AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 vs Intel Core i9-14900HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 records an average benchmark score of 62498, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX records 56004. The AMD part sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Intel part at the 91st percentile.

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

A: The PassMark single-thread scores are nearly identical. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 4168, and the Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 4175, a delta of only 0.2% in favor of Intel.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance difference in the head-to-head tests?

A: The largest delta is in data encryption, where the Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 32619 versus 19308 for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465, a 40.8% advantage for Intel. Floating point math also shows a 40.5% gap.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX boosts to 5.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14900HX uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-HX codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die measures 233 mm², while the Intel die measures 257 mm².

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD part provides 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part provides 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part also carries an unlocked multiplier, whereas the AMD part does not. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD processor and 2 MB per core on the Intel processor. L3 cache is 16 MB on the AMD part versus 36 MB shared on the Intel part. L1 cache is 80 KB per core on both.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX uses UHD Graphics 770. PCIe support differs by generation: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Memory support diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, and the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1964. The AMD part has a TDP of 28, and the Intel part has a TDP of 55. The AMD part was released in January 2026, and the Intel part was released in January 2024. Both are listed as Active in production status and both target the mobile market segment.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear division of roles. The Intel Core i9-14900HX wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database, including single-thread, multithread, and every math or compression workload listed. Its multithread score of 43778 is 28.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465's 31485. The Intel part also holds advantages in physics processing at 2638 versus 1747, a 33.8% gap, and integer math at 157375 versus 107173, a 31.9% gap.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 nevertheless holds the higher average benchmark score at 62498 versus 56004, which places it in the 93rd percentile versus the Intel part's 91st. The AMD part also has a lower TDP at 28 versus 55, a newer process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, and a smaller die at 233 mm² versus 257 mm². Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 (0.4% above the AMD), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 at 62839 (0.5% above), and the Intel Core i9-13900KF at 61841 (1.1% below). The Intel Core i9-14900HX's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PQE at 55919 (0.2% below), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 (0.5% above), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 (0.5% above).

For workloads that depend on raw multithread throughput, integer math, floating point math, or heavy data compression, the Intel Core i9-14900HX is the stronger part based on the benchmark results. For users who prioritize a higher average benchmark score, the 93rd percentile placement, a more efficient 28 TDP envelope, and the newer 4 nm process, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 is the part the data favors. The single-thread scores are effectively tied at 4168 versus 4175, so the choice between the two does not rest on single-thread performance.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 | Intel Core i9-14900HX |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 10 | 24 |

| Threads | 20 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 55 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

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

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

| ECC Memory | false | true |

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

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

| Multiplier Unlocked | false | true |

| Part Number | 100-000001862 | SRMXF |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14900HX wins every recorded head-to-head comparison, but the margins vary widely. In data compression, Intel scores 539965 against AMD's 385174, a 28.7% advantage. Data encryption shows the biggest spread: Intel at 32619 versus AMD at 19308, a 40.8% gap. Extended instructions favor Intel by 15.4%, with scores of 31247 and 26441. Prime number finding shows a 34.7% lead for Intel at 193 versus 126.

Floating point math is heavily one-sided. Intel scores 112273, and AMD scores 66824, a 40.5% difference. Integer math follows a similar pattern: Intel at 157375 versus AMD at 107173, a 31.9% gap. The multithread test gives Intel 43778 and AMD 31485, a 28.1% lead. Physics processing favors Intel at 2638 versus 1747, a 33.8% margin. Random string sorting shows Intel at 60861 and AMD at 40860, a 32.9% difference.

The single-thread results are the only close comparison. Intel scores 4175, and AMD scores 4168, a 0.2% delta. The same values appear for the duplicate single-thread test entry, confirming the near tie.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 has no wins in the head-to-head set. Its strongest relative showing is in single-thread performance, where the 0.2% gap is negligible, and in extended instructions, where the 15.4% gap is the smallest multithread-related deficit. Its average benchmark score of 62498, however, exceeds the Intel part's 56004 despite losing every direct workload comparison, which reflects the different benchmark sets recorded for each processor in the database. The Intel part includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results plus Geekbench scores, while the AMD part's average is built from PassMark tests and the higher percentile ranking.