AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the AMD processor's measured results and the Intel processor's architectural specifications.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37159 and a single-core score of 2174. In Cinebench R15, it records 5905 points multi-core and 336 points single-core. These results place the processor in the 96th percentile against all CPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors.

PassMark results for the AMD processor show substantial throughput in compute-heavy workloads. The multi-thread score is 56171, while the single-thread score is 4393. Integer math reaches 212598, floating point math reaches 136682, and extended instructions score 57946. Data compression records 731998, data encryption records 37330, and random string sorting records 77890. The find prime numbers test scores 287, and the physics test scores 2720.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 91199. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon 654 with an average score of 90717, placing the AMD processor 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 90541, putting it 0.7% behind the 9955HX. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 93785, which is 2.8% ahead of the 9955HX, and the Intel Xeon 6520P also scores 93786, likewise 2.8% ahead.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries in the database, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero. The percentile versus all CPUs is 50, which reflects the median position among all processors in the database. Without measured scores, direct numerical comparisons between the two processors are not possible from the data.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is a high-performance processor, with a 96th percentile ranking and an average score of 91199. It outperforms two of its four nearest rivals, sitting 0.5% above the Intel Xeon 654 and 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392, while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Intel Xeon 6520P by 2.8% each.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmarks, so the database cannot confirm its performance level. Its 50th percentile placement is a default median position, not a measured result. The processor is a 6-core, 12-thread part with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, but its actual performance characteristics remain unquantified in the available data.

The AMD processor carries 16 cores and 32 threads, a 2.50 GHz base clock, and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. It is an unlocked part, meaning the multiplier can be adjusted. The Intel processor is locked, with no unlocked multiplier. For workloads that scale with core count and thread count, the AMD processor's configuration suggests a substantial advantage, but the absence of Intel benchmark data prevents confirmation.

The database records the AMD processor in the mobile segment, while the Intel processor is in the desktop segment. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FL1, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. These are different platforms, so system-level compatibility is separate for each.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Fire Range codename, part of the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of Core 14th Gen. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded.

The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. Core count and thread count differences are significant for multi-threaded workloads, as the AMD part offers more than double the threads.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's larger L3 cache, 64 MB versus 24 MB, is a notable difference for workloads that benefit from large shared caches.

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

PCI Express capabilities differ. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers more PCIe lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 610M. The Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated solutions, but their performance characteristics are not benchmarked in the database.

Clock speeds differ. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The AMD part has higher clocks in both metrics.

Power specifications differ. The AMD processor has a TDP of 55, and the Intel processor has a TDP of 45. The AMD processor is unlocked, while the Intel processor is locked.

Release dates differ. The AMD processor was released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel processor was released on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as active production status. The AMD processor's part number is 100-000001028, and the Intel processor's part number is Q49KSRNJN.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory, and its bandwidth is not recorded.

Q: Is either processor unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14501TE does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel processor is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX holds the recorded benchmark advantage in every measured category, since the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores in the database. The AMD processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37159 and single-core score of 2174 indicate strong performance in rendering workloads. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 56171 and single-thread score of 4393 confirm balanced throughput across both parallel and sequential tasks.

For compute-heavy applications, the AMD processor's integer math score of 212598 and floating point math score of 136682 suggest robust arithmetic performance. The extended instructions score of 57946 indicates solid SIMD capability. Data compression at 731998 and data encryption at 37330 cover storage and security workloads. Random string sorting at 77890 reflects sorting algorithm efficiency. The find prime numbers score of 287 and physics score of 2720 round out the recorded suite.

The AMD processor's 96th percentile placement and average score of 91199 position it above the Intel Xeon 654 by 0.5% and above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 by 0.7%. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and the Intel Xeon 6520P by 2.8% each. These figures place the AMD processor in the upper echelon of the database.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE, with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 2.20 GHz base clock, and a 5.10 GHz boost clock, has no measured performance data. Its 45 TDP and locked multiplier suggest a power-conscious, fixed-frequency design. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which provides flexibility in system memory selection. Its UHD Graphics 770 integrated solution and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes define its platform capabilities, but without benchmark scores, its performance position cannot be quantified.

The AMD processor's 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth make it the only choice in the database for multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads. The Intel processor's dual memory support and lower TDP indicate a different design target, but the recorded data does not include any performance measurements to support a competitive comparison. The database shows the AMD processor as the sole benchmarked option between the two.