AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The AMD processor carries a full set of recorded test scores, while the Intel part has no benchmark entries in the database. This asymmetry means the analysis must rely on the AMD unit's absolute scores and its percentile position, then compare those against the Intel part's architectural and specification data.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7840 and a single-core score of 1812. In Cinebench R15, it records 1191 multi-core and 199.9 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 12797, a single-thread score of 3515, and specialized workloads such as integer math at 37771, floating point math at 26196, data compression at 152012, data encryption at 7251, extended instructions at 11124, find prime numbers at 42, physics at 705, and random string sorting at 16188. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 18811, placing the chip at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores recorded, so its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile is 50, which simply reflects the absence of data rather than a measured performance level. Consequently, no delta percentages between the two parts can be computed from the head-to-head table, as it is empty. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip provide context: the Intel Core i7-1355U averages 18730 (0.4% lower), the AMD EPYC 7643 averages 18697 (0.6% lower), the Intel Core i5-12400 averages 18683 (0.7% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7773X averages 18979 (0.9% higher). These figures show the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 sits in a tight cluster around the 18,700 to 19,000 average score range, within one percentage point of all four nearest rivals.

Where Each One Wins

Based on recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is the only part with measured wins. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7840 indicates strong sustained multi-threaded throughput for a 28 W mobile processor. The single-core score of 1812 in R23 and 3515 in PassMark single-thread tests point to capable per-thread performance. The PassMark physics score of 705 and floating point math score of 26196 suggest the chip handles simulation and scientific workloads reasonably well. Data compression at 152012 and integer math at 37771 reinforce that the processor manages compute-heavy tasks effectively within its power envelope.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE, with no benchmark entries, cannot be credited with any measured wins. However, its specification sheet indicates a desktop part with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 2.30 GHz base clock, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, plus a 36 MB shared L3 cache. These characteristics imply higher peak multi-threading potential than the AMD part, but the database contains no scores to confirm or quantify that advantage. The AMD chip wins solely by virtue of having recorded performance data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Krackan Point 2, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Intel fabricates this part on a 10 nm process node, and the die size is recorded at 257 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ notably. Both parts share an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB L2 per core and a 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides a much larger 36 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD part's smaller L3 suggests a design optimized for power efficiency and mobile workloads, while the Intel part's larger L3 targets desktop scenarios with heavier repeated data access.

The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 820M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory support is absent on the AMD part and present on the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz and boost clock is 4.50 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.30 GHz and boost clock is 5.50 GHz. The AMD thermal design power is 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. The market segments differ as well, with the AMD chip classified as Mobile and the Intel chip as Desktop. The PCIe interface differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part's release date is recorded as July 15, 2025, while the Intel part's release date is June 30, 2024. Both processors are marked as Active in production status, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a 36 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has a 4 MB L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 does not.

Q: What is the recorded average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330?

A: The average benchmark score is 18811, placing it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901TE?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core i9-14901TE, so its average benchmark score is listed as 0 and its percentile as 50.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by use case. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 4.50 GHz boost. Its recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7840 and PassMark multi-thread score of 12797 indicate solid performance for a low-power mobile chip. The 73rd percentile ranking and an average score of 18811 place it within one percentage point of several established desktop and server parts, including the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD EPYC 7643. This suggests the AMD chip delivers competitive throughput for its class, particularly in power-constrained environments, and its support for LPDDR5X memory and a 4 nm TSMC process point to a design focused on efficiency.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE is a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP, 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost, and a 36 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. These specifications indicate a part aimed at desktop workloads that require high peak multi-threading, large cache capacity, and memory reliability features. However, with no benchmark scores in the database, its performance cannot be quantified or compared directly to the AMD chip.

Users who need a mobile processor with measured performance and efficiency should rely on the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, as its recorded scores confirm capable multi-threaded and single-threaded behavior within a 28 W envelope. Users who require a desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity should consider the Intel Core i9-14901TE based on its specification profile, but they should note that the database provides no measured performance data for it. The choice ultimately depends on whether recorded benchmark evidence or raw specification potential carries more weight in the decision.