AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX dominates in heavily parallel, throughput-oriented tasks, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE carries no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning all measurable performance advantages currently belong to the AMD part.

The Ryzen 9 8940HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32521, a PassMark multi-thread score of 49731, and a PassMark integer math score of 189221. These figures place it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its average benchmark score of 81103 places it alongside workstation-class Intel Xeon parts and a flagship desktop Core i9. The nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X with an average score of 81115 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-14900KS at 81127 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80762 (0.4% slower).

The Intel Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, has an empty benchmark record. Its percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0 indicate no measured results have been entered. Any use-case analysis for this processor must rely on its architectural specifications rather than observed performance data.

For workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, scientific simulation, or software compilation, the Ryzen 9 8940HX shows decisive strength. Its 16 cores and 32 threads feed a 64 MB L3 cache, and the data confirms multi-threaded performance at the top tier of the database. Single-threaded results are also strong: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1917 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3874. The Intel part, with 8 cores and 16 threads, would be expected to fall behind in parallel tasks based on core count alone, but no direct measurements are available to quantify that gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX uses the Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 5 nm process, with a Dragon Range codename. It is a mobile part on AMD Socket FL1, built as a 16-core, 32-thread chip with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The package contains 13,140 million transistors across a dual-die design with a combined die size of 2x 71 mm².

The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with a Raptor Lake-R codename. It is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, configured with 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock is 2.30 GHz, boost clock reaches 5.50 GHz, and the die size is 257 mm². The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, though the AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared 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 AMD part therefore has nearly double the total L3 capacity, which benefits large working sets in multi-threaded workloads.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor exposes Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor exposes Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 610M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel part supports ECC memory; the AMD part does not. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is locked. Production status is Active for both.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE has zero recorded scores across all test suites. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX therefore holds all measured wins by default. For the AMD part, the strongest results appear in multi-threaded and math-heavy tests.

Cinebench R23 multi-core: 32521. This places the Ryzen 9 8940HX well above typical desktop processors and near the top of the database. Cinebench R15 multi-core: 5355. PassMark multi-thread: 49731, with integer math at 189221 and floating point math at 113921. Data compression in PassMark reaches 650984, data encryption scores 39318, and extended instructions score 47802. Random string sorting yields 75381, and find prime numbers yields 251. Physics scores 2104.

Single-threaded results remain competitive: Cinebench R23 single-core at 1917, Cinebench R15 single-core at 292, PassMark single-thread at 3874. These numbers indicate the Zen 4 architecture sustains strong per-core performance even with 16 cores active.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE, with its 5.50 GHz boost clock and Raptor Lake architecture, likely offers competitive single-threaded performance, but no recorded data confirms this. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 36 MB of L3 cache suggest a smaller multi-threaded footprint than the AMD part. The absence of benchmark entries means the database cannot quantify any Intel advantage in single-threaded tasks, power efficiency, or memory compatibility.

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 i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX boosts to 5.30 GHz, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX has recorded benchmark scores. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | Intel Core i9-14901TE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.30 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 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 |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 2x 71 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | False | True |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier unlocked | True | False |

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

| Transistors | 13,140 million | Not recorded |

The Verdict

The data points clearly toward the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX for any workload that benefits from parallel processing. It holds a 95th percentile ranking across all CPUs, an average benchmark score of 81103, and strong results in every recorded test. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no measured scores, so the database cannot support any performance claim on its behalf.

Users who prioritize multi-threaded throughput, large cache capacity, or high PCIe lane counts should select the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX. Its 64 MB L3 cache, 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and 16-core configuration provide a substantial hardware foundation. The Intel Core i9-14901TE offers a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz, ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, and a lower 45 W TDP. Those specific features may matter for embedded or desktop applications where error-correcting memory or legacy memory support is required.

The Intel part's locked multiplier, smaller core count, and smaller L3 cache limit its appeal for compute-heavy scenarios. The AMD part's unlocked multiplier and larger cache make it the more flexible option for performance-oriented builds. Given that all recorded benchmark data favors the AMD processor, and the Intel processor has no entries in the database, the measured evidence supports the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX as the stronger choice for the majority of use cases. The Intel Core i9-14901TE remains a viable option only when its specific features, such as ECC memory or DDR4 support, are mandatory requirements.