AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and the Intel Core i5-14401TE presents a stark contrast in benchmark coverage. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has a complete set of measured benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the AMD processor's absolute performance figures and its standing against other CPUs in the broader database.

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32521 and a single-core score of 1917. In the older Cinebench R15 test, it scores 5355 multi-core and 292 single-core. These results indicate a processor with substantial multi-threaded throughput, driven by its 16 cores and 32 threads. The single-core scores, while lower in absolute terms, still position the chip competitively within the database's top tier.

Passmark results further characterize the AMD part. The multi-thread score is 49731, and the single-thread score is 3874. Integer math reaches 189221, floating point math reaches 113921, and extended instructions (SIMD) score 47802. Data compression scores 650984, data encryption scores 39318, and random string sorting scores 75381. The physics test yields 2104, and the find prime numbers test yields 251. These individual workloads show where the architecture excels and where it is comparatively modest.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is 81103, placing it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, as recorded, include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X with an average score of 81115 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i9-14900KS with an average score of 81127 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 with an average score of 80762 and a delta of 0.4%, and the Intel Xeon 638 with an average score of 80723 and a delta of 0.5%. The data shows the Ryzen 9 8940HX operates within a tight band of performance around these desktop and workstation flagships, trailing the i9-14900KS by only 0.02% in average score, a difference of 24 points. It sits marginally ahead of the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 by 341 points and the Xeon 638 by 380 points.

Because the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head section cannot report direct wins for either part. The available data simply shows the AMD processor's absolute scores and its percentile ranking, while the Intel processor's performance profile is unmeasured in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has an average benchmark score of 81103, which places it at the 95th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core i5-14401TE, so its average benchmark score is recorded as 0 and its percentile as 50.

Q: What are the single-core and multi-core Cinebench R23 scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 32521, and the single-core score is 1917.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX compare to the Intel Core i9-14900KS in average score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has an average score of 81127 with a delta of 0% relative to the Ryzen 9 8940HX. The AMD part trails by 24 points, a negligible difference.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses a 5 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX does not.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX wins in every measurable benchmark category simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its 16 cores and 32 threads produce a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32521, which is its strongest result relative to the database. The Passmark multi-thread score of 49731 reinforces this multi-core advantage. Workloads that scale with core count, such as data compression at 650984, integer math at 189221, and floating point math at 113921, all show high throughput.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark data, so no wins can be attributed to it from the recorded measurements. Its specifications, however, suggest a different positioning: 6 cores, 12 threads, a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and a 45 W TDP. The database does not contain scores for this part, so any assessment of its performance would lack numerical support.

For the AMD processor, single-thread performance is also strong relative to its multi-core capability. The Passmark single-thread score of 3874 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1917 indicate a balanced architecture. The physics test score of 2104 and the find prime numbers score of 251 are lower absolute numbers, typical for such workloads, but they still contribute to the overall average of 81103.

The data shows the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is a high-end mobile processor that competes with desktop and workstation chips in the database's upper echelon. The Intel Core i5-14401TE, as a desktop part with a 50th percentile ranking in the absence of scores, occupies a different segment. The absence of Intel benchmark data means the only clear conclusion is that the AMD part has a fully characterized performance profile, while the Intel part does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.40 GHz for AMD and 2.00 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.30 GHz for AMD and 4.50 GHz for Intel. The TDP differs as well: 55 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

Memory support separates them. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory support is present on the Intel part but absent on the AMD part.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 610M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part.

The cache structures are distinct. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB L3 shared. Process node and die size also differ: AMD uses 5 nm with a die size of 2x 71 mm², while Intel uses 10 nm with a die size of 215 mm². The AMD transistor count is recorded as 13,140 million; the Intel transistor count is not recorded.

Other differences include socket and market segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses AMD Socket FL1 and is a mobile part, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The AMD part was released on 2025-04-22, the Intel part on 2024-06-30.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Dragon Range, part of the 8000 series and the Ryzen 9 generation. It uses a 5 nm process manufactured by TSMC, with a transistor count of 13,140 million and a die size of 2x 71 mm². The 64 MB L3 cache is shared across the 16 cores, and the large 32-thread configuration is characteristic of a high-end mobile HX part.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen and the Core i5 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh). It uses a 10 nm process manufactured by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm² and no recorded transistor count. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared, and the L2 is 1.25 MB per core, which is larger per core than the AMD part's 1 MB per core.

The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 55 W TDP, designed for high-performance laptops, and it uses a smaller, dual-chiplet die configuration. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP, using a monolithic die of 215 mm². The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, reflecting the different platform generations. The AMD part has 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, the Intel part has 16. ECC support is exclusive to Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

The architecture differences explain the benchmark gap. Zen 4 on 5 nm with 16 cores and a 64 MB L3 cache delivers the high multi-thread scores recorded. Raptor Lake-R on 10 nm with 6 cores and a 20 MB L3 cache would target a lower performance segment, though no scores exist to confirm this in the database.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is the only processor with a measurable performance profile. Its average benchmark score of 81103, 95th percentile ranking, and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32521 place it among the top CPUs in the database, within 0.5% of the Intel Xeon w5-3535X, Intel Core i9-14900KS, AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, and Intel Xeon 638. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmarks, making a direct comparison impossible from the data.

The AMD part suits workloads that benefit from 32 threads, high boost clocks up to 5.30 GHz, and a large 64 MB L3 cache, as evidenced by its Passmark multi-thread score of 49731 and data compression score of 650984. It is a mobile processor, so the 55 W TDP and AMD Socket FL1 indicate a high-performance laptop platform.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE, with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 45 W TDP, and support for DDR4 and DDR5 plus ECC memory, is positioned for different use cases such as lower-power desktop systems or ECC-capable builds. But without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm its performance level. The data supports a clear choice only for the AMD part: it is a top-tier CPU by measured performance. The Intel part remains uncharacterized in the database.