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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database does not contain direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The head-to-head field is empty, and the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is zero, and its percentile ranking among all CPUs is 50. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 39,768 and sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. This means the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is positioned well above the median processor in the database, while the Core i5-14501TE sits exactly at the median, though that ranking is based on no recorded performance data.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a full set of recorded scores. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23,230 in multi-core and 2,080 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 18,696 multi-core and 2,964 single-core. Its 3DMark results scale from 1,212 in single-thread to 10,081 in 16-thread and 10,067 at max threads. The PassMark suite shows 40,009 for multithread, 4,430 for single-thread, 116,709 for integer math, 79,456 for floating point math, and 468,017 for data compression. There is no corresponding data for the Intel Core i5-14501TE, so no direct score comparison is possible from the recorded measurements.

The nearest rivals listed for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average score of 39,603, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39,485, which is 0.7% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40,081, which is 0.8% higher. These deltas are all within one percentage point, indicating that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D performs in a tight band around these four processors. The database places it at the 87th percentile overall, which means it outperforms the large majority of CPUs in the database, but its closest comparable scores are nearly identical to the four rivals listed.

Because the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries, the only quantitative comparison available is the percentile field. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D at the 87th percentile is 37 percentile points higher than the Core i5-14501TE at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap, however, should be interpreted with caution: the Core i5-14501TE's median ranking comes from an empty benchmark record, not from measured performance. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's percentile is backed by 22 recorded benchmark scores across multiple suites.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D for any workload where measured performance matters. It has a complete benchmark profile, an average score of 39,768, and an 87th percentile ranking. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects no measured data. Any user choosing between these two processors would, on the basis of the database alone, have no performance evidence for the Intel part. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D also carries an 8-core, 16-thread configuration, while the Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen part boosts to 5.20 GHz, the Intel part to 5.10 GHz. The Ryzen part has a 120 W TDP, the Intel part a 45 W TDP.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE does have attributes that may suit specific system requirements. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Ryzen 7 9800X3D supports DDR5 only. It has a lower TDP of 45 W, which indicates a lower power envelope. It also uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ryzen part uses AMD Socket AM5. These are platform-level differences, not performance advantages. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, compared to the Intel part's 215 mm² die, reflect different manufacturing approaches, but without Intel benchmark data, no performance inference can be drawn from those figures alone.

The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the only one of the two with measured performance data, and that data places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i5-14501TE's 50th percentile is unsubstantiated by any recorded score. For any user who relies on benchmark results, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the defensible choice. The Core i5-14501TE would only be selected on non-performance criteria such as platform compatibility, memory type flexibility, or lower power draw, none of which are quantified in the database beyond its 45 W TDP and DDR4/DDR5 support.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC and contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process by Intel and has a 215 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D belongs to the 9000 series and is part of the Ryzen 7 generation with Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). The Core i5-14501TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and is part of the Core i5 generation with Raptor Lake Refresh. Both are listed as desktop market segment parts and both are marked as Active in production status.

The cache configurations differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14501TE has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen part's L3 cache is four times larger in total.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses Radeon Graphics, while the Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory. The Ryzen part has a multiplier that is unlocked, while the Intel part does not. The Ryzen part has a part number of 100-000001084, and the Intel part has a part number of Q49KSRNJN.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock differs significantly: the Ryzen part runs at 4.70 GHz, the Intel part at 2.20 GHz. The boost clocks are closer: 5.20 GHz for the Ryzen part and 5.10 GHz for the Intel part. The TDP differs by 75 W: 120 W for the Ryzen part and 45 W for the Intel part.

The sockets differ. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Core i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support differs: the Ryzen part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Ryzen part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; no memory bandwidth is recorded for the Intel part. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe support differs. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D supports Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Core i5-14501TE supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The release dates differ: the Ryzen part was released on 2024-11-06, and the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30. The Ryzen part has a launch MSRP of $479; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part. The Ryzen part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39,768. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0, because no benchmark scores are recorded for it in the database.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a TDP of 120 W. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14501TE does not.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins on every measured performance dimension in the database. Its recorded scores cover Cinebench R15 and R23, Geekbench, 3DMark, and PassMark suites. It scores 23,230 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,080 in single-core. It scores 18,696 in Geekbench multi-core and 2,964 in single-core. Its 3DMark scores range from 1,212 single-thread to 10,081 at 16 threads. Its PassMark multithread score is 40,009, and its single-thread score is 4,430. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded scores in any of these suites, so it cannot claim a single measured benchmark win.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D also wins on core count, thread count, base clock, boost clock, L3 cache size, memory bandwidth, PCIe lane count, and unlocked multiplier. Its 8 cores and 16 threads exceed the Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads. Its 4.70 GHz base clock is more than double the Intel part's 2.20 GHz. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock is 0.10 GHz higher. Its 96 MB L3 cache is four times the Intel part's 24 MB. Its memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth. Its PCIe Gen 5 support uses 24 lanes, compared to 16 lanes for the Intel part.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins on attributes unrelated to benchmark scores. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ryzen part supports only DDR5. It has a lower TDP of 45 W, compared to 120 W for the Ryzen part. It uses Intel Socket 1700, which may be relevant for users with that platform. It has a smaller die size of 215 mm², though the Ryzen part's 70.6 mm² die is smaller still. It also has a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB, compared to 1 MB per core for the Ryzen part. Its integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, while the Ryzen part uses Radeon Graphics.

The database shows a clear split: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the choice for any workload that benefits from measured multi-threaded or single-threaded performance, based on its full benchmark profile and 87th percentile ranking. The Core i5-14501TE is the choice only for system builders who need DDR4 compatibility, a lower 45 W power envelope, or an Intel Socket 1700 platform. None of those advantages are quantified by benchmark scores in the database, so they cannot be weighed against the Ryzen part's measured performance. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D's nearest rivals, all within 0.8% of its average score, demonstrate that it competes at a high level among processors with recorded data, while the Core i5-14501TE remains an unmeasured part at the median percentile.