AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, which takes 12 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14701E counters with 5 wins, and the nature of those victories reveals distinct performance characteristics.

In Cinebench testing, the AMD part is consistently ahead. The R15 multicore run shows 2476 versus 2237, a 10.7% advantage. The R15 singlecore result is 349 versus 315, also a 10.8% edge. The R20 multicore test repeats the pattern: 10317 against 9321, again 10.7% ahead. R20 singlecore gives 1456 versus 1315, another 10.7% lead. The R23 multicore score is 24565 compared to 22195, and R23 singlecore is 3468 versus 3133, both maintaining the same 10.7% delta. Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD processor holds a remarkably consistent lead of roughly 10.7%.

The PassMark suite splits the two processors more dramatically. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS dominates several workloads: data compression at 343952 versus 282939, a 21.6% gap. Data encryption shows 20487 against 14862, a 37.8% advantage. Extended instructions score 25434 versus 18528, a 37.3% lead. Integer math lands at 97625 versus 81325, a 20% edge. Random string sorting is the largest win at 41867 versus 29158, a 43.6% margin. Multithread performance rounds out the AMD wins at 28572 versus 26112, a 9.4% difference.

The Intel Core i7-14701E takes the remaining tests. Find prime numbers is a decisive victory: 176 versus 87, meaning the Intel chip is 50.6% faster, the single largest delta in either direction. Physics simulation also favors Intel at 2399 versus 1389, a 42.1% margin. Floating point math shows a smaller Intel lead at 61873 versus 58965, a 4.7% edge. Single thread performance, recorded twice in the database, gives Intel 4305 versus 3762, a 12.6% advantage on both entries.

The pattern is revealing. AMD wins the broad spectrum of general-purpose and integer-heavy workloads, while Intel claims specialized math and physics tasks. The prime number test and physics simulation suggest the Intel architecture handles certain algorithmic patterns more efficiently, despite losing the average benchmark score comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die measures 178 mm² and contains 25,000 million transistors. The Intel Core i7-14701E is Raptor Lake Refresh, using the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a larger 257 mm² die. The database does not list a transistor count for the Intel part.

Both CPUs have 8 cores and 16 threads, so the thread count parity means differences come from elsewhere. Cache layouts diverge significantly. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with a much larger 33 MB of shared L3. That extra L3 capacity on Intel could explain its physics performance, as larger working sets stay resident on-die.

Clock behavior also separates them. AMD lists a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. Intel counters with a 2.60 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip boosts higher, which aligns with its single-thread wins, while the AMD part runs a higher base clock for sustained workloads. Power targets differ: AMD specifies a 45 watt TDP, Intel specifies 65 watts, reflecting the mobile versus desktop positioning.

Process node and foundry choices matter for efficiency. The TSMC 4 nm node on AMD gives a smaller die and denser transistors, while Intel's 10 nm process uses a larger area. The memory interfaces differ too. AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel access and a listed bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure. Both processors support ECC memory, which positions them for professional workloads. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the stronger general-purpose processor. Its wins span data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithreaded tasks, and random string sorting. These are everyday computing patterns: file archiving, cryptographic operations, database work, and parallel rendering. The 43.6% lead in random string sorting and the 37.8% lead in encryption indicate particularly strong performance in data manipulation tasks. The consistent 10.7% Cinebench advantage across all versions shows that content creation workloads, which rely on sustained multicore and singlecore rendering, favor AMD.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins where its architecture specializes. The 50.6% advantage in prime number finding suggests superior branch prediction or integer division handling. The 42.1% lead in physics simulation points to strong floating-point throughput in certain instruction patterns, though the overall floating point math test only shows a 4.7% edge. The 12.6% single-thread lead at 4305 versus 3762 indicates that lightly threaded applications, such as older games or legacy software, would run faster on the Intel chip.

The average benchmark score tells the broader story. AMD sits at 39325 with an 86th percentile against all CPUs, while Intel sits at 33206 with an 83rd percentile. The AMD part outperforms its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4245P, by 0.3%, and trails the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 by 0.4%. The Intel part matches the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at a 0% delta and edges the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX by 0.3%. These percentile positions confirm that AMD is the higher-performing chip overall, though both sit in the upper tier of all processors.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS belongs to the 8000 series with a Ryzen 7 branding, while the Intel Core i7-14701E belongs to Core 14th Gen with a Core i7 branding. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Foundries are TSMC and Intel respectively. Die sizes are 178 mm² and 257 mm², with AMD listing 25,000 million transistors and Intel listing none.

Clock speeds differ substantially. AMD runs a 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost; Intel runs a 2.60 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost. The TDP figures are 45 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel. Sockets differ completely: AMD uses Socket FP7, Intel uses Socket 1700. Cache hierarchies are distinct: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 shared; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB L3 shared. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5 while Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5, both dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s only for AMD. PCIe generation and lanes differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M on AMD and UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. Market segments are mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. Release dates are April 2024 for AMD and June 2024 for Intel. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 24565, which is 10.7% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701E score of 22195.

Q: Which processor wins the single-thread PassMark test?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins with a score of 4305, which is 12.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS score of 3762.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 176 versus 87 for AMD, a 50.6% advantage for Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core i7-14701E list ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 39325, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has an average of 33206. AMD sits at the 86th percentile and Intel at the 83rd.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS as the better overall processor. It wins 12 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, holds a higher average benchmark score of 39325 versus 33206, and reaches the 86th percentile compared to Intel's 83rd. The 10.7% Cinebench sweep across all versions shows consistent rendering strength, and the large margins in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting demonstrate broad workload superiority.

The Intel Core i7-14701E has clear specialization. The 50.6% lead in prime number finding and the 42.1% lead in physics simulation show that certain computational patterns run much faster on the Raptor Lake architecture. The 12.6% single-thread advantage and the higher 5.40 GHz boost clock make it a candidate for lightly threaded applications. Its larger 33 MB L3 cache versus 16 MB on AMD could benefit workloads with large working sets.

The decision comes down to workload type. For general productivity, content creation, encryption, compression, and multithreaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS delivers the stronger results across the recorded benchmarks. For physics-heavy simulation, prime number calculation, and single-thread-sensitive applications, the Intel Core i7-14701E offers specific advantages. The AMD part also operates at a lower 45 watt TDP against Intel's 65 watts, and it uses a smaller 178 mm² die on a more advanced 4 nm process. Both processors support ECC memory, and both are currently active production parts. The benchmark database clearly favors AMD in the aggregate, but the Intel chip remains the choice for its specific algorithmic strengths.