AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core i5-14501E occupy different positions in the desktop processor landscape. The 9800X3D is a high-end 8-core part aimed at maximum throughput, while the 14501E is a 6-core power-conscious chip. The recorded benchmark data shows a clear separation: the AMD processor holds the performance advantage across essentially every measurable workload, while the Intel chip competes on platform flexibility and lower operating limits.

The 9800X3D delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded and mixed workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 23230 points, Geekbench multicore shows 18696 points, and PassMark multithread shows 40009 points. These scores place the chip in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The nearest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, with an average score of 40081, just 0.8% above the 9800X3D's average of 39768. That puts the 9800X3D in a tight cluster where a few percent separates it from comparable desktop parts.

The 14501E, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database and sits at the 50th percentile. Its average benchmark score is zero, which means no direct measurements exist for comparison. The data cannot confirm any workload where the Intel chip wins, because the database contains no test results for it. What the database does provide is architectural information: the 14501E uses 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its 65 W TDP and dual memory support indicate a part designed for lower thermal envelopes and broader memory compatibility, but the absence of scores prevents any quantitative performance claim.

The use-case split therefore follows the available data. The 9800X3D wins in every measurable category. The 14501E offers a 65 W TDP against the 9800X3D's 120 W, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support against DDR5 only, and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility. For workloads where the database has actual numbers, the AMD chip is the only one with verified results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different fabs, nodes, and design families. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is built on TSMC's 4 nm process and uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename. It packs 8,315 million transistors into a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses Intel's 10 nm process with Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, with a 215 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the 14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: the AMD chip has 1 MB per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest gap. The 9800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the 14501E has 24 MB of shared L3. That 72 MB difference explains much of the AMD chip's advantage in cache-sensitive workloads, though the database does not record a separate 3D V-Cache figure for the 9800X3D.

Memory support diverges. The 9800X3D supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of recorded memory bandwidth. The 14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth figure is not recorded. Both parts support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the 9800X3D uses Radeon Graphics, while the 14501E uses UHD Graphics 770.

Clock behavior is similar at the top end. Both processors boost to 5.20 GHz. The base clocks differ sharply: the 9800X3D runs at 4.70 GHz base, while the 14501E runs at 3.30 GHz base. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not. The 9800X3D has a 120 W TDP, while the 14501E has a 65 W TDP. The AMD part launched on 2024-11-06 with a launch MSRP of $479. The Intel part launched earlier on 2024-06-30, and no launch MSRP is recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the 9800X3D and the 14501E. The Intel chip has an empty benchmark array, so no comparative scores exist. The analysis must therefore rely on the AMD chip's absolute scores and its nearest rival comparisons.

The 9800X3D's multi-threaded results are substantial. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 23230 points. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 3647 points. Geekbench multicore shows 18696 points. 3DMark 16-thread shows 10081 points, and 3DMark max-thread shows 10067 points. PassMark multithread shows 40009 points. These figures position the chip in the upper tier of the database, though its 87th percentile indicates that a meaningful number of CPUs still score higher.

Single-thread results are comparatively strong but not dominant. Geekbench singlecore shows 2964 points. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 2080 points. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 328 points. 3DMark single-thread shows 1212 points. PassMark single-thread shows 4430 points. The 3DMark 2-thread score is 2394 points, and the 4-thread score is 4669 points.

Specialized workloads show where the cache and architecture help most. PassMark data compression scores 468017 points, a very high figure that reflects the large 96 MB L3 cache. PassMark integer math scores 116709 points. PassMark floating point math scores 79456 points. PassMark extended instructions scores 38808 points. PassMark random string sorting scores 48526 points. PassMark data encryption scores 22158 points. PassMark find prime numbers scores 423 points. PassMark physics scores 4083 points.

The nearest rival data places these results in context. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS averages 39603 points, 0.4% below the 9800X3D. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40048 points, 0.7% above. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 averages 39485 points, 0.7% below. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 averages 40081 points, 0.8% above. The 9800X3D sits inside a 1.5% band across four rivals, which indicates that its average score of 39768 is competitive with, but not clearly ahead of, those parts.

FAQ

Q: Does the database show any benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14501E?

A: No. The benchmark array for the 14501E is empty, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero. The database contains no measured performance data for this processor.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9800X3D compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39768. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39603 (0.4% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39485 (0.7% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081 (0.8% higher).

Q: What is the cache configuration difference between the two processors?

A: The 9800X3D has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3. The 14501E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The 9800X3D supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of recorded bandwidth. The 14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock?

A: The 9800X3D has a base clock of 4.70 GHz. The 14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz. Both processors boost to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The 9800X3D has an unlocked multiplier. The 14501E does not have an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The database presents an asymmetric picture. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a complete set of benchmark scores, a 87th percentile ranking, and an average score of 39768. It delivers 8 cores, 16 threads, a 4.70 GHz base clock, 96 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its results in Cinebench R23 multicore (23230 points), Geekbench multicore (18696 points), and PassMark data compression (468017 points) indicate a processor built for demanding multi-threaded and cache-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmarks. Its 50th percentile ranking and zero average score reflect missing data, not measured performance. What the database does show is a 6-core, 12-thread part with a 3.30 GHz base clock, 5.20 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache, and a 65 W TDP. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, uses Intel Socket 1700, and includes UHD Graphics 770.

For any workload where the database has measurements, the 9800X3D is the only processor with verified results, and those results are strong. The 14501E cannot be credited with any benchmark win because no benchmark data exists. The choice between the two rests on factors outside measured performance. The 9800X3D offers higher core count, much larger L3 cache, higher base clock, and an unlocked multiplier. The 14501E offers lower TDP, dual memory support, and a different socket. The recorded data supports only one conclusion: the 9800X3D is the better-performing processor in every measured category, while the 14501E remains unquantified in the database.