AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor achieves the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D records an average benchmark score of 97453, while the Intel Core i5-14490F records 38149. This places the AMD part at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 86th percentile for the Intel part.

Q: How large is the performance gap between the two processors in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 38161.5 against 23000 for the Intel Core i5-14490F. That is a 65.9% advantage for the AMD processor.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14490F wins one out of fifteen head-to-head tests. Specifically, in Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3247 versus 2159.5 for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, a 33.5% lead for Intel.

Q: What is the single-thread performance relationship in PassMark?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 4511 in PassMark single-thread, which is 16.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14490F's 3873. This contrasts sharply with the Cinebench R23 single-core result, where Intel leads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in physical core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD processor doubles both the core and thread counts.

Q: What are the process node and socket differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D uses a 4 nm process at TSMC and fits the AMD Socket FL1. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses a 10 nm process at Intel and fits the Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Fire Range codename, part of the 9000 series. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series, and is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process.

The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both share an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is dramatically different: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, whereas the Intel Core i5-14490F has 24 MB shared L3 cache.

The AMD processor is a mobile part with a 55 TDP and an integrated Radeon 610M GPU. The Intel processor is a desktop part with a 65 TDP and no integrated graphics. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. Memory support also differs: the AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D offers PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i5-14490F offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm² with 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel die size is 215 mm² with no transistor count recorded. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FL1, and the Intel processor uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D dominates in multi-threaded workloads. It wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head benchmarks. Its largest advantages appear in number-crunching and data tasks. In PassMark find prime numbers, it scores 525 against 122, a 330.3% lead. In PassMark extended instructions, it scores 62813 against 21731, a 189% lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 6042.5 against 2318, a 160.7% lead.

The AMD processor also wins in integer math by 153.3%, random string sorting by 134.5%, data compression by 131.1%, physics by 123.9%, multithread by 118.7%, floating point math by 116.5%, and data encryption by 116.4%. It also wins PassMark single-thread by 16.5% and Cinebench R15 single-core by 1.5%.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins only one benchmark: Cinebench R23 single-core. Its score of 3247 is 33.5% higher than the AMD processor's 2159.5. This single-core victory does not translate to other single-thread tests, as the AMD processor leads in both PassMark single-thread and Cinebench R15 single-core. The Intel part's win appears isolated to that specific Cinebench R23 workload.

For workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, data compression, encryption, and scientific computation, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is clearly the stronger processor. The Intel Core i5-14490F offers a narrow single-core advantage in one specific test, but the AMD processor's overall single-thread performance is higher in the PassMark suite. The data indicates the AMD processor delivers superior performance across nearly all measured categories.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both have a base clock of 2.50 GHz, but the boost clocks differ: the AMD processor boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel processor boosts to 5.00 GHz.

The TDP ratings differ. The AMD processor has a 55 TDP, while the Intel processor has a 65 TDP. The sockets are different: AMD Socket FL1 versus Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ: 4 nm TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm Intel for Intel. The cache configurations differ: L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel, and L3 is 128 MB for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD processor offers 28 lanes of Gen 5 (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers 16 lanes of Gen 5 (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the AMD processor includes Radeon 610M, while the Intel processor has none. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. Market segments differ: the AMD processor is mobile, while the Intel processor is desktop. The die size differs: 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD versus 215 mm² for Intel. The AMD processor has 16,630 million transistors, while no transistor count is recorded for the Intel processor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D comes in PassMark find prime numbers, with a score of 525 versus 122 for the Intel Core i5-14490F. This 330.3% advantage reflects the AMD processor's massive parallel throughput capability. In PassMark extended instructions, the AMD processor scores 62813 versus 21731, a 189% lead. This workload benefits heavily from the AMD processor's 32 threads and larger cache.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD processor scores 6042.5 versus 2318, a 160.7% lead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result shows a 65.9% lead, with scores of 38161.5 and 23000. PassMark integer math shows a 153.3% lead, with 222503 versus 87844. PassMark random string sorting shows a 134.5% lead, with 83497 versus 35608. PassMark data compression shows a 131.1% lead, with 785811 versus 340026. PassMark physics shows a 123.9% lead, with 4687 versus 2093. PassMark multithread shows a 118.7% lead, with 62674 versus 28662. PassMark floating point math shows a 116.5% lead, with 144122 versus 66558. PassMark data encryption shows a 116.4% lead, with 39446 versus 18225.

The AMD processor also wins both single-thread PassMark results. It scores 4511 in both, versus 3873 for the Intel processor, a 16.5% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD processor scores 332 versus 327, a narrow 1.5% lead.

The sole Intel victory appears in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3247 versus 2159.5 for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, a 33.5% lead. This result is anomalous given that the AMD processor leads in every other single-thread test in the database. The discrepancy suggests the Intel processor has a specific advantage in that particular rendering workload, but it does not indicate a general single-thread superiority.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. It wins 14 of 15 head-to-head tests, including every multi-threaded workload and both PassMark single-thread tests. Its average benchmark score of 97453 places it at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile with an average score of 38149.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, which scores 98504, a 1.1% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945, which scores 96083, a 1.4% difference. The Intel Core i5-14490F's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261, all within 0.3% of its score.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded performance, rendering, data compression, encryption, and scientific workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the stronger choice by substantial margins. Its 128 MB L3 cache, 16 cores, 32 threads, and higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz drive its dominance in these tasks. The Intel Core i5-14490F offers a single benchmark victory in Cinebench R23 single-core, but this does not outweigh the AMD processor's advantages elsewhere.

The Intel processor's lower core count, smaller L3 cache, and lower boost clock of 5.00 GHz constrain its multi-threaded performance. Its 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for many desktop workloads, but the data shows it falls far behind in every multi-threaded category. The AMD processor's mobile form factor and higher TDP efficiency, with a 55 TDP versus 65 TDP, further differentiate their positioning.

The recorded data indicates the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D delivers superior performance across nearly all measured benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins one specific single-core test, but the AMD processor's broader single-thread performance is higher, and its multi-threaded advantages range from 65.9% to 330.3%. Users seeking maximum throughput should select the AMD processor based on these measurements.