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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What are the boost clocks of both processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D boosts up to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts up to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, whereas the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D uses AMD Socket FL1, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and the Intel Core i9-14901TE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Fire Range codename. It is a mobile processor built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The chip features 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 processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only) and includes integrated Radeon 610M graphics. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is 100-000001030.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE is part of the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is a desktop processor built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². This chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The processor offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and includes UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is locked, and the part number is Q49CSRNJJ.

The architectural split is clear: AMD uses a higher transistor budget, a smaller process node, and a much larger L3 cache, while Intel counters with a higher boost clock, larger L2 per core, and broader memory compatibility. The AMD part targets mobile platforms with 28 PCIe lanes, while the Intel part is a desktop chip with 16 PCIe lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a full set of recorded scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means all head-to-head comparisons rely on the AMD chip's measured results and the Intel chip's lack of data.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D delivers a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 6042.5 and a single-core score of 332. In Cinebench R23, it records 38161.5 multicore and 2159.5 single-core. PassMark results show strong throughput in several workloads: data compression at 785811, data encryption at 39446, extended instructions at 62813, find prime numbers at 525, floating point math at 144122, integer math at 222503, multithread at 62674, physics at 4687, random string sorting at 83497, and single thread at 4511.

The absence of benchmark data for the Intel Core i9-14901TE means no direct comparison can be made on any specific test. The database lists an average benchmark score of 97453 for the AMD chip, while the Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 0. The AMD processor sits at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits at the 50th percentile.

For nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX by 1.1% in average score, leads the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 by 1.4%, leads the AMD EPYC 4565P by 1.8%, and leads the AMD EPYC 9175F by 1.9%. These deltas place the 9955HX3D in a tight competitive band around high-end workstation and server parts, with no rival more than roughly two percent away in either direction.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no nearest rivals listed and no benchmark scores, so the database cannot establish any measured performance position for it beyond its 50th percentile ranking.

The Verdict

The data strongly favors the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D in any measured comparison. It has double the cores and threads, a much larger L3 cache, a smaller process node, a higher average benchmark score of 97453 versus 0 for Intel, and a 96th percentile ranking versus the 50th percentile for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The Intel chip does offer a slightly higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz, but without any benchmark scores in the database, there is no evidence that this translates into a performance advantage.

For a user choosing between these two, the AMD part is the only one with measured performance data. It holds its own against established high-end rivals, sitting within 1.9% of the AMD EPYC 9175F and ahead of both the Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 and EPYC 4565P. The Intel Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, has no recorded performance data and no rival comparisons, so any assessment of its capability would be unsupported by the database.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D also provides a 128 MB L3 cache, which is more than three times the 36 MB shared L3 on the Intel chip. It uses a 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm node, and it supports 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 16 on the Intel part. These architectural advantages align with the benchmark results, which show the AMD chip performing at a level consistent with top-tier workstation processors.

The verdict based strictly on the recorded data is that the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the stronger processor. The Intel Core i9-14901TE offers a higher boost clock, DDR4 compatibility, and a desktop socket, but the database contains no evidence of its performance in any workload.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for AMD and 2.30 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. TDP is 55 for AMD and 45 for Intel.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket FL1, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Architecture differs: Zen 5 for AMD versus Raptor Lake for Intel. Codenames are Fire Range for AMD and Raptor Lake-R for Intel. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel for the Intel chip. Die size is 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is 16,630 million for AMD, with no transistor count listed for Intel.

Cache configurations differ: L1 is 80 KB per core for both, but L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 128 MB for AMD versus 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no bandwidth listed for Intel. PCIe lanes are 28 for AMD versus 16 for Intel, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment is Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D wins in every measured performance category available in the database. It has a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 6042.5 and a single-core score of 332. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 38161.5, with a single-core score of 2159.5. PassMark results show wins in data compression at 785811, data encryption at 39446, extended instructions at 62813, find prime numbers at 525, floating point math at 144122, integer math at 222503, multithread at 62674, physics at 4687, random string sorting at 83497, and single thread at 4511.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores in the database, so it cannot claim a measured win in any workload. Its only listed advantages are a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, a larger L2 cache per core at 2 MB, support for DDR4 memory, a desktop market segment, and a locked multiplier with a lower TDP of 45 versus 55.

For use-case analysis, the AMD chip is the only one with evidence of strong multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score and PassMark multithread score. Its 128 MB L3 cache and 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes also position it for memory-heavy and I/O-heavy workloads. The Intel chip, with no recorded scores, has no demonstrated use-case advantage in the database.