AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the win counts for both processors stand at zero. Consequently, any direct score-to-score comparison across identical tests cannot be drawn from the database.

What the database does show is that the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a substantial set of benchmark recordings, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has none. For the AMD part, the measurements cover 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. The Intel part, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of zero and an empty benchmark array, meaning no recorded performance data exists for it in the database.

Looking at the AMD processor alone, its recorded scores indicate strong multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 47,737 points in multi-core and 6,739 points in single-core. In Geekbench, it records 22,884 points multi-core and 3,041 points single-core. The 3DMark results range from 1,269 points in single-thread to 13,795 points in max-threads, with 12,490 points in the 16-thread test and 9,002 points in the 8-thread test. Passmark results show 56,154 points in multithread and 4,646 points in single-thread.

Because the Intel Core i9-14901TE lacks any benchmark entries, the database cannot substantiate a single comparative statement about relative performance. The AMD processor sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits in the 50th percentile, but that percentile ranking does not derive from head-to-head test data.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D have recorded benchmark scores?

A: Yes. The database lists scores for 3DMark (single-thread, 2-thread, 4-thread, 8-thread, 16-thread, and max-threads), Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 (both multi-core and single-core), Geekbench (multi-core and single-core), and multiple Passmark tests. Its average benchmark score is 54,762.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901TE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The benchmark array for the Intel part is empty, its average benchmark score is zero, and its nearest rivals list is also empty.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901TE ranks in the 50th percentile.

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 i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: Both processors have a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD base clock is 4.40 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 2.30 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a TDP of 120 watts. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The database supports wins only where benchmark data exists. For the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, wins can be asserted across every test category it was recorded in, including Cinebench R15 multi-core (4,811 points), Cinebench R20 multi-core (20,049 points), and Cinebench R23 multi-core (47,737 points). It also shows wins in single-core tests such as Cinebench R23 single-core (6,739 points) and Geekbench single-core (3,041 points).

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded wins because no benchmark scores exist for it. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 5.50 GHz boost clock suggest capability, but the database cannot confirm any performance outcome without measurements.

For use cases, the AMD part shows data relevant to high-thread-count workloads. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, and 128 MB L3 cache align with tasks that scale across many threads, and its recorded Cinebench and Passmark multithread scores support that profile. The Intel part, with its 45-watt TDP and 8 cores, fits a lower-power desktop profile, but its performance characteristics remain unmeasured in the database.

The AMD processor also records a 3DMark max-threads score of 13,795 points and a 16-thread score of 12,490 points, which indicate responsiveness in threaded rendering or simulation workloads. The Intel part shows no comparable data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 4.40 GHz, Intel at 2.30 GHz. Both share a 5.50 GHz boost clock.

TDP differs by a wide margin. The AMD part draws 120 watts, while the Intel part draws 45 watts. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5; the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor does not. The AMD part carries a launch MSRP of $599, while the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates differ: the AMD part was released in January 2025, the Intel part in June 2024. Production status for both is Active.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is built on Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, part of the 9000 series. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, with no recorded transistor count and a die size of 257 mm². Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD part uses a chiplet design with two 70.6 mm² dies, while the Intel part uses a single 257 mm² die. Transistor count is recorded for AMD (16,630 million) but not for Intel.

Architecture generation also differs. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 9 generation, specifically Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). The Intel part belongs to the Core i9 generation, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh. The AMD part also includes a 3D V-Cache field, though the database does not record a specific vCache3d value.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D in terms of recorded performance evidence. It has a full benchmark suite with scores across rendering, general compute, and single-thread tests. Its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with a 12-core, 24-thread configuration, positions it as a high-performance desktop part.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking and empty benchmark array mean the database cannot verify any performance claim for it. Its specifications, including 8 cores, 16 threads, a 45-watt TDP, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, describe a lower-power desktop processor, but no measured outcomes exist.

For workloads that require high multi-threaded throughput, the AMD part has recorded evidence of strong performance: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 47,737 points and Passmark multithread at 56,154 points. For single-thread responsiveness, its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,739 points and Geekbench single-core score of 3,041 points provide measurable support.

The Intel part, lacking any recorded scores, cannot be recommended for any specific workload based on database evidence. Its lower TDP and dual memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) differentiate it in specification, but without benchmark data, the database cannot assign it a performance verdict. The AMD processor, by contrast, delivers a complete performance profile across every test category recorded.