AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive overall result: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-14701E manages a single victory. The magnitude of the AMD processor's wins varies widely, from narrow single-thread margins to multi-thread and workload-specific blowouts.

The most lopsided result appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 57,946 against the Intel Core i7-14701E's 18,528, a delta of 212.7%. This suggests a substantial advantage in workloads that leverage advanced or specialized instruction sets. Data compression shows a similar pattern: AMD scores 731,998 versus Intel's 282,939, a 158.7% delta. Integer math follows closely, with AMD at 212,598 and Intel at 81,325, yielding a 161.4% advantage. Random string sorting also favors AMD heavily, 77,890 to 29,158, a 167.1% delta.

Cinebench multi-core results reinforce the AMD dominance. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX records 37,159 compared to Intel's 22,195, a 67.4% delta. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows an even wider gap: 5,905 versus 2,237, which translates to a 164% delta. PassMark multi-thread testing shows AMD at 56,171 against Intel's 26,112, a 115.1% delta. Data encryption performance also heavily favors AMD, with scores of 37,330 versus 14,862, a 151.2% delta. Floating-point math is another strong AMD area, 136,682 to 61,873, a 120.9% delta.

The Intel Core i7-14701E's sole victory is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3,133 against the AMD's 2,174, a delta of -30.6% from the AMD perspective. This is a notable result, indicating that Intel's architecture delivers higher performance in this specific single-threaded rendering workload. However, the AMD chip wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test, 336 to 315, a modest 6.7% delta. PassMark single-thread testing also goes to AMD, with scores 4,393 versus 4,305, a 2% delta. The physics test also favors AMD, 2,720 to 2,399, a 13.4% delta.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX at 91,199, while the Intel Core i7-14701E averages 33,206. In the broader database, the AMD processor sits in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip is in the 83rd percentile. The AMD processor's nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Xeon 654 (90,717, a 0.5% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 (90,541, a 0.7% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus (93,785, a -2.8% delta), and the Intel Xeon 6520P (93,786, a -2.8% delta). The Intel Core i7-14701E's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33,201, a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33,244, a -0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33,091, a 0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33,089, a 0.4% delta). These rival groupings confirm that the two processors operate in completely different performance tiers.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between the two processors is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Fire Range, and belongs to the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm² and a transistor count of 16,630 million. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, from the Core 14th Gen series. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm².

The core configuration differs substantially. The AMD processor provides 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, but the base clocks differ slightly: AMD at 2.50 GHz and Intel at 2.60 GHz. The TDP also differs, with AMD rated at 55 and Intel at 65. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

Cache layouts show distinct design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14701E also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, while its shared L3 is 33 MB. The Intel chip has a larger per-core L2, but the AMD chip's larger L3 and higher core count give it a much larger total cache pool.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 exclusively, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no explicit bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i7-14701E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 610M, while Intel uses the UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments reflect the intended use. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is a Mobile processor on AMD Socket FL1, released in January 2025. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a Desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, released in June 2024. Both are listed as active in production.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is the clear winner for heavily multi-threaded and parallel workloads. Its 16 cores and 32 threads provide a strong foundation for rendering, data compression, encryption, and math-heavy tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37,159 versus 22,195 demonstrates a 67.4% advantage in a standard rendering workload. PassMark multi-thread shows a 115.1% lead, and data compression shows a 158.7% lead. For integer math, floating-point math, and extended instructions, the AMD processor leads by 161.4%, 120.9%, and 212.7%, respectively. This pattern indicates that software that scales across many cores will see the largest gains on the AMD part.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in one specific area: Cinebench R23 single-core. Its score of 3,133 versus 2,174 gives it a 30.6% advantage in that test. This is a meaningful result for lightly-threaded workloads that depend on a single core's peak performance, particularly in the Cinebench R23 rendering engine. However, the Intel chip does not sustain this advantage in other single-thread tests. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD chip wins by 6.7%, and in PassMark single-thread, the AMD chip wins by 2%. The Intel part's single-core victory appears to be workload-specific rather than a general single-thread dominance.

For data encryption, the AMD processor delivers 37,330 versus 14,862, a 151.2% delta. Random string sorting, which can be sensitive to memory and cache behavior, also strongly favors AMD at 167.1%. The physics test shows a closer contest, with AMD ahead by only 13.4%, suggesting that the Intel part is relatively more competitive in this particular simulation workload. Prime number finding also favors AMD, 287 to 176, a 63.1% delta.

The Intel Core i7-14701E may still be a reasonable choice for its intended desktop segment, but against this specific AMD mobile processor, the data shows a wide performance gap. The AMD chip's nearest rivals are all high-end server or premium mobile parts, while the Intel chip's nearest rivals are mid-range mobile processors. This places the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX in a much higher performance class.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark advantage for the AMD processor?

A: The largest advantage is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 57,946 versus 18,528 for Intel, a delta of 212.7%.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core i7-14701E outperform the AMD processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3,133 against the AMD's 2,174, a delta of -30.6%.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and the Intel Core i7-14701E support ECC memory.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has an average benchmark score of 91,199. The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly all fundamental specification fields.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is a 16-core, 32-thread part with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, rated at a TDP of 55. It uses the AMD Socket FL1 and belongs to the 9000 series with the Fire Range 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. Its cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB shared L3. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 5 with 28 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M. The multiplier is unlocked. The part number is 100-000001028. It is a mobile processor released in January 2025.

The Intel Core i7-14701E is an 8-core, 16-thread part with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, rated at a TDP of 65. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². Transistor count is not recorded. Its cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no explicit bandwidth figure. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is locked. The part number is Q49FSRNJK. It is a desktop processor released in June 2024.