AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and Intel Core i5-14501E occupy different corners of the processor market. The AMD part is a mobile-first 8-core design built on TSMC’s 4 nm process, while the Intel chip is a desktop 6-core part on Intel’s 10 nm process. The recorded data shows the AMD processor holds a significant performance advantage in most measured workloads, but the Intel part offers a different set of platform features. This analysis covers the database entries for both processors, focusing on architecture, benchmark results, and specification differences.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Both processors have the same maximum boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.00 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an average benchmark score of 41963 and ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core i5-14501E support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS includes the Radeon 780M. The Intel Core i5-14501E includes the UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors. The chip is designed for the mobile market segment and fits into AMD Socket FP7. Its cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 20 lanes available from the CPU.

The Intel Core i5-14501E is based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count is not recorded for this part. The chip targets the desktop market segment and uses Intel Socket 1700. Its cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, but memory bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The two processors differ fundamentally in their design targets. The AMD part uses a smaller process node, which contributes to a lower 45 W TDP despite having more cores. The Intel part has a 65 W TDP with fewer cores. The AMD chip also has a larger L2 cache per core (1 MB versus 1.25 MB for Intel, so Intel actually has more L2 per core), but the Intel chip has a larger shared L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB). The memory controllers differ as well, with AMD supporting only DDR5 while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe generation also differs, with Intel offering Gen 5 lanes compared to AMD’s Gen 4 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full set of benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes direct head-to-head comparisons impossible using measured data from both parts. Instead, the analysis must rely on the AMD processor’s absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 2536 points. Its single-core score in the same test is 357 points. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore score rises to 10569 points, with a single-core score of 1491 points. In Cinebench R23, the multicore result reaches 25165 points, and the single-core result is 3552 points. These numbers indicate strong multi-threaded performance for an 8-core part, with the multicore scores scaling well beyond the single-core results.

PassMark results for the AMD processor cover multiple workload types. The data compression test records a score of 368884, while data encryption scores 21820. Extended instructions score 27714, and finding prime numbers scores 91. Floating point math scores 63490, integer math scores 103390, and multithread scores 30378. The physics test records 1430 points, random string sorting scores 44668, and single-thread performance scores 3920 points. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 41963.

The AMD processor’s percentile ranking of 88 means it outperforms 88% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark score, include the Intel Core i7-14700T with an average score of 41914 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 with an average score of 42055 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-12850HX with an average score of 41779 and a delta of 0.4%, and the Intel Core 7 251TE with an average score of 41650 and a delta of 0.8%. These deltas are small, indicating that the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Since the Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark data, its performance cannot be quantified relative to the AMD part. The database lists its percentile as 50, but this appears to be a default value rather than a measured ranking. Without recorded scores, any statement about its performance would rely on specification extrapolation, which the database does not support.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only one of the two processors with measurable performance evidence. It delivers strong multi-threaded results in Cinebench R23, scoring 25165 points, and its PassMark multithread score of 30378 confirms solid parallel processing capability. The single-thread performance, recorded at 3920 points in PassMark and 3552 points in Cinebench R23, is also competitive. The processor’s 88th percentile ranking places it above the majority of CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark scores, so the database cannot confirm its performance level. Its specification sheet shows 6 cores and 12 threads, a 3.30 GHz base clock, and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. The 24 MB L3 cache is larger than the AMD part’s 16 MB, and the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. However, without measured results, these specifications do not translate into verified performance.

For users choosing between these two processors, the data supports the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS for any workload that benefits from higher core counts and measured multi-threaded performance. The AMD part also has a lower TDP of 45 W versus 65 W for Intel, which matters for mobile systems. The Intel Core i5-14501E offers PCIe Gen 5 support and broader memory compatibility, but its performance remains unverified in the database. The AMD processor is the safer choice based on available evidence.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 4.00 GHz, Intel at 3.30 GHz. Boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz. TDP values differ, with AMD at 45 W and Intel at 65 W. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP7, Intel uses Socket 1700.

The cache configurations are distinct. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD only supports DDR5, Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, but not for Intel. PCIe specifications differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon 780M, Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ, with AMD classified as Mobile and Intel as Desktop. Process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Die sizes differ: AMD at 178 mm², Intel at 215 mm². Transistor count is recorded for AMD at 25,000 million, but not for Intel. Release dates differ: AMD was released on 2024-04-15, Intel on 2024-06-30. Both processors have locked multipliers, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.