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

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and Intel Core i5-14501TE occupy entirely different positions in the database. The Ryzen 9 8940HX is a 16-core, 32-thread mobile processor with a 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501TE is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop part sitting at the 50th percentile. The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the two, and the Intel part has no benchmark scores listed at all, which limits quantitative comparison to the AMD processor's absolute performance profile.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX belongs to the top tier of the database. Its average benchmark score of 81103 places it within a fraction of a percent of the Intel Xeon w5-3535X (81115, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-14900KS (81127, 0% delta), while staying ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (80762, 0.4% slower) and the Intel Xeon 638 (80723, 0.5% slower). This is a processor for heavy multi-threaded workloads, mobile workstation builds, and users who need flagship-class compute in a laptop-class package.

The Core i5-14501TE, by contrast, presents as an efficiency-oriented desktop chip with a 45 TDP, locked multiplier, and no recorded benchmark data. Without scores, the database cannot confirm its performance tier relative to the Ryzen 9 8940HX. What the specifications show is a smaller core count, lower boost clock, older 10 nm process node, and a smaller L3 cache. The Ryzen 9 8940HX is the clear choice for any workload that scales with cores and threads, based on the available data. The Core i5-14501TE suits scenarios where the desktop socket, ECC memory support, and lower power envelope matter more than raw throughput.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 9 8940HX wins in every category where the database has recorded performance numbers. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32521 demonstrates exceptional scaling across its 16 cores and 32 threads. The single-core score of 1917 in the same test shows that it does not sacrifice single-thread performance for core count. The PassMark single-thread score of 3874 reinforces this balance.

Multi-threaded productivity workloads favor the Ryzen 9 8940HX strongly. The PassMark multithread score of 49731, integer math score of 189221, and floating point math score of 113921 all indicate very high throughput for rendering, compilation, and simulation tasks. Data compression (650984) and random string sorting (75381) scores show strong memory and cache performance for database and archive workloads. The extended instructions score of 47802 and data encryption score of 39318 point to solid performance in AVX-heavy and cryptographic workloads.

The Core i5-14501TE has no recorded wins in the database because no benchmark scores exist for it. Its advantages are architectural rather than measured. It supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 9 8940HX does not. It also accepts both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving platform flexibility. The desktop Socket 1700 platform with a 45 TDP and locked multiplier suits always-on systems where stability and low power draw are priorities. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides display output for builds without a discrete GPU.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses AMD's Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename. The Core i5-14501TE uses Intel's Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. These are fundamentally different designs from different generations and process nodes.

The fabrication process separates the two clearly. AMD builds the Ryzen 9 8940HX on TSMC's 5 nm node, while Intel builds the Core i5-14501TE on a 10 nm node. The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses a chiplet design with two dies at 71 mm² each, totaling 13,140 million transistors. The Core i5-14501TE uses a monolithic die of 215 mm² with no transistor count listed in the database.

Core and thread counts differ dramatically. The Ryzen 9 8940HX offers 16 cores and 32 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads for the Core i5-14501TE. Cache layouts also diverge. The Ryzen 9 8940HX has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14501TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's 64 MB L3 cache is nearly three times the size of Intel's 24 MB, which matters for workloads with large working sets.

Clock speeds favor AMD in both base and boost. The Ryzen 9 8940HX runs at 2.40 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost. The Core i5-14501TE runs at 2.20 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. The TDP figures favor Intel on paper: 45 watts versus 55 watts for AMD, though the Ryzen 9 8940HX is classified as a mobile part and the Core i5-14501TE as a desktop part, so these numbers apply to different platform contexts.

Memory support differs in scope. The Ryzen 9 8940HX supports only DDR5 in dual-channel mode with a rated bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and no ECC support. The Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode with ECC enabled. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Ryzen 9 8940HX provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Ryzen 9 8940HX has an unlocked multiplier; the Core i5-14501TE does not. The integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon 610M on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14501TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 9 8940HX does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, compared to 5.10 GHz for the Intel Core i5-14501TE.

Q: What process nodes are these processors built on?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX is built on TSMC's 5 nm process. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

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

Q: Are there recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14501TE?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark scores for the Core i5-14501TE. The Ryzen 9 8940HX has scores across Cinebench R15, Cinebench R23, and PassMark tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Ryzen 9 8940HX and the Core i5-14501TE. The head-to-head table is empty, and the Intel part has no individual benchmark scores. Quantitative comparison must therefore rely on the AMD processor's absolute scores and its position against other rivals in the database.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32521 and a single-core score of 1917. The Cinebench R15 results show 5355 for multicore and 292 for single-core. These numbers establish a performance baseline that the Core i5-14501TE cannot be matched against directly, because no equivalent scores exist for it.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 9 8940HX cover a wide range of workload types. The multithread score of 49731 and single-thread score of 3874 show strength in both parallel and single-threaded execution. Integer math reaches 189221, floating point math reaches 113921, and extended instructions reach 47802. Data encryption scores 39318, data compression scores 650984, find prime numbers scores 251, physics scores 2104, and random string sorting scores 75381.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX's average benchmark score of 81103 places it at the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals confirm the performance tier: the Intel Xeon w5-3535X scores 81115 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-14900KS scores 81127 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 80762 (0.4% slower), and the Intel Xeon 638 scores 80723 (0.5% slower). This means the Ryzen 9 8940HX trades blows with flagship desktop and workstation processors, despite its mobile classification.

The Core i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, reflecting the absence of recorded measurements. Its nearest rivals list is empty. The available data supports only one directional conclusion: the Ryzen 9 8940HX is a high-end processor by every recorded metric, while the Core i5-14501TE remains uncharacterized in terms of measured performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database.

Cores: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has 16 cores. The Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores.

Threads: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has 32 threads. The Core i5-14501TE has 12 threads.

Base clock: The Ryzen 9 8940HX runs at 2.40 GHz. The Core i5-14501TE runs at 2.20 GHz.

Boost clock: The Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.30 GHz. The Core i5-14501TE reaches 5.10 GHz.

TDP: The Ryzen 9 8940HX is rated at 55 watts. The Core i5-14501TE is rated at 45 watts.

Socket: The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses AMD Socket FL1. The Core i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture and codename: The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses Zen 4 with the Dragon Range codename. The Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename.

Process node and foundry: The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses TSMC's 5 nm process. The Core i5-14501TE uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Transistor count and die size: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has 13,140 million transistors across a 2x 71 mm² die arrangement. The Core i5-14501TE has no transistor count listed and a 215 mm² die.

L1 cache: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has 64 KB per core. The Core i5-14501TE has 80 KB per core.

L2 cache: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has 1 MB per core. The Core i5-14501TE has 1.25 MB per core.

L3 cache: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has 64 MB shared. The Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB shared.

Memory support: The Ryzen 9 8940HX supports DDR5 only. The Core i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bandwidth: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has a rated bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i5-14501TE has no bandwidth figure listed.

ECC memory: The Ryzen 9 8940HX does not support ECC. The Core i5-14501TE supports ECC.

PCIe: The Ryzen 9 8940HX provides Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes. The Core i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics: The Ryzen 9 8940HX uses Radeon 610M. The Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment: The Ryzen 9 8940HX is a mobile processor. The Core i5-14501TE is a desktop processor.

Release date: The Ryzen 9 8940HX was released on 2025-04-22. The Core i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30.

Multiplier: The Ryzen 9 8940HX has an unlocked multiplier. The Core i5-14501TE has a locked multiplier.

Part number: The Ryzen 9 8940HX is part number 100-000001849. The Core i5-14501TE is part number Q49KSRNJN.