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

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 240 compare to the Intel Core i9-14901TE in raw compute benchmarks?

A: The database contains no shared head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The Ryzen 5 240 has 15 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark suites, while the Core i9-14901TE has zero recorded benchmark entries in the database. This makes direct performance comparison impossible from recorded data.

Q: What is the Ryzen 5 240's performance standing relative to other CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 33,542. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (33,537 average score, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (33,667 average score, -0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX (33,668 average score, -0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i5-12600HX (33,375 average score, 0.5% delta). These delta values indicate the Ryzen 5 240 performs within a tight band around these competitors.

Q: How does the Core i9-14901TE rank in the overall database?

A: The Core i9-14901TE holds the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of zero due to having no recorded benchmark entries. The database lists no nearest rivals for this processor, which reflects the absence of measured performance data.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part offers 2 more cores and 4 more threads than the AMD part.

Q: What clock speeds do the two processors advertise?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel chip boosts 0.50 GHz higher but has a 2.00 GHz lower base clock.

Q: What memory and PCIe capabilities differ between the two?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. For PCIe, the AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The Verdict

The data presents a clear asymmetry: the Ryzen 5 240 has a full benchmark profile, while the Core i9-14901TE has none. Any selection between these two must be based on specification differences rather than measured performance outcomes.

For workloads where the processor's measured capabilities matter, the Ryzen 5 240 is the only option with recorded evidence. Its 84th percentile standing and average score of 33,542 demonstrate competitive placement among modern processors. The chip's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, position it as a capable mobile processor, indicated by its mobile market segment and AMD Socket FP8.

For workloads where core count, thread count, and cache capacity dominate, the Core i9-14901TE presents a structural advantage on paper. It provides 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus the Ryzen's 16 MB. It also supports ECC memory and DDR4 compatibility, which broadens its platform flexibility. However, with no benchmark scores in the database, the Intel part's actual performance remains unverified.

The Ryzen 5 240 suits users who prioritize verified benchmark results and a mature mobile platform with integrated Radeon 760M graphics. The Core i9-14901TE suits users who require maximum core count, ECC support, and Gen 5 PCIe connectivity, provided they accept the lack of recorded performance data. The Intel desktop part uses the LGA 1700 socket, whereas the AMD mobile part uses FP8, so platform compatibility further separates these processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, meaning no direct comparison tests exist in the database. The Ryzen 5 240, however, has 15 individual benchmark records that establish its performance profile. The Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark records at all.

The Ryzen 5 240's Cinebench results show a multicore score of 13,013 in R23 and 2,078 in R15. Its single-core scores are 1,742 in R23 and 270 in R15. These figures indicate strong per-thread performance for a 45 TDP part.

Passmark results for the Ryzen 5 240 reveal its workload-specific strengths. It scores 267,963 in data compression, 15,849 in data encryption, 20,201 in extended instructions, 70 in find prime numbers, 45,301 in floating point math, 73,189 in integer math, 22,658 in multithread, 1,060 in physics, 32,385 in random string sorting, and 3,675 in single-thread tests.

The data compression score of 267,963 dwarfs the encryption score of 15,849, suggesting the Ryzen 5 240 handles compression workloads with particular efficiency. The integer math score of 73,189 also exceeds the floating point math score of 45,301, indicating a bias toward integer-heavy tasks. The low prime number score of 70 reflects the inherent difficulty of that workload rather than a processor deficiency.

Since the Core i9-14901TE has no recorded scores, there are no wins to attribute to either side. The comparison remains one-sided: the Ryzen 5 240 demonstrates measurable performance, while the Intel chip's capabilities are entirely unquantified in this database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Ryzen 5 240 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: 4.30 GHz for AMD versus 2.30 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks also differ, with Intel reaching 5.50 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz.

Both parts share a 45 TDP, but their sockets diverge completely. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments reflect this: the Ryzen is a mobile processor, and the Core i9 is a desktop processor.

Cache configurations show notable differences. The Ryzen 5 240 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Core i9-14901TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip offers larger per-core caches and more than double the shared L3.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Ryzen supports only DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i9 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is absent on the AMD chip but present on the Intel chip.

PCIe capabilities differ: the Ryzen offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Core i9 offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with Radeon 760M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side. The Ryzen has a multiplier locked, and the Core i9 also has a multiplier locked.

The process nodes and foundries differ fundamentally. AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process at its own foundry. The die size reflects this: 178 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. The Ryzen 5 240 lists 25,000 million transistors, while the Core i9-14901TE has no transistor count recorded.

Release dates show the AMD part launched on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part launched on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as Active in production status. Neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 5 240 uses Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, representing the Ryzen 5 generation built on that architecture. The Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series and Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The manufacturing processes present a stark contrast. TSMC fabricates the AMD chip on a 4 nm node, while Intel fabricates its own chip on a 10 nm node. The smaller process node allows the AMD die to measure 178 mm² despite containing 25,000 million transistors. The Intel die measures 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

Cache architecture reflects different design philosophies. The AMD design allocates 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with a modest 16 MB shared L3. The Intel design allocates 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core, with a 36 MB shared L3. The larger per-core caches on the Intel part suggest an emphasis on feeding each core more data locally, while the AMD part relies on a smaller but still substantial L3 pool.

The memory controller support differs in breadth. AMD restricts itself to DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. This makes the Intel platform more flexible for users with existing DDR4 memory or those who prefer that ecosystem. The AMD chip includes ECC support, but the Intel chip has ECC enabled.

PCIe generation advances on the Intel side: Gen 5 versus Gen 4 on AMD, though AMD provides more lanes (20 versus 16). Integrated graphics also differ, with Radeon 760M representing AMD's integrated solution and UHD Graphics 770 representing Intel's.

The market segments reinforce the architectural split. AMD targets mobile with its FP8 socket and 45 TDP. Intel targets desktop with its LGA 1700 socket and identical 45 TDP, which is unusually low for a desktop Core i9 part. The release dates place Intel's launch roughly six months earlier.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 240 wins in all measured benchmark categories, but only because the Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries in the database. The AMD chip's recorded scores establish it as the only processor in this comparison with verified performance data.

In the absence of Intel benchmark results, the Ryzen 5 240's wins come from its measurable performance across Cinebench R15 and R23, plus the Passmark suite. Its 13,013 multicore score in R23 and 2,078 in R15 demonstrate strong multithreaded capability for a 6-core, 12-thread mobile part. Its single-core scores of 1,742 in R23 and 270 in R15 show competitive per-thread performance.

The Ryzen 5 240 also wins on process efficiency, using a 4 nm TSMC node versus Intel's 10 nm node. Its smaller die (178 mm² versus 257 mm²) and lower transistor count (25,000 million versus unrecorded) suggest better manufacturing efficiency. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provides a concrete advantage for memory-intensive workloads.

The Core i9-14901TE wins on paper specifications. Its 8 cores and 16 threads exceed the Ryzen's 6 cores and 12 threads. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock exceeds the Ryzen's 5.00 GHz. Its 36 MB L3 cache more than doubles the Ryzen's 16 MB. Its 80 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core exceed the AMD per-core allocations. The Intel chip also wins on memory flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC capability, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes.

The Intel chip wins on platform compatibility for desktop builders, using the standard LGA 1700 socket. The AMD chip wins on mobile integration, using FP8 with Radeon 760M graphics.

For users who prioritize verified performance, the Ryzen 5 240 wins by default due to its complete benchmark profile and 84th percentile ranking. For users who prioritize raw core counts, cache size, and platform features without requiring measured benchmark data, the Core i9-14901TE wins on structural merits.