AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX and Intel Core i5-14401E occupy entirely different performance tiers. The database places the Ryzen 9 9850HX in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i5-14401E sits in the 60th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 106,413, compared to 5,253 for the Intel part. This is not a close comparison; it is a top-tier mobile processor against a mid-range desktop processor.

The Ryzen 9 9850HX is the clear choice for any workload that scales with core count or heavy multithreading. Its 12 cores and 24 threads dwarf the 6 cores and 12 threads of the Intel chip. The data indicates that the AMD processor delivers roughly twenty times the average benchmark performance, a gap that no single-thread advantage can close. The Intel Core i5-14401E is appropriate for basic desktop tasks where the user requires a locked, lower-cost platform with DDR4 support and a familiar socket. The recorded data shows the Intel part has a 0.2% advantage over the Intel Core i9-10850K in average score, placing it in a similar performance band as older high-end desktop parts.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Fire Range codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is a mobile processor on the AMD Socket FL1. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh, on a 10 nm process at Intel. It is a desktop processor on the Intel Socket 1700.

Core and cache configuration differs sharply. The AMD part provides 12 cores and 24 threads with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 6 cores and 12 threads with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor has over three times the L3 cache, which benefits workloads that reuse large data sets.

The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with an unlocked multiplier. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a locked multiplier. The AMD processor draws 55 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 65 W TDP. The AMD chip uses a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth; the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, though its bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses the Radeon 610M, while the Intel part uses the UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor was released in January 2025; the Intel processor was released in June 2024. The AMD die size is 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel die is 215 mm². The AMD transistor count is recorded at 16,630 million; the Intel transistor count is not recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The available data consists of separate benchmark suites for each part. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has PassMark results across multiple tests. The Intel Core i5-14401E has Cinebench results across multiple versions.

From the PassMark suite, the AMD processor scores 51722 in multithread, 4461 in single-thread, 115062 in floating point math, 172943 in integer math, 662381 in data compression, 32139 in data encryption, 53817 in extended instructions, 323 in find prime numbers, 3054 in physics, and 70175 in random string sorting. These scores place the AMD part at the 97th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon w7-3555 with an average score of 106192 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Xeon 6521P with 105845 and a delta of 0.5%, the Intel Xeon w7-2595X with 108663 and a delta of -2.1%, and the AMD EPYC 8324P with 103329 and a delta of 3%.

From the Cinebench suite, the Intel Core i5-14401E scores 1830 in R15 multicore, 258 in R15 singlecore, 7627 in R20 multicore, 1076 in R20 singlecore, 18161 in R23 multicore, and 2564 in R23 singlecore. Its average benchmark score of 5253 places it in the 60th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 with 5259 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-11700B with 5241 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i9-10850K with 5240 and a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13400T with 5210 and a delta of 0.8%.

Because the benchmark suites differ, direct numeric comparison across the two processors is not possible from the recorded data. The average benchmark scores, however, indicate the AMD part dominates the Intel part by a wide margin. The AMD processor's single-thread PassMark score of 4461, while not directly comparable to the Intel Cinebench scores, indicates strong per-core performance. The Intel part's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 is respectable for a 6-core part, but the AMD processor's 12-core configuration should outperform it heavily in multithreaded work.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX supports only DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has an average benchmark score of 106,413. The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5,253.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a locked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX wins in every category where core count and cache matter. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, and 64 MB of L3 cache make it the stronger choice for multithreaded workloads such as rendering, video encoding, scientific computation, and heavy data processing. The PassMark data shows high scores in integer math (172943), floating point math (115062), and data compression (662381), indicating strong performance in numerical and compression-heavy tasks. The 4 nm process and 5.20 GHz boost clock also give it a single-thread score of 4461 in PassMark, which is competitive for its generation. The 97th percentile ranking confirms it sits among the fastest CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in platform flexibility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which allows builders to reuse existing DDR4 modules. Its 65 W TDP is higher than the AMD part's 55 W, but it is a desktop processor with a simpler cooling requirement. The locked multiplier is a limitation for overclockers, but the 6-core configuration with a 4.70 GHz boost is adequate for basic desktop use, web browsing, office applications, and light gaming. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2564 shows reasonable single-thread performance. The 60th percentile ranking places it above half of all CPUs in the database. The 0.2% delta against the Intel Core i9-10850K indicates it performs similarly to that older high-end desktop part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Fire Range | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Fire Range)) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001366 | Q49JSRNJS |