AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and the Intel Core i5-14501E occupy different strata in the database, and the benchmark data confirms a decisive performance gap. The Ryzen 9 8940HX posts an average benchmark score of 81,103, ranking in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i5-14501E, by contrast, sits in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, meaning no recorded benchmark results exist for it in the database. This absence of measurable data for the Intel part makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible, but the available figures for the AMD chip establish its performance class clearly.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521 and a single-core score of 1,917. In Cinebench R15, it reaches 5,355 multi-core and 292 single-core. These numbers place it firmly among high-end processors. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X with an average score of 81,115 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-14900KS at 81,127 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80,762 (0.4% ahead). The Ryzen 9 8940HX is effectively tied with these flagship parts, trailing the i9-14900KS by only 0.02% in average score.

Since the Intel Core i5-14501E lacks benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison relies on the AMD part's measured performance and the Intel part's known architectural specifications. The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Core i5-14501E uses 6 cores and 12 threads. In PassMark tests, the AMD chip scores 49,731 in multithread, 189,221 in integer math, 113,921 in floating point math, and 39,318 in data encryption. These are substantial figures that reflect the core count advantage. The Intel part offers no comparable recorded scores, so the data shows a clear win for AMD in every measurable category.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 9 8940HX wins in all recorded benchmark categories because it has data and the Core i5-14501E does not. The AMD processor's 16-core, 32-thread configuration delivers a multi-threaded workload advantage that is evident in its PassMark multithread score of 49,731 and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,521. For heavily parallel tasks such as rendering, data compression (650,984 in PassMark), and random string sorting (75,381), the Ryzen 9 8940HX demonstrates high throughput.

The Core i5-14501E, despite lacking benchmark scores, has architectural traits that suggest different strengths. It runs at a base clock of 3.30 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the Ryzen 9 8940HX's base clock of 2.40 GHz but slightly lower than its 5.30 GHz boost. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the AMD chip, and includes UHD Graphics 770 as integrated graphics. These characteristics point to a desktop-oriented processor with stability features rather than raw multi-core performance.

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX targets the mobile segment with a 55 W TDP, whereas the Intel Core i5-14501E targets desktops with a 65 W TDP. The data shows that the AMD part is designed for high core counts in a laptop form factor, while the Intel part is a more modest desktop chip. In the absence of Intel benchmark results, the victory in every measured workload goes to the Ryzen 9 8940HX.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 13,140 million transistors across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². The process node difference is significant: 5 nm versus 10 nm, which affects transistor density and power characteristics.

Cache layouts differ notably. The Ryzen 9 8940HX provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Core i5-14501E provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Total cache capacity favors the AMD part substantially, especially the 64 MB L3 versus 24 MB L3, which benefits workloads with large working sets.

Memory support also splits the two. The Ryzen 9 8940HX supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are present on both, but they differ: the Ryzen 9 8940HX uses Radeon 610M, and the Core i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Socket types are incompatible: the Ryzen 9 8940HX uses AMD Socket FL1 for mobile, and the Core i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX boosts to 5.30 GHz, and the Intel Core i5-14501E boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, and the Intel Core i5-14501E uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has 64 MB of L3 cache, and the Intel Core i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has an average benchmark score of 81,103, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark score in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | Intel Core i5-14501E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 16 | 6 |

| Threads | 32 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.40 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.30 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Dragon Range | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Die size | 2x 71 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2025-04-22 | 2024-06-30 |

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is the clear performance leader in the database, with an average benchmark score of 81,103 and a 95th percentile ranking. It matches or slightly edges out flagship competitors like the Intel Core i9-14900KS and the Intel Xeon w5-3535X, both of which show a 0% delta in average score. The Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and a 5.30 GHz boost clock, making it suitable for high-thread-count applications on a mobile platform.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores, placing it in the 50th percentile with an average score of zero. It offers 6 cores, 12 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. Its advantages include ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, and a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz. It is a desktop chip with a locked multiplier and a larger process node at 10 nm.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is the choice for users who need maximum multi-core throughput, given its strong Cinebench and PassMark results. The Intel Core i5-14501E, lacking benchmark data, cannot be validated for performance claims. Its feature set points to a more conservative desktop processor with memory flexibility and ECC support. The recorded data favors the AMD part in every measurable category.