AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE and the Intel Core i9-14901E are both 65-watt desktop processors, but the benchmark data shows they occupy different performance tiers entirely. The Intel part wins every single recorded head-to-head test, with the largest margins appearing in workloads that stress raw compute throughput. The data shows a consistent pattern: the Core i9-14901E leads by roughly 40% in most rendering and math tests, while the gap narrows to below 9% in at least one specialized instruction test.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite delivers the clearest picture of the performance divide. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i9-14901E scores 25753 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE's 15504, a delta of -39.8% for the AMD part. The single-core result in the same test shows 3635 versus 2188, also -39.8%. This near-identical percentage across both single and multicore workloads indicates the Intel processor's advantage is not just core count but also per-thread efficiency. The same -39.8% delta appears in Cinebench R15 multicore (2595 vs 1562), R15 singlecore (366 vs 220), R20 multicore (10816 vs 6511), and R20 singlecore (1526 vs 918). The consistency of this margin across four generations of the Cinebench test is striking.

PassMark integer math shows the Intel part scoring 112736 against 67582, a -40.1% delta. Floating point math is even more lopsided: 81089 versus 38204, a -52.9% deficit for the AMD chip. The largest single gap in the entire dataset appears in the PassMark physics test, where the Core i9-14901E scores 3041 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE manages only 648, a -78.7% difference. Prime number finding also shows a dramatic gap: 189 versus 49, or -74.1%. These two tests suggest the Intel processor has substantially stronger computational throughput per clock in integer-heavy and physics simulation workloads.

The smallest advantage for the Intel part appears in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 17249 versus 15714, a -8.9% delta. This indicates that in workloads using specialized SIMD or newer instruction sets, the AMD Zen 3 architecture closes much of the gap. Data compression shows a -21% delta (288777 vs 228037), and data encryption shows -21.9% (18571 vs 14509). Random string sorting lands at -39.3% (39138 vs 23769), while multithread overall is -40.4% (30298 vs 18057). Single-thread PassMark scores are 4354 versus 3240, a -25.6% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14901E wins in every recorded benchmark category, so the analysis shifts to the degree of dominance rather than which chip takes specific tests. The Intel part's largest leads come in physics simulation (-78.7%) and prime number calculation (-74.1%), which are heavily dependent on integer execution units and memory latency. Its floating point math advantage at -52.9% is also substantial, suggesting strong vector processing capabilities. The Cinebench family of tests, which render 3D scenes, all sit at -39.8%, representing a broad and consistent lead in multithreaded and single-threaded rendering alike.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE's closest relative performance appears in extended instructions, where the -8.9% delta shows that Zen 3's implementation of newer instruction sets is competitive. Data encryption and compression deltas of -21.9% and -21% respectively place those workloads in a middle ground, closer than the rendering tests but still clearly favoring the Intel chip. Single-thread performance at -25.6% is also a middle-ground result, closer than the Cinebench single-core tests suggest, likely because PassMark single-thread includes a broader mix of operations.

For workloads that resemble the PassMark extended instructions test, the AMD part is a reasonable alternative, but for physics, prime number finding, and floating point math, the Intel processor's advantage is decisive. The overall average benchmark score reflects this: the Intel part averages 37911, while the AMD part averages 25880. The Core i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE sits at the 78th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process from TSMC, with the Cezanne codename. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel's own fabs, with the Raptor Lake-R codename and a 257 mm² die size; transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ: the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also diverge significantly. The AMD chip has a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 4.40 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip has a 2.80 GHz base clock but boosts to 5.60 GHz, a much higher ceiling that explains some of its single-thread advantage. Both are locked processors, with no unlocked multiplier.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a 36 MB shared L3. The larger L2 and L3 caches on the Intel chip likely contribute to its strong performance in data compression and encryption tests.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor is built for Socket AM4, and the Intel processor uses Socket 1700. Both are listed as Active in production status. The AMD part was released on 2024-05-06, and the Intel part on 2024-06-30.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: How much larger is the Intel L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE has 16 MB, a difference of 20 MB.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE and the Intel Core i9-14901E have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark physics test, where the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 3041 versus 648 for the AMD part, a -78.7% delta.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC, and the Intel Core i9-14901E is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Release Date | 2024-05-06 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000001514 | Q49ESRNJH |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |