AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a decisive matchup. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins all six shared benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i5-14401E. The lead is substantial in every test, with no counters from the Intel side. The narrowest margin in the entire head-to-head set is the single-core Cinebench R23 result, where AMD leads by 162.8%, while the widest is the single-core Cinebench R15 test, where the lead reaches 163.2%.

In Cinebench R15, the AMD part scores 4811 in the multicore test versus 1830 for the Intel part, a delta of 162.9%. The single-core R15 result shows 679 against 258, which is a 163.2% advantage. These are the two largest percentage gaps recorded in the comparison, indicating that the AMD processor holds its advantage in lightly threaded workloads just as firmly as in heavily threaded ones.

Cinebench R20 continues the pattern. The multicore score for the AMD processor is 20049, while the Intel processor records 7627, again a 162.9% gap. In the single-core test, AMD posts 2830 against 1076, a 163% delta. The consistency of these percentages across the R15 and R20 suites suggests a uniform performance ratio rather than workload-specific behavior.

The most recent rendering workload, Cinebench R23, confirms the trend. AMD reaches 47737 in multicore, against 18161 for Intel, a 162.9% difference. The single-core result is 6739 versus 2564, a 162.8% margin. These scores place the AMD processor in a different performance class entirely, as the Intel part trails by roughly two-thirds of its own output in every rendering metric.

Looking beyond the shared tests, the AMD processor also holds a large complement of additional benchmark data. Its Geekbench multicore score is 22884, and the single-core score is 3041. In PassMark multithread testing, it records 56154, with a single-thread score of 4646. The 3DMark suite shows a max-threads score of 13795, an 8-thread score of 9002, a 4-thread score of 4885, and a 2-thread score of 2512. The single-thread 3DMark result is 1269. The Intel part lacks these additional data points in the database, so no direct comparison is possible, but the available rendering tests already establish the performance hierarchy.

The average benchmark score reinforces the separation. The AMD processor averages 54762, while the Intel processor averages 5253. The AMD part sits at the 91st percentile against all CPUs in the database, whereas the Intel part sits at the 60th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD processor are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF at 55093, which is 0.6% below AMD, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54053, which is 1.3% above, the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701, which is 2% above, and the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620, which is 2.1% above. The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, is closest to the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259, which is 0.1% below, the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241, which is 0.2% above, the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240, which is 0.2% above, and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210, which is 0.8% above. The AMD processor competes in the upper tier of the database, while the Intel part sits near the middle.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 6739, while the Intel Core i5-14401E scores 2564. The AMD part leads by 162.8%.

Q: How large is the multicore gap in Cinebench R20?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D records 20049, and the Intel Core i5-14401E records 7627. The delta is 162.9% in favor of AMD.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762 and ranks at the 91st percentile against all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253 and ranks at the 60th percentile.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the Intel processor wins?

A: No. In the six recorded head-to-head tests, which span Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multicore variants, the Intel Core i5-14401E does not win a single test. The AMD processor wins all six.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How does the AMD processor compare to its closest rival in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average score of 54762. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, averages 55093, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K averages 54053, which is 1.3% lower.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families with distinct design goals. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, part of the 9000 series. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series as a Raptor Lake Refresh. The AMD part is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die is listed as 2x 70.6 mm² with 16,630 million transistors, whereas the Intel die is a single 215 mm² piece with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache organization differs substantially. Both parts allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD processor, while the Intel processor has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is the major divergence: the AMD processor has 128 MB, and the Intel processor has 20 MB shared. This sixfold difference in L3 capacity is a defining architectural gap, with the AMD part carrying a large pool of cache for its 12 cores.

The memory interface also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD processor uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part is listed with part number 100-000001368, and the Intel part with Q49JSRNJS.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most immediate specification difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Clock speeds also differ. The AMD base clock is 4.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The TDP rating is 120 W for the AMD part and 65 W for the Intel part.

Socket compatibility diverges: the AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node differs, as noted, with AMD at 4 nm and Intel at 10 nm. The cache hierarchy differs in L2 and L3: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 128 MB L3, while Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 20 MB L3 shared. Memory support differs in scope, with AMD limited to DDR5 and Intel supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe lane counts differ, with AMD at 24 lanes and Intel at 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with Radeon Graphics on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor is locked. Release dates differ, with the AMD part listed as released on January 5, 2025, and the Intel part on June 30, 2024. The AMD processor has a launch MSRP of $599; the Intel processor has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear selection for workloads that depend on CPU compute throughput. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D outperforms the Intel Core i5-14401E by roughly 163% in every shared rendering benchmark, both single-core and multicore. Its average benchmark score of 54762 places it near the top of the database at the 91st percentile, while the Intel part sits at the 60th percentile with an average of 5253. The AMD processor also carries double the cores, double the threads, a higher boost clock, a larger L3 cache, and a wider PCIe lane allocation.

For users selecting a processor strictly from the recorded measurements, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the superior part in every tested category. The Intel Core i5-14401E, however, operates at a lower TDP of 65 W and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which may be relevant for platforms with existing DDR4 modules. The AMD part requires DDR5 and carries a 120 W TDP. The Intel part also has an unlocked multiplier absent on the AMD part.

The choice depends on whether the priority is maximum compute performance or platform flexibility with lower power draw. The benchmark data shows that the AMD processor delivers a decisive performance advantage, while the Intel processor offers a lower thermal envelope and broader memory compatibility. For raw performance, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins outright.