AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX vs Intel Core i9-14901TE

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part offers 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a lower base clock of 2.30 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor has nearly double the L3 cache capacity.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is built on a 5 nm process node by TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The AMD chip uses a more advanced manufacturing process.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX does not. This makes the Intel processor suitable for error-sensitive workloads.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip is designed for laptops, and the Intel chip is designed for desktop systems.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename. It is built on a 5 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size consisting of 2x 71 mm² sections and a total transistor count of 13,140 million. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is part of the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm²; transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. While the Intel chip has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, the AMD chip has a much larger L3 pool, which can benefit workloads with large shared data sets.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration; its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Intel processor includes ECC memory support, while the AMD processor does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor has more PCIe lanes available for expansion. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part is manufactured for the mobile market with AMD Socket FL1, and the Intel part is for the desktop market with Intel Socket 1700. Release dates also differ, with the Intel chip released on 2024-06-30 and the AMD chip released on 2025-04-22.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX and the Intel Core i9-14901TE. However, the AMD processor has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means a direct comparison of measured performance is not possible from the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX scores 25,265 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1,857 in Cinebench R23 singlecore. In PassMark tests, it scores 496,427 in data compression, 29,919 in data encryption, 36,527 in extended instructions, 304 in find prime numbers, 86,747 in floating point math, 146,506 in integer math, 41,732 in multithread, 2,185 in physics, 57,971 in random string sorting, and 3,958 in single thread. Its average benchmark score is 71,797, and it sits at the 94th percentile among all CPUs.

For the Intel Core i9-14901TE, the database records no benchmark scores, no average benchmark score, and no percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, which indicates an absence of measured data rather than a zero performance result. Without recorded scores, the data cannot confirm how the Intel processor performs in any specific workload.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF with an average score of 71,910 and a relative difference of -0.2%, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 with an average score of 71,370 and a relative difference of 0.6%, the Intel Xeon 6517P with an average score of 72,350 and a relative difference of -0.8%, and the Intel Xeon 6724P with an average score of 72,396 and a relative difference of -0.8%. These numbers show the AMD chip performing within a narrow band around the 72,000 average score mark, slightly below some Xeon parts and slightly above the Core Ultra 7 265KF.

Given the lack of Intel benchmark data, any head-to-head comparison must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance. The AMD chip shows a clear advantage in core count, thread count, L3 cache size, PCIe lane count, and process node advancement. The Intel chip shows advantages in boost clock speed, per-core L1 and L2 cache sizes, ECC memory support, and memory type flexibility.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is a high-performance mobile processor with substantial multi-threaded capability. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 64 MB of L3 cache and a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, position it as a strong choice for demanding workloads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE, with no recorded benchmark scores, cannot be assessed for performance from the database. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, 36 MB of L3 cache, and 45 TDP are the only measurable attributes available.

For users who need many cores, large shared cache, and high PCIe bandwidth, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX is the only option with recorded data supporting its capability. The Intel Core i9-14901TE offers ECC memory support and a higher boost clock, but without benchmark scores, its real-world performance remains unknown. The data favors the AMD processor for most compute-intensive tasks due to its core count and cache capacity, while the Intel processor may appeal to users requiring ECC memory in a desktop platform.

The Intel chip operates at a lower TDP of 45 watts, compared to the AMD chip's 55 watts, which suggests lower power consumption. However, the AMD chip has a higher base clock and a larger L3 cache, which can offset the power difference in performance-per-watt terms, though the database does not include efficiency metrics.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX and Intel Core i9-14901TE differ across multiple specification fields. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for AMD and 2.30 GHz for Intel; boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP is 55 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FL1, and Intel uses Socket 1700. Architecture differs: AMD uses Zen 4 with the Dragon Range codename, while Intel uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Process nodes differ: AMD uses 5 nm from TSMC, and Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. Die sizes are recorded as 2x 71 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel; transistor count is 13,140 million for AMD and not recorded for Intel.

Cache configurations differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and not recorded for Intel. ECC memory is not supported on AMD but is supported on Intel.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes, and Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 610M, and Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. Market segments differ: AMD is mobile, and Intel is desktop. Release dates differ: Intel released on 2024-06-30, and AMD released on 2025-04-22.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX wins in scenarios that benefit from a high core count and large shared cache. The 12 cores and 24 threads provide strong multi-threaded performance for tasks such as video rendering, software compilation, and heavy multitasking. The 64 MB L3 cache supports workloads with large working sets that need frequent data reuse. The 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes allow more expansion devices at high bandwidth. The 5 nm process node suggests better transistor density and potentially lower power per transistor, though the database does not include direct efficiency measurements. The unlocked multiplier permits overclocking for users who want to push clock speeds beyond the recorded 5.10 GHz boost.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins in scenarios that require ECC memory support, which is absent on the AMD chip. This makes the Intel processor suitable for data integrity-sensitive applications such as scientific computing or server-like desktop workloads. The higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz can benefit lightly threaded tasks where a single core's maximum speed is the limiting factor. The larger per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and L2 cache of 2 MB may help latency-sensitive workloads that repeatedly access a small data set. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory offers flexibility in system building, allowing users to reuse older DDR4 modules or adopt newer DDR5 modules. The lower TDP of 45 watts indicates lower power draw under load, which can reduce cooling requirements in compact desktop builds.

The AMD processor shows a clear advantage in multi-threaded throughput potential based on core and thread counts, while the Intel processor offers features the AMD chip lacks, specifically ECC memory and memory type flexibility. For mobile usage, the AMD chip is the only option in this comparison, as the Intel chip is a desktop part. For desktop usage, the Intel chip provides ECC support and a higher boost clock, but its performance cannot be quantified from the database due to missing benchmark scores. The AMD chip's 94th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 71,797 indicate a high level of measured performance, while the Intel chip's lack of recorded scores means its position in the performance hierarchy is undefined.