AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G includes a comprehensive set of benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means a direct head-to-head comparison of measured performance is not possible from the available data. The database shows the Ryzen 5 8500G with an average benchmark score of 20,425, placing it in the 74th percentile among all CPUs. The Core i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than an actual performance level.

The Ryzen 5 8500G's scores show a clear pattern across workloads. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 18,368 and single-core score of 2,593 indicate a balanced capability for both threaded and lightly threaded tasks. The Geekbench results follow a similar shape, with a multicore score of 9,444 and a single-core score of 2,354. PassMark results show a multithread score of 21,610 and a single-thread score of 3,891, with specific sub-tests such as integer math at 63,123, floating-point math at 39,074, and data encryption at 14,220.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Ryzen 5 8500G provide context for its performance tier. The AMD EPYC 9454P has an average score of 20,422 with a delta of 0%, meaning the Ryzen 5 8500G matches it almost exactly. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V averages 20,454, which is 0.1% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 averages 20,468, a 0.2% difference. The AMD EPYC 7713 averages 20,363, putting the Ryzen 5 8500G 0.3% ahead. These tiny deltas place the Ryzen 5 8500G in a tightly contested performance band, though the specific benchmark methodology for these averages is not detailed in the database.

Because the Core i9-14901KE has no scores, the head-to-head section must rely on the recorded facts for each processor's architecture and specifications rather than measured results. The Ryzen 5 8500G shows 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core i9-14901KE shows 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The database does not include any head-to-head benchmark entries, and the win counts for both items are zero.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 8500G is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark results. Users seeking a processor with measured performance data should consider the Ryzen 5 8500G, as its scores span rendering, general computing, and encryption workloads. The Core i9-14901KE, however, has no benchmark scores in the database, so any performance assessment for it would be unsupported by measurements.

From a specification standpoint, the Core i9-14901KE offers more cores and threads, with 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, and higher clock speeds, with a 5.80 GHz boost versus 5.00 GHz. It also has a larger L3 cache at 36 MB shared versus 16 MB shared, and a larger die size at 257 mm² versus 137 mm². The Ryzen 5 8500G uses a smaller 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Core i9-14901KE uses Intel's 10 nm process.

The Ryzen 5 8500G has a launch MSRP of $179. The Core i9-14901KE has no launch MSRP listed in the database. The Ryzen 5 8500G is marked as a mobile segment processor, while the Core i9-14901KE is a desktop segment processor. The Ryzen 5 8500G has a locked multiplier, while the Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, suggesting the Intel part is intended for overclocking.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix2. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Core i9-14901KE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 257 mm² die size; the transistor count is not listed in the database.

Cache structures differ significantly. The Ryzen 5 8500G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 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. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 5 8500G supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not listed. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Ryzen 5 8500G provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i9-14901KE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics units differ as well. The Ryzen 5 8500G includes a Radeon 740M, while the Core i9-14901KE includes UHD Graphics 770. The Ryzen 5 8500G is categorized as a mobile processor despite its AM5 socket, while the Core i9-14901KE is a desktop processor on Socket 1700. The Ryzen 5 8500G's TDP is 65 watts, while the Core i9-14901KE's TDP is 125 watts.

FAQ

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 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and the Intel Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and the Intel Core i9-14901KE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Are the benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901KE available in the database?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901KE, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has a full set of recorded scores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins in the category of measured performance data. Its recorded benchmarks span multiple test suites, including Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, Geekbench, and PassMark sub-tests. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,368 and single-core score of 2,593 provide a basis for evaluating rendering performance. The PassMark multithread score of 21,610 and single-thread score of 3,891 cover broader computing tasks. The Ryzen 5 8500G also shows specific strengths in data encryption with a PassMark score of 14,220, floating-point math at 39,074, and integer math at 63,123.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE wins on raw specification headroom. It has more cores, more threads, higher base and boost clocks, and a larger L3 cache. Its 5.80 GHz boost clock is 0.80 GHz higher than the Ryzen 5 8500G's 5.00 GHz. The 36 MB L3 cache is more than double the Ryzen 5 8500G's 16 MB. The Core i9-14901KE also supports a newer PCIe generation with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, versus Gen 4 and 14 lanes on the Ryzen 5 8500G. The unlocked multiplier on the Core i9-14901KE indicates it is designed for user overclocking, which the Ryzen 5 8500G does not offer with its locked multiplier.

The socket and platform differences are decisive for compatibility. The Ryzen 5 8500G uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports DDR5 memory, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i9-14901KE uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Ryzen 5 8500G is listed as a mobile market segment processor, while the Core i9-14901KE is a desktop processor, which may influence intended use cases despite the AM5 socket on the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification category in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock for the Ryzen 5 8500G is 3.50 GHz versus 3.80 GHz for the Core i9-14901KE. The boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus 5.80 GHz. TDP is 65 watts versus 125 watts.

The Ryzen 5 8500G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Core i9-14901KE uses Intel Socket 1700. The architecture is Zen 4 with the Phoenix2 codename for AMD, versus Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename for Intel. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC for AMD, versus 10 nm at Intel. The die size is 137 mm² for AMD, versus 257 mm² for Intel. The transistor count for the Ryzen 5 8500G is 20,900 million, while the Core i9-14901KE's transistor count is not listed.

Cache configuration differs in both size and organization. The Ryzen 5 8500G has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Core i9-14901KE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support shows the Ryzen 5 8500G limited to DDR5, while the Core i9-14901KE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bandwidth for the Ryzen 5 8500G is 83.2 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901KE has no listed memory bandwidth. PCIe capability is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

The integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for the Ryzen 5 8500G and UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i9-14901KE. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The release date for the Ryzen 5 8500G is 2024-01-07, while the Core i9-14901KE has a release date of 2024-06-30. The Ryzen 5 8500G has a launch MSRP of $179, while the Core i9-14901KE has no launch MSRP. The multiplier is locked on the Ryzen 5 8500G and unlocked on the Core i9-14901KE. The part numbers are 100-000001491 for AMD and Q49DSRNJC for Intel.