AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE occupy very different positions in the database. The Ryzen 5 40 is a mobile processor with a complete set of recorded benchmark scores, placing it at the 70th percentile among all CPUs. The Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, an average score of zero, and sits at the 50th percentile. This means every performance comparison in this analysis derives from the Ryzen 5 40's measurements alone, while the Intel part's capabilities remain unquantified in the recorded data.

The Ryzen 5 40 wins every measurable category simply because it is the only part with data. Its single-thread score of 2477 in Passmark places it well above the median CPU, and its multi-thread score of 9341 reflects a capable 4-core, 8-thread design. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen scores 4841 multi-core and 1150 single-core, both respectable figures for a 15-watt mobile chip. The Intel Core i9-14901TE, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, would presumably outperform the Ryzen in multi-threaded workloads based on core count alone, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward: the Ryzen 5 40 is the only option with verified performance data, making it the default choice for any workload where benchmark evidence matters. The Intel part, while likely stronger on paper given its higher core count and boost clock of 5.50 GHz, has no recorded scores to support that assumption in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 uses the Zen 2 architecture, specifically the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The chip integrates Radeon 610M graphics and supports LPDDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The package is small at 100 mm², reflecting the efficiency-focused mobile design. The socket is AMD Socket FT6, and the processor uses PCIe Gen 3 with only 4 CPU lanes.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It doubles the core count to 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The chip integrates UHD Graphics 770 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Its cache hierarchy is significantly larger: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The die size is 257 mm², more than double the AMD part. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not.

The TDP figures highlight the positioning gap: the Ryzen 5 40 draws 15 watts, while the Core i9-14901TE draws 45 watts. This threefold difference in power budget reflects the mobile versus desktop market segmentation. The Ryzen's 6 nm process and smaller die enable lower power consumption, while the Intel chip's larger die and higher TDP target sustained desktop performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the win counts for both parts are zero. This means no direct comparative measurements exist between the AMD Ryzen 5 40 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The analysis must therefore rely on the Ryzen's absolute scores and the Intel part's specification sheet.

The Ryzen 5 40 delivers a Passmark multi-thread score of 9341 and a single-thread score of 2477. In Cinebench R23, it records 4841 multi-core and 1150 single-core. Its Cinebench R15 scores are 790 multi-core and 165.5 single-core. These numbers give a clear picture of a modestly performing mobile chip. The Passmark sub-tests show integer math at 31598, floating point math at 15194, and data compression at 141533. Extended instructions score 6437, data encryption scores 6646, and random string sorting scores 15124. Physics simulation scores 432, and prime number finding scores 20.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores in the database. Its specifications suggest substantially higher multi-threaded performance: 8 cores versus 4, 16 threads versus 8, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. The L3 cache difference is also stark: 36 MB versus 4 MB. However, without recorded measurements, any quantitative comparison between the two parts is impossible using database data alone.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does not.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 5 40 has recorded benchmark scores. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an empty benchmark list and an average score of zero.

The Verdict

The database contains complete performance measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 40 and none for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. Any user who requires verified benchmark data must choose the Ryzen 5 40, as it is the only part with recorded scores. Its 70th percentile ranking and average score of 15882 indicate solid mid-range performance for a mobile processor. The Intel part, despite its higher core count, larger cache, and faster boost clock, has no measured results to validate those specifications.

For workloads where the recorded data matters, the Ryzen 5 40 is the only viable option. For users who prioritize the Intel part's specifications, the database offers no evidence of its actual performance. The Intel Core i9-14901TE's 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 5.50 GHz boost clock suggest it would outperform the Ryzen in multi-threaded tasks, but this remains speculative without benchmark scores. The Ryzen 5 40, with its 15-watt TDP and mobile design, targets efficiency and portability, while the Intel part, with its 45-watt TDP and desktop socket, targets higher absolute performance. The data supports the Ryzen 5 40 as the measured performer and leaves the Intel part as an unverified specification sheet.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 40 | Intel Core i9-14901TE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Mendocino | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Production Status | Active | Active |