AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core i5-14401TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D runs at a 4.70 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core i5-14401TE runs at a 2.00 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 20 MB of shared L3 cache on the Intel Core i5-14401TE.

Q: What memory types do these CPUs support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which socket does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Does either processor have an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14401TE does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data separates these two processors into distinct usage profiles based on their benchmark results and specifications. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D dominates almost every measurable performance category. Its average benchmark score of 39,768 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile, which indicates that its standing comes from specification data rather than measured performance.

The AMD chip wins decisively in multithreaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,230 and Geekbench multicore score of 18,696 show strong throughput for rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks. The PassMark multithread score of 40,009 reinforces this pattern. Single-thread performance also favors AMD, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,080 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,430.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has its own advantages, but they are not in raw speed. It carries a 45 W TDP versus the 120 W TDP of the AMD part. That lower power envelope makes it suited for compact desktops, always-on systems, or environments where heat output matters. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility for builds reusing older RAM. The absence of benchmark results in the database means there is no measured performance data to claim wins in any specific application category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process gap explains much of the efficiency and clock speed difference. The AMD chip reaches a 5.20 GHz boost clock on a smaller node, while the Intel chip tops out at 4.50 GHz on a larger node.

Cache hierarchies differ sharply. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip and 1.25 MB per core on the Intel chip. The L3 cache is where the designs diverge dramatically: 96 MB shared on the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D versus 20 MB shared on the Intel Core i5-14401TE. That 76 MB difference in L3 capacity is the largest architectural gap between the two.

Memory support reflects their respective generations. The AMD processor supports DDR5 exclusively with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access, though the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. Both CPUs support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes. The Intel Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

The transistor counts underline the manufacturing differences. The AMD processor contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel processor has no transistor count listed in the database but uses a 215 mm² die. The AMD design packs far more transistors into a much smaller area, which is consistent with its 4 nm process.

Specification Differences

The specification sheet shows a clear split between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 4.70 GHz for AMD and 2.00 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz for AMD and 4.50 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 120 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

The socket situation separates platform choices. AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. Process nodes differ at 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Die sizes are 70.6 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 1.25 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 96 MB shared on AMD versus 20 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support splits by generation. The AMD chip accepts only DDR5. The Intel chip accepts DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed as 89.6 GB/s for AMD and not listed for Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 for AMD and 16 for Intel, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics on AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on Intel.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an unlocked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $479. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a locked multiplier and no launch MSRP in the database. Release dates differ by about five months: the AMD chip launched on 2024-11-06, while the Intel chip launched on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as active production parts for the desktop market.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a full suite of measured results, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has none. This asymmetry limits direct comparison, but the available AMD scores still establish a performance baseline.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers strong multithreaded results across multiple test suites. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,230 represents heavy sustained load performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 18,696 confirms the trend. In 3DMark, the 16-thread score of 10,081 and max-thread score of 10,067 show near-identical scaling at high thread counts, meaning the chip saturates its 16 threads efficiently. The 8-thread score of 8,252 and 4-thread score of 4,669 show consistent scaling down the thread count ladder.

Single-thread performance is equally solid. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,080 pairs with a Geekbench single-core score of 2,964. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,212 and 2-thread score of 2,394 indicate strong low-thread responsiveness. PassMark single-thread results come in at 4,430, matching the PassMark singlethread entry of 4,430 in the database.

Specialized PassMark workloads add detail. Integer math scores 116,709, floating point math scores 79,456, and extended instructions score 38,808. Data compression scores 468,017, while data encryption scores 22,158. Random string sorting scores 48,526, physics scores 4,083, and finding prime numbers scores 423. These figures show where the Zen 5 architecture concentrates its compute strength.

The nearest rivals in the database, all AMD parts, bracket the Ryzen 7 9800X3D closely. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40,081, which is 0.8% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39,603, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39,485, which is 0.7% lower. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sits almost exactly in the middle of this cluster, within 1% of all four rivals. This suggests its average benchmark score of 39,768 is a stable, representative figure for its performance class.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload and platform priorities. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the performance pick. It has more cores, more threads, higher clocks, more cache, and a full set of benchmark scores that place it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The 96 MB L3 cache and 5.20 GHz boost clock give it advantages in both gaming-style low-thread workloads and multithreaded productivity tasks. Its average benchmark score of 39,768 matches or exceeds several other AMD processors in its immediate class, all within 1% of each other.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE is the efficiency pick. Its 45 W TDP is a fraction of the AMD chip's 120 W TDP. That makes it suitable for systems where power draw and heat are the primary constraints. The dual memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders more options for platform configuration. The smaller 6-core, 12-thread layout and lower clocks are honest limitations, and the database records no benchmark scores for it, so its measured performance cannot be verified against the AMD part.

The choice comes down to what the system must do. For maximum compute throughput, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the only option with measured performance data, and that data is strong across every test category. For a low-power desktop that does not demand top-tier speed, the Intel Core i5-14401TE offers a lower TDP and memory flexibility. The two processors target different priorities, and the recorded specifications reflect those intentions clearly.