AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows that the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has a substantial set of benchmark scores across 15 tests, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible from the measured data. The AMD processor’s average benchmark score of 91,199 places it at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, indicating an absence of measured performance data rather than a zero score in practice.

Focusing on the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX’s measured results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 37,159 is exceptionally high, and the single-core score of 2,174 indicates strong per-thread performance. In PassMark tests, the processor delivers 56171 in multithreaded performance and 4,393 in single-thread performance. Data compression reaches 731,998, while encryption scores 37,330. Extended instructions show 57,946, and prime number finding returns a score of 287. Floating point math achieves 136,682, and integer math reaches 212,598. Random string sorting produces 77,890, and physics simulation scores 2,720.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the AMD chip’s standing. The Intel Xeon 654 has an average score of 90,717, which is 0.5% behind the Ryzen 9 9955HX. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 scores 90,541, trailing by 0.7%. Ahead of the 9955HX, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Intel Xeon 6520P both average 93,785 and 93,786 respectively, putting the Ryzen 9 9955HX 2.8% behind each. These deltas show that the 9955HX sits in a tight cluster of high-performance processors, with no rival more than 2.8% faster or more than 0.7% slower in the immediate comparison group.

Since the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries, the database records zero wins for either side in head-to-head tests. The absence of data means that any assertion about relative performance would rely on assumptions outside the recorded measurements, which the database does not support.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX have any benchmark results?

A: Yes, the database contains 15 recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, including Cinebench R15 and R23 multicore and single-core tests, plus a range of PassMark workloads such as data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests.

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

A: No, the database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX ranks at the 96th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901TE ranks at the 50th percentile, though this is based on the absence of measured data rather than a specific performance level.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9955HX averages 91,199, which is 0.5% above the Intel Xeon 654 (90,717) and 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 (90,541). It is 2.8% below both the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus (93,785) and the Intel Xeon 6520P (93,786).

Q: What is the highest single benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX?

A: The highest recorded score is 731,998 in the PassMark data compression test. The next highest is 212,598 in integer math, followed by 136,682 in floating point math.

Q: Are there any head-to-head benchmark entries between the two processors?

A: No, the database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX versus the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The wins count is 0 for both processors.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins in every category where data exists, simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded measurements. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 37,159 reflects heavy multi-threaded workloads, and the PassMark multithread score of 56,171 reinforces that strength. For single-thread tasks, the Cinebench R15 single-core score of 336 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4,393 show capable per-core performance. The data compression score of 731,998 indicates strong throughput in compression workloads, and the integer math score of 212,598 points to general arithmetic processing power.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded wins because it has no benchmark data. The database shows its production status as Active and its market segment as Desktop, but without measurements, there is no basis to assign it a win in any workload category. The 9955HX, by contrast, has measured results across 15 distinct tests, covering both synthetic rendering (Cinebench) and system-level operations (PassMark). Therefore, the available data supports the AMD processor as the only one with verified performance in the database.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close: the AMD part runs at 2.50 GHz, the Intel part at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks are also similar, with the AMD reaching 5.40 GHz and the Intel reaching 5.50 GHz. Thermal design power differs, with the AMD at 55 watts and the Intel at 45 watts. The sockets are different: AMD uses Socket FL1, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001028, and the Intel part has a part number of Q49CSRNJJ. The AMD release date is recorded as 2025-01-05, while the Intel release date is 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a launch MSRP in the database.

Memory support differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD uses Radeon 610M, and the Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture, with the codename Fire Range. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node, with a transistor count of 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. There is no 3D V-Cache listed. The processor’s generation is recorded as Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Fire Range)), and its market segment is Mobile.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-R. It is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node, with no transistor count recorded and a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The generation is recorded as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh), and its market segment is Desktop.

Key architectural differences include the process node (4 nm vs 10 nm), the foundry (TSMC vs Intel), the die size (2x 70.6 mm² vs 257 mm²), the L2 cache per core (1 MB vs 2 MB), and the total L3 cache (64 MB vs 36 MB). The AMD part uses a chiplet design with two dies, while the Intel part uses a single monolithic die. The transistor count is known for the AMD part but not for the Intel part. The AMD architecture targets mobile systems, while the Intel architecture targets desktop systems.

The Verdict

The database provides a clear picture for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX: it has extensive measured performance data, a 96th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 91,199. Its nearest rivals are all within 2.8% of its average score, confirming that it operates in the upper tier of CPUs. For anyone selecting based on recorded data, the AMD processor is the only one with verified performance in this comparison.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on an absence of data, not a measured performance level. The specifications show an 8-core, 16-thread design with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, 45 watt TDP, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5, but these specifications are not accompanied by any recorded test results.

Given the data, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is the processor with measurable performance, and its scores position it well above the median CPU. The Intel Core i9-14901TE cannot be evaluated for performance from the database, so any choice between the two must rely on the AMD’s recorded results. The 9955HX delivers high multicore scores (37,159 in Cinebench R23) and strong single-thread scores (2,174 in Cinebench R23), backed by a 96th percentile standing. The Intel part’s lack of data means it offers no comparable evidence of performance. The verdict from the recorded information is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is the only processor in this pair with demonstrated benchmark capability, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE remains an unmeasured alternative.