AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has extensive recorded benchmark data, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores in the database for direct comparison. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, meaning no direct test results exist pairing these two processors side by side. What the database does provide is a full set of 3DMark, Cinebench, and PassMark results for the AMD part, plus architectural and platform specifications for both.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT delivers a 3DMark single-thread score of 959, a 2-thread score of 1879, a 4-thread score of 3603, an 8-thread score of 6141, a 16-thread score of 7683, and a max-thread score of 7680. The 16-thread and max-thread results are nearly identical, which aligns with the processor having 8 cores and 16 threads. The scaling pattern from 2 threads to 16 threads is steady, with each doubling of thread count producing substantial gains.

Cinebench results for the Ryzen 7 5800XT show R15 multicore at 2398 and single-core at 338. In R20 the multicore score reaches 9993 and single-core sits at 1410. The R23 run records a multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. The ratio between multicore and single-core in R23 is roughly 7.1x, a typical figure for an 8-core, 16-thread part running a fully parallel workload.

PassMark results for the AMD chip include integer math at 93942, floating point math at 53808, extended instructions at 24270, data compression at 352002, data encryption at 21461, find prime numbers at 119, physics at 1355, random string sorting at 35911, multithread at 28053, and single-thread at 3535. The single-thread score appears twice in the database, once under the test name passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, both recording 3535.

The AMD processor's average benchmark score is 29879, placing it at the 81st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals by average score include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868, which is a 0 percent difference, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS at 29955, which is 0.3 percent higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS at 29955, also 0.3 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29713, which is 0.6 percent lower. These deltas are small, indicating the Ryzen 7 5800XT sits in a tightly packed performance cluster.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, with no benchmark entries and no nearest rivals listed. The database records no test results for this part, so no score comparison is possible. The absence of data means the Intel processor cannot be ranked against the AMD part in any workload category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is meaningful for power characteristics, though the database records no direct power efficiency tests.

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread count parity exists. The clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD part runs a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part runs a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The boost advantage for Intel is 0.70 GHz, while the base clock advantage for AMD is 1.50 GHz. The database records no benchmark scores for Intel, so the real-world impact of the boost clock cannot be measured from the data.

Cache configurations differ. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel holds the advantage in every cache tier on a per-core or shared basis, with 4x the L2 cache per core and 4 MB more shared L3.

Power requirements differ notably. The AMD part has a TDP of 105 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel processor uses less than half the TDP envelope of the AMD part. The die sizes reflect the different process nodes, with AMD at 74 mm² and Intel at 257 mm². The AMD transistor count is listed at 4,150 million, while the Intel transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Memory support diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with dual-channel memory access, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes available from the CPU. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. The Intel platform offers the newer PCIe generation, while AMD offers more CPU-attached lanes.

Integrated graphics separate the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has no integrated graphics, with the field marked N/A. The Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770. For systems without a discrete GPU, the Intel part can drive a display, while the AMD part requires a separate graphics card.

Socket compatibility also differs. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. These are not interchangeable platforms. The AMD processor belongs to the 5000 series with the Ryzen 7 generation labeled Zen 3 (Vermeer). The Intel processor belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the generation labeled Raptor Lake Refresh.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD processor, allowing overclocking. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $249, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part. The AMD part number is 100-000001582, and the Intel part number is Q49CSRNJJ.

Release dates differ by one month. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT was released on 2024-07-30. The Intel Core i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30. Both parts are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The Ryzen 7 5800XT has the only benchmark data in this comparison. Its average score of 29879 places it at the 81st percentile, and its nearest rivals cluster within 0.6 percent on either side. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects the absence of data rather than measured performance.

From the recorded data, the AMD processor is a strong 8-core, 16-thread desktop part with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz and a TDP of 105 watts. It uses DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and no integrated graphics. Its unlocked multiplier supports overclocking.

The Intel processor is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop part with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz and a TDP of 45 watts. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, includes UHD Graphics 770, and has a locked multiplier. Its higher boost clock and lower TDP are recorded advantages, but no benchmark scores confirm their real-world impact.

Users who require measured performance data should rely on the Ryzen 7 5800XT, as the database contains no Intel scores to compare. Users who need integrated graphics should consider the Intel part, since the AMD part has none. Users who need DDR5 memory support should consider the Intel part, since the AMD part supports DDR4 only. Users who need PCIe Gen 5 should consider the Intel part, since the AMD part stops at Gen 4. Users who need more CPU-attached PCIe lanes should consider the AMD part, which offers 20 lanes against Intel's 16. Users who need ECC memory can use either processor, as both support it.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the lower TDP?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a TDP of 105 watts.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has no integrated graphics.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT supports DDR4. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, with no benchmark results recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins in areas supported by recorded data. Its 3DMark scores show strong scaling across thread counts, with a 16-thread score of 7683 and a max-thread score of 7680. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359 provide a complete measured profile. Its PassMark multithread score of 28053 and single-thread score of 3535 reinforce that measured performance. The 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the median. Its unlocked multiplier allows user-controlled overclocking. Its 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide more CPU-attached expansion capacity than the Intel part's 16 lanes. Its 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is recorded, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure. Its launch MSRP of $249 is the only listed price in the comparison.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins in areas defined by its specifications. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the AMD part by 0.70 GHz. Its TDP of 45 watts is less than half the AMD part's 105 watts. Its L2 cache of 2 MB per core is four times the AMD part's 512 KB per core. Its shared L3 cache of 36 MB exceeds the AMD part's 32 MB. Its L1 cache of 80 KB per core exceeds the AMD part's 64 KB per core. It supports DDR5 memory, which the AMD part does not. It includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics. It uses PCIe Gen 5, one generation newer than the AMD part's Gen 4. Its release date of 2024-06-30 precedes the AMD part's 2024-07-30 release by one month. Its die size of 257 mm² reflects a larger physical package than the AMD part's 74 mm².

The performance comparison remains incomplete because the Intel part has no benchmark scores. The database shows the AMD part's measured strengths clearly, and the Intel part's specification-level advantages clearly, but no direct test data exists to confirm how the Intel part's higher boost clock, larger caches, and newer PCIe generation translate into workload results.