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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits sharply between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 takes 6 wins, while the Intel Core i7-14700T takes 9. The margins tell the real story. AMD's largest victory comes in Passmark extended instructions, where it scores 29269 against Intel's 20052, a 46% lead. That is the single biggest delta in the entire comparison. The Ryzen also wins Cinebench R15 multicore by a wide margin, scoring 3334 versus 2618, a 27.3% advantage. In Passmark random string sorting, AMD leads by 15.6% (44552 to 38546), and in data compression it leads by 14.3% (404918 to 354216). Passmark multithread goes to AMD at 32916 versus 30571, a 7.7% edge, and integer math follows with AMD ahead 121754 to 113854, a 6.9% gain.

Intel answers with a dominant Cinebench R23 singlecore result: 3667 against AMD's 1988, a 45.8% lead. That is the biggest Intel win. Cinebench R23 multicore also goes to Intel, 25980 versus 21812, a 16% advantage. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, Intel leads 369 to 301, an 18.4% margin. The remaining Intel wins are closer. Passmark find prime numbers favors Intel by 15.9% (145 to 122), physics by 6.5% (1946 to 1819), floating point math by 4.9% (79042 to 75153), and data encryption by 2.2% (21277 to 20802). The single-thread Passmark results are nearly identical: Intel scores 3905, AMD scores 3867, a 1% gap.

The overall average benchmark score puts AMD ahead: 46030 versus 41914. That places the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i7-14700T sits in the 88th percentile. The database shows AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (average score 46062, a 0.1% gap) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098, also 0.1% away). Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (41963, 0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 (42055, 0.3% ahead). Neither processor is far from its closest competition, but the Ryzen's average score is roughly 10% higher than Intel's.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the Strix Point codename and a 233 mm² die. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache layout is 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Radeon 890M, and the chip uses AMD Socket FP8. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. This is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP, released on 2024-06-30.

The Intel Core i7-14700T uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, with the Raptor Lake-R codename and a 257 mm² die. It has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 1.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The cache layout differs: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3, notably more than AMD's 16 MB. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, and the chip uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a generation ahead of AMD. This is a desktop part with a 35 W TDP, released on 2024-01-07. It supports ECC memory, which AMD does not. The launch MSRP for Intel is $384.

The die sizes are close: AMD at 233 mm², Intel at 257 mm². The core count difference is significant: Intel has 20 cores versus AMD's 12, but AMD compensates with a higher base clock (2.00 GHz versus 1.30 GHz) and nearly identical boost clocks (5.10 GHz versus 5.20 GHz). The process node gap is also notable: 4 nm TSMC versus 10 nm Intel. AMD's smaller process likely contributes to its higher efficiency at lower TDP, but the data does not include direct power consumption measurements beyond the TDP ratings. Intel's larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 16 MB) and faster PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4) are structural advantages that show up in certain workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates in instruction-heavy and memory-sensitive tasks. The 46% lead in extended instructions indicates strong SIMD and vector processing capabilities, likely tied to the Zen 5 architecture. Data compression, where AMD leads by 14.3%, benefits from high memory bandwidth and efficient integer throughput. Random string sorting, a 15.6% win, also relies on memory access patterns and cache behavior. The Passmark multithread win of 7.7% shows the Ryzen handles parallel workloads well despite having fewer cores. Integer math, a 6.9% win, points to strong per-core efficiency in arithmetic operations.

The Intel Core i7-14700T wins in single-core performance across every single-core benchmark. The Cinebench R23 singlecore result is decisive: 3667 versus 1988, a 45.8% lead. That is a massive gap for single-threaded applications. Cinebench R15 singlecore also favors Intel by 18.4%, and Passmark single-thread is a narrow 1% win. The multicore Cinebench R23 result, where Intel leads by 16%, suggests that the higher core count (20 versus 12) and larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 16 MB) matter in sustained multi-threaded rendering workloads. Physics simulation, a 6.5% win for Intel, and floating point math, a 4.9% win, show Intel's strength in numerical computation. Data encryption is a close 2.2% win for Intel, and prime number finding favors Intel by 15.9%, a workload that responds to core count and cache size.

The split is clear: AMD wins in data manipulation, compression, sorting, and extended instructions. Intel wins in rendering, single-threaded tasks, physics, and floating point. The Cinebench R23 multicore result is the notable exception, where Intel's core advantage overcomes AMD's architectural efficiency. The two chips also differ in platform: AMD is a mobile part on Socket FP8, while Intel is a desktop part on Socket 1700. That changes which systems each can be installed into, and the TDP difference (28 W versus 35 W) indicates different thermal envelopes.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice based on workload. For users running applications that stress extended instructions, data compression, sorting, and integer math, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the stronger performer. Its 46% lead in extended instructions and 14.3% lead in compression are substantial, and its higher average benchmark score (46030 versus 41914) reflects broad capability. The 89th percentile ranking versus Intel's 88th also favors AMD in overall performance.

For users running single-threaded applications, Cinebench rendering, physics simulation, or floating point math, the Intel Core i7-14700T is the better choice. The 45.8% single-core lead in Cinebench R23 is decisive, and the 16% multicore lead in the same benchmark shows Intel's core count advantage in rendering workloads. The larger L3 cache and PCIe Gen 5 support are additional structural benefits.

The launch MSRP for Intel is $384, but the comparison should focus on performance rather than price. The mobile versus desktop distinction matters: the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is designed for laptops with a 28 W TDP, while the Core i7-14700T is a desktop chip with a 35 W TDP. Users building a desktop system with a preference for single-core speed should pick Intel. Users needing a mobile processor with strong data processing and instruction throughput should pick AMD. The benchmark results do not show one chip as universally superior; they show complementary strengths.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030 on average, while the Intel Core i7-14700T scores 41914. AMD ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, Intel in the 88th.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T leads in every single-core test. The biggest gap is in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where Intel scores 3667 versus AMD's 1988, a 45.8% advantage. Passmark single-thread is much closer, with Intel ahead 3905 to 3867, a 1% margin.

Q: Which chip has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel also has a larger L3 cache at 33 MB shared, compared to AMD's 16 MB.

Q: What is the difference in process node and memory support?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses a 10 nm process. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure. Intel supports ECC memory; AMD does not.

Q: Which workloads favor the AMD processor?

A: AMD wins in Passmark extended instructions by 46%, data compression by 14.3%, random string sorting by 15.6%, integer math by 6.9%, and Passmark multithread by 7.7%. It also wins Cinebench R15 multicore by 27.3%.

Q: Which workloads favor the Intel processor?

A: Intel wins Cinebench R23 singlecore by 45.8%, Cinebench R23 multicore by 16%, Cinebench R15 singlecore by 18.4%, Passmark find prime numbers by 15.9%, physics by 6.5%, floating point math by 4.9%, and data encryption by 2.2%.