AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core i9-14900F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i9-14900F, winning 16 of the 17 compared benchmarks. The Intel processor's largest advantage appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 5583 against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 2018, a 63.9% lead. The margin in Cinebench R23 multi-core is nearly as stark, with Intel scoring 39551 versus 21761, a 45% difference. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R15, where Intel leads by 45.5% in single-core (562 versus 306.5) and 14.5% in multi-core (3986 versus 3409.5).

The Intel part also dominates in Geekbench, though by a smaller margin. The multi-core score of 20008 represents a 23.8% advantage over the AMD chip's 15242, while the single-core gap narrows to 6.3%, with Intel at 2570 and AMD at 2407. PassMark results reinforce the trend across nearly every subtest. In integer math, Intel scores 177066 against 122933, a 30.6% edge. Floating point math shows Intel at 119550 versus 76892, a 35.7% lead. Data encryption favors Intel by 35.8% (34644 versus 22252), and data compression by 21% (564207 versus 445719). The multi-threaded PassMark score of 46532 versus 35148 gives Intel a 24.5% advantage.

In physics calculations, Intel leads by 35.1% (2899 versus 1881), and in prime number finding, Intel leads by 39.7% (209 versus 126). Random string sorting favors Intel by 23.5% (63728 versus 48723). Even the closest competition, single-thread PassMark, goes to Intel at 4506 versus 3973, an 11.8% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 claims only one victory: PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 31653 against Intel's 31084, a narrow 1.8% lead. This result indicates that the AMD processor holds a slight advantage in workloads that leverage specialized instruction sets, but the overall benchmark landscape is firmly in Intel's favor. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i9-14900F is 60008, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part averages 37904 and sits at the 86th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F has an average benchmark score of 60008, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 averages 37904. This gives Intel a clear lead, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX at 60099 (0.2% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX at 60104 (0.2% higher).

Q: How large is the gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F scores 39551 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 45% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 21761. This is one of the largest single-workload differences recorded between the two processors.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins one benchmark: PassMark extended instructions, scoring 31653 versus Intel's 31084. This represents a 1.8% advantage for AMD in this specific workload category.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread PassMark performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F scores 4506 in PassMark single-thread, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 3973. The Intel processor leads by 11.8% in this test, which reflects lightly threaded workloads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Geekbench multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F scores 20008 in Geekbench multi-core, a 23.8% advantage over the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 15242. The single-core Geekbench gap is smaller, with Intel at 2570 and AMD at 2407, a 6.3% difference.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F ranks at the 92nd percentile, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 ranks at the 86th percentile. This reflects the overall higher benchmark scores recorded for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies, which explains the wide performance gaps recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Its die size is 233 mm². The Intel Core i9-14900F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip offers 24 cores and 32 threads. Both have a 2.00 GHz base clock, but the boost clock differs: the AMD reaches 5.10 GHz while the Intel reaches 5.80 GHz. This higher boost clock contributes to the Intel's stronger single-core results.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a major gap, with AMD providing 16 MB total and Intel providing 36 MB shared. This larger cache pool on the Intel side supports its multi-threaded performance.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14900F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational difference. AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also separate the two: AMD includes the Radeon 890M, while the Intel Core i9-14900F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). This makes the AMD chip suitable for systems without a discrete GPU, while the Intel desktop part requires a separate graphics card.

Socket and market positioning differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile processor, released on 2024-06-30. The Intel Core i9-14900F uses the Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop processor, released on 2024-01-07. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as active production parts. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts, reflecting their different market segments.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly shows that the Intel Core i9-14900F is the stronger processor in almost every measured workload. Its 92nd percentile ranking against 86th for AMD, combined with an average benchmark score of 60008 versus 37904, establishes a large overall performance gap. The Intel part leads in all Cinebench tests, all Geekbench tests, and 12 of 13 PassMark subtests recorded in the head-to-head comparison.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 does hold one advantage: PassMark extended instructions, where its 31653 score beats Intel's 31084 by 1.8%. This suggests that the AMD processor handles certain specialized instruction workloads slightly better, but this is an exception in an otherwise Intel-dominated field.

The different market segments matter for interpretation. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, the Zen 5 architecture, and integrated Radeon 890M graphics. The Intel Core i9-14900F is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, the Raptor Lake architecture, and no integrated graphics. The Intel part's higher core count (24 versus 12), larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB), and higher boost clock (5.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz) align with its stronger multi-threaded and single-threaded scores.

For workloads that depend on raw CPU throughput, whether multi-core rendering, math operations, or data processing, the data points to the Intel Core i9-14900F as the higher-performing option. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, despite its lower overall scores, offers a mobile form factor, integrated graphics, and lower power draw, which may be relevant for portable systems. The recorded benchmark results do not show any workload category, aside from extended instructions, where the AMD chip outperforms its Intel rival.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Core i9-14900F:

• Cores: 12 (AMD) versus 24 (Intel)
• Threads: 24 (AMD) versus 32 (Intel)
• Boost Clock: 5.10 GHz (AMD) versus 5.80 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 28 watts (AMD) versus 65 watts (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 (AMD) versus Intel Socket 1700 (Intel)
• Architecture: Zen 5 (AMD) versus Raptor Lake (Intel)
• Codename: Strix Point (AMD) versus Raptor Lake-R (Intel)
• Generation: Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) (AMD) versus Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) (Intel)
• Process Node: 4 nm (AMD) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC (AMD) versus Intel (Intel)
• Die Size: 233 mm² (AMD) versus 257 mm² (Intel)
• L2 Cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) versus 2 MB per core (Intel)
• L3 Cache: 16 MB (AMD) versus 36 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory Support: DDR5, LPDDR5X (AMD) versus DDR4, DDR5 (Intel)
• Memory Bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s (AMD) versus not recorded (Intel)
• ECC Memory: False (AMD) versus True (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 Lanes (AMD) versus Gen 5, 16 Lanes (Intel)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 890M (AMD) versus N/A (Intel)
• Market Segment: Mobile (AMD) versus Desktop (Intel)
• Release Date: 2024-06-30 (AMD) versus 2024-01-07 (Intel)
• Launch MSRP: Not recorded (AMD) versus $524 (Intel)
• Part Number: 100-000000994 (AMD) versus SRN3W (Intel)