AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E records an average benchmark score of 37911, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018. The Intel part sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, one point above the AMD chip at the 85th percentile.

Q: How do these two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E delivers a Passmark single-thread score of 4354, which is 32.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 2941. This is one of the largest gaps in the entire comparison.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, more than double the Intel Core i9-14901E's 36 MB. However, the Intel chip has a larger L2 cache at 2 MB per core versus 512 KB per core for AMD, and a larger L1 cache at 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the power requirements for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a TDP of 105, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has a TDP of 65. The Intel chip draws less power on paper despite having more cores and a higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). This makes the Intel chip a self-contained option for basic display output.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The die size measures 74 mm². It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The chip uses AMD Socket AM4 and belongs to the 5000 series. Its cache layout is notable: 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The large L3 pool is the defining architectural feature of this part, giving it a substantial cache advantage over its rival.

The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The die is significantly larger at 257 mm², which reflects a more complex layout. It is an 8-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Its cache hierarchy differs sharply: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. While the per-core caches are larger, the shared L3 is less than half the AMD chip's capacity.

The process node difference is meaningful. AMD's 7 nm process from TSMC is denser than Intel's 10 nm process, which helps explain the AMD chip's smaller die size. However, the Intel chip compensates with a much higher boost clock, 5.60 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, and more cores. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip is limited to DDR4. PCIe support differs as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both chips have locked multipliers, so neither supports user overclocking via unlocked ratios.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep: the Intel Core i9-14901E wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D records zero wins. This is not a close contest in any single test, and the margins vary widely by workload type.

The largest gap appears in floating-point math. The Intel chip scores 81089, while the AMD chip scores 34511, a delta of 57.4% in favor of Intel. This is the single biggest percentage difference in the entire comparison. Integer math tells a similar story: Intel scores 112736 versus AMD's 60033, a 46.7% advantage. These two results indicate that the Intel part has a decisive edge in raw arithmetic throughput, likely driven by its higher core count and much higher boost clock.

Random string sorting shows a 39.5% gap, with Intel at 39138 and AMD at 23675. This workload often responds to cache size and memory latency, yet the AMD chip's larger L3 cache does not translate into a win here. The Intel part also leads in multithread performance by 32.8%, scoring 30298 versus 20363. The 16-thread Intel chip outpaces the 12-thread AMD chip by a substantial margin in this aggregate metric.

Single-thread performance is another strong area for Intel. The Passmark single-thread score of 4354 versus 2941 represents a 32.5% lead. This is consistent with the boost clock difference: 5.60 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. Physics, a test that often reflects both single-thread and multi-thread capabilities, shows Intel ahead by 25%, with scores of 3041 and 2282.

Data compression yields a 20.2% gap, with Intel at 288777 and AMD at 230392. Data encryption shows a 24.8% gap, with Intel at 18571 and AMD at 13967. Extended instructions, which measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, is the closest contest: Intel scores 17249 versus AMD's 15925, a 7.7% delta. Find prime numbers, a test of iterative integer processing, shows Intel at 189 versus AMD's 170, a 10.1% gap.

The benchmark results are consistent across every test. The Intel Core i9-14901E does not merely win by a small margin in a few workloads; it wins by double-digit percentages in 10 of the 11 comparisons, with the only single-digit gap being extended instructions at 7.7%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, despite its large L3 cache, cannot overcome the Intel chip's core count and clock speed advantage.

The Verdict

The data points decisively to the Intel Core i9-14901E as the stronger processor in this comparison. It wins every single benchmark in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37911 versus 37018 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D. The Intel chip also holds a higher percentile ranking at 86 versus 85, and it achieves this with a lower TDP of 65 versus 105.

The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at -0.1%, and the Intel Core 5 211E at 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 0.2%. These rival scores show that both chips sit in a similar performance tier overall, but the head-to-head results leave no ambiguity about which one is faster in direct comparison.

Users who prioritize raw performance should choose the Intel Core i9-14901E. It offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, and it wins every benchmark in the database. Users who need integrated graphics should also favor the Intel chip, as it includes UHD Graphics 770 while the AMD part has no integrated GPU. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a clear advantage only in L3 cache capacity, with 96 MB versus 36 MB, but this does not translate into a single benchmark win.

The Intel chip also has a lower TDP, which suggests it may be easier to cool despite its higher performance. The AMD chip's higher TDP of 105 does not correlate with higher benchmark scores in this comparison. For any workload represented in the Passmark suite, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the correct choice.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.00 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 105 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Vermeer | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 74 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 | 96 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not listed |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2025-06-04 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | false | false |

The two chips differ in nearly every core specification. The Intel part has 2 more cores and 4 more threads. It runs a lower base clock but a much higher boost clock. The AMD chip has a larger L3 cache, while the Intel chip has larger L1 and L2 caches per core. The Intel chip supports both memory types, while the AMD chip only supports DDR4. The AMD chip offers more PCIe lanes at Gen 4, while the Intel chip offers fewer lanes at Gen 5. The Intel chip includes integrated graphics, while the AMD chip does not. The AMD chip was released later, on 2025-06-04, versus 2024-06-30 for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in every benchmark category in the database. This includes data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. There is no workload in the recorded data where the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D comes out ahead.

The Intel chip's largest advantages are in floating-point math, where it leads by 57.4%, and integer math, where it leads by 46.7%. These are compute-heavy workloads that benefit from the Intel chip's 8 cores, 16 threads, and 5.60 GHz boost clock. The multithread score also shows a 32.8% advantage, confirming that the Intel chip scales better across parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D does have a notable asset: 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a large pool that could theoretically benefit cache-sensitive applications. However, the benchmark data does not show any test where this cache advantage produces a win. The closest result is extended instructions, where the Intel chip leads by only 7.7%. This suggests that the AMD chip's cache is not sufficient to overcome the Intel chip's architectural advantages in the tested workloads.

The Intel chip also wins in scenarios where power efficiency matters. Its TDP of 65 is lower than the AMD chip's 105, yet it delivers higher performance across the board. This combination of lower power draw and higher scores makes the Intel part the more efficient choice based on the recorded data.

For users building a system with integrated graphics, the Intel chip is the only option between these two, as it includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any display output.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D does have one advantage that the data supports: it uses the AM4 socket, which may be relevant for users with existing AM4 motherboards. But in terms of benchmark performance, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear winner in every category measured.