AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark benchmark suite provides a clear, if lopsided, picture of this matchup. The Intel Core i7-14700F takes 8 of the 11 shared tests, and its victories are often substantial. The most significant margin comes in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where Intel scores 176 against AMD's 130, a 26.1% advantage. This test is heavily dependent on raw integer throughput and cache hierarchy, areas where the Intel desktop part's 20 cores and large shared cache demonstrate their strength.

The floating-point and integer math workloads follow the same pattern. In passmark_floating_point_math, Intel delivers 107005 versus 79887, a 25.3% lead. In passmark_integer_math, Intel posts 155808 against 126829, an 18.6% edge. These are not marginal differences; they indicate a consistent performance advantage in compute-heavy tasks that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. The Intel part also wins passmark_data_encryption by 23.3% (30144 vs 23132) and passmark_physics by 23.5% (2455 vs 1877), suggesting a broad advantage in workloads that benefit from parallel execution across many physical cores.

The multithreaded score, often a strong aggregate indicator, favors Intel by 11.7% (41317 vs 36487). Even in data compression, where the AMD part's Zen 5 architecture might be expected to show efficiency gains, Intel wins by 8.7% (505885 vs 461650). Random string sorting also goes to Intel by 12.6% (55918 vs 48894). The pattern is consistent: when the workload can use many threads and large caches, the Intel Core i7-14700F pulls ahead, often by double-digit percentages.

However, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 claims three wins, and they are strategically interesting. The most notable is passmark_extended_instructions, where AMD scores 31969 against Intel's 28564, an 11.9% advantage. This test measures performance on advanced and specialized instruction sets, and the Zen 5 architecture's implementation appears to be more efficient here. The AMD part also wins both single-thread tests, albeit narrowly: passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread both show 4301 for AMD versus 4257 for Intel, a 1% margin. This is a slim but real victory, indicating that AMD's 5.20 GHz boost clock on the Zen 5 architecture delivers slightly better single-core performance than Intel's 5.40 GHz boost on Raptor Lake.

The overall average benchmark scores in the database tell a different story than the head-to-head wins. The AMD part records an average benchmark score of 74496, placing it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part averages 53620 at the 91st percentile. This discrepancy arises because the database's average includes benchmarks beyond the shared PassMark suite. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 74640 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 at 74761 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD EPYC 4545P at 75373 (1.2% ahead). The Intel part's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53469 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (0.6% behind). The AMD part sits in a much higher performance tier overall, despite losing most shared PassMark tests to this particular Intel processor.

Where Each One Wins

The data splits cleanly by workload type. The Intel Core i7-14700F wins where raw core count and cache capacity dominate. Its 20 cores and 28 threads, paired with a 33 MB shared L3 cache, give it a decisive edge in multithreaded integer and floating-point math, encryption, physics simulation, and compression. The 26.1% lead in prime number finding, a workload that stresses the entire core complex and memory subsystem, is the clearest signal that this is a heavy parallel compute processor. It is also the faster part for random string sorting, which benefits from the larger cache and higher memory throughput available on a desktop platform with dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins the specialized instruction test by 11.9%, which indicates that its Zen 5 core design executes certain advanced instruction sequences more efficiently. The 1% single-thread win, while small, is consistent across both single-thread entries in the database and shows that AMD's mobile-oriented processor can match or slightly exceed Intel's desktop part when only one core is engaged. This makes the AMD part the stronger choice for lightly threaded applications that rely on a single fast core, and for workloads that make heavy use of extended instruction sets such as cryptography or specific SIMD operations.

The percentile rankings add a layer of context. The AMD part's 94th percentile versus the Intel part's 91st percentile suggests that, across the full spectrum of database measurements, the AMD processor competes with much more expensive and higher-end desktop and server parts. The Intel processor, despite winning most head-to-head PassMark tests, sits in a lower overall tier. This is partly because the AMD part's average score benefits from its performance in other benchmark categories not shared in the head-to-head list, and partly because the Intel part's 53620 average is dragged down by its weaker showings in those same broader tests.

The Verdict

The data indicates two different design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-14700F is a desktop workhorse built for maximum parallel throughput. It wins the majority of shared benchmarks, often by margins of 18% to 26%, and its 65 W TDP, while higher than AMD's 28 W, reflects a socketed desktop platform designed for sustained heavy loads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, yet it matches or beats the Intel part in single-threaded tests and wins decisively in extended instruction performance. Its 94th percentile average score indicates that it is a remarkably capable chip for its power envelope.

From the recorded data, the Intel part is the choice for users whose workloads are dominated by multi-core number crunching, encryption, compression, and physics calculations. The AMD part is the choice for users who need strong single-thread performance, efficient execution of specialized instruction sets, and who prioritize a mobile form factor with a much lower power draw. The Intel part's launch MSRP is $359. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F wins 8 of the 11 shared PassMark tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins 3.

Q: What is the largest performance margin in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest margin is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel Core i7-14700F leads by 26.1% with a score of 176 against AMD's 130.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark by a wide margin?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins passmark_extended_instructions by 11.9% with a score of 31969 versus Intel's 28564.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 4301 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 4257 in both, giving AMD a 1% lead.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores and percentiles for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has an average benchmark score of 74496 and sits at the 94th percentile, while the Intel Core i7-14700F has an average of 53620 and sits at the 91st percentile.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has a TDP of 28 W, compared to the Intel Core i7-14700F's 65 W.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 12 cores and 24 threads. The cache layout is per-core: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a total of 16 MB of L3 cache. The memory interface supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It uses an integrated Radeon 890M GPU, supports ECC memory, and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core i7-14700F uses the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². Its codename is Raptor Lake-R, and it is part of the Core 14th Gen series. It has 20 cores and 28 threads. The cache layout differs: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 cache. The memory interface supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. It has no integrated graphics, supports ECC memory, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

The process node difference is stark: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The AMD part's smaller process and lower TDP (28 W vs 65 W) reflect its mobile design target, while the Intel part's larger die and higher power envelope enable its higher core count and larger shared L3 cache. The Intel part also supports older DDR4 memory, giving it platform flexibility that the AMD part lacks, though the AMD part offers LPDDR5X support, which is common in mobile designs.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.10 GHz, but boost clocks favor Intel at 5.40 GHz versus AMD's 5.20 GHz. TDP is a major differentiator: AMD draws 28 W, Intel draws 65 W. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel, while L3 cache is 16 MB total for AMD and 33 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD part includes a Radeon 890M integrated GPU, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics. Both support ECC memory. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $359; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part's part number is SRN3Z, while the AMD part's is 100-000001683. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.