AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the Intel Core i7-14701TE, with the AMD part taking 11 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks. The largest margin for AMD comes in PassMark random string sorting, where the Ryzen scores 37,922 against Intel's 22,760, a 66.6% advantage. Data encryption shows a 61% gap (18,838 vs. 11,699), extended instructions a 55.3% gap (22,298 vs. 14,354), and integer math a 41.9% gap (93,342 vs. 65,792). These are substantial deltas, indicating the Zen 4 architecture in the Ryzen handles these workloads far more efficiently.

AMD also wins PassMark multithread by 33% (26,646 vs. 20,042), data compression by 41.1% (311,199 vs. 220,520), and single-thread by 40% (3,692 vs. 2,637). The floating-point math test shows a narrower 11% win (55,739 vs. 50,219), yet it remains a consistent AMD advantage. In Cinebench R15, AMD leads both multi-core (2,458 vs. 1,716, a 43.2% delta) and single-core (271.5 vs. 242, a 12.2% delta). The pattern is consistent: AMD dominates in most synthetic workloads, often by double-digit margins.

Intel's victories are fewer but notable. The i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 17,035 against AMD's 14,784, a 13.2% advantage, and single-core with 2,405 vs. 1,724, a 28.3% edge. The R15 results contradict this, so the R23 delta likely reflects the Intel part's higher boost clock and larger cache under sustained load. Intel also wins PassMark find prime numbers (143 vs. 84, a 41.3% margin) and PassMark physics (1,860 vs. 1,351, a 27.4% margin). These wins cluster around scalar integer iteration and physics simulation, where Intel's per-core design excels.

The average benchmark scores confirm the overall gap: AMD sits at 39,603, Intel at 26,013. AMD's percentile rank is 87th among all CPUs, Intel's is 78th. In the nearest rivals list, AMD's score places it 0.3% above the Ryzen AI 7 450 and 0.4% below the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, while Intel's score is 0.1% above the Ryzen AI 5 340 and 0.5% above the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE. These deltas show that each chip lands in its expected performance tier, but the tiers are far apart.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the stronger overall performer. It wins 11 benchmarks, including all PassMark workloads except find prime numbers and physics, and it holds a massive 52% advantage in average benchmark score (39,603 vs. 26,013). The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only four benchmarks, but those wins are concentrated in Cinebench R23 and physics-related tests, which suggests a specific strength in sustained multi-threaded rendering and simulation workloads.

For users running general productivity, encryption, compression, or mixed integer/floating-point tasks, the AMD part is the clear choice based on the recorded margins. The 66.6% win in random string sorting and 61% win in data encryption are particularly decisive. However, for workloads that rely on Cinebench R23-style rendering or physics calculation, the Intel part delivers higher scores despite its lower overall average. The Intel chip also holds a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs. 5.10 GHz) and a larger L3 cache (33 MB vs. 16 MB), which likely explains its R23 single-core dominance.

The percentile data reinforces this: AMD's 87th percentile ranks it among the top 13% of all recorded CPUs, while Intel's 78th percentile places it in the top 22%. The average score delta between them (39,603 vs. 26,013) is larger than the delta between AMD and any of its nearest rivals (max 1% vs. EPYC 4245P), meaning the gap is structural rather than marginal.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins in: data compression (41.1% ahead), data encryption (61% ahead), extended instructions (55.3% ahead), floating-point math (11% ahead), integer math (41.9% ahead), multithread (33% ahead), random string sorting (66.6% ahead), single-thread (40% ahead), and both Cinebench R15 tests (43.2% and 12.2% ahead). This spans encryption-heavy workloads, data pipeline tasks, and general single-thread responsiveness. The 4 nm TSMC process node and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth likely contribute to these wins, though the data does not isolate those factors.

Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in: Cinebench R23 multi-core (13.2% ahead), Cinebench R23 single-core (28.3% ahead), find prime numbers (41.3% ahead), and physics (27.4% ahead). These are rendering and simulation workloads that benefit from the larger 33 MB L3 cache and higher boost clock. The physics win is notable because it contrasts with AMD's multithread win, suggesting Intel's scheduling or cache behavior favors these specific test patterns.

The split is clean: AMD for throughput and data-oriented tasks, Intel for rendering and physics simulation. Users should match the workload to the chip. The AMD part also offers Radeon 780M integrated graphics, whereas Intel has UHD Graphics 770, but the benchmark data does not include graphics scores, so no comparison is possible here.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39,603, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 26,013.

Q: How many benchmarks does each CPU win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins 11 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 4.

Q: What is the largest single-benchmark margin for each CPU?

A: AMD's largest margin is 66.6% in PassMark random string sorting (37,922 vs. 22,760). Intel's largest margin is 41.3% in PassMark find prime numbers (143 vs. 84).

Q: Where does Intel beat AMD in Cinebench?

A: Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core (17,035 vs. 14,784, a 13.2% delta) and Cinebench R23 single-core (2,405 vs. 1,724, a 28.3% delta). AMD wins both Cinebench R15 tests instead.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both CPUs?

A: Both CPUs have 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Zen 4 architecture, and the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture.

Q: What percentile do these CPUs rank in?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i7-14701TE ranks in the 78th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The die size is 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. Its die size is larger at 257 mm², and the transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ significantly. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Intel's larger L3 cache (33 MB vs. 16 MB) likely supports its Cinebench R23 wins, while AMD's smaller cache still delivers higher scores in most other tests.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the bandwidth is not recorded. Both CPUs support ECC memory. PCIe lanes differ as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The newer PCIe generation on Intel may matter for expansion, but the lane count is lower.

Clock speeds show AMD at 3.30 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost, Intel at 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. Intel has a higher boost clock but a much lower base clock. The TDP differs substantially: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 45 W. Intel's higher TDP likely enables its sustained R23 performance, while AMD's lower TDP suits its mobile segment. AMD uses Socket FP7, Intel uses Socket 1700. AMD's integrated graphics is Radeon 780M, Intel's is UHD Graphics 770. AMD's release date is 2024-04-15, Intel's is 2024-06-30. Neither CPU has a launch MSRP recorded, and both have locked multipliers.