AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 vs Intel Core i9-14900 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has a significantly higher average benchmark score of 74496, compared to 58115 for the Intel Core i9-14900.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 leads in the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4323, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 4301, a difference of only 0.5%.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What is the manufacturing process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14900 uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: In which benchmark does the AMD processor outperform the Intel processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins the PassMark extended instructions test with a score of 31969, which is 4.4% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900's 30624.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors along predictable lines of workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 takes a single win in the head-to-head comparison, while the Intel Core i9-14900 secures the remaining ten. That single AMD victory comes in the PassMark extended instructions test, where it scores 31969 against Intel's 30624, a margin of 4.4%. This indicates an advantage in workloads that leverage specialized instruction sets, a relevant consideration for encryption, compression, or certain scientific computing routines.

The Intel Core i9-14900 dominates the more traditional compute metrics. In multithreaded performance, the PassMark multithread score favors Intel at 44578 versus 36487, a difference of 18.2%. The gap widens considerably in floating-point math, where Intel posts 120262 against AMD's 79887, a 33.6% advantage. Integer math follows a similar pattern: Intel scores 175010, AMD scores 126829, leaving AMD 27.5% behind. Data compression and encryption workloads also favor Intel decisively, with margins of 16.1% and 31% respectively.

The physics test, which often tracks sustained multi-core throughput, shows Intel ahead by 24.5% (2486 versus 1877). Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive task, goes to Intel by 19.9% (61060 versus 48894). Prime number finding, frequently used to test algorithmic throughput and cache behavior, favors Intel by 30.9% (188 versus 130). Even in single-threaded performance, where the two chips are closest, Intel leads by a hair: 4323 versus 4301, a 0.5% margin.

The overall picture places the AMD part as a more efficient, mobile-oriented processor that wins only in a narrow instruction-extension niche, while the Intel desktop chip delivers superior raw throughput across nearly every measured workload. The average benchmark score tells a different story, however: AMD's 74496 average versus Intel's 58115 reflects a broader benchmark set that includes the AMD processor's favorable standing relative to its nearest rivals, whereas Intel's average is pulled down by the inclusion of Cinebench and Geekbench results where its performance is comparatively lower relative to its rivals.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation, which uses a hybrid combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i9-14900 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is part of the Core 14th Gen family. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm².

Both processors share an identical L1 cache configuration of 80 KB per core. They diverge at L2: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs more substantially in organization and capacity. AMD offers 16 MB of L3 cache, while Intel provides 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger Intel L3 pool likely contributes to its lead in cache-sensitive workloads such as prime number finding and random string sorting.

Memory support separates the two as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory across a dual-channel bus, with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, giving the Intel platform double the per-lane bandwidth for compatible devices.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip carries the Radeon 890M, a high-end integrated GPU, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The market segments reflect their intended use: AMD is a mobile processor on the FP8 socket, while Intel is a desktop processor on Socket 1700. The AMD processor is unlocked for neither multiplier adjustment, and the same holds for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every major specification line. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads. Both have a base clock of 2.00 GHz, but the boost clocks diverge: AMD reaches 5.20 GHz, Intel reaches 5.80 GHz. Thermal design power differs significantly, with AMD at 28 W and Intel at 65 W.

The process node separates them by generation and foundry: AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process, Intel uses a 10 nm Intel process. Die size favors AMD at 233 mm² versus Intel's 257 mm². Cache hierarchies differ in L2 and L3, as noted above. Memory support overlaps on DDR5 but AMD adds LPDDR5X and Intel adds DDR4. PCIe generation favors Intel (Gen 5 versus Gen 4), while memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s.

The integrated GPU differs in model, and the socket and market segment are entirely different. The release dates are also distinct: AMD launched on 2026-01-04, Intel on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark extended instructions test is the sole benchmark where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 takes the win. Its score of 31969 beats the Intel Core i9-14900's 30624 by 4.4%. This result suggests that the Zen 5 architecture's implementation of extended instruction sets provides a measurable advantage in code paths that use vector or cryptographic instructions, even though the Intel chip has more cores and a higher boost clock.

The Intel Core i9-14900 responds with a broad sweep across the remaining PassMark tests. The largest single margin is in floating-point math, where Intel's 120262 outpaces AMD's 79887 by 33.6%. This is the most pronounced performance gap in the dataset and points to a substantial advantage in scientific, engineering, and rendering workloads that rely heavily on FPU throughput. Integer math follows at a 27.5% margin (175010 versus 126829), covering general-purpose computation, database operations, and compiled code.

Data encryption shows Intel at 33540 versus AMD's 23132, a 31% difference. Prime number finding favors Intel by 30.9% (188 versus 130), and physics performance favors Intel by 24.5% (2486 versus 1877). Random string sorting goes to Intel by 19.9% (61060 versus 48894), and multithreaded performance favors Intel by 18.2% (44578 versus 36487). Data compression shows Intel at 550271 against AMD's 461650, a 16.1% margin.

The closest contest is in single-threaded performance, where Intel's 4323 edges out AMD's 4301 by just 0.5%. This near-parity indicates that per-core IPC is comparable between Zen 5 and Raptor Lake in light single-threaded work, despite the differences in core count, cache size, and clock speed. The multithreaded gap of 18.2% is smaller than the core count difference might suggest (24 cores versus 12 cores), which reflects the AMD chip's higher efficiency per core and the diminishing returns of Intel's extra cores in the PassMark multithread workload.

Considering the average benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 sits at 74496, which places it among its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 74640 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 at 74761 (0.4% higher), and the AMD EPYC 4545P at 75373 (1.2% higher). The Intel Core i9-14900, with an average of 58115, sits near the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (0.4% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D at 58386 (0.5% higher). The AMD processor ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel processor ranks in the 92nd percentile.