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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a full benchmark suite with 23 recorded results across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark results in the database, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. As a result, every score in this comparison belongs to the AMD processor, and its performance can be interpreted only against the broader database, not directly against the Intel part.

The Ryzen 5 9600X posts a single-thread score of 1253 in 3DMark, with the 2-thread test at 2456, the 4-thread test at 4649, the 8-thread test at 6726, the 16-thread test at 7585, and the max-thread test at 7590. These results show scaling that is nearly linear up to 8 threads, then flattening between 16 threads and max threads, where the difference is only 5 points. This suggests the processor reaches its multi-thread ceiling by 16 threads, which matches its 6-core, 12-thread configuration.

In Cinebench, the Ryzen 5 9600X scores 342 in R15 single-core and 2691 in R15 multi-core. The R23 results show 2183.5 single-core and 17528.5 multi-core. The multi-core to single-core ratio in R23 is roughly 8 times, which is consistent with a 6-core processor that maintains strong per-core efficiency. The single-core R23 score of 2183.5 places it in a high tier for single-thread workloads.

Geekbench results continue the pattern. The Ryzen 5 9600X scores 2923 single-core and 14438 multi-core. The multi-core advantage over single-core is about 4.9 times, again reflecting the 6-core, 12-thread design. The Passmark suite shows a single-thread score of 4570 and a multithread score of 30027. Across Passmark workloads, the processor delivers 89918 in integer math, 60081 in floating point math, 28023 in extended instructions, 16638 in data encryption, and 341021 in data compression. The floating point math score is notable because it is more than 2.4 times the extended instructions score, indicating strong FPU throughput.

The database places the Ryzen 5 9600X at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29713. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE at 29656 with a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868 with a delta of -0.5 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT at 29879 with a delta of -0.6 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS at 29955 with a delta of -0.8 percent. This means the Ryzen 5 9600X is effectively tied with those four CPUs, all within a 1 percent band. Notably, three of those rivals are Ryzen 7 parts with higher core counts, yet the 9600X matches them in average score. The 9600X sits 0.2 percent above the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.8 percent below the Ryzen 7 8845HS.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has an avgBenchmarkScore of 0 and a percentile of 50. The database has no scores for it, so no exact delta can be computed. The percentile field of 50 is the only positioning data available, and it is a database default rather than a measured performance value. Without recorded scores, the Intel part cannot be placed relative to the Ryzen 5 9600X in any benchmark workload.

The Verdict

From the data, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is the only part with measurable performance. It delivers a complete set of benchmark results and sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs. Its average score of 29713 places it in the same performance class as several Ryzen 7 processors, including the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE at 29656, the Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868, the Ryzen 7 5800XT at 29879, and the Ryzen 7 8845HS at 29955. This is a strong result for a 6-core desktop chip, as it matches or nearly matches 8-core mobile and desktop parts in aggregate performance.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark results in the database. Its average score is 0, and its percentile of 50 is a neutral placeholder. The data cannot support any claim about its performance, whether positive or negative. For anyone choosing between these two based on recorded measurements, the choice is clear: the Ryzen 5 9600X has verified performance, while the Intel part has none in this dataset.

Who should pick which, strictly from the data. A user who needs a processor with confirmed single-thread and multi-thread scores, a high database percentile, and a track record of matching higher-core-count rivals should select the Ryzen 5 9600X. A user who requires the Intel part would be choosing without any benchmark evidence, relying only on its specification sheet. The data does not show any scenario where the Intel part wins, because there are no scores recorded for it.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X outperform the Intel Core i5-14501TE?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14501TE, so no direct comparison is possible. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a full set of recorded scores, but there is no Intel score to compare against.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713, placing it at the 81st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i5-14501TE?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, with no recorded benchmark results.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9600X compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X is within 1 percent of four rivals: it is 0.2 percent above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, and 0.5 percent, 0.6 percent, and 0.8 percent below the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS respectively.

Q: What is the best single-thread score recorded for the Ryzen 5 9600X?

A: The highest single-thread score is 4570 in Passmark, with other single-thread results including 1253 in 3DMark, 342 in Cinebench R15, 2183.5 in Cinebench R23, and 2923 in Geekbench.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14501TE have any recorded wins over the Ryzen 5 9600X?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the Intel part has no scores, so it has zero recorded wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock by 1.70 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel part is rated for a lower thermal envelope.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support also differs: the Ryzen 5 9600X supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth value in the database.

PCI Express support differs in lane count. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, and the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 5 9600X has Radeon Graphics, and the Intel Core i5-14501TE has UHD Graphics 770.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a launch MSRP of $279, while the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP. The release dates differ by about five weeks, with the AMD part released on 2024-08-07 and the Intel part released on 2024-06-30.

Architecture Differences

The architecture gap between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X uses Zen 5 architecture under the codename Granite Ridge, part of the 9000 series. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of Core 14th Gen. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), and the Intel generation is Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

The manufacturing process differs by node and foundry. The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel processor is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die size reflects this difference: the AMD die measures 70.6 mm², and the Intel die measures 215 mm². The AMD part has 8,315 million transistors recorded, while the Intel part has no transistor count in the database.

Core counts are identical at 6 cores and 12 threads for both processors. Cache organization differs in the L2 and L3 levels. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The AMD part has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel part has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither part has vCache3d.

Both processors support ECC memory. The market segment for both is desktop, and both are listed as active in production. The AMD part has the part number 100-000001405, and the Intel part has the part number Q49KSRNJN.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with benchmark results. Its strengths are visible across the full test suite. In single-thread workloads, it scores 4570 in Passmark, 2923 in Geekbench, and 2183.5 in Cinebench R23. These scores support workloads that depend on per-core speed, such as lightly threaded applications and response time sensitive tasks.

In multi-thread workloads, the Ryzen 5 9600X scores 30027 in Passmark multithread, 17528.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 14438 in Geekbench multi-core. The 3DMark max-thread score of 7590 confirms that the processor sustains throughput when all threads are active. The Passmark data compression score of 341021 and integer math score of 89918 indicate strong performance for compression and general arithmetic workloads. The floating point math score of 60081 points to capable FPU performance for scientific or media workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded wins in any category. Its specification sheet shows a lower base clock of 2.20 GHz, a lower boost clock of 5.10 GHz, a lower TDP of 45 watts, and a smaller L3 cache of 24 MB. These are architectural facts, not measured performance. The database does not show the Intel part winning any benchmark, because it has no benchmark scores.

The data also shows where the Ryzen 5 9600X sits among its peers. Its average score of 29713 is within 1 percent of four Ryzen 7 processors, meaning it competes with higher-core-count parts in aggregate performance. For use cases like data encryption, the score of 16638, and random string sorting at 35946, the Ryzen 5 9600X provides recorded results. The Intel part offers no such evidence. Any decision between the two, based on this database, lands on the AMD side for every workload category.