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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two processors into entirely different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D holds every measured benchmark advantage in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores to compare directly. The AMD part sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 50th percentile, a gap that places them far apart in overall capability.

For the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, the strongest wins come from multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 47,737 dwarfs what a 6-core, 12-thread processor could reasonably produce, and its Geekbench multicore score of 22,884 reinforces that position. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz base clock and 5.50 GHz boost clock gives it a commanding lead in any workload that scales across cores. Passmark multithread score of 56,154 and 3DMark max threads score of 13,795 both confirm this pattern.

Single-thread performance also favors the AMD chip. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,739, Geekbench single-core score of 3,041, and 3DMark single-thread score of 1,269 all point to a processor that handles lightly threaded tasks with similar authority. The boost clock of 5.50 GHz helps here, as does the Zen 5 architecture.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries in the database. Its role is defined by its specifications rather than measured results. With 6 cores, 12 threads, a 2.00 GHz base clock, and a 4.50 GHz boost clock, it targets efficiency rather than peak performance. The 45 watt TDP confirms this positioning. The AMD part consumes 120 watts, more than double, but produces scores that reflect the additional power and silicon.

The use-case split comes down to workload intensity. For rendering, compilation, scientific computing, or any task that saturates all cores, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the clear choice based on its multi-threaded scores. For single-threaded responsiveness, the same AMD processor still leads according to the recorded benchmarks. The Intel part, with no recorded scores, cannot claim a single measured win in any category.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the superior processor for every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its 91st percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 50th percentile shows a massive separation in overall performance. Users who need maximum throughput, whether in multi-threaded or single-threaded workloads, should select the AMD part based on its recorded scores.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE serves a different purpose. Its 45 watt TDP, 2.00 GHz base clock, and 6-core design point to low-power operation. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives it flexibility in system builds. The database contains no benchmark scores for this processor, so its performance cannot be quantified here. What the specifications show is a chip designed for efficiency, not for competing with a 120 watt, 12-core flagship.

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 9 9900X3D further illustrate its standing. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF averages a score of 55,093, which is 0.6% below the AMD part. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K averages 54,053, 1.3% below. The Intel Xeon 6505P averages 53,701, 2% below. The Intel Core i7-14700F averages 53,620, 2.1% below. All four rival processors sit within a few percentage points of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, confirming that it competes at the high end of the desktop market.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no nearest rivals listed, which reflects its lack of benchmark data. Without measured scores, the database cannot place it relative to other processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array in the database is empty, meaning no direct comparative tests exist between the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. However, the AMD processor's individual benchmark scores provide the basis for evaluating its performance, while the Intel processor has none.

Starting with 3DMark results, the AMD part scores 12,490 in the 16-thread test, 2,512 in the 2-thread test, 4,885 in the 4-thread test, 9,002 in the 8-thread test, 13,795 in the max-thread test, and 1,269 in the single-thread test. These scores show scaling from 1 to 16 threads, with the max-thread score exceeding the 16-thread score by 10.4%. The 8-thread score is 72% of the max-thread score, indicating strong scaling across the 12 physical cores.

Cinebench results continue the pattern. The R15 multicore score is 4,811, while the single-core score is 679. The R20 multicore score jumps to 20,049, with a single-core score of 2,830. The R23 multicore score reaches 47,737, and the single-core score is 6,739. The ratio between R23 multicore and single-core is roughly 7.1 to 1, which reflects the 12-core, 24-thread design.

Geekbench shows a multicore score of 22,884 and a single-core score of 3,041. The multicore-to-single-core ratio here is about 7.5 to 1.

Passmark tests cover specialized workloads. The data compression score is 685,074, the highest single metric in the Passmark suite. Data encryption scores 33,282, extended instructions score 55,426, and finding prime numbers scores 544. Floating point math scores 119,622, integer math scores 179,727, and random string sorting scores 71,864. The multithread score is 56,154, and the single-thread score is 4,646. The physics score is 5,340.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded scores in any of these tests. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration would theoretically produce much lower multi-threaded numbers, but the database contains no data to confirm this. The only quantitative comparison available is the percentile ranking: 91 for AMD versus 50 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

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

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the higher TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a TDP of 120 watts. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401TE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It contains 16,630 million transistors spread across a dual-die design with each die measuring 70.6 mm². The processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and belongs to the 9000 series.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. Its die size is 215 mm², and it uses Intel Socket 1700. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but its L2 cache is larger at 1.25 MB per core, and its L3 cache is much smaller at 20 MB shared. The AMD part's total L3 cache is 6.4 times larger than the Intel part's L3 cache.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not.

The memory bandwidth for the AMD part is listed at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. PCIe lanes also differ, with the AMD part providing Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts: the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Clock speeds: the AMD part has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

TDP: the AMD part consumes 120 watts, while the Intel part consumes 45 watts.

Process node and foundry: the AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Socket: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support: the AMD part supports DDR5 only. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bus: both use dual-channel memory, but the AMD part records 89.6 GB/s bandwidth while the Intel part does not record a bandwidth figure.

PCIe: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

L2 cache: the AMD part has 1 MB per core. The Intel part has 1.25 MB per core.

L3 cache: the AMD part has 128 MB. The Intel part has 20 MB shared.

Die size: the AMD part uses two 70.6 mm² dies. The Intel part uses a single 215 mm² die.

Transistor count: the AMD part contains 16,630 million transistors. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count.

Multiplier: the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part does not.

Release dates: the AMD part was released on 2025-01-05. The Intel part was released on 2024-06-30.

Launch MSRP: the AMD part has a launch MSRP of $599. The Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Part numbers: the AMD part is listed as 100-000001368. The Intel part is listed as Q4T4SRNJP.