AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a closely contested split: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 takes 8 wins, Intel Core i7-14701E takes 7 wins. The margin of victory differs sharply by workload type.

The AMD chip dominates throughput-heavy tasks. Its largest single win is in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 31653 against Intel's 18528, a 70.8% advantage. Data compression shows a 57.5% lead (445719 vs 282939), and random string sorting lands at 67.1% ahead (48723 vs 29158). Integer math follows at 51.2% (122933 vs 81325), data encryption at 49.7% (22252 vs 14862), and floating-point math at 24.3% (76892 vs 61873). The PassMark multithread score confirms the pattern: 35148 vs 26112, a 34.6% gap.

Cinebench R15 multicore also goes to AMD with 3409.5 vs 2237, a 52.4% margin. That is the only Cinebench multicore result where AMD leads, however.

Intel counters in single-core and lightly threaded tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the largest gap: Intel scores 3133 against AMD's 2018, a 35.6% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core is closer, Intel at 315 vs 306.5, only 2.7% ahead. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4305 vs 3973, a 7.7% edge. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel edges ahead by 2% (22195 vs 21761), despite losing R15 multicore by a wide margin. PassMark physics also favors Intel, 2399 vs 1881, a 21.6% lead. Prime number finding favors Intel at 176 vs 126, a 28.4% gap.

The aggregate database scores place AMD higher overall. Its average benchmark score is 37904, while Intel's is 33206. AMD's percentile among all CPUs is 86, versus Intel's 83. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E (37911, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (37943, -0.1%), and Intel Core 5 211E (37829, 0.2%). Intel's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201, 0%), AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33244, -0.1%), and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, 0.3%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. AMD uses a 12-core, 24-thread configuration based on Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Point, on the Ryzen AI 300 generation. That generation combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The base clock is 2.00 GHz, boost clock reaches 5.10 GHz, and TDP is rated at 28 watts. It uses AMD Socket FP8, which places it in the mobile segment.

Intel's Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, from the Core 14th Gen series. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. The process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². Base clock is 2.60 GHz, boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz, and TDP is 65 watts. It uses Intel Socket 1700, which places it in the desktop segment.

Cache layouts differ significantly. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of L3. Intel also provides 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core, and its L3 is 33 MB shared. The larger L3 on the Intel part is notable, but the AMD part compensates with more physical cores.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel bus, offering 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. Intel supports ECC memory; AMD does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. AMD includes Radeon 890M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both share the same release date of 2024-06-30. AMD's part number is 100-000000994, Intel's is Q49FSRNJK.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear workload split. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the stronger choice for multi-threaded, data-heavy compute. Its wins in integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, sorting, and extended instructions are substantial, often exceeding 50% margins. The 34.6% lead in PassMark multithread and 52.4% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore reinforce that pattern. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with Zen 5 architecture clearly delivers more parallel throughput.

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the better option for single-core responsiveness and lightly threaded tasks. Its 35.6% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is decisive, and it also wins in Cinebench R15 single-core, PassMark single-thread, PassMark physics, and prime number finding. The higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz and lower core count contribute to that advantage in latency-sensitive work.

For mixed workloads, the aggregate average benchmark score favors AMD (37904 vs 33206). The percentile ranking also favors AMD (86 vs 83). However, the margin is not overwhelming in Cinebench R23 multicore, where Intel leads by 2%. That specific result suggests Intel's 8-core design with larger L2 and L3 caches can hold its own in some rendering-like tasks.

The TDP difference is significant: AMD at 28 watts versus Intel at 65 watts. The database does not provide power consumption measurements, but the TDP rating implies AMD achieves its multicore wins at a lower rated power envelope. That is relevant for mobile or thermally constrained systems. Intel's desktop socket and higher TDP point toward a different deployment context.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average benchmark score of 37904, while the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 33206.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD leads by 70.8% (31653 vs 18528).

Q: Does Intel win any multicore benchmark?

A: Yes, Intel wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 2% (22195 vs 21761). It also wins PassMark physics by 21.6% (2399 vs 1881).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 does not.

Q: What are the process nodes?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins in tasks that scale with many threads and wide data paths. Data compression (57.5% lead), encryption (49.7%), extended instructions (70.8%), integer math (51.2%), floating-point math (24.3%), random string sorting (67.1%), and multithread throughput (34.6%) all favor AMD. Cinebench R15 multicore also goes to AMD by 52.4%. These results point toward workloads like file compression, cryptographic operations, scientific computation, and general parallel processing.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in single-core and latency-sensitive tasks. Cinebench R23 single-core leads by 35.6%, Cinebench R15 single-core by 2.7%, PassMark single-thread by 7.7%, PassMark physics by 21.6%, and prime number finding by 28.4%. Cinebench R23 multicore also favors Intel by 2%, which is the only multicore rendering result in Intel's favor. These results point toward tasks that depend on high per-core frequency, such as legacy single-threaded applications, certain physics simulations, and prime number searches.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Strix Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | null |

| ECC Memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | false | false |

| Part Number | 100-000000994 | Q49FSRNJK |