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

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has two more cores and four more threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts up to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 boosts up to 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip has a 0.60 GHz higher boost ceiling.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What process nodes are used by these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is fabricated on a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is fabricated on a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD chip consumes less power by design.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has more than twice the L3 capacity.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, part of the Ryzen 5 generation. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is based on the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It uses a 10 nm process from Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel chip is not recorded in the database.

The memory interfaces differ. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory only, running on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip and absent on the AMD chip.

The PCIe configurations also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip offers a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Cache layouts are distinct as well. The AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has larger per-core caches and a larger shared L3 pool.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 carries the Radeon 760M, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE carries the UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip is unlocked for multiplier adjustment, and the Intel chip is not. The AMD processor released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel processor released on 2024-06-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 230 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The AMD processor has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor is credited with any wins in direct comparison.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 shows its own performance profile across Cinebench and Passmark tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17,857 in multi-core and 2,521 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7,499 multi-core and 1,058 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,799 multi-core and 253 single-core. These results place the chip at the 78th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25,782.

The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD Ryzen 5 230 include the Intel Core i7-11700K with an average score of 25,812 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE with an average score of 25,880 and a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U with an average score of 25,625 and a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25,981 and a delta of -0.8%. The Ryzen 5 230 sits effectively in the same performance band as these four rivals, with deltas within a single percentage point in either direction.

Passmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 230 show a multi-thread score of 19,411 and a single-thread score of 3,558. Data compression scores 218,588, data encryption scores 13,280, and extended instructions score 15,618. Find prime numbers scores 66, floating point math scores 38,993, integer math scores 67,257, physics scores 958, and random string sorting scores 26,019.

Because the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark data, no direct numerical comparison is possible across any of these test categories. The database records an average benchmark score of 0 for the Intel part and places it at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, a percentile figure that reflects the absence of measured performance data rather than a measured result. Its nearest rivals list is also empty.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.50 GHz, and the Intel base clock is 2.30 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 4.90 GHz, and the Intel boost clock is 5.50 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 watts, and the Intel TDP is 45 watts.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 under the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel architecture is Raptor Lake under the Raptor Lake-R codename. The AMD process node is 4 nm from TSMC, and the Intel process node is 10 nm from Intel. The AMD die size is 178 mm², and the Intel die size is 257 mm². The AMD transistor count is 25,000 million, while the Intel transistor count is not recorded.

Cache specifications differ in all three levels. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs as well: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel memory bandwidth is not recorded. ECC memory support is absent on the AMD chip and present on the Intel chip.

The PCIe configuration differs. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 760M on the AMD chip versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel chip. The market segments differ: the AMD chip is mobile, and the Intel chip is desktop. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, and the Intel chip does not. The release dates differ: the AMD chip released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel chip released on 2024-06-30.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 wins on efficiency metrics. Its 28 watt TDP is substantially lower than the 45 watt TDP of the Intel Core i9-14901TE. It also wins on process technology, using a 4 nm node from TSMC against the 10 nm node from Intel. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. The AMD part also provides more PCIe lanes from the CPU at 20 lanes versus 16 lanes, though at the older Gen 4 standard.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins on core count, thread count, and boost clock. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads against 6 cores and 12 threads, and it boosts to 5.50 GHz against 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip has larger caches at every level, including 36 MB of shared L3 against 16 MB. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the AMD chip. The Intel part uses the newer PCIe Gen 5 standard.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a full set of recorded benchmark results, placing it at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark results in the database, placing it at the 50th percentile by default. Any performance comparison between the two relies on the AMD chip's measured scores and the absence of measured scores for the Intel chip.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports different selections depending on the use case. Users who prioritize lower power draw, a smaller process node, and a higher base clock should consider the AMD Ryzen 5 230. Its 28 watt TDP, 4 nm process, and 3.50 GHz base clock are the strongest recorded advantages. It also carries a verified benchmark profile with a 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Users who prioritize core count, thread count, boost clock, cache capacity, and memory flexibility should consider the Intel Core i9-14901TE. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.50 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of shared L3, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory are the strongest recorded advantages. Its ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity add further differentiation.

The database does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the Intel chip has no measured benchmark scores. The verdict therefore rests on specification-level differences. The AMD chip is the only one of the two with measured performance data, and that data confirms it as a competitive mobile processor within its peer group. The Intel chip is a desktop part with a higher power envelope and a more capable core configuration on paper, but its performance profile is unrecorded in the database. The choice between them depends on whether the priority is measured efficiency and portability, as represented by the AMD chip, or raw core and cache resources with desktop connectivity, as represented by the Intel chip.