AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core i9-14901KE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor records a win in direct comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a complete set of PassMark benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark results in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U delivers a multi-thread score of 7,071 and a single-thread score of 2,136. Its strongest sub-tests include integer math at 26,321, floating point math at 12,707, and random string sorting at 10,414. Data compression reaches 87,380, data encryption scores 5,580, and extended instructions land at 3,274. Physics processing scores 483, and the prime number search returns 21. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 5 3501U is 14,320, placing it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database.

Because the Intel Core i9-14901KE lacks recorded benchmark data, no numerical comparison is possible. The database shows an average benchmark score of 0 for the Intel part, and its percentile ranking sits at 50, which reflects the absence of measured results rather than actual performance. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 3501U are the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 with an average score of 14,336 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14,277 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14,232 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core i5-10400F at 14,185 (1% higher). These comparisons show the Ryzen 5 3501U performing within a narrow band of 1% of these four processors.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a fully benchmarked mobile processor, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no measured results available. For any user relying on the database for quantitative comparison, the Ryzen 5 3501U is the only part with verified performance figures. The Intel Core i9-14901KE cannot be positioned against the Ryzen 5 3501U on the basis of benchmark scores, because no scores exist for the Intel chip.

The Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the AMD 3000 series, uses the Picasso codename, and is built on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries. It is a mobile processor with 4 cores and 4 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, and a 15 W TDP. It supports DDR4 memory, runs on AMD Socket FP5, and includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. Its average benchmark score of 14,320 places it at the 69th percentile, which indicates solid mid-range performance relative to the broader CPU landscape in the database.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE is a desktop part from the Core 14th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake-R architecture. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, and a 125 W TDP. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, uses Intel Socket 1700, includes UHD Graphics 770, and supports ECC memory. It also has an unlocked multiplier. The absence of benchmark data means the database cannot confirm any performance level for this processor.

Where Each One Wins

From the available data, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in every category where measurements exist. It has recorded scores for multi-threaded work (7,071), single-threaded work (2,136), integer math (26,321), floating point math (12,707), data compression (87,380), data encryption (5,580), extended instructions (3,274), physics (483), random string sorting (10,414), and prime number finding (21). These results give it a measurable performance profile across general productivity, computational workloads, and memory-intensive tasks.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded wins in the database. Its benchmark array is empty, and its average benchmark score is 0. The only fields where the Intel part can be said to lead are in specifications, not measured performance. It has more cores (8 versus 4), more threads (16 versus 4), higher base and boost clocks (3.80 GHz and 5.80 GHz versus 2.10 GHz and 3.70 GHz), a larger L3 cache (36 MB shared versus 4 MB shared), a larger die size (257 mm² versus 210 mm²), and support for DDR5 memory, ECC memory, Gen 5 PCIe, and an unlocked multiplier. These are architectural advantages, but they are not confirmed by any benchmark results in the database.

For use-case segmentation, the Ryzen 5 3501U suits workloads where measured performance matters: general desktop productivity, data compression tasks, encryption workloads, and mathematical computations. The Intel Core i9-14901KE, based on its specifications alone, targets desktop workloads requiring high core counts, high clock speeds, and modern memory and PCIe support, but the database offers no evidence of its actual execution speed.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U?

A: The average benchmark score is 14,320, which places it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901KE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The benchmark array for the Intel Core i9-14901KE is empty, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports only DDR4.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a 15 W TDP, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has a 125 W TDP.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is based on the Picasso codename, which belongs to the Zen+ (Picasso) generation, and is manufactured on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries. It uses 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i9-14901KE is based on Raptor Lake-R, which is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. Its die size is 257 mm², and transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache structures differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14901KE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers a much larger L3 pool, which typically benefits workloads with large working sets, though no benchmark data confirms this here.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Core i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel memory bus, but its memory bandwidth is not listed. ECC memory is supported by the Intel part but not by the AMD part. PCIe generation differs: the AMD processor uses Gen 3, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD part using Radeon Vega 8 and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD processor does not. The market segments differ as well: the Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile processor, and the Core i9-14901KE is a desktop processor. Production status for both is listed as Active.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. Core count: the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores. Thread count: 4 threads for the AMD part, 16 threads for the Intel part. Base clock: 2.10 GHz for the AMD part, 3.80 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clock: 3.70 GHz for the AMD part, 5.80 GHz for the Intel part. TDP: 15 W for the AMD part, 125 W for the Intel part. Socket: AMD Socket FP5 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. Process node: 12 nm for the AMD part, 10 nm for the Intel part. Die size: 210 mm² for the AMD part, 257 mm² for the Intel part. L3 cache: 4 MB shared for the AMD part, 36 MB shared for the Intel part. Memory support: DDR4 for the AMD part, DDR4 and DDR5 for the Intel part. ECC memory: false for the AMD part, true for the Intel part. PCIe: Gen 3 for the AMD part, Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for the Intel part. Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 8 for the AMD part, UHD Graphics 770 for the Intel part. Market segment: Mobile for the AMD part, Desktop for the Intel part. Multiplier unlocked: false for the AMD part, true for the Intel part.

The release dates differ as well: the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is dated 2026-05-31, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE is dated 2024-06-30. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. The part numbers are YM3501C4T4MFG for the AMD processor and Q49DSRNJC for the Intel processor. The transistor count is 4,940 million for the AMD part and not recorded for the Intel part. The memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for the AMD part and not recorded for the Intel part.