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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive verdict: the Intel Core i7-14700F wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 claims a single victory. The margins vary dramatically by workload, with Intel's largest wins coming in single-threaded rendering and AMD's one win arriving in extended instruction throughput.

The most striking gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core. Intel scores 4958 against AMD's 2066, a delta of -58.3%. That is not a marginal edge; it is a fundamental difference in per-thread performance. Cinebench R15 single-core tells a similar story, with Intel at 499 versus AMD at 317, a -36.5% gap. These results indicate that for any workload that leans on a single thread, the Intel part holds a commanding lead.

Multi-core rendering follows the same pattern, though with a smaller relative margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel delivers 35122 versus AMD's 23491.5, a -33.1% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core is far closer: Intel scores 3540, AMD 3518, a gap of only -0.6%. That near-tie in the older benchmark shows that the AMD chip can keep pace in some heavily threaded scenarios, but the newer R23 test reveals a much larger separation.

PassMark's suite reinforces Intel's overall advantage. In floating-point math, Intel scores 107005 against AMD's 81320, a -24% gap. Integer math shows Intel at 155808 versus 130171, a -16.5% difference. Data encryption favors Intel by -21.2% (30144 versus 23746), and the find-prime-numbers test goes to Intel by -29% (176 versus 125). Physics simulation, a PassMark test that often tracks multi-threaded CPU capability, shows Intel ahead at 2455 versus 1851, a -24.6% margin.

AMD's single win comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 34365 against Intel's 28564, a +20.3% advantage. This is a meaningful result for workloads that use advanced instruction sets, but it stands alone in an otherwise Intel-dominated table. In PassMark multi-thread, Intel leads 41317 to 37010, a -10.4% gap. Random string sorting goes to Intel by -7.8% (55918 versus 51576), and data compression by -4.2% (505885 versus 484584). Single-thread PassMark results are close, with Intel at 4257 and AMD at 4124, a -3.1% difference, which shows that in some general single-threaded tests the two are not far apart, even though the Cinebench single-core tests show a wide chasm.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins in nearly every measured category, but the size of its advantage varies. Its strongest territory is single-core rendering, where the Cinebench R23 result of 4958 versus 2066 is the largest relative margin in the entire comparison. This makes the Intel part the clear choice for lightly threaded applications that depend on one fast core. It also dominates multi-core rendering in Cinebench R23, with a 33.1% lead, and holds solid advantages in math-heavy PassMark tests: floating-point (+24%), integer (+16.5%), and physics (+24.6%). Encryption and prime-number searches also favor Intel by 21.2% and 29% respectively.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins exactly one benchmark: PassMark extended instructions, where it beats Intel by 20.3%. This indicates that AMD's implementation of advanced instruction handling is more efficient, and software that leverages those instructions will see a measurable benefit. The AMD chip also comes closest to Intel in Cinebench R15 multi-core, trailing by only 0.6%, and in PassMark single-thread, trailing by 3.1%. Those near-competitive results show that AMD is not uniformly outclassed, but its strengths are narrow and workload-specific.

For multi-threaded productivity, Intel's 10.4% lead in PassMark multi-thread and its 33.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core make it the stronger choice. For mixed workloads that include encryption, compression, and sorting, Intel also holds the edge, with margins between 4.2% and 21.2%. The only scenario where the data favors AMD is one that relies heavily on extended instruction throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry with the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

Core counts differ sharply. AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel has 20 cores and 28 threads. That 8-core and 4-thread advantage helps explain Intel's multi-core wins, though not entirely, since the R23 multi-core gap of 33.1% is larger than the core count difference alone would suggest. Base clocks are similar, 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks favor Intel at 5.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. Intel's higher boost clock contributes to its single-core dominance.

Cache layouts also differ. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core on the AMD side versus 2 MB of L2 per core on Intel. The L3 cache is a major divergence: AMD has 16 MB, while Intel has 33 MB shared. Intel's larger L3 cache provides more room for shared data across its 20 cores. Die sizes are comparable, 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel.

Memory support splits by platform. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. AMD's memory controller is dual-channel, and Intel's is also dual-channel. ECC memory support is another differentiator: Intel supports ECC, AMD does not.

PCIe generation differs as well. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are present on AMD in the form of the Radeon 890M, while Intel's part has no integrated graphics. AMD's socket is AMD Socket FP8, indicating a mobile design, while Intel uses Socket 1700, a desktop platform. AMD's TDP is 28 watts, while Intel's is 65 watts, reflecting the mobile versus desktop positioning. Intel's launch MSRP is $359. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins 1, specifically PassMark extended instructions.

Q: How large is Intel's single-core advantage?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 4958 versus AMD's 2066, a gap of 58.3%. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel leads 499 to 317, a 36.5% difference. PassMark single-thread shows a much smaller gap of 3.1%, with Intel at 4257 and AMD at 4124.

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

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins PassMark extended instructions with a score of 34365 against Intel's 28564, an advantage of 20.3%.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel's extra cores and threads contribute to its multi-core benchmark wins.

Q: What are the cache differences?

A: Both processors use 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. Intel uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Intel also supports ECC memory, while AMD does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. Core count: AMD has 12, Intel has 20. Thread count: AMD has 24, Intel has 28. Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.20 GHz, Intel reaches 5.40 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 28 watts, Intel at 65 watts.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. Architecture: AMD uses Zen 5, Intel uses Raptor Lake. Codename: AMD is Gorgon Point, Intel is Raptor Lake-R. Generation: AMD belongs to Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Intel belongs to Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Die size: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel measures 257 mm². L2 cache per core: AMD has 1 MB, Intel has 2 MB. L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB, Intel has 33 MB shared. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s, Intel has no recorded figure. ECC memory: AMD does not support it, Intel does. PCIe generation: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has the Radeon 890M, Intel has none. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release date: AMD was released on 2025-12-31, Intel on 2024-01-07. Launch MSRP: Intel is $359, AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. Part number: AMD is 100-000001936, Intel is SRN3Z.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by platform and workload. The Intel Core i7-14700F is the stronger processor in almost every benchmark, winning 14 of 15 tests and holding large leads in single-core rendering, multi-core rendering, and most PassMark workloads. Its 58.3% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 33.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core are decisive. The Intel part also has more cores (20 versus 12), more threads (28 versus 24), a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz), more L3 cache (33 MB versus 16 MB), and support for ECC memory. Its desktop segment, 65-watt TDP, and Gen 5 PCIe interface position it for traditional desktop workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 wins only PassMark extended instructions, with a 20.3% margin, and comes within 0.6% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Its 28-watt TDP, mobile socket, and integrated Radeon 890M graphics indicate a design aimed at laptops rather than desktop towers. The AMD chip also uses a 4 nm process, supports LPDDR5X memory, and records 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which are meaningful for mobile efficiency.

For a desktop user whose priority is raw performance in rendering, math, encryption, and single-threaded applications, the benchmark record favors the Intel Core i7-14700F without qualification. For a mobile system where power draw, integrated graphics, and extended instruction throughput matter more, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a narrower but real set of advantages. The percentile rankings reflect the overall picture: AMD sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, Intel at the 91st, with average benchmark scores of 58826 for AMD and 53620 for Intel. The head-to-head results, however, show that Intel's wins are more numerous and often much larger than AMD's single victory.