AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The most substantial margin appears in extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 53,817 versus 14,354, a 274.9% advantage. This indicates a major throughput difference in workloads that leverage advanced CPU instruction sets, such as encryption, compression, and vectorized math.

Data compression shows the second-largest gap. The Ryzen 9 9850HX records 662,381 points against 220,520 for the Intel part, a 200.4% delta. Random string sorting follows closely with 70,175 versus 22,760, a 208.3% advantage. These results point to a large performance lead in memory-intensive, pointer-chasing, and data-movement tasks, likely driven by the AMD chip's higher core count and larger L3 cache.

Integer math also favors AMD heavily: 172,943 versus 65,792, a 162.9% delta. Floating-point math shows a 129.1% advantage (115,062 versus 50,219). The multithread benchmark, which aggregates overall parallel performance, gives the Ryzen 9 9850HX 51,722 points against 20,042, a 158.1% lead. This aligns with the core count disparity: 12 cores and 24 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads.

The encryption test records 32,139 versus 11,699, a 174.7% delta. Prime number finding shows 323 versus 143, a 125.9% advantage. Physics simulation, a common proxy for gaming-related CPU physics loads, gives the AMD part 3,054 versus 1,860, a 64.2% lead. Even in single-thread performance, where Intel often competes closely, the Ryzen 9 9850HX holds a clear edge: 4,461 versus 2,637, a 69.2% delta. This is notable given both CPUs list a 5.20 GHz boost clock, but the Zen 5 architecture and newer process node appear to deliver higher instructions per clock.

The average benchmark score reinforces the gap. The Ryzen 9 9850HX averages 106,413 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26,013, sitting in the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part are workstation-class Xeon processors: the Intel Xeon w7-3555 (106,192, delta 0.2%) and Intel Xeon 6521P (105,845, delta 0.5%). The Intel Core i7-14701TE's nearest rivals are mid-range mobile and desktop parts: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25,981, delta 0.1%) and AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26,106, delta -0.4%).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX records an average benchmark score of 106,413, compared to 26,013 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The AMD part also ranks in the 97th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks in the 78th percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multithreaded workloads?

A: In the passmark_multithread test, the Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 51,722 versus 20,042 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a delta of 158.1%. This reflects the AMD part's 12 cores and 24 threads against the Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14701TE win any benchmark comparison?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX winning all 11 recorded benchmark comparisons. The Intel part's closest result is in the physics test, where it trails by 64.2% (1,860 versus 3,054).

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 9 9850HX scores 4,461 in the passmark_single_thread test, versus 2,637 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a 69.2% advantage. Both list a 5.20 GHz boost clock, so the difference comes from architectural efficiency rather than raw clock speed.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor according to the database?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX, the nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon w7-3555 (average score 106,192, delta 0.2%) and the Intel Xeon 6521P (105,845, delta 0.5%). For the Intel Core i7-14701TE, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25,981, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26,106, delta -0.4%).

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This difference helps explain the AMD part's large margins in data compression and random string sorting.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data gives the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX a clean sweep, so the use-case split is one-sided, but the magnitude of the wins varies by workload type. For heavily parallel, data-intensive tasks, the AMD part is the clear choice. Data compression, random string sorting, and integer math all show deltas above 160%, meaning the Ryzen 9 9850HX delivers more than 2.5 times the throughput in these areas. This makes it suited for database workloads, file archiving, and general server-side processing where data movement dominates.

For floating-point and extended instruction workloads, the AMD part also holds a strong lead, with deltas of 129.1% and 274.9% respectively. These results indicate that scientific computing, financial modeling, and media encoding tasks that use AVX-style instructions will run substantially faster on the Ryzen 9 9850HX. The encryption benchmark, at a 174.7% delta, further confirms this pattern for security-related workloads.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE does not win any recorded benchmark, so there is no workload category in which the data shows it ahead. However, its lower TDP of 45 watts versus 55 watts for the AMD part suggests it may fit into power-constrained desktop chassis, though the database does not record power efficiency benchmarks. Its desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700) and support for DDR4 memory give it a different platform positioning, which may matter for system builders with existing DDR4 infrastructure. For pure compute performance, the data consistently favors the AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds differ: 3.00 GHz for the AMD part versus 2.10 GHz for the Intel part. Both list the same 5.20 GHz boost clock.

Thermal design power differs by 10 watts: the AMD part is rated at 55 watts, the Intel part at 45 watts. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor does not.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 610M, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segment differs: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, the Intel part on 2024-06-30. Production status is Active for both.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Fire Range, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process node difference (4 nm versus 10 nm) helps explain why the AMD part achieves much higher performance despite a similar boost clock.

The AMD processor is part of the 9000 series, with the generation listed as Ryzen 9 (Zen 5, Fire Range). The Intel processor is part of Core 14th Gen, with the generation listed as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The transistor count for the AMD part is recorded as 16,630 million, while the Intel part has no transistor count in the database. Die size differs: the AMD part uses 2x 70.6 mm² dies, while the Intel part uses a single 257 mm² die.

Cache architecture differs in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. The AMD part has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 33 MB shared L3. The larger L3 on the AMD part likely contributes to its dominant performance in data compression and sorting benchmarks, where cache capacity reduces main memory access.

The AMD part is built for mobile platforms with an FL1 socket, while the Intel part targets desktop with Socket 1700. The AMD part's PCIe lane count of 28 versus 16 for Intel provides more headroom for multi-GPU or high-bandwidth storage configurations, though the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering more flexibility in platform memory choice. The Intel part's integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770) is a more established desktop iGPU, while the AMD part's Radeon 610M serves the mobile segment.

Both processors support ECC memory, which makes them viable for workstation-class reliability scenarios. The AMD part's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, while the Intel part's locked multiplier does not. In terms of raw architectural efficiency, the data shows the Zen 5 design on 4 nm delivers far higher performance per watt per core, as evidenced by the 69.2% single-thread lead at the same 5.20 GHz boost clock. The Intel part's larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB) does not translate into a benchmark win in any recorded test.