AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and the Intel Core i7-14701E serve different primary roles, despite both being active, 16-thread-capable processors. The AMD part is a mobile chip with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65 W TDP. The benchmark data shows a decisive split: AMD wins 10 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while Intel wins 5. The AMD processor’s average benchmark score is 58826, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, whereas the Intel processor’s average score is 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile. This gap is substantial, but the Intel chip holds specific single-thread and physics-based advantages that matter for certain workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 dominates in multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads. Its wins include Cinebench R15 multi-core (3518 vs 2237, a 57.3% lead), Cinebench R23 multi-core (23491.5 vs 22195, a 5.8% lead), PassMark multi-thread (37010 vs 26112, a 41.7% lead), integer math (130171 vs 81325, a 60.1% lead), floating-point math (81320 vs 61873, a 31.4% lead), data compression (484584 vs 282939, a 71.3% lead), data encryption (23746 vs 14862, a 59.8% lead), extended instructions (34365 vs 18528, an 85.5% lead), and random string sorting (51576 vs 29158, a 76.9% lead). These results indicate the AMD chip is built for parallel throughput, particularly in tasks that scale with core count and memory bandwidth.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in single-thread performance and specific integer/prime workloads. It leads in Cinebench R23 single-core (3133 vs 2066, a 34.1% advantage), PassMark single-thread (4305 vs 4124, a 4.2% advantage), PassMark find prime numbers (176 vs 125, a 29% advantage), and PassMark physics (2399 vs 1851, a 22.8% advantage). The Cinebench R15 single-core test is essentially a tie, with AMD winning by 0.6% (317 vs 315). For users running lightly-threaded applications that depend on raw per-core speed, the Intel part has the edge. For users running compilers, renderers, or database workloads, the AMD part is clearly the stronger choice.

Architecture Differences

The two chips use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 233 mm². It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with each core carrying 80 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, plus a shared 16 MB L3 cache. The chip is part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation, codenamed Gorgon Point, and fits AMD Socket FP8. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The integrated graphics is a Radeon 890M, and PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, with a die size of 257 mm². It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with each core carrying 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, plus a larger 33 MB shared L3 cache. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, and fits Intel Socket 1700. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it includes ECC memory support, which the AMD chip does not. The integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 770, and PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip has a higher base clock (2.60 GHz vs 2.00 GHz) and a slightly higher boost clock (5.40 GHz vs 5.20 GHz). The AMD chip has more cores and threads, but the Intel chip has a larger L3 cache and a more advanced PCIe generation.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD processor is in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 34365 against Intel’s 18528, an 85.5% difference. This is followed closely by random string sorting, where AMD leads by 76.9% (51576 vs 29158). Data compression shows a 71.3% advantage for AMD (484584 vs 282939), and integer math shows a 60.1% advantage (130171 vs 81325). Data encryption is 59.8% in AMD’s favor (23746 vs 14862). The multi-thread test has AMD ahead by 41.7% (37010 vs 26112), and floating-point math is 31.4% ahead (81320 vs 61873). Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 57.3% lead for AMD, while Cinebench R23 multi-core is a closer 5.8% lead.

The Intel processor’s biggest win is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3133 against AMD’s 2066, a 34.1% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 29% lead for Intel (176 vs 125), and PassMark physics shows a 22.8% lead (2399 vs 1851). PassMark single-thread is a smaller 4.2% lead for Intel (4305 vs 4124). The Cinebench R15 single-core test is nearly identical, with AMD winning by just 0.6% (317 vs 315). These results confirm that Intel’s per-core clock speed advantage translates into wins in latency-sensitive and single-threaded tasks, but AMD’s wider core count delivers far higher aggregate throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The Intel chip wins PassMark single-thread by 4.2% (4305 vs 4124) and Cinebench R23 single-core by 34.1% (3133 vs 2066), but the AMD chip edges out a 0.6% win in Cinebench R15 single-core (317 vs 315).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 does not.

Q: How do the multi-core Cinebench scores compare?

A: The AMD chip leads Cinebench R15 multi-core by 57.3% (3518 vs 2237) and Cinebench R23 multi-core by 5.8% (23491.5 vs 22195).

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries?

A: The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a 33 MB shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has a 16 MB L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads, whereas the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost is 5.20 GHz, while the Intel base is 2.60 GHz and boost is 5.40 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 W, compared to Intel’s 65 W. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The architectures are Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake, with process nodes of 4 nm versus 10 nm. The die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 2 MB for Intel, and L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD and 33 MB for Intel. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, while Intel’s is not listed. ECC memory is supported only on Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Release dates are 2025-12-31 for AMD and 2024-06-30 for Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear use-case separation. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is the processor for multi-threaded performance in a mobile form factor. Its 12 cores and 24 threads deliver a 41.7% lead in PassMark multi-thread and a 57.3% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core. It wins 10 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks, including all the data processing and math tests. Its 28 W TDP and 4 nm process make it suitable for systems where power efficiency matters. The Intel Core i7-14701E is the processor for single-thread-heavy desktop workloads. Its 34.1% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4.2% lead in PassMark single-thread show a clear per-core advantage, and its ECC memory support and Gen 5 PCIe make it fit for reliability-focused desktop builds. The Intel chip also has a larger L3 cache (33 MB vs 16 MB) and a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz vs 5.20 GHz). Users needing raw parallel throughput should choose the AMD chip. Users needing the fastest single-thread response and desktop-specific features should choose the Intel chip. The benchmark results show no single winner across all tests, but the AMD chip’s broader tally of wins and higher 92nd percentile ranking make it the stronger all-around performer in the recorded data.