AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear picture: the Intel Core i9-14901E wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database. Out of 17 comparisons, the AMD Ryzen 5 230 does not secure a single win. The deltas range from a relatively close 9.5% gap in PassMark extended instructions to a dominant 68.5% deficit for the AMD part in PassMark physics.

The most significant margin appears in PassMark physics, where the Intel processor scores 3041 against the AMD chip’s 958, a delta of -68.5%. This is the largest single gap recorded. The second most pronounced difference is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel part’s 189 score dwarfs the AMD chip’s 66, a delta of -65.1%. These two tests highlight substantial performance advantages for the Intel part in workloads that depend heavily on raw integer throughput and physics simulation.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel processor’s lead is consistent and nearly uniform. The multi-core deltas in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 are all -30.7%, with scores of 2595 vs 1799, 10816 vs 7499, and 25753 vs 17857 respectively. The single-core deltas in the same suite are similarly tight, with Cinebench R15 single-core at -30.9% (366 vs 253), R20 single-core at -30.7% (1526 vs 1058), and R23 single-core at -30.6% (3635 vs 2521). This consistency suggests the performance gap scales proportionally across the various Cinebench versions.

PassMark integer math shows a 40.3% advantage for the Intel part, with scores of 112736 versus 67257. Floating point math reveals an even larger 51.9% gap, as the Intel processor reaches 81089 while the AMD chip manages 38993. The PassMark multithread score favors Intel by 35.9%, with 30298 compared to 19411. Data compression shows a 24.3% delta, with Intel at 288777 and AMD at 218588. Data encryption is 28.5% in favor of Intel, with scores of 18571 versus 13280.

The closest margin in the entire comparison is in PassMark extended instructions, where the Intel part scores 17249 against the AMD chip’s 15618, a delta of only -9.5%. This indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 230’s Zen 4 architecture handles extended instruction sets more competitively relative to its other weaknesses. Random string sorting shows a 33.5% gap, with Intel at 39138 and AMD at 26019. The single-thread PassMark scores are 4354 for Intel versus 3558 for AMD, a delta of -18.3%, which is one of the smaller gaps on the list.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data does not show any workload category where the AMD Ryzen 5 230 takes a lead. In every recorded test, the Intel Core i9-14901E delivers higher scores. This includes both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, integer and floating-point math, compression, encryption, physics, and extended instruction tests. The AMD part’s most competitive area is extended instructions, where the 9.5% gap is the smallest, but it still loses.

The Intel part’s largest advantages appear in physics simulation and prime number finding, suggesting a substantial lead in workloads that depend on high-frequency operation and heavy integer execution. The Cinebench multi-core results confirm a wide overall throughput advantage, while the single-core results indicate the Intel part also holds a clear edge in lightly threaded tasks. For users prioritizing raw performance in any measured category, the database points squarely at the Intel Core i9-14901E.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230, while slower in all recorded benchmarks, does demonstrate a different positioning. It uses a 28 TDP compared to the Intel part’s 65 TDP, which indicates a different power envelope. The AMD chip also integrates a Radeon 760M GPU, whereas the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. These factors are not directly benchmarked in the provided data, so no performance conclusions can be drawn from them, but they do differentiate the two processors in terms of platform characteristics.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 has an average of 25782.

Q: What is the percentile ranking difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 sits at the 78th percentile.

Q: How large is the gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 25753, which is 30.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 230’s 17857.

Q: Which processor has a smaller deficit in PassMark extended instructions?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230’s deficit in PassMark extended instructions is -9.5%, which is the smallest margin in the entire head-to-head comparison.

Q: What is the difference in PassMark physics scores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 3041, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 scores 958, a gap of 68.5% in favor of Intel.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 17 wins, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 0 wins across all head-to-head comparisons.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core and thread counts. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds differ, with the AMD part at 3.50 GHz and the Intel part at 2.80 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the AMD part at 4.90 GHz and the Intel part at 5.60 GHz.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a TDP of 28, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has a TDP of 65. The sockets are different: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part featuring Radeon 760M and the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 770.

Memory support differs, as the AMD Ryzen 5 230 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i9-14901E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. ECC memory support differs, with the AMD part lacking it and the Intel part supporting it.

PCIe specifications differ, with the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has a release date of 2025-01-05, while the Intel part has a release date of 2024-06-30. The market segments differ, with the AMD part classified as mobile and the Intel part as desktop.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. The transistor counts differ, with the AMD part listing 25,000 million transistors, while no transistor count is recorded for the Intel part. Die sizes differ, with the AMD part at 178 mm² and the Intel part at 257 mm².

Cache structures differ across all levels. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, while the Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core. The shared L3 cache is 16 MB on the AMD part versus 36 MB on the Intel part. The AMD part has no 3D V-Cache, and neither does the Intel part.

The process node difference is notable, as the AMD part uses 4 nm TSMC technology while the Intel part uses 10 nm Intel technology. This does not translate into a performance advantage in the benchmark data, as the Intel part wins all tests despite the larger node. The architecture generations differ, with the AMD part listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 Hawk Point) and the Intel part listed as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Intel part also belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the AMD part has no series designation. The multiplier is locked on both processors.