AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

The Verdict

The database records only one of these two processors with benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a full set of measured scores across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no rival comparisons in the database. Any direct numerical comparison between the two is therefore impossible from the recorded data.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 39,768. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (average score 40,081, 0.8% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (average score 40,048, 0.7% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (average score 39,603, 0.4% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (average score 39,485, 0.7% behind). The 9800X3D is effectively in a tight cluster with these four processors, with deltas under 1% in either direction.

For the Intel Core i9-14901KE, the database shows a 50th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of zero, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than actual performance. The verdict from the data is straightforward: buyers can evaluate the Ryzen 7 9800X3D based on concrete benchmark results, while the Core i9-14901KE cannot be assessed from any measured data in this database.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers its strongest recorded results in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,230 places it well ahead of its own single-core result of 2,080 in the same test suite. The 3DMark suite shows a similar pattern: 16-thread score of 10,081, max-thread score of 10,067, 8-thread score of 8,252, 4-thread score of 4,669, and 2-thread score of 2,394. The single-thread 3DMark score of 1,212 is the lowest in that series, which is expected for a processor with 8 cores and 16 threads.

In Passmark tests, the 9800X3D shows its highest absolute scores in integer math (116,709), floating point math (79,456), random string sorting (48,526), and extended instructions (38,808). The multithread score of 40,009 and single-thread score of 4,430 round out the picture. Data compression (468,017) and data encryption (22,158) represent specialized workloads where the processor also records substantial numbers.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded wins in any benchmark category. The database shows zero benchmark entries for this processor, so no use-case advantage can be identified from measured data. Its specifications indicate 8 cores, 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, but these are architectural facts, not performance measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their underlying design. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, part of the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process node by TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel processor is not recorded in the database.

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, and both have unlocked multipliers. Their L1 caches are identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs sharply: the AMD processor has 96 MB shared, while the Intel processor has 36 MB shared. The AMD part does not list a separate 3D V-Cache field, so the large L3 figure stands as the recorded cache configuration.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lanes differ: the AMD processor has Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i9-14901KE. The release dates are recorded as November 6, 2024 for the AMD part and June 30, 2024 for the Intel part. The AMD processor has a launch MSRP of $479; the Intel processor has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39,768 across all recorded tests. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects that no benchmark data is recorded for it in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D's boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The base clocks are 3.80 GHz for the Intel part and 4.70 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's L3 cache is more than 2.5 times larger in the recorded data.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of recorded memory bandwidth. The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i9-14901KE has Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor provides more PCIe lanes in the recorded specifications.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core i9-14901KE have unlocked multipliers, according to the database records.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the wins counters for both items are zero. Direct comparison scores, such as a 3DMark or Cinebench run on both CPUs under identical conditions, do not exist in the recorded data.

What can be analyzed is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D's performance profile in isolation, which shows clear strengths in multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,230 is more than 11 times its single-core score of 2,080, indicating strong scaling across its 8 cores and 16 threads. The 3DMark suite confirms this scaling pattern: the 16-thread score of 10,081 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 10,067, suggesting the processor reaches its performance ceiling at 16 threads. The 8-thread score of 8,252 drops off from the 16-thread result, and the 4-thread score of 4,669 is roughly half of the 8-thread figure. The 2-thread score of 2,394 and single-thread score of 1,212 complete the scaling curve.

In Geekbench, the multicore score of 18,696 compares to a single-core score of 2,964, a ratio of roughly 6.3 to 1, which again reflects the thread count advantage. Passmark results show the processor's peak in integer math at 116,709, with floating point math at 79,456, extended instructions at 38,808, and random string sorting at 48,526. The multithread score of 40,009 and single-thread score of 4,430 provide a broad measure of general performance. The find prime numbers score of 423 is the lowest recorded value, indicating that workload is not a strength for this architecture.

The nearest rivals in the database, all AMD processors, bracket the 9800X3D's average score within less than 1%. The Ryzen 7 7700 leads by 0.8%, the Ryzen AI 9 365 leads by 0.7%, the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS trails by 0.4%, and the Ryzen AI 7 450 trails by 0.7%. These small deltas mean the 9800X3D is statistically comparable to these four CPUs in aggregate benchmark performance, despite the architectural differences between the desktop Ryzen 7 parts and the mobile-oriented Ryzen AI and PRO chips.

For the Intel Core i9-14901KE, no head-to-head data exists. The absence of benchmarks means no win margins, no score comparisons, and no percentile-based positioning relative to the 9800X3D can be stated. The Intel processor's specifications, such as its 5.80 GHz boost clock and 36 MB L3 cache, remain unvalidated by any measured performance data in this database.

Specification Differences

The following specification fields differ between the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core i9-14901KE, based solely on the recorded data:

Series and generation: The AMD part is in the 9000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation (Zen 5, Granite Ridge). The Intel part is in the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i9 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Process node and foundry: The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Die size: The AMD part measures 70.6 mm². The Intel part measures 257 mm².

Transistors: The AMD part has 8,315 million transistors. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count.

Base clock: The AMD part runs at 4.70 GHz. The Intel part runs at 3.80 GHz.

Boost clock: The AMD part reaches 5.20 GHz. The Intel part reaches 5.80 GHz.

TDP: The AMD part is rated at 120 W. The Intel part is rated at 125 W.

L2 cache: The AMD part has 1 MB per core. The Intel part has 2 MB per core.

L3 cache: The AMD part has 96 MB shared. The Intel part has 36 MB shared.

Memory support: The AMD part supports DDR5 only. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bandwidth: The AMD part has a recorded 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth.

PCIe lanes: The AMD part has Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: The AMD part uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

Socket: The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Release date: The AMD part was released on November 6, 2024. The Intel part was released on June 30, 2024.

Launch MSRP: The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $479. The Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Part number: The AMD part is 100-000001084. The Intel part is Q49DSRNJC.

Benchmark data: The AMD part has 23 recorded benchmark scores and an average score of 39,768. The Intel part has zero recorded benchmark scores and an average score of 0.

Percentile: The AMD part ranks at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel part ranks at the 50th percentile.

Nearest rivals: The AMD part has four recorded rivals with deltas from -0.8% to 0.7%. The Intel part has no recorded rivals.