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

The Verdict

The recorded data splits this comparison cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins 3 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core i9-14900T wins 12. The Intel part holds a decisive advantage in Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests, with the largest margin being a 53.6% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core. The AMD part, however, wins in data compression, extended instructions, and one multi-core Cinebench R15 test, showing that its architecture remains competitive in specific instruction-heavy and compression tasks.

The overall benchmark averages reflect this split. The Intel Core i9-14900T has an average benchmark score of 51015 and sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average benchmark score of 37904 and sits at the 86th percentile. The Intel part also sits among higher-scoring rivals: its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T with an average score of 51310 (0.6% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT at 50718 (0.6% lower). The AMD part's nearest rivals are all within a 0.3% band, led by the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943 (0.1% lower).

For system selection, the data points to the Intel Core i9-14900T for users whose workloads prioritize raw multi-threaded rendering and single-thread responsiveness. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is the choice where extended instruction throughput and data compression matter more than absolute Cinebench scores. The Intel part also carries ECC memory support and a launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900T wins across almost every category in the head-to-head table. Its largest victory is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 4348 against the AMD part's 2018, a 53.6% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 30803 against 21761, a 29.4% advantage. The Intel part also leads in PassMark integer math (138149 vs 122933, an 11% gap), floating-point math (92699 vs 76892, 17.1%), physics (2245 vs 1881, 16.2%), and data encryption (27062 vs 22252, 17.8%). Even in the narrowest margins, the Intel part wins passmark single-thread by 1.1% (4016 vs 3973) and random string sorting by 1.5% (49484 vs 48723).

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 wins three tests. Its largest win is PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 31653 against Intel's 23660, a 33.8% advantage. It also wins data compression with 445719 vs 436066, a 2.2% margin, and Cinebench R15 multi-core with 3409.5 vs 3104, a 9.8% lead. These wins cluster around instruction execution and older multi-core scaling, not the newer Cinebench R23 workload.

The percentile data reinforces the Intel part's overall standing. The Intel Core i9-14900T ranks at the 90th percentile against all CPUs, while the AMD part ranks at the 86th. The Intel part's average score of 51015 is roughly 34.6% higher than the AMD part's 37904, a gap that aligns with the multi-core Cinebench results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c). It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its TDP is 28 watts, and it uses AMD Socket FP8, marking it as a mobile part.

The Intel Core i9-14900T uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series (Raptor Lake Refresh). It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². It has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its TDP is 35 watts, and it uses Intel Socket 1700, marking it as a desktop part.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel part has the same 80 KB L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its multi-core Cinebench results.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, with no ECC support. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, has no recorded memory bandwidth figure, and supports ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part also has a different production status, release date, and part number: it was released on 2024-06-30, while the Intel part was released on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part has none recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T boosts to 5.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T wins with a score of 30803 against the AMD part's 21761, a 29.4% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark extended instructions with a 33.8% lead (31653 vs 23660), PassMark data compression with a 2.2% lead (445719 vs 436066), and Cinebench R15 multi-core with a 9.8% lead (3409.5 vs 3104).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14900T uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the entire comparison belongs to the Intel Core i9-14900T in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel part scores 4348, the AMD part scores 2018, and the delta is negative 53.6% for the AMD part. This is a dominant lead that no other test approaches. The second-largest margin is also Intel's: Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 29.4% gap (30803 vs 21761). Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 30% gap in Intel's favor (438 vs 306.5), though the absolute scores are much lower.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 counters with one substantial win: PassMark extended instructions shows a 33.8% lead (31653 vs 23660). This is the only test where the AMD part leads by more than 10%. Its other wins are smaller: data compression at 2.2% (445719 vs 436066) and Cinebench R15 multi-core at 9.8% (3409.5 vs 3104).

The remaining tests are all Intel wins with varying margins. Data encryption shows a 17.8% gap (27062 vs 22252). Floating-point math shows 17.1% (92699 vs 76892). Physics shows 16.2% (2245 vs 1881). Prime number finding shows 23.2% (164 vs 126). Integer math shows 11% (138149 vs 122933). PassMark multi-thread shows a modest 3% gap (36239 vs 35148). Random string sorting shows 1.5% (49484 vs 48723). Single-thread tests show a narrow 1.1% edge (4016 vs 3973).

The pattern across the head-to-head table is consistent. The Intel part wins in all rendering, encryption, math, physics, and prime-number workloads. The AMD part wins in extended instruction throughput and compression, plus the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test. The overall average benchmark scores confirm this: the Intel part's 51015 average is higher than the AMD part's 37904, and the Intel part's 90th percentile ranking exceeds the AMD part's 86th.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every hardware field. Core counts: AMD has 12, Intel has 24. Thread counts: AMD has 24, Intel has 32. Base clocks: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.10 GHz. Boost clocks: AMD at 5.10 GHz, Intel at 5.50 GHz. TDP: AMD at 28 watts, Intel at 35 watts. Sockets: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Architectures: AMD uses Zen 5, Intel uses Raptor Lake. Codenames: AMD is Strix Point, Intel is Raptor Lake-R. Generations: AMD is Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Intel is Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Process nodes: AMD at 4 nm via TSMC, Intel at 10 nm via Intel. Die sizes: AMD at 233 mm², Intel at 257 mm².

Cache differences are significant. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB L2 per core, Intel has 2 MB L2 per core. AMD has 16 MB L3, Intel has 36 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Memory buses are both dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: AMD has a recorded 89.6 GB/s, Intel has none recorded. ECC: AMD does not support it, Intel does. PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Market segments: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates: AMD on 2024-06-30, Intel on 2024-01-07. Launch MSRP: Intel has $549, AMD has none. Multiplier unlocked: both are locked. Part numbers: AMD is 100-000000994, Intel is SRN3U.