AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the Intel Core i5-14401TE is complicated by the fact that the database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel part. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of zero, and a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, by contrast, has a full set of 23 recorded measurements and sits at the 81st percentile. With no head-to-head benchmark entries and no rival entries for the Intel side, direct score deltas cannot be computed. The data allows only a one-sided analysis: the AMD part delivers measurable results across every workload category, while the Intel part has no recorded performance data in the database.

The Ryzen 5 9600X shows its strongest results in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, scoring 17528.5 points. Its single-core score in the same test is 2183.5. In Geekbench, the part records 14438 multi-core and 2923 single-core. The 3DMark suite shows a clear scaling pattern: 2456 for 2 threads, 4649 for 4 threads, 6726 for 8 threads, 7585 for 16 threads, and 7590 for max threads. The single-thread 3DMark score is 1253. PassMark results include 30027 for multithread, 4570 for single thread, 89918 for integer math, 60081 for floating point math, 341021 for data compression, and 16638 for data encryption. The extended instructions score is 28023, random string sorting is 35946, find prime numbers is 233, and physics is 2012.

Because the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no scores, the database cannot rank it against the Ryzen 5 9600X in any specific test. The Ryzen part's nearest rivals, all from AMD, provide context for its standing: the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is 0.2% ahead with an average score of 29656, the Ryzen 7 7840H is 0.5% behind at 29868, the Ryzen 7 5800XT is 0.6% behind at 29879, and the Ryzen 7 8845HS is 0.8% behind at 29955. The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713. These deltas are narrow, placing the Ryzen 5 9600X in a tight cluster of AMD processors rather than far ahead of or behind any of them.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 9600X wins every workload category by default, since it is the only part with recorded data. Its multi-threaded results are strong relative to its own single-thread results: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17528.5 is roughly 8 times the single-core score of 2183.5, which is consistent with 6 cores and 12 threads. The 3DMark scaling from 2 threads to 8 threads is nearly linear (2456 to 4649 to 6726), but the jump from 8 threads to 16 threads is smaller (6726 to 7585), and the max-thread score of 7590 is only slightly above the 16-thread score. This suggests the part approaches its throughput ceiling at 16 threads.

The PassMark integer math score of 89918 is notably higher than the floating point math score of 60081, indicating the architecture handles integer workloads more efficiently. Data compression at 341021 is the single highest raw score in the entire benchmark set, far exceeding any other PassMark category. Data encryption at 16638 is comparatively low, and find prime numbers at 233 is the lowest score recorded. These patterns point to specific strengths: compression and integer-heavy tasks benefit most from the Ryzen 5 9600X's design.

For the Intel Core i5-14401TE, the database holds no wins, no losses, and no workload-specific data. The part cannot be assigned any advantage in any category because no measurements exist. Its specification sheet shows 6 cores, 12 threads, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, but none of that translates into recorded performance figures. The only conclusion the data supports is that the Ryzen 5 9600X is fully characterized, while the Intel part is not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use different process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. It uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the 9000 series. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm² and has no transistor count listed in the database. Its architecture is Raptor Lake, codename Raptor Lake-R, and it belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.

Both parts have 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The thermal design power differs as well: the Ryzen part is rated at 65 watts, the Intel part at 45 watts. The Ryzen 5 9600X has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel Core i5-14401TE does not.

Cache configurations differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Ryzen 5 9600X has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. No 3D V-Cache is present on either part.

Memory support diverges substantially. The Ryzen 5 9600X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. Both parts support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Ryzen 5 9600X offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i5-14401TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 5 9600X uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a part number of 100-000001405, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a part number of Q4T4SRNJP.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear choice for buyers who require verified performance: the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X. It has 23 benchmark scores across rendering, synthetic CPU tests, and math workloads, an average benchmark score of 29713, and an 81st percentile rank. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile rank. In the absence of any measured results for the Intel part, the Ryzen 5 9600X is the only processor in this comparison with demonstrable performance characteristics.

The Ryzen 5 9600X also leads on several specifications: a higher base clock (3.90 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), more PCIe lanes (24 versus 16), and a larger L3 cache (32 MB versus 20 MB). The Intel part counters with a lower TDP (45 watts versus 65 watts), more L2 cache per core (1.25 MB versus 1 MB), and broader memory support (DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only). Those advantages are real but unquantified in performance terms.

Users constrained by power draw might find the Intel Core i5-14401TE's 45-watt TDP appealing, but the database provides no evidence of how that power budget translates into speed. Users who need a processor with confirmed multi-threaded and single-threaded results, a higher percentile rank, and a wider performance envelope should select the Ryzen 5 9600X. The Intel part remains an unknown quantity in every benchmark category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the Intel Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the Intel Core i5-14401TE have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-14401TE |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Base Clock | 3.90 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | null |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | null |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-08-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $279 | null |

| Multiplier Unlocked | true | false |

| Part Number | 100-000001405 | Q4T4SRNJP |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 81 | 50 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 29713 | 0 |

| Benchmark Count | 23 | 0 |