AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and the Intel Core i5-14401TE occupy different corners of the processor market, one a high-core-count mobile part and the other a lower-power desktop chip. The database contains extensive benchmark results for the AMD processor, while the Intel part has no recorded scores, which shapes the analytical picture available. The Ryzen 9 8945HX sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors, while the Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile, placing it exactly at the median. This discrepancy in recorded performance data is itself a notable finding, as the Intel chip lacks any benchmark entries in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX uses 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76212. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel processor support ECC memory?

Yes, the Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What socket does each processor use?

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX uses AMD Socket FL1. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Dragon Range codename. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 13,140 million spread across a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401TE is part of the Core 14th Gen family, uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². These architectural choices translate into massive differences in core counts: the AMD part offers 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part offers 6 cores and 12 threads.

Cache hierarchies also differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a total of 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip therefore has over three times the total L3 cache capacity, a factor that matters for workloads with large working sets. The Intel part has a larger per-core L1 and L2 allocation, but the overall cache pool remains smaller.

Memory support reveals another divergence. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX supports DDR5 memory only, on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it. ECC memory support exists only on the Intel part, a feature commonly sought for reliability-sensitive desktop builds. The AMD chip does not support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel Core i5-14401TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The AMD part provides more PCIe lanes, which can benefit configurations with multiple expansion cards or storage devices. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses Radeon 610M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730.

The production status of both processors is listed as Active. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has a release date of 2025-04-22, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a release date of 2024-06-30. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part has a locked multiplier. The market segment for the AMD chip is Mobile, while the Intel chip is classified as Desktop. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX carries part number 100-000001848, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE carries part number Q4T4SRNJP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This absence of direct comparative data means that any analysis must rely on the individual benchmark scores recorded for the AMD processor and the architectural specifications of the Intel processor.

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has a full suite of recorded Cinebench scores. It scores 4305 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 607 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 17939 multi-core and 2532 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 42713 multi-core and 6030 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, a strong position that reflects high multi-threaded throughput from its 16 cores and 32 threads.

PassMark results for the AMD part cover a range of workloads. The data compression score is 677755, the data encryption score is 40836, and the extended instructions score is 49823. The find prime numbers score is 262, the floating point math score is 117453, and the integer math score is 195180. The multithread score is 51405, the physics score is 2168, the random string sorting score is 78781, and the single thread score is 3907. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 76212.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX in the database provide context for its average score. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has an average score of 76155, which is 0.1 percent lower than the AMD chip. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P has an average score of 76492, which is 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX has an average score of 76513, also 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average score of 75779, which is 0.6 percent lower. These small percentage differences show that the Ryzen 9 8945HX sits in a tightly packed performance band among high-end processors, with its closest competitors within a single percentage point in either direction.

For the Intel Core i5-14401TE, no individual benchmark scores exist in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its nearest rivals array is empty. The only performance indicator available is its percentile rank of 50, which places it at the median of all recorded CPUs. Without recorded scores, no direct numerical comparison can be made between the two parts on any specific test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.50 GHz for the AMD part and 2.00 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clock speeds are 5.40 GHz for the AMD part and 4.50 GHz for the Intel part. The TDP is 55 for the AMD chip and 45 for the Intel chip.

The process node differs by manufacturer and size. The AMD chip uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 13,140 million transistors and a die size of 2x 71 mm². The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count recorded and a die size of 215 mm². Cache configurations diverge: the AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus and no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip. PCIe configuration: the AMD chip offers Gen 5 with 28 lanes, the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 610M, the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segment for the AMD part is Mobile, while the Intel part is Desktop. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part is locked. Release dates differ, with the AMD part released on 2025-04-22 and the Intel part on 2024-06-30. The sockets are different: AMD Socket FL1 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The architectures and codenames differ: Zen 4 with Dragon Range for AMD, Raptor Lake with Raptor Lake-R for Intel. Neither chip has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX wins on raw compute capability based on the recorded data. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with a 5.40 GHz boost clock, produce a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713 and a single-core score of 6030. The chip sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 76212 places it within 0.6 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, a desktop flagship. The nearest rival comparisons show the Ryzen 9 8945HX matching or slightly exceeding several high-end processors, with deltas of 0.1 percent over the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and 0.6 percent over the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D. This positions the AMD chip as a strong choice for multi-threaded workloads, large compilation tasks, and heavy compute applications where core count and cache capacity dominate. The 64 MB of L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support memory-intensive operations.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins on specific platform features rather than measured performance. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not, making it suitable for reliability-focused desktop systems. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in platform memory selection that the AMD chip lacks with its DDR5-only support. The Intel chip has a lower TDP of 45 compared to 55, and its desktop market segment with Intel Socket 1700 targets a different installation context. The larger per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB may benefit single-threaded workloads, though no benchmark data confirms this. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides display output capability, as does the Radeon 610M on the AMD side.

The absence of recorded benchmarks for the Intel Core i5-14401TE means that no measured performance wins can be attributed to it in the database. Its 50th percentile rank indicates median performance among all CPUs, a stark contrast to the 95th percentile of the AMD part. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX delivers substantially higher multi-threaded scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests, and its nearest rivals all fall within a narrow percentage band, confirming that it competes at the top of the processor hierarchy. The Intel chip offers platform-level advantages in ECC support and memory flexibility, but the database contains no scores to quantify its computational output. For workloads that depend on raw throughput, the recorded data points firmly to the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. For builds that prioritize ECC memory and dual-generation memory support, the Intel Core i5-14401TE holds the specification advantage.