AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and Intel Core i9-14901TE represent two fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It packs 25,000 million transistors into a 178 mm² die. Intel's offering uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, on Intel's 10 nm process with a larger 257 mm² die. The transistor count for the Intel chip is not recorded in the database.

Both processors feature 8 cores and 16 threads, placing them in the same compute class. The AMD chip's base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Intel counters with a lower 2.30 GHz base clock but a higher 5.50 GHz boost. Both are locked parts, meaning the multiplier is not unlocked for overclocking.

Cache layouts differ substantially. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 36 MB of shared L3. That 20 MB L3 advantage could matter in workloads with large working sets.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments are distinct. AMD's part is classified as Mobile, using AMD Socket FP7, while Intel's is Desktop, using Intel Socket 1700. Release dates are close: AMD launched on 2024-04-15, Intel on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as Active production status.

The Verdict

The database has substantially more benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS than for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The AMD part holds a percentile rank of 88 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41963. The Intel part shows a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of recorded benchmark results in the database.

With no head-to-head benchmark entries and no benchmark scores for the Intel chip, the recorded data cannot establish a direct performance comparison. What the data does show is that the AMD processor sits among strong company. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700T with an average score of 41914 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 at 42055 with a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41779 with a delta of 0.4 percent, and the Intel Core 7 251TE at 41650 with a delta of 0.8 percent. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS essentially trades blows with those parts, all within roughly one percent of each other.

For the Intel Core i9-14901TE, the database records no nearest rivals, no benchmark scores, and no wins in head-to-head comparisons. It would be inappropriate to draw performance conclusions from empty data. The meaningful statements come from architecture and specification differences.

Users seeking a mobile processor with a robust benchmark profile and a compact 4 nm design should look to the AMD part. Those requiring a desktop processor with DDR4 compatibility and PCIe Gen 5 support, and who can operate without recorded benchmark validation, would consider the Intel part. The data supports a clear distinction: one chip has extensive measured results, the other does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The wins count stands at zero for both AMD and Intel. Consequently, this section must rely on the AMD processor's standalone benchmark results, which provide context for what the recorded data shows.

In Cinebench R23, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 25165 in multicore and 3552 in single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 10569 multicore and 1491 single-core. Cinebench R15 records 2536 multicore and 357 single-core. These figures place the AMD part as a capable performer in both threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

PassMark results for the AMD chip show 30378 in multithread testing and 3920 in single-thread testing. The integer math score is 103390, floating-point math is 63490, and extended instructions score 27714. Data compression reaches 368884, data encryption 21820, and random string sorting 44668. Physics scores 1430, and finding prime numbers scores 91.

For the Intel Core i9-14901TE, the database holds no benchmark results whatsoever. There are no Cinebench scores, no PassMark scores, and no other performance metrics. Without those measurements, any numeric comparison between the two chips would be fabricated. The only honest analysis is that the AMD part carries a full suite of verified performance data, while the Intel part does not.

The average benchmark score of 41963 for the AMD chip, combined with its 88th percentile rank, indicates it performs above the median of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700T, scores 41914, a delta of only 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 scores 42055, putting it 0.2 percent ahead of the AMD chip. These margins are negligible, suggesting near-identical average performance among these four parts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every hardware front. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses the Zen 4 architecture with Hawk Point codename, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake with Raptor Lake-R codename. Process nodes differ: TSMC 4 nm for AMD versus Intel 10 nm for Intel. The AMD die measures 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors; Intel's die measures 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

Base clocks diverge significantly: AMD runs at 4.00 GHz, Intel at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 5.20 GHz and Intel at 5.50 GHz. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, but cache configurations differ. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth. Both support ECC. PCIe differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 780M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

Socket and market segment differ entirely: AMD uses Socket FP7 for mobile, Intel uses Socket 1700 for desktop. Release dates are roughly two and a half months apart, with AMD on 2024-04-15 and Intel on 2024-06-30. Both parts are locked, production is active for both, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core i9-14901TE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 16 MB of shared L3 on the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Q: What are the market segments for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is classified as a Mobile processor. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is classified as a Desktop processor.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz, compared to 5.20 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS. However, the AMD part has a higher base clock at 4.00 GHz versus 2.30 GHz for Intel.

Q: How does the AMD processor rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS holds an 88th percentile rank with an average benchmark score of 41963. The Intel Core i9-14901TE holds a 50th percentile rank with an average benchmark score of 0, due to no recorded benchmark results.