AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D dominates the recorded benchmark data across every measured workload. The database contains fifteen benchmark scores for the AMD part, spanning Cinebench R15 and R23 multi-core and single-core tests, plus nine PassMark workloads. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so the comparison is one-sided by the numbers available.

The AMD processor shows strength in both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 38161.5 and single-core score of 2159.5 both indicate strong performance. The PassMark results reinforce this pattern, with a multi-thread score of 62674, a single-thread score of 4511, and a floating-point math score of 144122. The integer math score reaches 222503.

The PassMark extended instructions score of 62813 and data compression score of 785811 suggest the processor handles encryption and compression workloads well. The physics score of 4687 and random string sorting score of 83497 round out the workload coverage. The data encryption score of 39446 and find prime numbers score of 525 complete the measured set.

Because the Intel part lacks any recorded scores, the win count stands at zero for each processor in head-to-head terms. The AMD chip is the only one with measurable results, so it wins every available comparison by default. The database shows the AMD processor at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Fire Range codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD processor doubles the thread count. The base clock on the AMD chip is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel chip starts at 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.80 GHz.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs dramatically: the AMD processor has 128 MB, while the Intel processor has 36 MB shared. The AMD chip uses a dual-die design with a total die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel chip uses a single die of 257 mm². The AMD processor contains 16,630 million transistors; the Intel processor has no transistor count recorded in the database.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has PCIe Gen 5 with 28 CPU-only lanes, the Intel chip has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. The AMD integrated graphics is Radeon 610M, the Intel integrated graphics is UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor is a mobile part, the Intel processor is a desktop part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, so no direct pairwise scores exist. The analysis must rely on the AMD processor's standalone scores and the Intel processor's absence of recorded results.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38161.5. That score places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals in the database give context: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has an average score of 98504, which is 1.1 percent higher than the 9955HX3D's average benchmark score of 97453. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 scores 96083, 1.4 percent lower. The AMD EPYC 4565P scores 95764, 1.8 percent lower. The AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95615, 1.9 percent lower.

The PassMark multi-thread score of 62674 and single-thread score of 4511 both come from the same processor, so they show internal consistency rather than a rival comparison. The Cinebench R15 scores of 6042.5 multi-core and 332 single-core provide additional data points, though the R23 numbers are higher in absolute terms as expected from the newer test version.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile of 50 reflects the median position of a processor with no recorded performance data. The comparison therefore shows the AMD processor with measurable performance across all fifteen workloads and the Intel processor with none.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE boosts to 5.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 2.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 only. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel processor is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the AMD processor's average benchmark score and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has an average benchmark score of 97453. It sits 1.1 percent below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, and 1.4, 1.8, and 1.9 percent above the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945, AMD EPYC 4565P, and AMD EPYC 9175F respectively.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance. Its 96th percentile ranking, driven by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38161.5 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 62674, places it among the top processors in the database. Its nearest rivals sit within roughly two percent of its average score, which shows it competes at the high end of the desktop and workstation spectrum.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark results, which means the database cannot confirm any performance claims for it. The 50th percentile and average score of zero reflect missing data, not measured performance. For anyone choosing based on the database, the AMD part is the only one with verified results.

The AMD processor's 16 cores and 32 threads give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads. The 128 MB of L3 cache is nearly four times the Intel chip's 36 MB. The mobile market segment and 55 W TDP indicate a power-efficient design, while the Intel chip's 125 W TDP and desktop segment suggest a different target use case.

The Intel chip does have advantages in the recorded specifications: a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, a higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz versus 5.40 GHz, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. These specifications are not backed by benchmark scores in the database, so their practical impact cannot be quantified here.

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D for anyone needing verified multi-threaded performance. The Intel Core i9-14901KE remains an unmeasured option in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification category.

Cores and threads: AMD has 16 cores and 32 threads; Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Clocks: AMD runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost. Intel runs at 3.80 GHz base and 5.80 GHz boost.

TDP: AMD is rated at 55 W. Intel is rated at 125 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FL1. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture: AMD uses Zen 5 with the Fire Range codename. Intel uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename.

Process node: AMD is on 4 nm at TSMC. Intel is on 10 nm at Intel.

Die size: AMD uses 2x 70.6 mm². Intel uses 257 mm².

Transistors: AMD has 16,630 million. Intel has no recorded count.

Cache: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 128 MB L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory: AMD supports DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth. Both are dual-channel and both support ECC.

PCIe: AMD has Gen 5 with 28 CPU-only lanes. Intel has Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 610M. Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment: AMD is mobile. Intel is desktop.

Release date: AMD launched on 2025-01-05. Intel launched on 2024-06-30.

Both processors have unlocked multipliers and active production status.