AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins all 17 shared benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The margin is not narrow in any test, and in several workloads the AMD part doubles or nearly triples the Intel processor's output.

The largest single gap appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 55,426 against Intel's 14,354, a delta of 286.1%. That workload, which exercises AVX and similar instruction sets, shows the Zen 5 architecture's advantage most clearly. PassMark find prime numbers also favors AMD heavily, 544 versus 143, a 280.4% lead. Both tests are compute-bound and scale with core count, clock speed, and instruction efficiency, all of which favor the 12-core AMD chip.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D records 47,737 points, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE manages 17,035, a 180.2% advantage. The single-core result in the same test shows a similar proportional gap: 6,739 versus 2,405, also 180.2%. That consistency across single-threaded and multi-threaded Cinebench runs indicates the AMD part's per-core performance advantage is as large as its core-count advantage, not merely a product of having 12 cores versus 8.

The pattern repeats across every Cinebench generation. R15 multi-core: 4,811 versus 1,716, up 180.4%. R15 single-core: 679 versus 242, up 180.6%. R20 multi-core: 20,049 versus 7,154, up 180.2%. R20 single-core: 2,830 versus 1,010, up 180.2%. The deltas are almost identical, suggesting the underlying per-clock efficiency gap is stable regardless of benchmark version.

PassMark's multithread test shows the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D at 56,154, which is 180.2% above the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 20,042. PassMark integer math delivers 179,727 versus 65,792, a 173.2% lead, while floating point math shows 119,622 versus 50,219, up 138.2%. The floating point gap is the smallest percentage delta in the entire set except for single-thread tests, but it still represents a substantial absolute difference.

PassMark physics: 5,340 versus 1,860, a 187.1% advantage for AMD. PassMark data encryption: 33,282 versus 11,699, up 184.5%. PassMark data compression: 685,074 versus 220,520, a 210.7% lead. PassMark random string sorting: 71,864 versus 22,760, up 215.7%. These memory and cache-sensitive workloads benefit from the AMD chip's 128 MB L3 cache, which is nearly four times the Intel part's 33 MB shared L3.

The smallest gap in the data appears in the PassMark single-thread tests, where AMD scores 4,646 against Intel's 2,637, a 76.2% advantage. Even here, where the Intel chip's 5.20 GHz boost clock should help, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D's higher 5.50 GHz boost and superior Zen 5 IPC carry the day. The delta remains large but is the least extreme of the set.

Aggregate scores in the database confirm the hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D posts an average benchmark score of 54,762 and sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26,013 and ranks in the 78th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF at 55,093 (0.6% higher than AMD), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54,053 (AMD is 1.3% higher), the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53,701 (AMD is 2% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53,620 (AMD is 2.1% higher). The Intel Core i7-14701TE's nearest rivals are all AMD mobile or low-power desktop parts: the Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25,981 (0.1% higher), the Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26,106 (Intel is 0.4% lower), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25,880 (Intel is 0.5% higher), and the Ryzen 5 8540U at 26,187 (Intel is 0.7% lower).

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins all 17 head-to-head tests recorded. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins none.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: PassMark extended instructions shows the biggest delta at 286.1%, with AMD scoring 55,426 versus Intel's 14,354.

Q: How do single-core scores compare?

A: In PassMark single-thread tests, AMD scores 4,646 versus Intel's 2,637, a 76.2% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 6,739 versus 2,405, a 180.2% lead.

Q: Is the Intel chip competitive in any workload?

A: The data shows no test where the Intel Core i7-14701TE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. The closest margins are the PassMark single-thread tests at 76.2% and floating point math at 138.2%.

Q: How do the two CPUs rank among all tracked processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits in the 91st percentile with an average score of 54,762. The Intel Core i7-14701TE sits in the 78th percentile with an average score of 26,013.

Q: What are the nearest competitors for each CPU?

A: For AMD, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is closest at 55,093, just 0.6% higher. For Intel, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is closest at 25,981, just 0.1% higher.

The Verdict

The benchmark data leaves no ambiguity. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the superior processor in every measured category. Its 91st percentile ranking versus the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 78th percentile reflects a two-tier gap in performance. The AMD part's average score of 54,762 is more than double the Intel chip's 26,013.

For workloads that stress many cores, such as Cinebench R23 multi-core rendering, the AMD chip delivers 47,737 points to Intel's 17,035. For single-threaded responsiveness, the AMD chip's 6,739 R23 single-core score versus 2,405 is equally decisive. There is no scenario in the recorded data where the Intel Core i7-14701TE offers a performance advantage.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE's profile, with a 45 W TDP and 2.10 GHz base clock, aligns with low-power or compact desktop builds. Its benchmark results, however, place it closer to mobile-class AMD Ryzen 5 parts like the Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen 5 8540U than to desktop flagship territory. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with a 120 W TDP and 4.40 GHz base clock, targets high-end desktop performance and achieves it.

Users choosing between these two based purely on the database measurements should select the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D for any performance-sensitive workload. The Intel part's only advantages in the data are its lower TDP and dual memory support, not its speed.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ on nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. AMD's base clock is 4.40 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz, and AMD's boost clock is 5.50 GHz versus Intel's 5.20 GHz.

The TDP gap is substantial: 120 W for AMD versus 45 W for Intel. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. AMD ships with Radeon Graphics integrated, Intel with UHD Graphics 770. AMD supports DDR5 memory only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. AMD's memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s; Intel's is not recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ: AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD multiplier is unlocked; Intel's is locked. AMD's part number is 100-000001368, Intel's is Q49GSRNJL. AMD has a launch MSRP of $599; Intel has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The foundry difference is notable: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Cache configurations diverge significantly. Both use 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD's L2 is 1 MB per core while Intel's is 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is the major differentiator: AMD has 128 MB total, Intel has 33 MB shared. AMD's die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², Intel's as 257 mm². AMD's transistor count is 16,630 million; Intel's is not recorded.

AMD's release date is 2025-01-05, while Intel's is 2024-06-30. The AMD part belongs to the 9000 series and Ryzen 9 generation, produced as Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). Intel's belongs to Core 14th Gen and the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the desktop market segment.