AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and Intel Core i9-14901KE are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but they target fundamentally different segments of the market. The Ryzen 7 PRO is a 28 W mobile part built for thin-and-light laptops, while the Core i9 is a 125 W desktop processor designed for high-performance stationary systems. The recorded data in the database shows a clear split in their respective strengths, with the AMD part delivering a robust set of mobile-centric benchmark scores, while the Intel part has no recorded benchmark entries, leaving its performance profile defined by its architectural specifications alone.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the only processor of the two with recorded benchmark results. It wins every measurable performance category in the database by default, as the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark entries. The AMD chip’s scores span both single-thread and multi-thread workloads, including Cinebench R15 and R23, as well as PassMark’s suite of data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE, despite having no benchmark scores, wins in the category of raw specification headroom. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock is 5.80 GHz, both higher than the AMD’s 3.30 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. It also has a larger L3 cache at 36 MB shared versus the AMD’s 16 MB shared, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD part supports only DDR5. The Intel chip also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use distinct architectures. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i9 generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm² and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly between the two. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. This gives Intel a larger per-core cache and a substantially larger L3 pool, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD chip does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark entries in the database for these two processors, so direct comparison of measured performance is not possible. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 15 recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has zero. The AMD chip’s scores include a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 14784 and a single-core result of 1724. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2458 multicore and 271.5 single-core. PassMark results show a multithread score of 26646, a single-thread score of 3692, an integer math score of 93342, a floating-point math score of 55739, a data compression score of 311199, a data encryption score of 18838, an extended instructions score of 22298, a find prime numbers score of 84, a physics score of 1351, and a random string sorting score of 37922.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE’s benchmark data is absent, meaning the database has no measurements to compare against the AMD chip’s results. The recorded data only confirms the Intel part’s specifications, such as its higher clock speeds and larger cache, but cannot confirm actual performance. The AMD chip’s average benchmark score is 39603, with a percentile rank of 87 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 with an average score of 39485 and a delta of 0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an average score of 39768 and a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS with an average score of 39325 and a delta of 0.7%, and the AMD EPYC 4245P with an average score of 39215 and a delta of 1%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: What are the cache sizes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the Intel Core i9-14901KE support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39603. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901KE is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel part has a TDP of 125 W. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

The process node differs: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. The die size is 178 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. The AMD chip has 25,000 million transistors recorded, while Intel has no transistor count listed. Cache sizes differ across all levels: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD and 80 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel; L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD and 36 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs, with AMD supporting only DDR5 and Intel supporting DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure for Intel. PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon 780M, Intel has UHD Graphics 770. The market segment differs, with AMD listed as Mobile and Intel as Desktop. The AMD chip has a locked multiplier, while the Intel chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the only one of the two with recorded performance measurements. Its benchmark results, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14784 and a PassMark multithread score of 26646, confirm it is a capable mobile processor. The Intel Core i9-14901KE lacks any benchmark entries, so the database cannot confirm its actual performance, only its specifications.

The Intel chip is designed for a different use case. Its higher TDP of 125 W, larger L3 cache of 36 MB, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory indicate it is intended for desktop systems where power and space constraints are less severe. Its unlocked multiplier also suggests overclocking potential, which the AMD chip does not offer. The AMD chip’s 28 W TDP and mobile socket make it suitable for portable devices, and its 4 nm process node indicates a focus on efficiency.

For users selecting between the two, the choice comes down to platform. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the only option with verified benchmark data, making it the only one that can be assessed on measured performance. The Intel Core i9-14901KE offers higher clock speeds and a larger cache on paper, but without recorded benchmarks, its real-world performance cannot be quantified from the database. The AMD part’s percentile rank of 87 among all CPUs and its average benchmark score of 39603 place it in a solid position relative to its nearest rivals, which are all AMD parts. The Intel part’s percentile rank of 50 and average score of 0 reflect the absence of data rather than a measure of capability.