AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 and Intel Core i9-14901KE are architecturally different processors from different market segments. The Ryzen 5 240 is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile chip on AMD Socket FP8 with Zen 4 (Hawk Point) silicon, while the Core i9-14901KE is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop chip on Intel Socket 1700 with Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) silicon. The database has a complete benchmark record for the AMD part and no benchmark record for the Intel part, so the performance comparison is one-sided.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE boosts to 5.80, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 boosts to 5.00. The AMD part has the higher base clock at 4.30, compared with 3.80 for the Intel part.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only, with a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports DDR4 and DDR5, and the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it.

Q: Do both processors include integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 includes the Radeon 760M, and the Intel Core i9-14901KE includes the UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not.

Q: What market segments do the two processors occupy?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is listed as a Mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core i9-14901KE is listed as a Desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses Zen 4 in the Hawk Point package, built at TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses Raptor Lake in the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built at Intel on a 10 nm process. The AMD part is part of the Ryzen 5 generation, while the Intel part is part of Core 14th Gen.

The core configurations differ. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The cache hierarchy also differs. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The manufacturing details differ as well. The AMD part contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel part has a 257 mm² die, and the database does not list a transistor count for it. The AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor, which is reflected in their sockets and power characteristics.

Memory and platform features separate the two further. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part lists 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth; the Intel part does not list memory bandwidth. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD part integrates the Radeon 760M, and the Intel part integrates the UHD Graphics 770.

The two parts also differ in overclocking capability. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is not multiplier-unlocked, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE is multiplier-unlocked. Their release dates are also different: the AMD part is dated 2025-01-05, and the Intel part is dated 2024-06-30. Both processors are listed as Active in production, and both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and Intel Core i9-14901KE. The recorded win counts for both sides are zero. As a result, there are no direct benchmark wins to walk through for either processor.

The only recorded performance data in this comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 240. Its benchmark results are listed below.

| Test | Score |

|---|---|

| Cinebench R15 Multi Core | 2078 |

| Cinebench R15 Single Core | 270 |

| Cinebench R23 Multi Core | 13013 |

| Cinebench R23 Single Core | 1742 |

| PassMark Data Compression | 267963 |

| PassMark Data Encryption | 15849 |

| PassMark Extended Instructions | 20201 |

| PassMark Find Prime Numbers | 70 |

| PassMark Floating Point Math | 45301 |

| PassMark Integer Math | 73189 |

| PassMark Multithread | 22658 |

| PassMark Physics | 1060 |

| PassMark Random String Sorting | 32385 |

| PassMark Single Thread | 3675 |

| PassMark Singlethread | 3675 |

The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no individual benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its nearest-rival list is empty. The Core i9-14901KE also does not appear in the nearest-rival list for the Ryzen 5 240.

The Ryzen 5 240 has an average benchmark score of 33542 and sits at the 84th percentile of the database CPU ranking. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H has an average score of 33537 with a difference of 0. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS has an average score of 33667 with a difference of -0.4. The AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX has an average score of 33668 with a difference of -0.4. The Intel Core i5-12600HX has an average score of 33375 with a difference of 0.5. That places the Ryzen 5 240 0.4 percent below two AMD rivals and 0.5 percent above one Intel rival in average score.

Specification Differences

The table below lists the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 240 | Intel Core i9-14901KE |

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

| Series | None listed | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.30 | 3.80 |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 | 5.80 |

| TDP | 45 | 125 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | 100-000001727 | Q49DSRNJC |

| Average Benchmark Score | 33542 | 0 |

| CPU Percentile | 84 | 50 |

| Nearest Rivals | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX, Intel Core i5-12600HX | None listed |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the only processor in this pair with recorded benchmark wins. It has results in Cinebench and PassMark, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark results. The Intel part therefore cannot be assigned a single measured benchmark win from the database.

The specification table gives each part different advantages. The AMD part has the higher base clock at 4.30 versus 3.80, the lower TDP at 45 versus 125, a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a smaller die at 178 mm² versus 257 mm², and a listed transistor count of 25,000 million. The Intel part has the higher core count at 8 versus 6, the higher thread count at 16 versus 12, the higher boost clock at 5.80 versus 5.00, larger L1, L2, and L3 caches, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5, and an unlocked multiplier.

The use-case split follows the recorded data. The Ryzen 5 240 is the Mobile part and the only part with verified benchmark performance. Its lower TDP and complete benchmark record make it the data-supported choice for mobile workloads. The Core i9-14901KE is the Desktop part with specification-level advantages in core count, cache size, boost clock, ECC, PCIe Gen 5, and overclocking capability, but none of those advantages have benchmark confirmation in the database.

The Verdict

Strictly from the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the only verified performer in this comparison. It has a complete benchmark list, an average benchmark score of 33542, and an 84th percentile ranking. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of 0, a 50th percentile figure, and no individual test scores to support that placement.

The Intel part's case rests on its specification sheet. It offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, larger caches, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5, and an unlocked multiplier. Those are real specification differences, but the database does not measure how they translate into performance. The data-backed pick is the AMD Ryzen 5 240, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE remains a specification-only alternative.