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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data divides these two processors into entirely different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D delivers results in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 97,453 across its recorded tests. The Intel Core i5-14501TE sits in the 50th percentile, with no individual benchmark scores recorded in the database and an average benchmark score of zero. The AMD part is a mobile flagship with 16 cores and 32 threads, built for heavy multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel part is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor aimed at lower-power operation.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D wins outright in every measurable category where data exists. Its multi-threaded results are particularly dominant. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 38,161.5, a figure that places it far beyond what a 6-core desktop chip could reasonably produce. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded scores in any of the 15 benchmark tests in the database, so there is no direct head-to-head comparison available. The wins column shows zero for both parts, but that reflects missing data for Intel, not competitive parity.

The AMD chip also shows strength in single-threaded work. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,159.5 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 332 indicate strong per-core performance from the Zen 5 architecture. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,511 confirms this. For users focused on lightly threaded applications such as older games or legacy productivity software, the AMD part still leads based on the recorded data, though the absence of Intel numbers means the margin cannot be quantified.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D also dominates in specialized compute tasks. PassMark data compression scores 785,811, while floating point math scores 144,122 and integer math scores 222,503. Extended instruction workloads score 62,813, and random string sorting scores 83,497. These figures point to a processor that handles encryption, compression, and scientific calculations with substantial headroom. The Intel Core i5-14501TE offers no recorded results in any of these categories, so the database cannot confirm its standing in these workloads.

The use-case split is therefore clear: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the only part in this comparison with verified performance data, and that data covers both multi-threaded and single-threaded scenarios. The Intel Core i5-14501TE remains an unmeasured quantity in this database, with its 50th percentile ranking derived from no recorded benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, foundries, and design generations. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Fire Range codename, part of the Ryzen 9 9000 series. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 16,630 million spread across a dual-die design measuring 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for AMD and 2.20 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for AMD and 5.10 GHz for Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing user overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked. Thermal design power ratings are 55 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel, though these figures reflect design targets rather than measured consumption.

Cache hierarchies reveal a major difference in capacity. Both parts share the same L1 cache at 80 KB per core. The AMD chip uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the gap widens: AMD provides 128 MB of shared L3, while Intel provides 24 MB of shared L3. That 128 MB pool gives the AMD chip a substantial advantage in workloads that benefit from large working sets, such as database queries, simulation code, or complex rendering scenes. The Intel chip's 24 MB is typical for a mid-range desktop part but far smaller than the AMD flagship.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth figure is not recorded in the database. Both parts support ECC memory. PCIe lanes differ: AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two. The AMD chip uses Radeon 610M graphics, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. No benchmark scores for either integrated GPU are recorded in the database, so relative graphics performance cannot be assessed. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1 and targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktop. Release dates also differ: the AMD chip launched on January 5, 2025, while the Intel chip launched on June 30, 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are impossible because the database contains no recorded scores for the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the wins counters show zero for both processors. Every benchmark score in this comparison comes from the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D alone.

The AMD processor's recorded results are extensive. In Cinebench R15, it scores 6,042.5 in multi-core and 332 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 38,161.5 in multi-core and 2,159.5 in single-core. These Cinebench numbers indicate a processor capable of sustained heavy multi-threaded rendering, with the R23 multi-core result placing it in the upper tier of mobile processors in the database.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded strength. The multithread score is 62,674, and the physics score is 4,687. Data compression reaches 785,811, which is an exceptionally high figure for a mobile processor and reflects the combination of 16 cores and large L3 cache. Data encryption scores 39,446, extended instructions score 62,813, and prime number finding scores 525. Floating point math scores 144,122, integer math scores 222,503, and random string sorting scores 83,497.

The single-thread PassMark result is 4,511, listed twice in the database under slightly different test names. This figure, combined with the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,159.5, suggests that the Zen 5 architecture delivers competitive per-core performance despite the chip's focus on multi-threaded throughput.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has an average score of 98,504, which is 1.1% higher than the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D's average of 97,453. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 scores 96,083, which is 1.4% lower. The AMD EPYC 4565P scores 95,764, which is 1.8% lower. The AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95,615, which is 1.9% lower. These narrow margins place the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D in a tight cluster with workstation and server processors, all within roughly two percentage points of each other in average score.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no nearest rivals listed and no average benchmark score. Its 50th percentile ranking appears to be a default value given the absence of measured data, not a result derived from actual testing.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the L3 cache size difference?

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

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

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

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a locked multiplier.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

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

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz.

The Verdict

The database shows a one-sided comparison. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has a verified average benchmark score of 97,453, a 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and 15 recorded benchmark results across Cinebench and PassMark tests. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects missing data rather than measured performance.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the clear choice based on available data. Its 16 cores, 32 threads, and 128 MB of L3 cache support heavy parallel work such as rendering, compilation, and scientific computing. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,161.5 and PassMark multithread score of 62,674 place it in a performance tier shared with workstation-class processors like the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, which scores only 1.1% higher on average.

For single-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D also leads in the recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,159.5 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,511 indicate strong per-core performance from the Zen 5 architecture, even though the chip prioritizes multi-threaded throughput.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE cannot be recommended on the basis of this database because no performance data exists for it. The processor may be suitable for its intended low-power desktop role, but the database provides no measurements to confirm that. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, by contrast, has a full suite of benchmark results that demonstrate high multi-threaded throughput, strong single-thread performance, and competitive standing against server and workstation parts. Any user selecting between these two processors on the basis of the recorded data would choose the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D.