% advantage. This suggests the Zen 5 architecture in the AMD chip handles certain specialized instruction sets more efficiently. The Intel Core i7-14700F wins everywhere else. In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel processor shows commanding leads: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 35,122 versus 21,761, a 38% gap. Geekbench multi-core favors Intel at 19,620 against 15,242, a 22.3% margin. The Intel part also leads in single-threaded tests, though the gap narrows considerably. Geekbench single-core shows only a 0.9% difference, while PassMark single-thread shows a 6.7% gap. The largest Intel advantage appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it leads by 59.3%. For workloads like data compression, encryption, floating point math, integer math, prime number finding, physics simulation, and random string sorting, the Intel processor delivers consistent wins ranging from 11.9% to 28.4%. The AMD chip's sole win indicates it has a niche strength in extended instruction processing, but the overall pattern points to Intel dominance across general-purpose computing tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14700F uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor's larger L2 and L3 allocations help explain its multi-threaded performance advantage. The AMD die measures 233 mm², while the Intel die measures 257 mm². Memory support diverges as well: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel memory bandwidth is not recorded. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe capabilities differ, with AMD using Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes and Intel using Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD processor integrates Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel processor has no integrated graphics. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor is a mobile part, while the Intel processor is a desktop part. The AMD chip launched on 2024-06-30, while the Intel chip launched on 2024-01-07. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Does the AMD processor have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 includes Radeon 890M integrated graphics, while the Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 does not.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53,620, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average score of 37,904.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: In which benchmark does the AMD processor outperform the Intel processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins the PassMark extended instructions test with a score of 31,653 versus 28,564 for the Intel Core i7-14700F, a 10.8% advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a sweeping Intel victory, but the margins vary widely by workload. The largest Intel win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel score of 4,958 dwarfs the AMD score of 2,018, a 59.3% gap. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 499 versus AMD at 306.5, a 38.6% difference. These single-core results are remarkable because Geekbench single-core shows the two chips nearly tied, with Intel at 2,429 and AMD at 2,407, only 0.9% apart. The discrepancy between Cinebench and Geekbench single-core results suggests the Intel architecture has a significant advantage in rendering workloads specifically, while general single-threaded performance is closer. In multi-threaded rendering, Cinebench R23 multi-core gives Intel a 38% lead, scoring 35,122 against 21,761. Cinebench R15 multi-core narrows that gap to 3.7%, with Intel at 3,540 and AMD at 3,409.5. The PassMark tests reveal consistent Intel advantages across math and data workloads. Integer math shows Intel at 155,808 versus AMD at 122,933, a 21.1% gap. Floating point math shows Intel at 107,005 versus AMD at 76,892, a 28.1% difference. Data encryption favors Intel by 26.2%, with scores of 30,144 and 22,252. Data compression gives Intel an 11.9% edge, scoring 505,885 against 445,719. Prime number finding shows Intel at 176 versus AMD at 126, a 28.4% gap. Physics simulation favors Intel by 23.4%, with scores of 2,455 and 1,881. Random string sorting gives Intel a 12.9% advantage, scoring 55,918 against 48,723. The PassMark multi-thread test shows Intel at 41,317 versus AMD at 35,148, a 14.9% lead. The only AMD victory comes in extended instructions, where AMD scores 31,653 against Intel's 28,564, a 10.8% edge. This single win suggests the Zen 5 architecture has a specialized strength, but it does not offset the broad Intel dominance elsewhere.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores. Thread counts are 24 for AMD and 28 for Intel. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.10 GHz, but boost clocks diverge, with AMD at 5.10 GHz and Intel at 5.40 GHz. TDP differs substantially, with AMD at 28 and Intel at 65. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Architecture differs, with AMD using Zen 5 and Intel using Raptor Lake. The codenames are Strix Point for AMD and Raptor Lake-R for Intel. Process nodes differ, with AMD on 4 nm at TSMC and Intel on 10 nm at Intel. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. Cache configurations differ, with AMD having 1 MB L2 per core and 16 MB L3, while Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. Memory support differs, with AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's bandwidth is not recorded. ECC memory support exists on Intel but not AMD. PCIe generations differ, with AMD using Gen 4 and Intel using Gen 5, both with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD having Radeon 890M and Intel having none. Market segments differ, with AMD as mobile and Intel as desktop. Release dates differ, with AMD launching on 2024-06-30 and Intel on 2024-01-07. The Intel launch MSRP is $359, while AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are 100-000000994 for AMD and SRN3Z for Intel. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while the Intel generation is Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).