Core i7-14650HX vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Core i7-14650HX
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14650HX
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Core i7-14650HX
The Core i7-14650HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,598 points. Launch price was $499.
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 35,133 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Core i7-14650HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-14650HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14650HX scores 34,598 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370's 35,133 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-14650HX vs 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 24+33% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+25% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024) | Strix Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 34,598 | 35,133+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 23,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,770 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,930 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-14650HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 on the Core i7-14650HX versus 7500 on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-14650HX) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — the Core i7-14650HX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM770,WM790 (Core i7-14650HX) and FP8 (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370).
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | 7500+149900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+78643100% | 256 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14650HX) vs AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (32 EU) (Core i7-14650HX) and AMD Radeon 890M (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14650HX targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-14650HX rivals Core i7-13700HX; Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rivals Core Ultra 9 185H.
| Feature | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (32 EU) | AMD Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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