AMD Ryzen 7 260 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a complete benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen 7 260, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries listed. Consequently, direct head-to-head comparisons cannot be derived from the data. However, the AMD part's performance can be contextualized through its nearest rivals. The Ryzen 7 260 achieves an average benchmark score of 43717, placing it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745, scores 43704, a delta of 0 percent, indicating essentially identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 trails by 0.1 percent with a score of 43689, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 sits 0.7 percent behind at 43431. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 rounds out the nearest rivals at 43326, a 0.9 percent deficit.

Looking at specific workloads, the Ryzen 7 260 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17211.5 and a single-core score of 1770.5. In Cinebench R15, it records 2747.5 multi-core and 276.5 single-core. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 28078, a single-thread score of 3736, and a physics score of 1218. Data compression reaches 351517, data encryption hits 20267, and extended instructions score 26544. Floating point math delivers 59462, integer math reaches 96737, and finding prime numbers scores 77. Random string sorting completes at 42383.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, has no benchmark scores in the database and an average benchmark score of 0. Its percentile rank of 50 places it at the median of all tracked CPUs, but this rank is based on no recorded measurements. The data therefore offers no quantitative basis for comparing the two processors on any benchmark. The AMD part's performance profile is well-documented, while the Intel part's performance remains unmeasured in this dataset.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in architecture. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². Intel's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Both parts feature 8 cores and 16 threads, but their cache hierarchies differ. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger cache capacities, particularly the 20 MB advantage in shared L3, reflect a different design approach.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 7 260 supports DDR5 exclusively, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, though its memory bandwidth is not listed. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. PCIe capabilities differ as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's PCIe Gen 5 support provides higher per-lane bandwidth, while AMD's additional lanes allow more devices at Gen 4 speeds.

Integrated graphics differ between the parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. No performance figures for either integrated GPU are recorded in the database.

Clock speeds show a notable trade-off. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 2.30 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Both carry a 45 W TDP, making them comparable in power envelope despite the architectural differences.

Process node and foundry also distinguish the two. AMD's 4 nm TSMC process is denser than Intel's 10 nm process, which partially explains the smaller die size despite the similar core count. The manufacturing process difference does not directly translate to performance in the database, as no Intel benchmarks exist, but it does inform the physical characteristics of the parts.

The Verdict

The data presents an asymmetric comparison. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a complete benchmark record, an average score of 43717, and an 88th percentile ranking. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects no measured data. From the recorded information alone, the AMD processor demonstrates verified performance across multiple workloads, while the Intel processor's performance cannot be assessed.

The AMD part's nearest rivals are all within 0.9 percent of its average score, which indicates that its performance level is consistent with other AMD processors of similar positioning. The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 matches it exactly, and the Ryzen 7 170 is nearly identical. This suggests the Ryzen 7 260 sits in a well-established performance band.

For the Intel Core i9-14901TE, the absence of benchmark data means no performance conclusions can be drawn. The database does record its specifications, including an 8-core, 16-thread configuration, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 36 MB of L3 cache, but without measured scores, these specifications cannot be translated into performance expectations.

Based strictly on the data, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 is the only processor in this pairing with verified benchmark results. Users requiring measured performance data would find the AMD part fully characterized. The Intel part remains an unknown quantity in the database, so no comparative verdict can be issued beyond noting the absence of evidence for it.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is manufactured by AMD, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is manufactured by Intel. Their sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation under Zen 4 (Hawk Point), while the Intel part is in the Core 14th Gen series under Raptor Lake Refresh.

Process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. Transistor counts are recorded only for AMD at 25,000 million, with Intel's figure absent. Die sizes differ, with AMD at 178 mm² and Intel at 257 mm². Base clocks differ, with AMD at 3.80 GHz and Intel at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks differ, with AMD at 5.10 GHz and Intel at 5.50 GHz.

Cache configurations differ across all levels: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 shared; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB L3 shared. Memory support differs, with AMD supporting DDR5 only and Intel supporting DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support differs, with AMD lacking it and Intel supporting it. PCIe differs, with AMD at Gen 4 with 20 lanes and Intel at Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 780M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770. Market segments differ, with AMD classified as Mobile and Intel as Desktop. Release dates differ, with AMD released on 2025-01-05 and Intel on 2024-06-30. Part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001724 and Intel is Q49CSRNJJ.

Shared specifications include 8 cores, 16 threads, 45 W TDP, dual-channel memory bus, active production status, and locked multipliers. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP. Both have null total L3 values and no 3D V-Cache.

FAQ

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 260 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has an average benchmark score of 43717. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, with no benchmark entries recorded in the database.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 260 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 260 scores 43717, which is 0 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 at 43704, 0.1 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 170 at 43689, 0.7 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43431, and 0.9 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 at 43326.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 260 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.