AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Intel Core i5-14401TE

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a complete benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no individual benchmark scores listed. This makes a direct per-test comparison impossible. However, the aggregate metrics tell a clear story. The Ryzen 7 8840HX achieves an average benchmark score of 71,797, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i5-14401TE holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average score recorded as zero, indicating no measured performance data is available for direct comparison.

The Ryzen 7 8840HX delivers strong multi-threaded results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25,265 points. Its single-core result in the same test is 1,857 points. The PassMark suite further illustrates its capabilities: multi-thread score of 41,732, single-thread score of 3,958, integer math at 146,506, floating point math at 86,747, and extended instructions at 36,527. Data compression reaches 496,427, data encryption hits 29,919, and physics testing yields 2,185. Prime number finding scores 304, and random string sorting scores 57,971.

Because the Core i5-14401TE lacks benchmark scores in the database, the head-to-head section relies on the nearest rivals of the Ryzen 7 8840HX to contextualize its performance. The Ryzen chip sits within a tight competitive cluster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF averages 71,910, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 8840HX. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 averages 71,370, a 0.6% deficit relative to the AMD part. The Intel Xeon 6517P averages 72,350, which is 0.8% higher, and the Intel Xeon 6724P averages 72,396, also 0.8% higher. These delta values show the Ryzen 7 8840HX is within one percentage point of four different Intel server and desktop processors, indicating remarkably consistent performance across a diverse set of workloads. The data shows the AMD processor is neither a clear winner nor a clear loser against these rivals; it sits in a narrow band where small percentage shifts determine the ranking.

The Verdict

The database offers a one-sided picture. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has a full suite of measured results, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no scores recorded. Any user selecting between these two parts based on the recorded data would find the Ryzen 7 8840HX to be the only option with verified performance numbers. The Ryzen chip demonstrates high multi-threaded throughput with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,265 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 41,732. Its single-thread performance is also solid, with 1,857 in Cinebench R23 and 3,958 in PassMark.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, offers no measured data points. The percentile ranking of 50 places it in the middle of the database, but the zero average score means no benchmark evidence supports any performance claim. For users who rely on the database for purchasing decisions, the Ryzen 7 8840HX is the only part with substantiated results. The data indicates the Ryzen processor is a high-performance mobile chip, sitting at the 94th percentile overall. The Core i5-14401TE, while active in production, cannot be evaluated beyond its specifications. The verdict is straightforward: the Ryzen 7 8840HX is the only choice with measurable performance in this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Dragon Range, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 13,140 million transistors across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401TE employs the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh, on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its die size is 215 mm², with no transistor count listed.

Core and thread configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 8840HX offers 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core i5-14401TE provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Clock speeds favor the AMD part: base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Thermal design power is higher on the AMD side at 55 watts, compared to 45 watts for the Intel chip. The Ryzen processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part is locked.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Ryzen 7 8840HX features 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 64 MB shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs as well: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure listed. ECC memory is unsupported on the AMD part but supported on the Intel part.

PCIe lanes and integrated graphics add further separation. The Ryzen 7 8840HX offers PCIe Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes, while the Core i5-14401TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD chip integrates Radeon 610M graphics, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FL1 for the Ryzen versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5. The market segments also differ, with the Ryzen 7 8840HX designed for mobile platforms and the Core i5-14401TE built for desktop systems.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each CPU?

A: The Ryzen 7 8840HX boosts up to 5.10 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE boosts up to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel chip supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Ryzen 7 8840HX has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 8840HX has an average benchmark score of 71,797. The Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores recorded, resulting in an average score of zero.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX and the Intel Core i5-14401TE are listed as active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with benchmark scores. Its multi-threaded performance is particularly strong, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,265 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 41,732. The Ryzen chip also leads in single-threaded workloads, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 1,857 and PassMark single-thread at 3,958. Specialized workloads show similar dominance: integer math at 146,506, floating point math at 86,747, and extended instructions at 36,527 all indicate robust computational throughput. The data compression score of 496,427 highlights efficiency in data-heavy tasks, while encryption at 29,919 and physics at 2,185 round out a comprehensive performance profile.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists for it. Its specifications suggest it could compete in certain areas, such as ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility, but the database contains no scores to validate any performance advantage. The Ryzen 7 8840HX, with its higher core count, faster clocks, and larger cache, is positioned for multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads alike. The Core i5-14401TE, with fewer cores and lower clocks, would likely trail in heavily threaded applications, but without measurements, any such conclusion remains speculative. The data supports only one conclusion: the Ryzen 7 8840HX is the processor with verified wins across all benchmark categories.