AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the Intel Core i5-14501E is asymmetrical: the AMD processor has a complete set of benchmark results across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible, but the available measurements for the Ryzen 5 9600X establish a clear performance profile against which the Intel part must be assessed based on its architectural position.

The Ryzen 5 9600X posts a 3DMark max threads score of 7590 and a 16-thread score of 7585, indicating that the processor scales almost perfectly from 16 threads to its full thread count. The single-thread 3DMark score of 1253 and the 2-thread score of 2456 show strong per-core performance, with the 4-thread score of 4649 and 8-thread score of 6726 demonstrating consistent scaling as additional cores engage. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 9600X records a multicore score of 17528.5 and a singlecore score of 2183.5, while the older Cinebench R15 run shows 2691 multicore and 342 singlecore. Geekbench results place the chip at 14438 multicore and 2923 singlecore.

Passmark results for the Ryzen 5 9600X further detail its workload strengths. The multithread score of 30027 and single-thread score of 4570 sit in the upper range for a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor. Integer math scores 89918, floating point math scores 60081, and extended instructions score 28023. Data compression reaches 341021, while data encryption hits 16638. Random string sorting produces 35946, physics scores 2012, and find prime numbers returns 233. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 5 9600X is 29713, placing it at the 81st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 9600X provide context for its average score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE sits 0.2% behind with an average score of 29656, effectively a statistical tie. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, which is 0.5% ahead of the 9600X, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879, 0.6% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS leads the group at 29955, 0.8% ahead. These deltas show that the Ryzen 5 9600X trades blows with higher-tier Ryzen 7 mobile and desktop parts, all within a 1% band. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark entries, no nearest rivals, and an average benchmark score of 0, so no head-to-head wins can be assigned to either processor.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X compare to its closest rivals in average score?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X averages 29713 points. The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE trails by 0.2% at 29656, the Ryzen 7 7840H leads by 0.5% at 29868, the Ryzen 7 5800XT leads by 0.6% at 29879, and the Ryzen 7 8845HS leads by 0.8% at 29955.

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-14501E percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X sits at the 81st percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14501E have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Intel Core i5-14501E, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the Intel Core i5-14501E have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: Both processors are rated at 65 W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory support is listed as true for both the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and the Intel Core i5-14501E.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, part of the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of Core 14th Gen. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 215 mm² die size; the transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically translates into significant density and efficiency advantages for the AMD design.

Cache configurations differ between the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501E also has 80 KB of L1 per core but a larger 1.25 MB of L2 per core, paired with a smaller 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip therefore holds a 8 MB advantage in shared L3, while the Intel chip has 0.25 MB more L2 per core.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), an 8-lane difference in favor of AMD.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor does not. The AMD chip's socket is AMD Socket AM5; the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Clock speeds favor AMD. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. That is a 0.60 GHz advantage in base clock and a 0.20 GHz advantage in boost clock for the AMD part.

The Verdict

The database contains a full benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and no benchmark profile for the Intel Core i5-14501E. The AMD processor's average score of 29713 places it at the 81st percentile, with nearest rivals all within 1% of its average score. The Intel processor's average score is recorded as 0 and its percentile is 50. On the basis of recorded measurements, the Ryzen 5 9600X is the only processor of the two with demonstrated performance data, and that data shows a strong 6-core, 12-thread desktop part.

From an architectural standpoint, the AMD chip brings a 4 nm process, 32 MB of L3, DDR5 support, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, an unlocked multiplier, and higher base and boost clocks. The Intel chip brings a 10 nm process, 24 MB of L3, DDR4 and DDR5 support, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, a locked multiplier, and lower clocks. The AMD design offers a larger shared cache, more PCIe lanes, faster clock speeds, and a more advanced process node. The Intel design counters with more L2 per core and broader memory compatibility, including DDR4.

For workloads where single-thread and multi-thread performance are the deciding factors, the recorded Cinebench R23 scores of 2183.5 singlecore and 17528.5 multicore, along with the Geekbench 2923 singlecore and 14438 multicore results, give the Ryzen 5 9600X a clear measured profile. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no such recorded results, so no performance claims can be made from the database for that part. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is the processor with verified performance credentials, while the Intel Core i5-14501E remains an unmeasured entry in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | Intel Core i5-14501E |

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

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Base clock | 3.90 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

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

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $279 | Not recorded |

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X carries a launch MSRP of $279. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors share 6 cores, 12 threads, 65 W TDP, 80 KB L1 per core, dual-channel memory, ECC support, and active production status.