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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows the Intel Core i7-14700F winning 16 of the 17 shared benchmarks, with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 taking a single win. The scale of the Intel advantage varies dramatically by workload, from narrow single-thread margins to very large multi-core gaps.

The largest single delta appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel part scores 4958 against the AMD's 1988, a 59.9% edge. That is a substantial gap for a single-thread test, and it carries over to Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel leads 499 to 301, a 39.7% difference. The AMD part is clearly behind in raw single-core throughput in this comparison, despite its higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus the Intel's 5.40 GHz.

Multi-core results follow a similar pattern. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 35122 versus AMD at 21812, a 37.9% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core is closer: 3540 versus 3334, a 5.8% Intel advantage. Geekbench multi-core also favors Intel, 19620 versus 13957, a 28.9% margin. The Intel part delivers consistently higher scores across rendering and general compute workloads, but the magnitude shrinks in the older R15 test.

The PassMark suite shows a broad Intel sweep. Data compression favors Intel by 20%, 505885 versus 404918. Data encryption shows a 31% gap, 30144 versus 20802. Integer math, floating point math, find prime numbers, physics, multithread, and random string sorting all land in the 20.3% to 30.7% range in Intel's favor. PassMark single-thread is the narrowest Intel win at 9.2%, with scores of 4257 versus 3867.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375's sole victory comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 29269 against Intel's 28564, a 2.5% edge. That is a modest win, and it does not offset the broader pattern. The overall average benchmark score reflects this: Intel sits at 53620 with a 91st percentile rank across all CPUs, while AMD sits at 46030 with an 89th percentile rank.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with the Zen 5 architecture and the Strix Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which uses a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die measures 233 mm². Its cache layout is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The integrated graphics are Radeon 890M, and PCIe support is Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, built on Intel's 10 nm process with the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The die measures 257 mm². Cache is 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. The part has no integrated graphics, and PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are similar: 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are closer than the benchmark deltas might suggest: 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. The TDP figures are very different, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 65 W, reflecting the mobile versus desktop split.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins only in PassMark extended instructions, a workload that exercises SIMD and specialized instruction paths. The 2.5% margin over the Intel part indicates that AMD's Zen 5 implementation handles those specific operations slightly better. No other benchmark in the recorded data favors AMD.

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins everywhere else. Its largest advantages are in single-core rendering and compute: Cinebench R23 single-core at 59.9% ahead, Cinebench R15 single-core at 39.7% ahead. Multi-core rendering also strongly favors Intel, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 37.9% ahead and Geekbench multi-core at 28.9% ahead. The PassMark suite shows consistent Intel wins in the 20% to 31% range for encryption, compression, integer math, floating point math, physics, and multithread. The narrowest Intel wins are in single-thread performance at 9.2% and Cinebench R15 multi-core at 5.8%.

The pattern suggests that Intel's advantage grows with thread count and sustained load, which aligns with the 20-core versus 12-core difference. The AMD part's single win in extended instructions points to a specific instruction-set strength, but it does not translate into broader performance leadership.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i7-14700F as the stronger performer in nearly every measured workload. Its average benchmark score of 53620 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 sits at 46030 and the 89th percentile. The nearest rival data reinforces the gap: the Intel part sits close to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 with a 0.6% delta, while the AMD part sits near the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46062 with a 0.1% delta.

For users who prioritize multi-threaded rendering, encryption, compression, and physics workloads, the Intel part delivers a clear and consistent advantage, often in the 20% to 40% range. For single-core tasks, the Intel part is also ahead, with the largest gap appearing in Cinebench R23 single-core at 59.9%. The AMD part's sole advantage in extended instructions is too narrow to change the overall picture.

The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $359, which is the only pricing data recorded. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. The choice between these two parts should be guided by the fact that Intel wins 16 of 17 benchmarks, and the one AMD win is by a small margin. The AMD part is a mobile processor with integrated graphics and a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor without integrated graphics and a 65 W TDP. Those platform differences matter, but on pure benchmark performance, the Intel Core i7-14700F is ahead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores higher in all multi-core tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 35122 versus AMD at 21812, a 37.9% lead. Geekbench multi-core shows 19620 versus 13957, a 28.9% lead.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins PassMark extended instructions with a score of 29269 versus Intel's 28564, a 2.5% margin. That is the only benchmark win in the recorded data.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance?

A: The Intel part leads in all single-core tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 4958 versus AMD at 1988, a 59.9% difference. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4257 versus AMD at 3867, a 9.2% difference.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14700F supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 does not.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i7-14700F has a TDP of 65 W.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | Intel Core i7-14700F |

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

| Cores | 12 | 20 |

| Threads | 24 | 28 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 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 | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $359 |