AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS and the Intel Core i9-14901KE is complicated by the fact that the database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for this pairing. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an empty benchmark array, meaning no recorded scores exist for it in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. This asymmetry in available data prevents a direct score-for-score comparison on identical workloads.

What the recorded data does show is that the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS produces a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18104 and a single-core score of 2555. In PassMark tests, it achieves a multithread score of 21465, a single-thread score of 3561, and an integer math score of 69839. Its floating point math result is 43019, while the extended instructions test yields 18507. The data compression workload scores 246446, data encryption reaches 14962, and random string sorting scores 30235. The find prime numbers test returns 71, and physics processing scores 1043.

Without any benchmark entries for the Intel part, the database cannot calculate a win count for either processor. The winsA and winsB fields both stand at zero. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of zero, a percentile of 50 among all CPUs, and no nearest rivals listed. By contrast, the AMD processor holds an 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 28478. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E-2436 with an average score of 28530 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28549 with a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core 5 220H at 28574 with a delta of -0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 28379 with a delta of 0.3 percent. These deltas are minor, indicating the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS sits within a tightly clustered performance band among its closest competitors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, belonging to the 8000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen family. It uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 257 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ, with the AMD running at 3.50 GHz and the Intel at 3.80 GHz. Boost clocks show an even larger gap: 4.90 GHz for the AMD versus 5.80 GHz for the Intel. The thermal design power figures are not directly comparable due to different market segments. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies differ in both per-core and shared allocations. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache.

Memory support shows a key divergence. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i9-14901KE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part includes the Radeon 760M, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments are fundamentally different. The AMD part is classified as mobile, while the Intel part is desktop. Sockets reflect this: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i9. The production status for both is Active. Release dates place the AMD processor in April 2024 and the Intel processor in June 2024. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part does not. Part numbers are recorded as 100-000001354 (FP7r2) and 100-000001382 (FP7) for AMD, and Q49DSRNJC for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, compared to 4.90 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory according to the database.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has an average benchmark score of 28478 across its recorded tests. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of zero, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS | Intel Core i9-14901KE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | April 2024 | June 2024 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | 100-000001354, 100-000001382 | Q49DSRNJC |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 80 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 28478 | 0 |

The Verdict

The database presents an unusual situation. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS has a complete set of benchmark results, an 80th percentile ranking, and an average score of 28478. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark results at all, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average score of zero. Any direct performance verdict must therefore be qualified by the absence of measured data for the Intel processor.

What the recorded data supports is a profile of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18104 and PassMark multithread score of 21465 indicate a capable multi-threaded performer for a 28 W mobile part. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.3 percent of its average score, confirm it sits in a competitive band. The Intel Core i9-14901KE, by contrast, cannot be assessed through benchmarks because none exist in the database. Its architectural specifications, including 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.80 GHz boost clock, and 36 MB of L3 cache, suggest a high-end desktop configuration, but the data does not include measured results to confirm actual performance.

The market segments also separate these processors completely. The AMD part targets mobile systems with a 28 W TDP and AMD Socket FP7. The Intel part targets desktop systems with a 125 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700. These are not interchangeable products. A system builder choosing between them is really choosing between a mobile platform and a desktop platform, not between two similar alternatives.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS wins in the availability of measured performance data. It has 17 recorded benchmark scores spanning Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark workloads. This allows the database to place it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs with an average score of 28478. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly around it, with the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 28530, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28549, the Intel Core 5 220H at 28574, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 28379. The largest delta among these is 0.3 percent, indicating the AMD part is closely matched to its peer group.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE wins in raw architectural specifications. It has more cores, more threads, a higher base clock, a higher boost clock, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, and a larger shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, uses PCIe Gen 5, and has an unlocked multiplier. Its 257 mm² die is larger than the AMD part's 178 mm² die, and its 125 W TDP indicates a higher power envelope. None of these specifications translate into recorded benchmark wins, because the database contains no test results for this processor.

The use-case split follows the data. For mobile computing, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is the only one of the two with measured results, and those results place it at the 80th percentile with a 28 W TDP. For desktop computing, the Intel Core i9-14901KE offers a specification profile consistent with high-core-count desktop workloads, but the database has no measurements to confirm how it performs in practice. The 50th percentile ranking for the Intel part appears in the database, but with no average score and no rivals, it carries less analytical weight than the AMD part's fully populated record.