AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is a mobile processor built around a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 4 design, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads on Raptor Lake architecture. The recorded data shows a clear division of strengths: the AMD part dominates in multi-threaded throughput, while the Intel part counters with a higher boost clock and a desktop-oriented feature set.

For the Ryzen 9 7940HX, benchmark results indicate overwhelming wins in parallel workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 29400, which is a strong figure for a 55-watt mobile chip. The PassMark multithread score of 53204, the integer math score of 202883, and the floating point math score of 121383 all point to a processor that excels when all cores are engaged. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12501 and the max-thread score of 13447 reinforce this pattern. The Ryzen part also holds a 94th percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, placing it near the top of the overall performance distribution.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. That means the database contains no direct measurements for this part, so its wins cannot be quantified with recorded numbers. What the data does show is its configuration: a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the AMD part's 5.20 GHz, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel chip also includes ECC memory support, a feature the AMD chip lacks. These are specification-level advantages, not proven performance wins.

The use-case split is therefore one-sided in terms of measured data. The Ryzen 9 7940HX wins every recorded benchmark by virtue of having scores; the Intel Core i9-14901TE has none. The Intel part's case rests on its higher boost clock, its desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700), and its ECC capability. The AMD part's case rests on 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and a full set of benchmark scores that place it in the 94th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX uses Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename, part of the Ryzen 9 generation. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i9 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh). It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The transistor and die size numbers differ substantially. The AMD chip has 13,140 million transistors spread across a dual-die design with each die measuring 71 mm². The Intel chip has no transistor count listed in the database, but its die size is 257 mm². The AMD part uses a chiplet-style dual-die approach, while the Intel part uses a monolithic die.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure and capacity. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The total L3 advantage goes to AMD at 64 MB versus Intel's 36 MB, but the per-core L2 advantage goes to Intel at 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core.

Memory support diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not listed in the database. ECC memory support is present on the Intel part and absent on the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has more PCIe lanes available.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

The sockets are not interchangeable. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FL1 and targets the mobile market segment. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The head-to-head list is empty, and the win counts for both parts are zero. This means there are no direct paired measurements comparing the two chips on identical test runs.

However, the Ryzen 9 7940HX has a full set of individual benchmark scores recorded. The data shows a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29400 and a single-core score of 1807. The PassMark suite shows a single-thread score of 3942, a multithread score of 53204, data compression at 693741, data encryption at 41974, extended instructions at 51029, prime number finding at 273, floating point math at 121383, integer math at 202883, physics at 2297, and random string sorting at 81775.

The 3DMark results show scaling across thread counts: 1027 in single-thread, 2001 in 2-thread, 3844 in 4-thread, 7158 in 8-thread, 12501 in 16-thread, and 13447 in max-thread. The progression from 8-thread to 16-thread shows a gain of 5343 points, and from 16-thread to max-thread a further gain of 946 points.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty. The only performance-related figures available are its base clock of 2.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The boost clock is 0.30 GHz higher than the AMD part's 5.20 GHz, which suggests a possible single-thread advantage, but no measured data confirms this.

The Ryzen 9 7940HX's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its standing. Its average benchmark score is 69875. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.5% lower. The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, which is 0.7% lower. The Ryzen 9 7940HX therefore sits within a tight cluster of high-end desktop CPUs, within 0.7% of all four rivals.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX's 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX does not.

Q: How does the AMD part compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has an average benchmark score of 69875. It sits 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, 0.4% below the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.7% above the Intel Core i7-14700K.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has 16, Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8.
• Threads: AMD has 32, Intel has 16.
• Base clock: AMD is 2.40 GHz, Intel is 2.30 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD is 5.20 GHz, Intel is 5.50 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 55 watts, Intel is 45 watts.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FL1, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 4, Intel uses Raptor Lake.
• Codename: AMD is Dragon Range, Intel is Raptor Lake-R.
• Process node: AMD is 5 nm, Intel is 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses Intel.
• Transistors: AMD has 13,140 million, Intel has none listed.
• Die size: AMD is 2x 71 mm², Intel is 257 mm².
• L1 cache: AMD is 64 KB per core, Intel is 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD is 1 MB per core, Intel is 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD is 64 MB, Intel is 36 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD is DDR5, Intel is DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD is 83.2 GB/s, Intel is not listed.
• ECC memory: AMD is false, Intel is true.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 5 with 28 lanes, Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 610M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.
• Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop.
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD is true, Intel is false.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000001486, Intel is Q49CSRNJJ.

The Verdict

The recorded data points in one direction for measured performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has a complete benchmark profile, a 94th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 69875 that places it within 0.7% of four high-end desktop rivals. Its 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth give it a strong foundation for multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29400 and the PassMark multithread score of 53204 confirm that capability.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile is 50. The data cannot show how it performs in any measured workload. What the data does show is a desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, ECC memory support, and compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5. These are relevant for specific use cases, but they are not measured performance results.

For users who rely on multi-threaded throughput, the database supports the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX. For users who require ECC memory or DDR4 compatibility, the Intel Core i9-14901TE offers those features, but no benchmark data exists to quantify its performance. The choice depends on whether the workload prioritizes recorded multi-core performance or the Intel part's specific feature set. The data favors the AMD chip on every recorded benchmark.