AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT dominates the multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E takes a narrower set of wins in physics simulation and single-thread performance.

Out of 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT wins 14. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins 3. The magnitude of those wins matters more than the count. The AMD part wins by margins ranging from 16.5% to 154.4%, while the Intel part's wins are 28.5% and 19.3%. The AMD processor's large margins in data encryption, integer math, random string sorting, and data compression indicate workloads that scale with core count and thread count benefit heavily from the 16-core, 32-thread configuration.

The Intel Core i7-14701E claims the passmark physics test with a score of 2399 against 1715, a 28.5% advantage. It also takes the passmark single-thread test at 4305 against 3474, a 19.3% edge. These two wins point to workloads that favor higher clock speeds and lighter thread loads. The Intel part boosts to 5.40 GHz compared to 4.80 GHz on the AMD side, and its per-core L2 cache is larger at 2 MB per core versus 512 KB per core.

The remaining benchmarks, including all Cinebench tests and the bulk of the Passmark suite, go to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT. The Cinebench R23 multicore result shows 37373 for AMD versus 22195 for Intel, a 68.4% gap. The Cinebench R23 singlecore result shows 5276 versus 3133, also a 68.4% gap. Even in single-core rendering, the AMD part leads by a wide margin, which suggests the Intel part's frequency advantage does not translate into Cinebench single-thread performance.

For compression and encryption workloads, the AMD part is more than twice as fast. Passmark data compression scores 597862 against 282939, a 111.3% difference. Passmark data encryption scores 37814 against 14862, a 154.4% difference. Integer math shows 177566 versus 81325, a 118.3% difference. Random string sorting shows 62537 versus 29158, a 114.5% difference. These are substantial gaps that indicate the AMD processor is the stronger choice for heavily parallel integer workloads.

The average benchmark score reflects this overall pattern. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has an average score of 50718, while the Intel Core i7-14701E sits at 33206. The AMD part lands in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part lands in the 83rd percentile. The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i7-13850HX at 50761 and the Intel Core i9-14900T at 51015, sit within 0.1% and 0.6% respectively. The Intel Core i7-14701E's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244, sit within 0% and 0.1%. The AMD part competes in a higher performance tier entirely.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT as the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads. Any task that scales across cores, including rendering, compression, encryption, and integer math, favors the AMD part by margins that exceed 100% in several cases. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration with 64 MB of L3 cache provides the resources needed for these workloads. The AMD part also leads in every Cinebench test, including single-core, which means even lightly threaded rendering tasks perform better on the AMD side.

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the better choice for workloads that resemble the passmark physics test and the passmark single-thread test. The physics score of 2399 against 1715 and the single-thread score of 4305 against 3474 indicate an advantage in scenarios that depend on high clock speeds and efficient per-core execution. The 5.40 GHz boost clock and 80 KB L1 cache per core support this profile.

For users whose primary applications are physics simulation or single-threaded legacy software, the Intel part has a measurable edge. For everything else in the recorded benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT delivers substantially higher performance. The 90th percentile ranking versus the 83rd percentile ranking places the AMD part in a different competitive class. The data does not show a scenario where the Intel part wins a rendering workload or a data-heavy task. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT is the recommended processor for general-purpose compute and multi-threaded productivity based on the recorded measurements.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT comes in passmark data encryption, where it scores 37814 against 14862, a 154.4% advantage. This is the only benchmark in the set with a triple-digit margin above 150%. Passmark integer math follows closely at 177566 versus 81325, a 118.3% difference. Passmark random string sorting shows 62537 versus 29158, a 114.5% difference. Passmark data compression and extended instructions both show 111.3% differences, with scores of 597862 versus 282939 and 39141 versus 18528 respectively.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent 68.4% advantages for the AMD part across R15, R20, and R23, in both multicore and singlecore variants. Cinebench R15 multicore scores 3767 versus 2237. Cinebench R15 singlecore scores 531 versus 315. Cinebench R20 multicore scores 15696 versus 9321. Cinebench R20 singlecore scores 2215 versus 1315. Cinebench R23 multicore scores 37373 versus 22195. Cinebench R23 singlecore scores 5276 versus 3133. The consistency of the 68.4% delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a stable performance ratio between the two processors in rendering workloads.

Passmark floating point math shows a 60.6% advantage for the AMD part, with scores of 99398 versus 61873. Passmark multithread shows a 67.8% advantage, with scores of 43810 versus 26112. Passmark find prime numbers shows the smallest AMD win at 16.5%, with scores of 205 versus 176.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins passmark physics by 28.5%, scoring 2399 against 1715. It wins passmark single-thread by 19.3%, scoring 4305 against 3474. The single-thread result appears twice in the data as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both with identical scores. These two wins are the only bright spots for the Intel part in the entire comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 37373, while the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22195. The AMD part leads by 68.4%.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14701E win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins passmark physics with a score of 2399 against 1715, a 28.5% advantage, and passmark single-thread with a score of 4305 against 3474, a 19.3% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in passmark data encryption, where the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 37814 against 14862, a 154.4% advantage.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has an average benchmark score of 50718, ranking in the 90th percentile. The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average score of 33206, ranking in the 83rd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 16 cores and 32 threads. The transistor count is 8,300 million across two dies, each measuring 74 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory support. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. It has no integrated graphics. The socket is AMD Socket AM4. The multiplier is unlocked. The part number is 100-000001581.

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads. The die size is 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with ECC memory support. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770. The socket is Intel Socket 1700. The multiplier is locked. The part number is Q49FSRNJK.

The two designs differ fundamentally in core count, cache layout, process node, and memory support. The AMD part uses a chiplet design with two 74 mm² dies. The Intel part uses a monolithic 257 mm² die. The AMD part provides more L3 cache at 64 MB versus 33 MB, while the Intel part provides more L1 and L2 cache per core. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Only the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier. Only the Intel part has integrated graphics.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.30 GHz, and the Intel base clock is 2.60 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 4.80 GHz, and the Intel boost clock is 5.40 GHz. The AMD TDP is 105 watts, and the Intel TDP is 65 watts.

The AMD part uses the 5000 series branding with a Zen 3 architecture, while the Intel part uses Core 14th Gen branding with Raptor Lake architecture. The AMD process node is 7 nm at TSMC, while the Intel process node is 10 nm at Intel. The AMD die size is 2x 74 mm², while the Intel die size is 257 mm². The AMD transistor count is 8,300 million, while the Intel transistor count is not listed in the database.

The cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD memory support is DDR4 only, while the Intel memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel memory bandwidth is not listed. Both support ECC memory.

The PCIe specifications differ. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD socket is AM4, and the Intel socket is LGA 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, and the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $349, while the Intel part has no launch MSRP listed. The AMD release date is July 30, 2024, and the Intel release date is June 30, 2024. The AMD market segment is Desktop, and the Intel market segment is also Desktop. Both are listed as Active in production status.