AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i9-14900F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and Intel Core i9-14900F occupy opposite ends of the processor spectrum, and the benchmark data confirms this split. The Ryzen 5 3501U is a 4-core mobile part designed for low-power systems, while the Core i9-14900F is a 24-core desktop flagship. The recorded measurements show the Intel part winning every single head-to-head test, but the scale of those victories and the architectural context explain why each processor has a distinct purpose.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900F wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. The largest margins appear in multi-threaded workloads. In the PassMark integer math test, the Intel part scores 177,066 against 26,321 for the AMD, a delta of -85.1% from the AMD perspective. Floating point math shows a similar pattern: 119,550 for Intel versus 12,707 for AMD, a -89.4% delta. The extended instructions test, which measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, shows Intel at 31,084 versus AMD at 3,274, a -89.5% delta. The prime number search test delivers the largest relative gap at -90%, with Intel scoring 209 and AMD scoring 21.

The Intel advantage is not limited to raw compute. Data compression and encryption workloads also favor the desktop part heavily. The Core i9-14900F scores 564,207 in data compression versus 87,380 for the Ryzen 5 3501U, a -84.5% delta. Encryption shows 34,644 versus 5,580, a -83.9% delta. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive task, shows Intel at 63,728 versus AMD at 10,414, a -83.7% delta. The physics test, which reflects real-time simulation performance, shows Intel at 2,899 versus 483, a -83.3% delta.

Single-thread performance is the closest contest, but Intel still leads decisively. The PassMark single-thread score is 4,506 for Intel versus 2,136 for AMD, a -52.6% delta. This smaller gap indicates that the Ryzen 5 3501U has a respectable per-core architecture, but the Intel part's higher boost clock and newer core design still provide a substantial edge.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not win any of the 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Its wins are contextual rather than direct: it is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, whereas the Intel part is a 65 W desktop processor. The data shows the AMD part is competitive within its efficiency class, but against the Core i9-14900F, it is outmatched in every measured workload.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso architecture, which is based on the Zen+ microarchitecture, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i9-14900F uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process nodes are not directly comparable across foundries, but the recorded specifications show Intel's die is larger at 257 mm² versus 210 mm² for AMD.

Core counts differ dramatically. The AMD part has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads, a configuration that relies on a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores. Thread counts alone explain much of the multi-threaded benchmark gap.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14900F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's L3 cache is 9 times larger, which directly benefits workloads with large working sets. The L2 cache per core is also 4 times larger on Intel.

Memory support differs, with the AMD part limited to DDR4 in dual-channel configuration, providing 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory support is another divider: the AMD part does not support ECC, while the Intel part does.

PCIe capabilities are also different. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present on the AMD part in the form of Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics, indicated as N/A.

The transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 4,940 million. The Intel part's transistor count is not listed. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a 3D V-Cache option recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Core i9-14900F scores 4,506, which is 52.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's score of 2,136.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it uses Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. The Intel Core i9-14900F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core i9-14900F supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F boosts to 5.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U boosts to 3.70 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F has an average benchmark score of 60,008, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average score of 14,320, placing it in the 69th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a 3000 series mobile part with 4 cores and 4 threads, base clock 2.10 GHz, boost clock 3.70 GHz, and a 15 W TDP. The Intel Core i9-14900F is a Core 14th Gen desktop part with 24 cores and 32 threads, base clock 2.00 GHz, boost clock 5.80 GHz, and a 65 W TDP.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD FP5 for the Ryzen 5 3501U, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i9-14900F. Process nodes differ, with AMD at 12 nm and Intel at 10 nm. The AMD die is 210 mm², while the Intel die is 257 mm². The AMD part has 4,940 million transistors; the Intel figure is not recorded.

Cache capacities differ at every level. AMD has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR4, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the Intel bandwidth is not listed. ECC support is absent on AMD and present on Intel.

PCIe generation differs: Gen 3 on AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes on Intel. Integrated graphics are present on AMD as Radeon Vega 8, absent on Intel. The market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-05-31, while the Intel part was released on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $524; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part number is YM3501C4T4MFG, and the Intel part number is SRN3W. Neither processor is multiplier unlocked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core i9-14900F wins all of them. The smallest margin is in single-thread performance. The PassMark single-thread score is 4,506 for Intel versus 2,136 for AMD, a -52.6% delta. This indicates that while Intel leads, the per-core efficiency of the AMD Zen+ architecture is not far behind in relative terms.

The largest margins appear in compute-heavy tests. The prime number search shows Intel at 209 versus AMD at 21, a -90% delta. Extended instructions show Intel at 31,084 versus AMD at 3,274, a -89.5% delta. Floating point math shows Intel at 119,550 versus AMD at 12,707, a -89.4% delta. These tests highlight the combined effect of more cores, higher clocks, and a newer architecture.

The multi-threaded PassMark score is 46,532 for Intel versus 7,071 for AMD, a -84.8% delta. Integer math is 177,066 versus 26,321, a -85.1% delta. Data compression is 564,207 versus 87,380, a -84.5% delta. Data encryption is 34,644 versus 5,580, a -83.9% delta. Random string sorting is 63,728 versus 10,414, a -83.7% delta. Physics is 2,899 versus 483, a -83.3% delta.

The average benchmark scores place the two processors far apart in the overall distribution. The Intel Core i9-14900F averages 60,008, ranking in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX at 60,099 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX at 60,104 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D at 59,641 (0.6% delta), and the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T at 60,572 (-0.9% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U averages 14,320, ranking in the 69th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 at 14,336 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14,277 (0.3% delta), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14,232 (0.6% delta), and the Intel Core i5-10400F at 14,185 (1% delta).

The data confirms that the Core i9-14900F is in a different performance class entirely. The Ryzen 5 3501U competes with mid-range mobile and embedded processors, sitting within 1% of its nearest rivals in average score. The Intel part trades positions with high-end desktop and mobile HX parts, all within roughly 1% of its average score. The head-to-head deltas, ranging from -52.6% to -90%, reflect the massive resource advantage of the desktop part in both core count and memory subsystem.