AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E reaches 5.60 GHz, which is slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F's 5.50 GHz. However, the AMD part starts from a much higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 2.80 GHz for the Intel.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark average?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901E averages 37,911, which puts it in the 86th percentile. The AMD chip sits among rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and Intel Core i7-14700KF, while the Intel chip is near the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X.

Q: Which processor wins the PassMark multithread test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 36,470 versus 30,298 for the Intel Core i9-14901E, a 20.4% advantage. This is the largest margin in the multithread workload among the shared PassMark tests.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory. They also both use dual-channel memory buses, though the AMD part only supports DDR5 while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14901E uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD die measures 70.6 mm², whereas the Intel die is substantially larger at 257 mm².

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which is 4 MB more than the 32 MB shared L3 on the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. Both have the same 80 KB L1 per core, but the Intel part has 2 MB L2 per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F dominates the majority of the recorded PassMark workloads, taking 8 out of 11 head-to-head tests. Its largest victories come in extended instructions, data compression, and multithread performance. The extended instructions test shows a 95.3% advantage, the data compression test shows a 46.1% advantage, and the multithread test shows a 20.4% advantage. These results indicate that the AMD chip delivers substantially stronger throughput in SIMD-style workloads, compression tasks, and heavily threaded general computation.

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins the remaining 3 tests, but by much narrower margins. Its biggest win is in the physics test, where it scores 3,041 versus 2,122 for AMD, a 30.2% lead. It also wins floating point math by 3.9% and prime number finding by 3.2%. The physics result is notable because it is the single largest delta in either direction, yet it does not compensate for the AMD chip's broad superiority across the other workloads.

For users focused on integer math, encryption, sorting, and single-thread throughput, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is clearly the stronger choice. The single-thread score of 4,691 versus 4,354 is a 7.7% lead, and the integer math score of 120,788 versus 112,736 is a 7.1% lead. The Intel part is preferable only in narrow niches: physics simulation, floating point math, and prime number generation. Those are specific enough that most mixed workloads will favor the AMD chip.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, part of the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 70.6 mm² with 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of Core 14th Gen. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process and has a significantly larger die at 257 mm². The database does not record a transistor count for the Intel part.

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, but the cache topology differs beyond the L3 capacity. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB per core. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The larger L2 on the Intel part helps in some latency-sensitive workloads, but the AMD chip compensates with higher clock speeds and a more efficient architecture.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core i9-14901E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the database has no bandwidth figure for the Intel chip. PCIe lane counts differ as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics situation is a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. The Intel Core i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770, which allows basic display output without a discrete GPU. The AMD chip is socketed for AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor does not.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs substantially: AMD Ryzen 7 9700F runs at 3.80 GHz, while Intel Core i9-14901E runs at 2.80 GHz. The boost clocks are closer, with the Intel part at 5.60 GHz and the AMD part at 5.50 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP.

The process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. The AMD die is 70.6 mm², the Intel die is 257 mm². Transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 8,315 million.

Cache differences: L1 is the same at 80 KB per core. L2 is 1 MB per core on AMD, 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 is 32 MB shared on AMD, 36 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support: AMD uses DDR5 only, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe: AMD has Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has none, Intel has UHD Graphics 770.

Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Multiplier: AMD unlocked, Intel locked. Release dates: AMD released 2025-09-15, Intel released 2024-06-30. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $289; no MSRP is recorded for the Intel part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F delivers its most emphatic win in the PassMark extended instructions test, scoring 33,688 against the Intel Core i9-14901E's 17,249. That 95.3% advantage shows a massive gap in AVX-class or similar extended instruction throughput, likely reflecting the architectural efficiency of Zen 5 over Raptor Lake in this specific workload.

Data compression is another dominant win for AMD. The 9700F scores 421,988 versus 288,777, a 46.1% margin. This is a real-world relevant result for archiving, file transfer, and database workloads that rely on compression throughput. The Intel part cannot close that gap despite its larger L3 cache.

The multithread score gives AMD a 20.4% lead, 36,470 versus 30,298. Given that both chips have the same core and thread count, this result indicates that the AMD chip extracts more aggregate throughput from its 8 cores, likely due to higher base clocks and better instruction-level efficiency.

Random string sorting shows a 17.3% advantage for AMD, 45,890 versus 39,138. Data encryption goes to AMD by 15.7%, 21,488 versus 18,571. Single-thread performance goes to AMD by 7.7%, 4,691 versus 4,354. Integer math goes to AMD by 7.1%, 120,788 versus 112,736.

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins the physics test by the largest margin in either direction, 30.2%, with a score of 3,041 versus 2,122. This is a substantial lead, but physics simulations are a narrow workload class. The Intel chip also wins floating point math by 3.9%, 81,089 versus 77,955, and prime number finding by 3.2%, 189 versus 183.

Overall, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F wins 8 of the 11 head-to-head tests, including all the broadly relevant throughput and single-thread metrics. The Intel Core i9-14901E wins 3 tests, with its physics result being the only one that is not marginal. The average benchmark scores reinforce this picture: 69,996 for AMD versus 37,911 for Intel, a gap that places the AMD chip in the 94th percentile and the Intel chip in the 86th percentile. The AMD part also has a higher average score than several close rivals, including the Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, while the Intel part is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.