AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the Intel Core i7-14701E?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D records an average benchmark score of 75779, while the Intel Core i7-14701E records 33206. The AMD part sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 83rd percentile for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 3133, against 2259 for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, a delta of -27.9% from the AMD perspective.

Q: How large is the multi-core lead for the AMD processor in PassMark multithread?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 70255 in PassMark multithread, versus 26112 for the Intel Core i7-14701E, a 169.1% advantage.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is closest to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (0.1% delta), followed by the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D (0.1%), EPYC 8224P (0.3%), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (0.4%). The Intel Core i7-14701E sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (-0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (0.3%), and Intel Core i7-13650HX (0.4%).

Q: Which processor uses more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D provides 32 threads from 16 cores. The Intel Core i7-14701E provides 16 threads from 8 cores.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14701E support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D supports only DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm² and 16,630 million transistors. The processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and carries a TDP of 170. Its cache layout includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics, and the memory bus is dual-channel DDR5 with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is 100-000000719.

The Intel Core i7-14701E is from Core 14th Gen and uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a TDP of 65. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier is locked, and the part number is Q49FSRNJK.

Both processors support ECC memory, both target the desktop market segment, and both are listed as Active in production status. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30. The AMD processor has a launch MSRP of $699; the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD processor has a unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part does not. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison contains 15 recorded tests, and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins 14 of them. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins only one test: Cinebench R23 single-core.

In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 3133 versus 2259 for the AMD part, a -27.9% delta from the AMD side. That is the only benchmark where the Intel processor takes the lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part wins with 350 against 315, a smaller 11.1% margin. The PassMark single-thread tests show the AMD processor ahead by 10% in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, with scores of 4737 versus 4305.

The multi-core results are heavily in favor of the AMD processor. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 42018 for the AMD part versus 22195 for the Intel part, a 89.3% delta. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 6536 versus 2237, a 192.2% delta. PassMark multithread shows 70255 versus 26112, a 169.1% delta.

The largest single delta in the comparison appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD processor scores 73011 against 18528, a 294.1% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows 613 versus 176, a 248.3% delta. PassMark random string sorting shows 95423 versus 29158, a 227.3% delta. PassMark data compression shows 908421 versus 282939, a 221.1% delta. PassMark data encryption shows 44536 versus 14862, a 199.7% delta. PassMark integer math shows 243209 versus 81325, a 199.1% delta. PassMark floating point math shows 159724 versus 61873, a 158.1% delta. PassMark physics shows 5670 versus 2399, a 136.3% delta.

The pattern is consistent: the AMD processor dominates in every multi-threaded and specialized workload, while the Intel processor claims only the Cinebench R23 single-core test. The AMD part also holds a narrow single-thread lead in the PassMark single-thread tests and in Cinebench R15 single-core, which means the Intel win is isolated to one rendering workload rather than a general single-core advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields.

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 16 cores; Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 32 threads; Intel Core i7-14701E has 16 threads.
• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 4.30 GHz; Intel Core i7-14701E is 2.60 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 5.70 GHz; Intel Core i7-14701E is 5.40 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is 170; Intel Core i7-14701E is 65.
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake.
• Codename: Granite Ridge versus Raptor Lake-R.
• Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm.
• Foundry: TSMC versus Intel.
• Die size: 2x 70.6 mm² versus 257 mm².
• Transistors: 16,630 million versus not recorded.
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: 128 MB versus 33 MB (shared).
• Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus not recorded for Intel.
• PCIe lanes: 24 lanes versus 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics versus UHD Graphics 770.
• Release date: 2025-01-05 versus 2024-06-30.
• Launch MSRP: $699 for AMD versus not recorded for Intel.
• Multiplier: unlocked versus locked.
• Part number: 100-000000719 versus Q49FSRNJK.

Fields that match include L1 cache at 80 KB per core, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, desktop market segment, and Active production status.

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two processors cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D holds 14 of 15 head-to-head wins, including every multi-threaded test in the comparison. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 is 89.3% above the Intel part, and its PassMark multithread score of 70255 is 169.1% above. The average benchmark score difference is also large: 75779 versus 33206. The AMD part sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile.

The Intel Core i7-14701E has one recorded win in Cinebench R23 single-core, where its 3133 score beats the AMD part by 27.9%. It also has a much lower TDP of 65 versus 170, and it supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5. For workloads that rely on the Cinebench R23 single-core metric, the Intel part is the stronger choice. For everything else in the recorded data, the AMD processor delivers substantially higher scores.

The data does not support a general statement that the Intel part is faster in single-thread performance, because the AMD part wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 11.1% and both PassMark single-thread tests by 10%. The Intel win is narrow in scope. The selection depends on whether the target workload matches the Cinebench R23 single-core pattern or the broader multi-thread and specialized instruction patterns.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins in all multi-threaded rendering workloads recorded in the database. Cinebench R23 multi-core and Cinebench R15 multi-core both favor the AMD part, with deltas of 89.3% and 192.2% respectively. The PassMark multithread test also favors the AMD part by 169.1%. These results indicate that heavily threaded rendering, encoding, and simulation workloads align with the AMD processor.

The AMD part also wins all specialized PassMark workloads. Data compression shows 908421 versus 282939, data encryption shows 44536 versus 14862, extended instructions show 73011 versus 18528, find prime numbers shows 613 versus 176, floating point math shows 159724 versus 61873, integer math shows 243209 versus 81325, physics shows 5670 versus 2399, and random string sorting shows 95423 versus 29158. Each of these deltas exceeds 100%, with extended instructions reaching 294.1%. These results indicate that the AMD processor has a strong advantage in encryption, compression, mathematical, and sorting workloads.

The AMD part also takes the Cinebench R15 single-core test by 11.1% and both PassMark single-thread tests by 10%, which gives it a narrower but still recorded lead in those single-thread metrics.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, with a score of 3133 versus 2259, a 27.9% margin. This is the sole workload in the head-to-head data where the Intel processor comes out ahead. The Intel part also carries a 65 TDP, which is lower than the AMD part's 170 TDP, and it supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which may matter for platform-level memory compatibility. The lower power envelope and DDR4 support are recorded specifications, not benchmark results, but they do differentiate the two processors in system-level considerations.