AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data presents a clear overall picture: the Intel Core i7-14700 wins 14 of the 15 direct comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 taking only a single victory. However, the margin of victory varies dramatically by workload, and the one AMD win reveals a meaningful single-threaded strength.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 28,398 against AMD's 18,520, a 53.3% advantage. This is the dominant result in the dataset and reflects a massive difference in sustained multi-threaded throughput. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar trend, with Intel ahead by 27.8% (4,061 vs. 3,178). These results indicate that for heavily parallel rendering or compute workloads, the Intel processor is in a different performance tier entirely.

The floating-point math test also heavily favors Intel, with a 45.2% delta (106,716 vs. 73,493). Data encryption shows a 42.4% lead for Intel (29,601 vs. 20,788), and integer math is 28.8% higher (154,535 vs. 120,016). The data compression test sees Intel ahead by 23.6% (498,198 vs. 403,113), while random string sorting is 24.2% faster (54,340 vs. 43,767). Prime number finding, a workload sensitive to integer throughput, shows a 25.2% edge for Intel (164 vs. 131). The multi-thread PassMark score is 20.9% higher (40,318 vs. 33,349), and the physics test is 17.7% ahead (2,226 vs. 1,892).

In single-threaded tests, the margins shrink considerably. The PassMark single-thread score is 5.8% higher for Intel (4,236 vs. 4,003), and Cinebench R23 single-core is 4.4% ahead (2,080 vs. 1,992). The extended instructions test is nearly a dead heat, with Intel ahead by just 0.8% (28,388 vs. 28,165).

The sole AMD victory comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Ryzen part scores 309 against Intel's 299, a 3.2% advantage. This is a notable outlier given that Intel wins the newer Cinebench R23 single-core test, but it shows that the AMD chip's per-core performance is competitive in certain legacy workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 dominates. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 28,398 versus 18,520 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, a 53.3% advantage. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 27.8% lead (4,061 vs. 3,178).

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins exactly one test: Cinebench R15 single-core, with a score of 309 versus 299 for the Intel part, a 3.2% margin. In all other recorded comparisons, the Intel processor is ahead.

Q: How close are the two in single-threaded performance overall?

A: The differences are small. Intel leads PassMark single-thread by 5.8% (4,236 vs. 4,003) and Cinebench R23 single-core by 4.4% (2,080 vs. 1,992). The AMD chip only edges ahead in the older Cinebench R15 single-core test.

Q: What is the average benchmark score comparison?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52,301, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 has an average of 50,448. The Intel part also sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 90th percentile for the AMD part.

Q: How does the Intel part compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 is within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (52,301 vs. 51,947) and just 0.4% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 8124P.

Q: How does the AMD part compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13980HX (50,448 vs. 50,398), but 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i7-13850HX. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900T by 1.1%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different design philosophies and process technologies. The Intel Core i7-14700 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It is a desktop part, released in January 2024, and fits the Intel Socket 1700. It has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process node with a die size of 233 mm². It is a mobile part, released in January 2025, and fits the AMD Socket FP8. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The AMD part uses a hybrid design with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, as indicated by its generation label.

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. However, the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. This gives the Intel processor a substantial advantage in total on-chip cache, which helps explain its stronger multi-threaded results.

Memory support also differs. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is another differentiator. The Intel processor supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD processor supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: Intel includes UHD Graphics 770, while AMD includes the Radeon 890M.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14700 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Cores | 20 | 12 |

| Threads | 28 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 233 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 16 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2025-01-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not recorded |

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous for users who prioritize raw multi-threaded performance. The Intel Core i7-14700 is the clear choice for desktop workloads such as video rendering, data compression, and mathematical computation. Its 53.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 45.2% lead in floating-point math are decisive. The 20-core, 28-thread configuration, combined with twice the L2 cache per core and more than double the L3 cache, delivers a substantial throughput advantage in every multi-threaded test recorded.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, indicating a focus on power efficiency within a laptop form factor. Its single win in Cinebench R15 single-core (3.2% ahead) shows competitive per-core capability, but it loses the newer single-core tests. For users constrained to a mobile platform, the AMD part offers a strong feature set with the Radeon 890M integrated graphics and LPDDR5X memory support, but its performance ceiling is far lower.

The Intel part also holds the edge in average benchmark score (52,301 vs. 50,448) and sits at the 91st percentile versus the 90th for AMD. The nearest rival comparisons reinforce the Intel part's position: it is competitive with desktop processors like the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (0.7% ahead) and server parts like the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H (0.2% behind). The AMD part competes with high-end mobile HX-series parts from Intel, sitting between the Core i9-13980HX and Core i7-13850HX.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: for a desktop system where space and power are not constraints, the Intel Core i7-14700 is the superior performer. For a mobile system prioritizing efficiency and portability, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is the only option of the two, and it delivers respectable single-threaded and moderate multi-threaded performance within its power envelope. Users should choose based on platform: desktop buyers select Intel, mobile buyers select AMD, and the performance gap in favor of Intel is substantial across nearly all metrics.