AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

The Verdict

The data positions the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D as a high-end mobile processor with a strong overall average benchmark score of 97,453, placing it in the 96th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, posts a marginally higher average score of 98,504, a difference of only 1.1 percent, which indicates the Ryzen 9 sits at the top tier of measured performance. In contrast, the Intel Core i5-14501E sits in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, as no benchmark records exist for this part in the database. The Intel chip is a desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD chip is a mobile part with 16 cores and 32 threads, so the AMD processor delivers substantially more parallel throughput according to the recorded data. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the clear choice for workloads that demand high multi-core performance, given its core count and benchmark results. The Intel Core i5-14501E, with its lower core count and lack of recorded benchmark data, appears suited for lighter desktop tasks, though the database does not provide measured scores to confirm its actual performance level.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Fire Range, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The processor offers 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 128 MB L3 cache. The chip supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support. It provides Gen 5 PCIe with 28 lanes from the CPU and features integrated Radeon 610M graphics. The processor uses the AMD Socket FL1 and has a TDP of 55 W. It is an unlocked multiplier part, meaning overclocking is possible. The production status is active, and the release date is recorded as January 5, 2025. The market segment is mobile, which aligns with its laptop-oriented design.

The Intel Core i5-14501E is part of the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its die size is 215 mm². It provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it includes ECC memory support. The chip provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU and features integrated UHD Graphics 770. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and has a TDP of 65 W. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported. The production status is active, and the release date is recorded as June 30, 2024. The market segment is desktop.

The two processors differ fundamentally in process node, with the AMD part using a 4 nm TSMC process versus the Intel part's 10 nm Intel process. The AMD chip also has a much larger L3 cache at 128 MB compared to 24 MB, and doubles the core and thread counts. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a lower TDP of 55 W, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a higher TDP of 65 W. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. The AMD processor offers 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Intel processor offers 16. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part using Radeon 610M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D dominates in multi-threaded workloads based on its benchmark results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 38,161.5, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 6,042.5. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 62,674, and its PassMark integer math score is 222,503. Floating point math reaches 144,122, and extended instructions score 62,813. Data encryption scores 39,446, while data compression reaches 785,811. Random string sorting scores 83,497, and find prime numbers scores 525. Physics tests score 4,687. Single-thread performance is also strong, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,159.5, Cinebench R15 single-core at 332, and PassMark single-thread at 4,511. The average benchmark score of 97,453 and the 96th percentile ranking indicate broad strength across many test types.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark records in the database, so no measured wins can be attributed to it. The data shows an average benchmark score of zero and a 50th percentile ranking, which reflects the absence of recorded performance data rather than a measured result. The Intel part does offer dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, which the AMD part lacks, as the AMD chip only supports DDR5. The Intel processor also includes UHD Graphics 770, whereas the AMD part uses Radeon 610M, but the database provides no graphics benchmark scores for either part. The Intel chip has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, and a nearly comparable boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.40 GHz, which may influence lightly threaded tasks, but no benchmark data confirms this. The Intel part's smaller core count of 6 versus 16 suggests it would trail in parallel workloads, but again, no recorded scores exist to quantify the gap.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,161.5, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries comparing the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and the Intel Core i5-14501E. The AMD processor has an extensive set of recorded scores, while the Intel processor has none. The AMD part's average benchmark score is 97,453, which places it in the 96th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX with an average score of 98,504 and a delta of -1.1 percent, meaning the Ryzen 9 trails that part by 1.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 scores 96,083, which is 1.4 percent lower than the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. The AMD EPYC 4565P scores 95,764, 1.8 percent lower. The AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95,615, 1.9 percent lower. These comparisons show the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D sits within a tight cluster of high-end AMD processors, with no rival exceeding it by more than 1.1 percent.

The largest measured wins for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D come from its multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads. The PassMark data compression score of 785,811 is the highest single recorded value in its benchmark set. The PassMark integer math score of 222,503 and floating point math score of 144,122 are also substantial. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,161.5 demonstrates strong sustained multi-core rendering performance. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 6,042.5 reinforces this pattern. Single-thread performance is comparatively lower in raw numbers, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,159.5 and Cinebench R15 single-core at 332, but the PassMark single-thread score of 4,511 indicates competent single-core capability. The PassMark physics score of 4,687 and the PassMark extended instructions score of 62,813 round out the recorded data. The Intel Core i5-14501E lacks any comparable scores, so the database provides no basis for a direct win comparison between the two parts. The Intel processor's only measurable attributes are its specifications, such as 6 cores, 12 threads, a 3.30 GHz base clock, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, and 24 MB of L3 cache, none of which translate into recorded benchmark performance. The data therefore confirms the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D as the only one of the two with quantitative performance evidence in the database.