AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database records a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and the Intel Core i3-14100. The AMD part wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel chip claiming only a single victory in Geekbench single-core. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs tracked, while the Core i3-14100 lands at the 72nd percentile. Its average benchmark score of 46,030 more than doubles the Intel part's 18,318.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 70.1% advantage, and Geekbench multi-core shows a 93% lead. The AMD processor delivers massive wins in integer math (168.6%), random string sorting (156.1%), extended instructions (146.7%), and data encryption (135.4%). These are not marginal differences; the AMD processor is in a different performance class.

The Intel Core i3-14100 retains a narrow lead in one specific metric: Geekbench single-core at 2,133 versus 2,084, a 2.3% advantage. It also stays close in PassMark single-thread (3,759 versus 3,867, a 2.9% AMD edge) and Cinebench R23 single-core (1,809 versus 1,988, a 9.9% AMD edge). For users whose workloads depend on lightly-threaded applications, the Intel part is competitive, but it does not match the AMD processor's overall output.

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 targets mobile platforms with a 28W TDP, while the Core i3-14100 is a 60W desktop part. The database shows the AMD processor delivering roughly double the average benchmark score at lower power draw, which makes it the superior option for performance-per-watt scenarios. The Intel chip's launch MSRP is $134, though the database records no launch price for the AMD part, so direct cost comparison is not possible from the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i3 family within the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10nm process with a 163 mm² die.

The core configuration differs sharply. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD chip boosts to 5.10 GHz from a 2.00 GHz base, while the Intel chip boosts to 4.70 GHz from a 3.50 GHz base. The Intel chip starts from a higher base clock but cannot match the AMD chip's peak boost.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor's larger L3 pool aligns with its higher core count.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of recorded bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, though the database records no bandwidth figure. The AMD processor does not support ECC memory, while the Intel chip does.

PCIe capability also differs. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip pairs with Radeon 890M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

The market positioning is clear: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core i3-14100 is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip's 28W TDP versus the Intel chip's 60W TDP reflects this segment difference.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part provides triple the core count and triple the thread count.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 wins Geekbench single-core with 2,133 versus 2,084, a 2.3% lead. However, the AMD part wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 1,988 versus 1,809, a 9.9% lead, and PassMark single-thread with 3,867 versus 3,759, a 2.9% lead.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 leads by 70.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (21,812 versus 12,820), by 93% in Geekbench multi-core (13,957 versus 7,231), and by 118.1% in PassMark multithread (32,916 versus 15,095).

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a 28W TDP. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a 60W TDP. The AMD part delivers higher benchmark scores while rated for less than half the power draw.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 does not.

Q: What PCIe generation does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i3-14100 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Intel Core i3-14100 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28W | 60W |

| 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 i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates the benchmark comparison. Its largest win comes in PassMark integer math, where it scores 121,754 against the Intel part's 45,329, an advantage of 168.6%. This result reflects the AMD processor's core and thread advantage in compute-heavy integer workloads.

PassMark random string sorting shows a 156.1% lead for the AMD chip (44,552 versus 17,397). The AMD part also excels in extended instructions, scoring 29,269 versus 11,865, a 146.7% difference. Data encryption shows a 135.4% lead (20,802 versus 8,838), and data compression shows a 132.6% lead (404,918 versus 174,115).

Cinebench results confirm the pattern. The AMD processor scores 3,334 in R15 multi-core versus 1,292 for the Intel chip, a 158% lead. In R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 21,812 versus 12,820, a 70.1% lead. Geekbench multi-core shows 13,957 versus 7,231, a 93% lead. PassMark multithread shows 32,916 versus 15,095, a 118.1% lead. PassMark floating point math shows 75,153 versus 35,266, a 113.1% lead. PassMark find prime numbers shows 122 versus 55, a 121.8% lead. PassMark physics shows 1,819 versus 958, an 89.9% lead.

Single-core results are far closer. Cinebench R15 single-core favors the AMD chip at 301 versus 182, a 65.4% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core favors the AMD chip at 1,988 versus 1,809, a 9.9% lead. PassMark single-thread favors the AMD chip at 3,867 versus 3,759, a 2.9% lead. The Intel chip's only win is Geekbench single-core at 2,133 versus 2,084, a 2.3% lead.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the overall picture. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 records an average of 46,030, placing it between the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46,062, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD EPYC 4364P (45,970, a 0.1% difference). The Intel Core i3-14100 records an average of 18,318, placing it near the Intel Core 3 305 (18,302, a 0.1% difference) and the Intel Core 5 330 (18,345, a 0.1% difference). The AMD part's nearest rivals are higher-tier processors, while the Intel part competes with entry-level desktop chips.

The data shows a processor designed for mobile efficiency that outperforms a desktop chip in nearly every recorded benchmark. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 delivers 2.5 times the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i3-14100 while carrying a lower TDP rating. The Intel chip's single Geekbench single-core win does not offset the AMD processor's comprehensive lead across multi-core, math, encryption, compression, and sorting workloads.