AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records 15 direct comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and the Intel Core i7-14700. The Intel processor wins 13 of those matchups, while the AMD chip claims only 2 victories. The overall average benchmark score reinforces this split: the AMD processor posts 58826 against the Intel chip's 52301, placing the former in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs and the latter in the 91st percentile.

The most decisive Intel win comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core i7-14700 scores 28398 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470's 23491.5, a 17.3% margin. The gap narrows in Cinebench R15 multi-core, with Intel leading 4061 to 3518, a 13.4% advantage. PassMark integer math shows Intel ahead by 15.8% (154535 versus 130171), and floating-point math favors Intel by 23.8% (106716 versus 81320). Prime number finding is also a 23.8% Intel lead (164 versus 125), while data encryption shows a 19.8% edge (29601 versus 23746).

The AMD processor's two wins are notable for their specificity. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 scores 317 against Intel's 299, a 6% lead. The larger victory arrives in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD posts 34365 against Intel's 28388, a 21.1% margin. These results indicate that AMD's architecture delivers strong per-thread performance in certain legacy workloads and particularly excels in extended instruction set operations.

Other Intel wins are closer. PassMark single-thread favors Intel by only 2.6% (4236 versus 4124), and Cinebench R23 single-core is nearly identical, with Intel ahead by just 0.7% (2080 versus 2066). Data compression shows a 2.7% Intel lead (498198 versus 484584), and random string sorting gives Intel a 5.1% edge (54340 versus 51576). PassMark multithread shows Intel ahead by 8.2% (40318 versus 37010), and physics testing gives Intel a 16.8% advantage (2226 versus 1851).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i7-14700 uses Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename), part of the 14th Gen Core series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip packs 12 cores with 24 threads, while the Intel chip offers 20 cores with 28 threads. The Intel part combines performance and efficiency cores, a hybrid layout typical of Raptor Lake, whereas the AMD part relies on its Zen 5 and Zen 5c pairing. Base clocks are close: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks favor Intel slightly at 5.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz for AMD.

Cache hierarchies diverge in capacity and organization. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip provides 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. L3 cache is a significant difference: AMD has 16 MB total, while Intel offers 33 MB shared. The process node gap is also stark: TSMC's 4 nm versus Intel's 10 nm, which partly explains the power envelope difference. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel desktop chip runs at 65 W.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i7-14700 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is a differentiator: the Intel chip supports it, while the AMD chip does not. PCIe generations also differ, with AMD using Gen 4 (16 lanes, CPU only) and Intel using Gen 5 (16 lanes, CPU only). Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8 and targets mobile systems, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktops.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 dominates heavily threaded workloads. Its 20-core, 28-thread configuration drives decisive leads in Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core tests, with margins of 13.4% and 17.3% respectively. PassMark multithread confirms the pattern with an 8.2% lead. Integer-heavy tasks, floating-point math, prime number searches, and physics simulations all fall to Intel by double-digit margins, ranging from 15.8% to 23.8%. Data encryption also favors Intel by 19.8%, making the chip well suited to workloads that rely on sustained parallel execution across many cores.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins in two specific areas. The 6% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core indicates that its Zen 5 cores deliver strong per-thread performance in legacy rendering workloads. The 21.1% advantage in PassMark extended instructions points to superior handling of specialized instruction sets, likely benefiting applications that use AVX or similar extensions. The AMD chip also posts a higher average benchmark score overall (58826 versus 52301) and a slightly better percentile ranking (92 versus 91), despite losing most head-to-head matchups. This suggests that its wins, while fewer, carry enough weight to lift its aggregate standing.

The AMD processor's 28 W TDP, compared to Intel's 65 W, positions it for power-sensitive mobile environments. Its LPDDR5X memory support and Radeon 890M graphics align with thin-and-light laptops, whereas the Intel chip's desktop socket, DDR4 compatibility, and UHD Graphics 770 target traditional tower systems. The Intel part's larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 16 MB) and higher per-core L2 (2 MB versus 1 MB) support its multi-core advantage, while the AMD part's smaller die and more efficient node suggest a different thermal and power profile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 wins 13 of 15 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins the other 2.

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

A: The biggest margins are tied at 23.8% in favor of Intel, appearing in both PassMark floating-point math (106716 versus 81320) and PassMark find prime numbers (164 versus 125).

Q: Does the AMD processor win any single-core tests?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 leads Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 317 versus Intel's 299, a 6% advantage.

Q: How do the processors compare in multi-core rendering?

A: Intel leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 17.3% (28398 versus 23491.5) and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 13.4% (4061 versus 3518).

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 records an average benchmark score of 58826, while the Intel Core i7-14700 records 52301. The AMD chip also sits in the 92nd percentile versus Intel's 91st.

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core i7-14700 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 20 |

| Threads | 24 | 28 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (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 (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

The Intel Core i7-14700 carries a launch MSRP of $384. Part numbers are 100-000001936 for AMD and SRN40 for Intel. Both processors are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel chip's release date precedes the AMD chip's by roughly two years, with Intel recorded as 2024 and AMD as 2025.