AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear split decision. The Intel Core i7-14700 is the dominant performer in raw compute, winning 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 52301 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 achieves an average of 46030 and sits in the 89th percentile. The Intel part leads by roughly 12% in average score, a gap consistent with its decisive margins in multi-threaded workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins only two comparisons, but those wins are meaningful. It edges out the Intel chip in Cinebench R15 single-core by 0.7%, and it takes a 3.1% lead in PassMark extended instructions. For workloads that rely heavily on modern instruction set extensions, the AMD part shows a specific advantage. The Intel chip counters with a 4.4% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and an 8.7% lead in PassMark single-thread, so the single-thread picture is not uniformly in AMD's favor.

The Intel Core i7-14700 is the choice for users who need maximum multi-core throughput, large data compression, or heavy floating-point math. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the more power-efficient mobile option, with a 28 W TDP against Intel's 65 W, and it belongs in thin-and-light systems where the Intel desktop part cannot physically fit. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $384, but its desktop socket and higher power envelope separate it from the mobile-focused AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14700 belongs to the Raptor Lake-R family, using the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process built at Intel's own fabs. It offers 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Intel chip doubles the L2 allocation per core at 2 MB versus AMD's 1 MB. The L3 cache tells a similar story: Intel provides 33 MB shared L3, while AMD provides 16 MB. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD mobile chip.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD chip integrates Radeon 890M graphics, and the Intel chip integrates UHD Graphics 770.

The socket situation separates the two entirely. AMD uses Socket FP8, a mobile platform, and the Intel chip uses Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The die sizes are comparable, 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel, but the power envelopes are not: AMD draws 28 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W TDP. The AMD part released on 2024-06-30, while the Intel part released on 2024-01-07.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The multi-core results show the Intel part winning by wide margins across the board. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 28398 against AMD's 21812, a 23.2% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar pattern: Intel at 4061 versus AMD at 3334, a 17.9% gap. GeekBench multi-core follows with Intel at 17087 and AMD at 13957, an 18.3% difference.

The PassMark suite reinforces the Intel lead in compute-heavy tasks. Floating-point math shows Intel at 106716 versus AMD's 75153, a 29.6% delta. Integer math lands at 154535 for Intel and 121754 for AMD, a 21.2% gap. Data encryption delivers Intel's largest win at 29.7% ahead, with scores of 29601 and 20802. Prime number finding shows a 25.6% Intel advantage, at 164 versus 122. Data compression comes in at 18.7% for Intel, with 498198 against 404918.

The single-core results are closer. Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 4.4%, scoring 2080 versus 1988. GeekBench single-core gives Intel a 13.5% margin, 2409 against 2084. PassMark single-thread shows an 8.7% Intel edge, 4236 versus 3867. The AMD part wins Cinebench R15 single-core narrowly, 301 to 299, a 0.7% margin. AMD also takes PassMark extended instructions by 3.1%, 29269 to 28388.

The multithread PassMark score shows Intel at 40318 versus AMD's 32916, an 18.4% gap. Physics testing gives Intel 2226 against 1819, an 18.3% margin. Random string sorting rounds out the list with Intel at 54340 and AMD at 44552, an 18.0% difference.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 12, Intel 20
• Threads: AMD 24, Intel 28
• Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.10 GHz, Intel 5.40 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28 W, Intel 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 5, Raptor Lake
• Codename: Strix Point, Raptor Lake-R
• Process node: 4 nm, 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Die size: 233 mm², 257 mm²
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core, 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: 16 MB, 33 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5/LPDDR5X, DDR4/DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, not recorded
• ECC memory: false, true
• PCIe: Gen 4 16 lanes, Gen 5 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 890M, UHD Graphics 770
• Market segment: Mobile, Desktop
• Release date: 2024-06-30, 2024-01-07
• Launch MSRP: not recorded, $384
• Part number: 100-000001682, SRN40

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 reaches 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 tops out at 5.10 GHz.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 28398 against AMD's 21812, a 23.2% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 0.7% and PassMark extended instructions by 3.1%.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 does not.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 averages 52301, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 averages 46030. The Intel part sits in the 91st percentile, and the AMD part in the 89th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins in every multi-threaded category recorded. Its 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with 33 MB of shared L3 cache, deliver commanding leads in Cinebench multi-core, GeekBench multi-core, PassMark multithread, and all PassMark math workloads. The 29.6% advantage in floating-point math and 29.7% advantage in data encryption make it the clear choice for scientific computing, financial modeling, media encoding, and any workload that scales across many cores. The 18.7% lead in data compression and 18.0% lead in random string sorting point to advantages in database operations and file archiving.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins in two specific areas. Its 3.1% lead in PassMark extended instructions suggests better execution of modern SIMD and specialized instruction sets, which can matter in certain cryptographic, multimedia, or AI-adjacent workloads. Its 0.7% win in Cinebench R15 single-core, while small, indicates that the Zen 5 architecture remains competitive in lightly threaded tasks despite the Intel chip's higher boost clock.

The broader context favors the Intel part for desktop users. The Intel chip's 65 W TDP and Socket 1700 platform are designed for systems with adequate cooling and power delivery. The AMD part's 28 W TDP and Socket FP8 platform target mobile devices where energy efficiency and thermal limits matter more than raw throughput. The AMD chip's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and support for LPDDR5X also align with the constraints of thin laptops. The Intel chip's PCIe Gen 5 support and DDR4 compatibility give it flexibility for desktop builds with diverse component choices.

For users who prioritize maximum compute performance in a desktop chassis, the Intel Core i7-14700 wins decisively across 15 of 17 benchmarks. For users who need a capable processor in a mobile form factor with lower power draw, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 offers the necessary performance with a fraction of the power envelope, plus a single-core edge in one test and a clear advantage in extended instruction throughput.