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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Intel Core i9-14901TE present an unusual comparison because the recorded database contains complete benchmark data for only one of the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a full set of PassMark test scores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark results at all. This asymmetry means the head-to-head analysis relies entirely on what the AMD part shows and what the Intel part's absence implies.

The Ryzen 7 9700F posts an average benchmark score of 69,996, placing it at the 94th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals provide the context for interpreting that figure. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX averages 69,875, a delta of 0.2 percent, meaning the 9700F sits essentially level with a high-end mobile flagship. The Intel Core i7-14700KF averages 70,163, a delta of minus 0.2 percent, meaning the 9700F trails that chip by a hair. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X averages 69,515, a 0.7 percent gap in favor of the 9700F, and the Intel Core i7-14700K averages 69,355, a 0.9 percent advantage for the 9700F. The 9700F therefore holds its own within a narrow band of roughly one percent against four very strong desktop and mobile processors.

The individual PassMark workloads reveal where the 9700F generates that average. In multithreaded testing, the chip scores 36,470. Single-thread performance is recorded at 4,691, and the database also lists a second single-thread entry at 4,691, confirming the figure. Integer math scores 120,788, floating point math scores 77,955, and extended instructions score 33,688. Data compression scores 421,988, data encryption scores 21,488, and random string sorting scores 45,890. Physics scores 2,122, and prime number finding scores 183. These are the only recorded numbers for either processor, so any comparison must treat the Intel Core i9-14901TE as an unmeasured quantity. The data does not support a claim that one chip beats the other in any specific test, because the Intel side has no entries.

What the database does show is that the 9700F, with an average score near 70,000, operates in the same performance tier as processors that typically cost more and draw more power. The 0.2 percent delta against the Ryzen 9 7940HX is effectively a tie. The minus 0.2 percent delta against the Core i7-14700KF is also effectively a tie. The 0.7 and 0.9 percent advantages over the Ryzen 9 7950X and Core i7-14700K, respectively, are small but consistent. None of these deltas represent a decisive victory, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE cannot be placed on that scale without measurement data.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data allows for a clear win map for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F across its recorded workloads. The chip shows particular strength in integer math with a score of 120,788 and floating point math at 77,955, both of which are demanding computational tasks. Data compression at 421,988 is the single highest recorded score among its tests, indicating strong throughput for compression workloads. Random string sorting at 45,890 and extended instructions at 33,688 round out the general-purpose computing profile. Physics at 2,122 and prime number finding at 183 are lower raw scores, but these are inherently smaller-numbered tests, so the raw values should not be read as weaknesses relative to other tests.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has zero recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot assign it a single win in any workload category. Its percentile ranking of 50 among all CPUs is a placeholder figure that reflects the absence of data, not a measured result. Its average benchmark score of 0 confirms that no testing has been recorded. In this comparison, the AMD part wins every category by default, but that is a statement about data availability, not about silicon capability.

The use-case split follows directly from the measurements. For workloads that resemble the recorded PassMark tests, such as integer-heavy computation, floating point math, data compression, encryption, sorting, and extended instruction sets, the Ryzen 7 9700F has verified scores that place it at the 94th percentile. For any workload on the Intel Core i9-14901TE, there is no verified score to cite. The Intel part does carry integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, which the AMD part lacks entirely, so systems built around the Intel chip can drive a display without a discrete GPU. That is a functional difference, but it is not a benchmark win.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen 7 generation. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i9 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

The cache layouts differ in L2 and L3. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core. The AMD part has 32 MB of shared L3, while the Intel part has 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part therefore has more total cache at both the L2 and L3 levels. Neither part has a 3D V-Cache option recorded.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 only, over a dual-channel memory bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also over a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, so they are not interchangeable in any platform.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip offers more PCIe lanes for expansion. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD chip is listed as part of the 9000 series, and the Intel chip is listed as part of Core 14th Gen.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads. The boost clocks are also identical at 5.50 GHz. From there, the specifications diverge sharply.

The base clock differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F runs at 3.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE runs at 2.30 GHz, a difference of 1.50 GHz in favor of the AMD part. The thermal design power also differs. The AMD part is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 45 watts, making the Intel chip the lower-power option on paper. The AMD part has a recorded launch MSRP of $289; the Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The process node differs as noted: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The die size differs: 70.6 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. The transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 8,315 million. The L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 2 MB for Intel. The L3 cache is 32 MB for AMD and 36 MB for Intel. Memory support is DDR5-only for AMD and DDR4 plus DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and unrecorded for Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 for AMD and 16 for Intel. Integrated graphics are absent on AMD and present as UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. The release dates differ, with the Intel part released earlier and the AMD part released later. The part numbers differ as well.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a recorded average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 9700F is 0.2 percent above the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.2 percent below the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.7 percent above the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9 percent above the Intel Core i7-14700K.

Q: Do the two CPUs have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads, and both have a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one clear choice for measured performance: the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. It has a full suite of benchmark scores, a 94th percentile ranking, and an average score of 69,996 that places it within one percent of four strong rivals. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmarks, a 50th percentile placeholder, and an average score of 0, so the database cannot verify any performance claim for it.

For workloads covered by the PassMark suite, the Ryzen 7 9700F delivers verified results: 36,470 in multithread, 4,691 in single-thread, 120,788 in integer math, 77,955 in floating point math, 421,988 in data compression, 21,488 in data encryption, and 45,890 in random string sorting. These numbers make it a capable desktop processor at the 94th percentile.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE still has reasons to be selected based on non-benchmark specifications. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, includes integrated graphics, has a lower 45 watt TDP, and carries more L2 and L3 cache. It also has a locked multiplier, fewer PCIe lanes, and an older 10 nm process node. Buyers who need integrated graphics or DDR4 compatibility might favor the Intel part, while buyers who want verified high-end performance and an unlocked multiplier would look to the AMD part. The data, however, only measures one of these two processors, and that processor is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F.