AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. Across the fifteen recorded head-to-head tests, the AMD processor claims fourteen wins, leaving the Intel Core i7-14701TE with a single victory. The average benchmark score for the AMD chip is 97,453, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip averages 26,013, landing in the 78th percentile.

The most dramatic separation occurs in the Passmark extended instructions test. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 62,813, which is 337.6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 14,354. This indicates a massive advantage in workloads that utilize advanced instruction sets, a clear result of the architectural differences between the two processors.

In multi-threaded rendering, the AMD part continues its dominance. The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scoring 38,161.5, a 124% lead over the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 17,035. The older Cinebench R15 multicore test shows an even larger relative gap, with the AMD processor scoring 6,042.5 versus 1,716 for the Intel, a difference of 252.1%. These results confirm that the AMD chip's 16 cores and 32 threads provide a substantial throughput advantage over the Intel chip's 8 cores and 16 threads.

Data compression and encryption tasks follow the same pattern. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 785,811 in Passmark data compression, which is 256.3% higher than the Intel's 220,520. In data encryption, the AMD chip scores 39,446, a 237.2% advantage over the Intel's 11,699. Integer math also heavily favors the AMD part, with a score of 222,503 versus 65,792, a delta of 238.2%. Floating-point math shows a 187% lead for the AMD processor, scoring 144,122 against 50,219.

The single-core results are more nuanced. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i7-14701TE actually wins, scoring 2,405 against the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D's 2,159.5, a 10.2% advantage for Intel. However, in Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD processor wins with a score of 332 versus 242, a 37.2% lead. The Passmark single-thread test also goes to AMD, with a score of 4,511 versus 2,637, a 71.1% advantage. This inconsistency suggests the Intel chip has a higher peak boost capability in certain legacy workloads, but the AMD chip is generally faster in single-threaded Passmark tests.

Other tests show consistent AMD wins. The Passmark multithread score is 62,674 for AMD versus 20,042 for Intel, a 212.7% difference. Physics simulation scores 4,687 for AMD versus 1,860 for Intel, a 152% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD at 83,497 versus Intel's 22,760, a 266.9% gap. Even the prime number finding test, which can be sensitive to cache size, shows AMD at 525 versus Intel's 143, a 267.1% margin.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the superior processor for almost every workload measured. Its 14 out of 15 head-to-head wins, combined with an average benchmark score that is 73.3% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE, makes it the unequivocal choice for users prioritizing raw performance. The AMD chip's 96th percentile ranking versus the Intel chip's 78th percentile further underscores this gap.

Users who require maximum multi-threaded performance for rendering, data processing, or scientific computing should select the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. The benchmark results show that it is between 124% and 337.6% faster than the Intel chip in these categories, a margin that would translate to significantly reduced processing times. The AMD chip's 128 MB of L3 cache likely contributes to its strong performance in cache-sensitive tests like prime number finding.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE, however, retains a niche advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core performance. Users whose primary workload is older single-threaded applications that specifically rely on this benchmark's characteristics might see a 10.2% benefit from the Intel part. However, this is the only test where Intel wins, and the AMD chip counters with a 37.2% win in R15 single-core and a 71.1% win in Passmark single-thread.

For any user building a system around these processors, the choice is clear. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D delivers a comprehensive performance package that overwhelms the Intel Core i7-14701TE in nearly every recorded metric. The Intel chip's single win in Cinebench R23 single-core does not offset the substantial losses in every other category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has an average benchmark score of 97,453, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average score of 26,013.

Q: How does the AMD chip compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 1.1% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, and 1.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945. It is also 1.8% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4565P and 1.9% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9175F.

Q: What is the only benchmark where the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test, scoring 2,405 against the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D's 2,159.5, a 10.2% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance delta between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in the Passmark extended instructions test, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is 337.6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14701TE.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14701TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D ranks in the 96th percentile, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE ranks in the 78th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D features 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The thermal design power (TDP) also differs, with the AMD processor rated at 55 watts and the Intel processor rated at 45 watts. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel chip uses the Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor's multiplier is locked.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Intel Core i7-14701TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip has a part number of 100-000001030, and the Intel chip has a part number of Q49GSRNJL.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is significant. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Fire Range, using a 4 nm process node from TSMC. It integrates 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB per core. The most critical difference is L3 cache: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This 128 MB L3 cache is a defining feature of the AMD part.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D includes a Radeon 610M GPU, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip is classified as a Mobile processor, while the Intel chip is classified as a Desktop processor. The AMD chip was released in January 2025, and the Intel chip was released in June 2024.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D wins in all multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads. Its dominance is most pronounced in extended instructions, where it is 337.6% ahead, and in data compression, where it is 256.3% ahead. It also leads by more than 200% in data encryption, integer math, random string sorting, and the Cinebench R15 multicore test. This makes it the clear choice for video rendering, data analysis, scientific computation, and any heavily parallel workload. The 128 MB L3 cache gives it a strong edge in cache-sensitive tasks like prime number finding, where it leads by 267.1%.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a single, narrow win in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it is 10.2% faster than the AMD chip. This suggests that for a very specific set of older, single-threaded applications that rely on that benchmark's exact characteristics, the Intel chip may provide a slight edge. However, this advantage does not extend to other single-threaded tests, as the AMD chip wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 37.2% and Passmark single-thread by 71.1%.

The Intel chip's lower TDP of 45 watts, compared to the AMD chip's 55 watts, may be a consideration for power-constrained systems, but the benchmark data does not include any power efficiency metrics. The Intel chip's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory offers more flexibility in system building, but this does not translate into a benchmark performance advantage in the recorded data.

For the vast majority of use cases, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the superior processor. The Intel Core i7-14701TE's sole benchmark win is too narrow and too isolated to recommend it for any general-purpose role. The database records show that the AMD chip is faster in 14 out of 15 head-to-head tests, with leads ranging from 37.2% to 337.6%.