AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible based on measured performance data. The Intel part shows a percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs, but its average benchmark score is listed as 0, indicating that no performance tests have been logged for it.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, the database contains a full suite of results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17528.5 points, and in single-core it reaches 2183.5 points. Its Geekbench results show 14438 in multi-core and 2923 in single-core. The 3DMark tests scale from 1253 in single-threaded to 7590 in max-threaded workloads, with intermediate results of 2456 in 2-thread, 4649 in 4-thread, 6726 in 8-thread, and 7585 in 16-thread tests.

The PassMark suite for the Ryzen 5 9600X shows a multithread score of 30027 and a single-thread score of 4570. Specific workloads include integer math at 89918, floating point math at 60081, data compression at 341021, data encryption at 16638, extended instructions at 28023, random string sorting at 35946, find prime numbers at 233, and physics at 2012.

Since the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded scores, the database cannot show where it wins or loses against the Ryzen 5 9600X. The only comparative data available comes from the Ryzen 5 9600X's nearest rivals, which are all AMD parts. The Ryzen 5 9600X posts an average benchmark score of 29713, placing it 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE at 29656, 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868, 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT at 29879, and 0.8% below the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS at 29955.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901TE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an empty benchmarks list and an average benchmark score of 0, with no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X's multithreaded performance according to Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X scores 17528.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2183.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE at 29656.

Q: What is the Ryzen 5 9600X's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X ranks in the 81st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock, the Ryzen 5 9600X or the Core i9-14901TE?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part is part of the 9000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation of Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) parts. The Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i9 generation of Raptor Lake Refresh parts.

The Ryzen 5 9600X has a die size of 70.6 mm² and contains 8,315 million transistors. The Core i9-14901TE has a die size of 257 mm², with no transistor count recorded in the database. The AMD chip is built on a smaller process node, which aligns with its smaller die area.

Cache configurations differ between the two. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 2 MB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the Ryzen 5 9600X and 36 MB shared on the Core i9-14901TE. Neither part has 3D V-Cache.

The Ryzen 5 9600X supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i9-14901TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both support ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory only with dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 9600X uses Radeon Graphics, while the Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The Ryzen 5 9600X has a part number of 100-000001405, and the Core i9-14901TE has a part number of Q49CSRNJJ.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in core count: the Ryzen 5 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially, with the AMD part at 3.90 GHz and the Intel part at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, at 5.40 GHz for the AMD and 5.50 GHz for the Intel. The AMD part has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts.

Sockets are different: the Ryzen 5 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ, with the AMD at 4 nm and the Intel at 10 nm. The foundries are TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. Die sizes are 70.6 mm² for the AMD and 257 mm² for the Intel. Transistor counts are 8,315 million for the AMD and not recorded for the Intel.

L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD and 2 MB per core on the Intel. L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the AMD and 36 MB shared on the Intel. Memory support differs: the AMD supports DDR5 only, while the Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the AMD and not recorded for the Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 for the AMD and 16 for the Intel.

Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics on the AMD and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD and locked on the Intel. Release dates differ, with the AMD released on 2024-08-07 and the Intel released on 2024-06-30. The AMD has a launch MSRP of $279, while the Intel has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part's percentile is 81, and the Intel part's percentile is 50.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear asymmetry: the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has extensive benchmark coverage, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded performance scores. The Ryzen 5 9600X sits in the 81st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29713, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of its average score. The Core i9-14901TE sits in the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, which reflects the absence of measurements rather than a performance verdict.

From a specification standpoint, the Intel part offers more cores and threads (8 cores, 16 threads) compared to the AMD part (6 cores, 12 threads), and it has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. However, the AMD part has a much higher base clock of 3.90 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, a smaller process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, and more PCIe lanes at 24 versus 16. The AMD part also has a larger L3 cache in terms of per-core allocation, though the Intel part has more total L3 at 36 MB versus 32 MB.

The Ryzen 5 9600X is the only one of the two with measured data to analyze. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17528.5 and single-core score of 2183.5, along with its Geekbench multi-core score of 14438 and single-core score of 2923, provide concrete reference points. Its PassMark multithread score of 30027 and single-thread score of 4570 round out the picture.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE cannot be evaluated on performance grounds from the database. Its 50th percentile ranking is the only performance-related figure recorded, and it carries no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Any performance comparison between these two parts would require data that has not been logged.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X wins in all measured categories by default, since the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores in the database. The Ryzen 5 9600X demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17528.5 and a PassMark multithread score of 30027. Its single-threaded results are also solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2183.5, Geekbench single-core at 2923, and PassMark single-thread at 4570.

In 3DMark tests, the Ryzen 5 9600X scales from 1253 in single-threaded to 7590 in max-threaded, with the 16-thread test close behind at 7585. The 8-thread score of 6726 and 4-thread score of 4649 indicate a steady progression as thread count increases. The 2-thread score of 2456 shows the per-core efficiency of the Zen 5 architecture.

For the Intel Core i9-14901TE, the specification sheet indicates potential advantages in core count and thread count, with 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads on the AMD. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz and a higher L3 cache at 36 MB. Its TDP of 45 watts is lower than the AMD's 65 watts, which may indicate a different power profile, though no power consumption data is recorded in the database.

The Ryzen 5 9600X holds advantages in base clock (3.90 GHz versus 2.30 GHz), process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), PCIe lanes (24 versus 16), and memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus no recorded figure). Its smaller die size of 70.6 mm² compared to 257 mm² reflects the denser manufacturing process. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, which the Intel part lacks.

The Ryzen 5 9600X's nearest rivals are all within a narrow band: 0.2% above the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, 0.5% below the Ryzen 7 7840H, 0.6% below the Ryzen 7 5800XT, and 0.8% below the Ryzen 7 8845HS. This places the Ryzen 5 9600X in a tightly contested performance tier. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no comparable rival data to situate it within the database.