AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, which wins 12 of the 15 direct comparisons. The largest margin comes in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 34365 versus 24150 for the Intel Core i7-14650HX, a 42.3% lead. That result indicates a significant advantage in workloads that use advanced CPU instruction sets such as AVX-512 or similar extensions.

Multi-threaded rendering also favors AMD. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 23491.5 against 20454 for the Intel chip, a 14.9% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result is much closer: 3518 versus 3470.5, a slim 1.4% margin. This suggests that the gap widens as the workload scales longer, which aligns with the thermal and power behavior of the two designs.

Single-core performance clearly belongs to AMD. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 2066 versus 1969, a 4.9% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the margin grows to 11%: 317 against 285.5. PassMark single-thread results confirm the pattern, with the AMD part scoring 4124 versus 3841, a 7.4% advantage.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX does win three specific tests. The largest Intel victory is in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 152 versus 125, a 17.8% lead. Intel also wins PassMark physics with 2202 against 1851, a 15.9% margin, and PassMark floating-point math with 84999 versus 81320, a 4.3% edge. These wins show that Intel retains an advantage in certain integer-heavy and physics simulation workloads, despite losing the overall average.

Other AMD wins include PassMark data compression (484584 versus 398418, 21.6% ahead), random string sorting (51576 versus 43035, 19.8% ahead), integer math (130171 versus 116661, 11.6% ahead), and multi-thread (37010 versus 33495, 10.5% ahead). The smaller AMD margins are in data encryption, 23746 versus 22917, a 3.6% difference.

The average benchmark score in the database places the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 at 58826, which puts it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i7-14650HX averages 41576 and sits in the 88th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 at 58916 (-0.2% delta) and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 at 58504 (+0.5% delta). The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H at 41621 (-0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41376 (+0.5% delta).

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 23491.5 versus 20454 for the Intel Core i7-14650HX, a 14.9% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes. The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins PassMark find prime numbers (152 versus 125, 17.8% ahead), PassMark physics (2202 versus 1851, 15.9% ahead), and PassMark floating-point math (84999 versus 81320, 4.3% ahead).

Q: How big is the single-core difference?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part scores 2066 versus 1969, a 4.9% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD leads 317 to 285.5, an 11% margin. PassMark single-thread shows 4124 versus 3841, a 7.4% edge.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 34365 versus 24150, a 42.3% difference.

Q: How do the two compare in overall database percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 ranks in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 58826. The Intel Core i7-14650HX ranks in the 88th percentile with an average score of 41576.

Q: Are the multi-thread results consistent across different tests?

A: Not entirely. AMD leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 14.9% and PassMark multi-thread by 10.5%, but the Cinebench R15 multi-core margin is only 1.4%. The AMD advantage grows in longer or more sustained workloads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-HX codename, part of the Core 14th Gen family and the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

The cache layouts differ notably. Both CPUs have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 30 MB of shared L3. The larger Intel L3 pool can help in workloads with repeated data access, while the AMD design relies on its smaller L3 with the Zen 5 core efficiency.

Memory support also splits the two. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14650HX supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. The AMD chip does not support ECC memory, while the Intel chip does.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only, which offers higher potential bandwidth for storage and discrete GPUs that support the newer standard.

Integrated graphics are another split. AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 710. The database does not record comparable graphics benchmark scores, so the comparison stops at the model names.

The production status for both is active. The AMD chip carries the part number 100-000001936 and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel chip carries the part number SRMXH and uses Intel BGA 1964.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in several core specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads. Both match on thread count, but the Intel chip has four more physical cores.

Base clock speeds differ: the AMD chip runs at 2.00 GHz, the Intel chip at 2.20 GHz. Both boost to 5.20 GHz, so the maximum single-core frequency is identical, yet the measured single-core scores favor AMD.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The AMD part is rated at 28 W, the Intel part at 55 W. This is a major differentiator for laptop designs, as the AMD chip draws less power at the rated TDP while still delivering higher multi-thread scores in most tests.

The multiplier is locked on the AMD chip and unlocked on the Intel chip. The Intel Core i7-14650HX can be overclocked if the laptop BIOS and cooling allow it, while the AMD part cannot.

The process node differs: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm Intel. The die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel.

Socket types are not interchangeable: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 1964. Memory type support also diverges, with AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, and Intel supporting DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip.

PCIe generation differs: AMD provides Gen 4, Intel provides Gen 5. Both offer 16 lanes from the CPU.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins most compute-heavy and general productivity workloads. The 42.3% lead in extended instructions makes it the stronger choice for scientific computing, encryption workloads, and code paths that use modern SIMD instructions. The 21.6% lead in data compression and the 19.8% lead in random string sorting point to strong performance in database workloads, file archiving, and data processing pipelines. The 11.6% lead in integer math and the 10.5% lead in PassMark multi-thread reinforce this pattern for general parallel tasks.

The AMD chip also wins all three recorded Cinebench versions in single-core, and both R23 and R15 in multi-core. That makes it the better pick for rendering, video encoding, and any application that scales with sustained CPU throughput. The 4.9% single-core lead in Cinebench R23 and 11% lead in R15 indicate better responsiveness in lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office suites, and legacy software.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins three specific tests. The 17.8% lead in find prime numbers suggests an advantage in certain integer loops and number-crunching tasks that fit within its larger L3 cache. The 15.9% lead in physics makes it preferable for physics simulation in games or engineering tools that rely on that specific PassMark workload. The 4.3% lead in floating-point math gives it a narrow edge in pure floating-point throughput, though the AMD chip still holds a much larger lead in extended instructions and overall average.

The Intel chip's 30 MB of shared L3 and 16 cores give it a structural advantage in cache-sensitive and heavily parallel integer workloads, even though the measured multi-thread scores mostly favor AMD. The unlocked multiplier on the Intel part allows overclocking in capable laptops, which could close some gaps in sustained workloads if cooling permits.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 as the stronger overall processor. It wins 12 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a 92nd percentile ranking versus 88th for Intel, and delivers a much higher average benchmark score of 58826 against 41576. The largest wins, such as 42.3% in extended instructions and 21.6% in data compression, are substantial enough to matter in real workloads.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX still has a place. It wins physics simulation, find prime numbers, and floating-point math, and it offers 16 cores, 30 MB of L3, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and an unlocked multiplier. For users who prioritize those specific workloads or need ECC memory support in a mobile platform, the Intel chip is the appropriate choice.

For general productivity, rendering, compression, encryption, and single-threaded responsiveness, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the better option based on the benchmark data. Its lower 28 W TDP also makes it more suitable for thinner laptops, while the Intel part's 55 W TDP implies a need for stronger cooling. The AMD chip's 4 nm process and Zen 5 architecture deliver higher performance per watt in the recorded tests, which is the deciding factor for most mobile buyers.