AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE present a stark contrast in benchmark availability. The database records a full suite of eleven PassMark tests for the AMD Ryzen 7 170, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores. This absence of data for the Intel part means a direct numerical comparison is impossible across any of the individual workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 delivers an average benchmark score of 43,689 across its recorded tests, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. The Intel Core i9-14901TE, lacking any recorded scores, holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average score of zero. The data shows that the AMD part has a substantial advantage in overall measured performance, purely because it has measurable results.

Without any head-to-head benchmark entries or win counts for either processor, the quantitative comparison relies entirely on the AMD part’s recorded performance profile. Its single-thread score of 3,128 and multi-thread score of 20,760 indicate a balanced capability between lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads. The Intel processor’s benchmarks are empty, so no wins can be assigned to it in the recorded data.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 170 provide context for its average score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 scores 43,704, which is essentially identical, with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 scores 43,717, slightly higher by 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 scores 43,431, which is 0.6 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 scores 43,326, which is 0.8 percent lower. These comparisons show that the Ryzen 7 170 sits firmly within a narrow performance band among similarly positioned AMD parts, with no rival exceeding a 1 percent delta in either direction.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 170 is the only processor with demonstrated wins, as it has scores for every benchmark category. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists for it.

The AMD Ryzen 7 170’s strengths are visible in specific workload types. Its integer math score of 79,738 and floating point math score of 44,979 indicate strong performance in arithmetic-heavy tasks. The data encryption score of 16,078 and data compression score of 265,920 show proficiency in data processing workloads. The extended instructions score of 18,107 and random string sorting score of 27,804 round out its capability in specialized instruction sets and sorting algorithms.

For single-threaded performance, the Ryzen 7 170 records a score of 3,128. For multi-threaded performance, it records a score of 20,760. The physics score of 890 and find prime numbers score of 49 are lower, but these represent specific computational patterns that may not reflect general workload performance.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins nowhere in the recorded data because there are no benchmark entries to analyze. Its higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus the AMD part’s 4.75 GHz suggests potential for strong single-threaded performance, but the database contains no measurements to confirm or quantify this. Similarly, its larger L3 cache of 36 MB shared versus 16 MB shared implies possible advantages in cache-sensitive workloads, but again, no scores exist to validate this.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. These process differences are substantial: the AMD part uses a smaller 6 nm node, while the Intel part uses a larger 10 nm node.

The die sizes differ significantly. The AMD processor has a die size of 210 mm², while the Intel processor has a die size of 257 mm². This means the Intel part is physically larger despite using a less dense manufacturing process. The AMD part’s smaller die on a smaller process node indicates a more compact implementation of its eight cores.

Cache hierarchies are markedly different. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides more cache at every level, with its L2 being four times larger per core and its L3 being more than double the AMD part’s total.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable for workstation and server applications.

PCI Express connectivity separates the two as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, which enables higher bandwidth per lane, while the AMD part offers more lanes at a previous generation.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD processor includes a Radeon 680M, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither part’s graphics performance is recorded in the benchmark data, so any comparison is limited to architectural presence only.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads. Beyond this, the specifications diverge considerably.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock by 0.90 GHz, while the Intel part has a higher boost clock by 0.75 GHz. This means the Intel part can reach higher peak frequencies, but it also has to drop to a lower idle operating point.

Thermal design power differs by 10 watts. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is rated at 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is rated at 45 W TDP. The AMD part is more power-efficient in its rated envelope, while the Intel part draws more power but offers a higher boost clock.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP7, which is a mobile socket. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket. This aligns with their market segments: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop.

The process node is the most fundamental manufacturing difference. The AMD part uses 6 nm TSMC fabrication, while the Intel part uses 10 nm Intel fabrication. The AMD part’s transistor density advantage, implied by the smaller node, helps explain its lower TDP despite similar core counts.

Memory support differs in flexibility. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part’s dual-standard support offers broader compatibility with existing platforms, while the AMD part is restricted to newer memory technology.

The integrated graphics models are different as well: Radeon 680M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Neither has recorded benchmark scores, so the comparison ends at the model level.

Release dates are separated by over a year. The Intel Core i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 was released on 2025-09-30. The AMD part is the newer product by roughly 15 months.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has an average benchmark score of 43,689, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average score of 0 because it has no recorded benchmark results.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: Both processors have identical core and thread configurations: 8 cores and 16 threads each.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is 0.75 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 170’s boost clock of 4.75 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 only.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35 W, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which is more than double the AMD Ryzen 7 170’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache.