AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the Intel Core i9-14901KE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counters for both processors are zero. Consequently, no exact score comparisons between these two specific units can be drawn from recorded measurements. The analysis below relies exclusively on the individual benchmark scores logged for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the broader specifications of the Intel Core i9-14901KE.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has a substantial set of recorded benchmark scores. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20,851 in the multicore test and 2,943 in the single-core test. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 8,757 and the single-core score is 1,236. Cinebench R15 results show a multicore score of 2,101 and a single-core score of 296. The 3DMark suite records a single-thread score of 951, a 2-thread score of 1,874, a 4-thread score of 3,563, an 8-thread score of 5,275, a 16-thread score of 6,091, and a max-thread score of 6,165. PassMark tests show a single-thread score of 3,685, a multithread score of 24,389, integer math at 74,021, floating point math at 46,217, data compression at 288,158, data encryption at 16,646, extended instructions at 22,175, find prime numbers at 89, random string sorting at 34,604, and physics at 1,332. The average benchmark score for this processor is 25,005, placing it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is zero, and it sits in the 50th percentile among all CPUs. This lack of measured data means no numerical comparison can be made between the two processors on any specific test. The only quantitative relationship available comes from the nearest rival data for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, which shows it within 0.4% of several competing processors. Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H, and 0.4% behind the AMD EPYC 9474F. These deltas indicate the 8400F's performance band, but they do not involve the Intel Core i9-14901KE.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: Yes, the database contains extensive benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, including Cinebench R23 multicore at 20,851, Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,943, PassMark multithread at 24,389, and PassMark single-thread at 3,685, among others.

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

A: No, the database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901KE. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile rank is 50.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25,005. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of zero, as no measurements exist.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H, and 0.4% behind the AMD EPYC 9474F in average benchmark score.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

The Verdict

The data supports choosing the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F for scenarios where measured performance matters, since it has a full suite of benchmark results and a 77th percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score of 25,005 places it in a competitive band with other mid-range and some high-end processors. The Intel Core i9-14901KE, by contrast, has no recorded measurements, making its actual performance unverifiable from the database. The 50th percentile ranking and zero average score reflect the absence of data rather than a measured outcome. For a builder who relies on recorded numbers, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is the only processor in this comparison with substantiated performance data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock of the AMD is 4.20 GHz, and the Intel base clock is 3.80 GHz. The boost clock differs notably: the AMD boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the Intel boosts to 5.80 GHz. Thermal design power (TDP) is 65 watts for the AMD and 125 watts for the Intel. The AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD has a launch MSRP of $170; the Intel has no launch MSRP listed. The AMD supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s; the Intel has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory support is absent on the AMD and present on the Intel. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: the AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are absent on the AMD, while the Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD was released on 2024-03-31, and the Intel on 2024-06-30. Both have unlocked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. Its die size is 257 mm², and no transistor count is recorded. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD's process node is smaller, and its die is smaller despite having fewer cores. The Intel has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches and a larger shared L3 cache. The Intel also supports a broader memory range with both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD is limited to DDR5. The Intel supports ECC memory, which the AMD does not. The Intel includes integrated graphics, while the AMD relies on a discrete GPU. PCIe generation differs, with the AMD on Gen 4 and the Intel on Gen 5, though the AMD offers more lanes at 20 versus 16 on the Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F wins in the only category with measured data: benchmark scores. Its recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,851, single-core score of 2,943, and PassMark multithread score of 24,389 provide concrete performance figures. The processor sits in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, and its average score of 25,005 is within 0.4% of several rivals, indicating consistent mid-to-upper tier performance. The AMD also offers a smaller process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, a higher base clock at 4.20 GHz versus 3.80 GHz, a lower TDP at 65 watts versus 125 watts, and more PCIe lanes at 20 versus 16, though at Gen 4 versus Gen 5.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE wins on paper in several specification categories. It has more cores and threads (8 and 16 versus 6 and 12), a higher boost clock (5.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz), larger L1 and L2 caches per core (80 KB and 2 MB versus 64 KB and 1 MB), a larger shared L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB), ECC memory support, integrated graphics, and PCIe Gen 5. However, none of these advantages are backed by recorded benchmark data. The Intel's 50th percentile rank and zero average score reflect the lack of measurements, not a verified performance result. The AMD's advantages are all supported by test scores, while the Intel's advantages remain unverified specifications. For use cases where benchmark results dictate the choice, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is the only processor with data demonstrating its performance.