AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded head-to-head data is remarkably one-sided. Across all 15 benchmark comparisons in the database, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins every single test. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 claims zero wins in the direct comparison set. This is not a case of each processor taking different workloads; the data shows a consistent Intel advantage across rendering, encryption, compression, math operations, and single-threaded tasks.

The closest margin appears in the extended instructions test, where the Intel part leads by 14.6%. The widest gap is in the find prime numbers test, where Intel leads by 68.2%. Between those extremes, the margins cluster in the 19% to 42% range. The multi-core Cinebench R23 result is the second most lopsided at 52.3% in favor of Intel.

The AMD processor still holds a respectable position in the broader database. Its 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs puts it near peers like the Intel Core i7-1370P, which scores within 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, which trails by 0.4%. The Intel Core i7-14701E sits at the 83rd percentile, with its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, matching its average score exactly at 0% delta.

The use-case split, then, is not about workload type but about performance tier. The Intel part is the stronger choice for every measured task. The AMD part, with its lower power envelope and mobile positioning, offers a different tradeoff that the benchmark scores alone do not capture.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Core counts differ significantly. AMD fields 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel fields 8 cores and 16 threads. Both support simultaneous multithreading, but Intel starts with two additional physical cores. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the AMD part has a 2.00 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock, while Intel runs at 2.60 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost.

Cache layouts are distinct. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD gives each core 1 MB of L2, while Intel gives 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is the bigger difference: AMD has 4 MB total, Intel has 33 MB shared. That 29 MB gap in last-level cache likely contributes to Intel's consistent lead in memory-sensitive workloads.

The process and foundry split is stark. AMD uses TSMC at 4 nm; Intel uses its own 10 nm process. The Intel die measures 257 mm², while the AMD die size is not recorded. Power envelopes differ substantially: AMD is rated at 28 W TDP, Intel at 65 W TDP. That more than doubled power budget helps explain the performance gap, though it also means the Intel part needs more cooling and power delivery.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 840M. Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors are active production parts, with the AMD released on 2026-01-04 and the Intel on 2024-06-30. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Is the AMD processor competitive in any benchmark?

A: In the direct head-to-head set, the AMD wins no tests. Its closest result is the extended instructions test, where it trails by 14.6%. Its average benchmark score of 26936 places it at the 79th percentile, but the Intel part scores 33206 on average at the 83rd percentile.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 22195 against AMD's 10590, a 52.3% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel leads 2237 to 1723, a 23% gap.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core i7-14701E have ECC memory support recorded as true.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process for Zen 5. Intel uses its own 10 nm process for Raptor Lake.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: Intel has 33 MB shared L3 cache. AMD has 4 MB total L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 33 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000001935 | Q49FSRNJK |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison is the passmark find prime numbers test. Intel scores 176 against AMD's 56, a 68.2% lead. This test is highly sensitive to integer throughput and cache behavior, and the Intel part's larger L3 and higher clocks show clearly here.

The physics test shows the second biggest gap at 59.3%. Intel posts 2399 versus AMD's 976. Multi-core Cinebench R23 follows at 52.3%, with Intel at 22195 and AMD at 10590. These three tests indicate that the Intel part's advantage grows when workloads scale across cores.

Single-threaded performance also favors Intel, though by smaller margins. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows a 42.4% lead (3133 versus 1806). Cinebench R15 single-core shows 19.4% (315 versus 254). The PassMark single-thread test records a 16.6% advantage (4305 versus 3591). The single-thread gap is consistently smaller than the multi-thread gap, which suggests the Intel part benefits more from its additional cores than from its clock advantage alone.

Memory and compression workloads show mid-range gaps. Data compression sees Intel ahead by 23.7% (282939 versus 215812). Data encryption shows a 29.2% lead (14862 versus 10519). Random string sorting trails by 19.4% (29158 versus 23488). These results align with the cache and memory bandwidth differences between the two designs.

Math workloads spread across a range. Floating point math shows a 36.4% Intel lead (61873 versus 39362). Integer math shows a 28.3% lead (81325 versus 58332). Extended instructions show the narrowest gap at 14.6% (18528 versus 15826). The multi-thread PassMark score, which aggregates several workloads, shows Intel ahead by 30.6% (26112 versus 18115).

The average benchmark scores in the database confirm the trend. AMD's average is 26936, Intel's is 33206. The Intel part's nearest rivals cluster around that average: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H matches at 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS trails by 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX leads by 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX leads by 0.4%. The AMD part's nearest rivals are similarly tight: the Intel Core i7-1370P leads by 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U leads by 0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G leads by 0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-9900K leads by 0.6%.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every recorded benchmark against the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. The smallest margin is 14.6% in extended instructions; the largest is 68.2% in prime number finding. Multi-core workloads show the most dramatic separation, with Cinebench R23 delivering a 52.3% gap and physics testing showing 59.3%.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm node, and support for LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm node, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5. These are different market segments with different power and thermal constraints.

For users who need maximum measured performance in the benchmarks recorded here, the Intel part is the clear choice. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.40 GHz boost clock, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache produce consistently higher scores across rendering, math, encryption, and single-threaded tasks. The 83rd percentile ranking places it above the AMD part's 79th percentile.

The AMD part remains a viable option within its mobile context. Its 28 W TDP and 4 nm process suggest efficiency advantages that the benchmark data does not directly measure. Its support for LPDDR5X and its Radeon 840M integrated graphics indicate a design aimed at thin, power-conscious systems. But in raw benchmark scores, the Intel Core i7-14701E dominates this comparison without exception.