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

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two processors cleanly. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core i3-14100F taking a single narrow victory. The AMD part delivers a 148.6% higher average benchmark score (46030 versus 18519), placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs compared to the Intel chip's 72nd percentile. The data indicates the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the stronger processor for nearly every workload measured, particularly multi-threaded and math-intensive tasks. The Intel Core i3-14100F holds a small edge in one single-core test and remains a viable option only for those prioritizing that specific result, its desktop socket, or its launch MSRP of $109. The AMD processor, a 12-core mobile chip with a 28 W TDP, outperforms the 4-core Intel desktop part despite the Intel chip's higher 58 W power envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Strix Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It packs 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100F uses the older Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It provides 4 cores and 8 threads, with a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip also uses 80 KB of L1 per core but offers 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The die sizes reflect their different roles: AMD's Strix Point measures 233 mm², while Intel's Raptor Lake-R is 163 mm². The AMD processor integrates Radeon 890M graphics, whereas the Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). The AMD chip targets the mobile segment on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Memory support also diverges: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. The Intel part supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. PCIe capabilities run in the opposite direction: Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates the multi-core tests by wide margins. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 21812 against 13084 for the Intel part, a 66.7% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows an even larger gap: 3334 versus 1318, a 153% difference. Geekbench multi-core follows the same pattern, with the AMD chip at 13957 versus 7598, an 83.7% lead.

The largest deltas appear in PassMark integer math and data compression. The AMD processor scores 121754 in integer math, beating Intel's 45357 by 168.4%. In data compression, AMD scores 404918 versus 176106, a 129.9% advantage. Data encryption shows a 133.2% lead (20802 versus 8922), and extended instructions show a 144.2% lead (29269 versus 11984). Floating point math favors AMD by 112.5% (75153 versus 35370), and random string sorting favors AMD by 153.2% (44552 versus 17596). Prime number finding shows exactly double the score: 122 versus 61, a 100% difference. PassMark multithread gives AMD a 113.5% lead (32916 versus 15420), and physics tests show a 68.9% lead (1819 versus 1077).

Single-core results are much closer. Cinebench R23 single-core gives AMD a modest 7.6% win (1988 versus 1847), and Cinebench R15 single-core gives AMD a 61.8% win (301 versus 186). PassMark single-thread shows only a 2.4% difference, with AMD at 3867 and Intel at 3778. The single Intel victory comes in Geekbench single-core, where Intel scores 2105 against AMD's 2084, a 1% edge.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus Intel's 3.50 GHz, and the AMD boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus Intel's 4.70 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 W versus Intel's 58 W. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 with the Strix Point codename and Ryzen AI 300 generation, while Intel uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename and Core 14th Gen series. The process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel. L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 1.25 MB for Intel; L3 is 16 MB for AMD and 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. The AMD memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s; Intel has no recorded figure. ECC memory is supported only on Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel, both with 16 CPU-only lanes. The AMD chip includes Radeon 890M integrated graphics; Intel has none. The AMD market segment is mobile; Intel is desktop. The AMD release date is 2024-06-30; the Intel release date is 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $109; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers are 100-000001682 for AMD and SRMX2 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i3-14100F wins only Geekbench single-core by 1%.

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

A: The AMD chip leads by 66.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 153% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and 83.7% in Geekbench multi-core. PassMark multithread shows a 113.5% advantage.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-14100F competitive in single-core tests?

A: It is competitive in some tests but does not lead most. It wins Geekbench single-core by 1% (2105 versus 2084), but loses PassMark single-thread by 2.4% (3778 versus 3867), Cinebench R23 single-core by 7.6% (1847 versus 1988), and Cinebench R15 single-core by 61.8% (186 versus 301).

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 includes Radeon 890M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics.

Q: How do their power envelopes compare?

A: The AMD processor has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor has a 58 W TDP. The AMD chip delivers higher performance in most tests while drawing less power according to the TDP figures.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the clear winner for multi-threaded workloads. Its 12 cores and 24 threads drive massive advantages in Cinebench multi-core tests, PassMark multithread, and Geekbench multi-core. The data shows the AMD chip is also substantially better for math-heavy tasks: integer math leads by 168.4%, floating point by 112.5%, and extended instructions by 144.2%. Data compression, encryption, random string sorting, and prime number finding all favor AMD by margins from 100% to 153.2%. The AMD processor also wins every recorded single-core test except Geekbench single-core, though those margins are smaller. Its 89th percentile ranking versus the Intel chip's 72nd confirms the overall performance hierarchy. The AMD chip suits workloads that scale with core count and throughput, such as rendering, compression, encryption, and scientific computation, based on the recorded scores.

The Intel Core i3-14100F wins only Geekbench single-core by 1%, a narrow margin that does not offset its losses elsewhere. It does offer a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz compared to AMD's 2.00 GHz, which may contribute to its single-thread result in that specific test. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, a feature the AMD chip lacks, which matters for certain reliability-focused environments. Its desktop Socket 1700 platform and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU-only lanes differentiate it from the mobile AMD platform with Gen 4 PCIe. The Intel part supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which provides memory flexibility. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $109, the only recorded price in this comparison. For users bound to the Socket 1700 desktop platform or requiring ECC support, the Intel Core i3-14100F has a defined role. In raw benchmark performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 leads in 16 of 17 tests and holds a 148.6% average score advantage, making it the stronger processor in nearly every measured category.