AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between these two processors is one-sided, but not because of a close statistical contest. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a full suite of recorded test scores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries in the database at all. This means the head-to-head comparison is defined entirely by the AMD part’s measured performance, with the Intel part serving as a baseline for specification and market-position analysis rather than a direct performance rival.

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,165 and a single-core score of 3,552. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result drops to 10,569, while single-core lands at 1,491. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2,536 multi-core and 357 single-core. PassMark results follow a similar pattern: multi-thread performance is recorded at 30,378, single-thread at 3,920, and the average benchmark score across all tests is 41,963. The processor sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0, a 50th percentile ranking, and no nearest rivals listed. This is not a case of a narrow margin; the absence of recorded data means the database cannot show a single win for Intel on any workload. The AMD chip’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,165 is substantial for a 45-watt mobile part, while the PassMark integer math score of 103,390 and floating-point math score of 63,490 suggest strong compute throughput. The data compression score of 368,884 and encryption score of 21,820 further indicate that the AMD part handles both everyday and security-sensitive workloads with measurable efficiency.

Because the Intel part lacks benchmark records, there are no delta percentages or rival score comparisons to cite. The only quantitative framing available is the absolute AMD scores and the Intel part’s null benchmark profile. The database shows a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only one of the two with verifiable performance data, and its scores place it far above the 50th percentile baseline where the Intel part currently sits.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies, and the recorded specifications highlight several fundamental divergences. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Both parts have a 45 W TDP, but the clock speed gap is large: the AMD chip boosts 0.70 GHz higher and bases 2.00 GHz higher.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Intel’s larger per-core cache and larger total L3 suggest a different approach to latency hiding, but the AMD chip compensates with higher clocks. The die size also diverges: AMD’s die is 178 mm², while Intel’s is 215 mm². AMD transistors are listed at 25,000 million; Intel transistor count is not recorded.

Memory support shows another split. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives Intel a newer PCIe standard, but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip comes with Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel chip has UHD Graphics 730. Neither part has a 3D V-Cache option, and both are multiplier-locked. The AMD part is marked as a mobile segment product, while the Intel part is a desktop segment product. The AMD release date is April 15, 2024, and the Intel release date is June 30, 2024, a difference of roughly two and a half months. The AMD part lists two part numbers (100-000001314 for FP7r2 and 100-000001386 for FP7), while the Intel part lists one (Q4T4SRNJP).

Where Each One Wins

The data does not support a balanced split because the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores. Every single recorded workload win belongs to the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. The AMD chip wins in multi-threaded rendering, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,165, and in single-threaded tasks, as shown by the 3,552 single-core score. PassMark results reinforce this: multi-thread at 30,378, single-thread at 3,920, and specific workloads like prime number finding at 91, random string sorting at 44,668, and extended instructions at 27,714.

The Intel part’s only recorded advantage lies in its specification sheet: it supports DDR4 memory alongside DDR5, which could be relevant for systems using older memory modules. It also has a larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 16 MB) and a larger per-core L2 cache (1.25 MB versus 1 MB). Its PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes is a newer standard than AMD’s PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. However, none of these specifications translate into recorded benchmark wins. The database shows zero wins for the Intel part, and the 50th percentile ranking versus the AMD chip’s 88th percentile makes the performance gap unambiguous.

For use cases, the AMD chip is positioned for mobile computing with a 45 W TDP, a socket of AMD FP7, and a release date in April 2024. The Intel chip is positioned for desktop use with an Intel Socket 1700 and a release date in June 2024. The AMD chip’s integrated Radeon 780M graphics likely offers more graphics horsepower than Intel’s UHD Graphics 730, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded. The data does not show any workload where the Intel part wins, so the use-case split is entirely in favor of AMD based on measured results.

FAQ

Q: What is the multi-core performance difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,165 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 30,378. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database shows no comparison data for multi-core workloads.

Q: Which processor has a higher clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for the AMD processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 but has no recorded memory bandwidth.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS | Intel Core i5-14401TE |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Series | 8000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | 100-000001314 (FP7r2), 100-000001386 (FP7) | Q4T4SRNJP |

The Verdict

The data points to one clear choice for anyone comparing these two processors on measured performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,165, a single-core score of 3,552, and an average benchmark score of 41,963, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. The AMD chip also has higher clocks, more cores and threads, a smaller process node, and a higher memory bandwidth.

The Intel part does offer some specification advantages: DDR4 support, a larger L3 cache, a larger per-core L1 and L2 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. It also has a desktop market segment, which may appeal to system builders using Socket 1700 motherboards. But without benchmark data, the database cannot verify any performance benefit from these features. The AMD part is the only one with measurable results, and those results are strong across rendering, encryption, data compression, and math workloads.

For a user prioritizing verified performance, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only option with evidence to support it. For a user prioritizing DDR4 compatibility or PCIe Gen 5 lanes, the Intel Core i5-14401TE has the specification edge, but there is no recorded data to show how that translates into real-world speed. The verdict from the database is unambiguous: the AMD chip wins every recorded benchmark category, and the Intel chip wins no recorded performance tests.