AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a comprehensive sweep for the Intel Core i9-14901E across every shared benchmark, with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trailing in all 15 comparisons. The largest gap appears in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 3041 against AMD's 1095, a delta of -64%. That result suggests a substantial advantage in workloads that stress physical simulation, likely due to the combination of higher core count and clock speed.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at 25753 versus AMD's 12532, a -51.3% delta. This is nearly a two-to-one margin in raw multi-threaded rendering. Single-core R23 follows the same pattern: Intel scores 3635, AMD scores 1915.5, a -47.3% delta. The single-thread delta is slightly smaller than the multi-thread delta, indicating that AMD's Zen 5 architecture narrows the gap when only one core is active, but the Intel part still holds a commanding lead.

PassMark floating point math shows Intel at 81089 against AMD's 39967, a -50.7% delta. Integer math is similarly lopsided: Intel 112736, AMD 63078, a -44% delta. These results point to a wide performance margin in number-crunching tasks, which aligns with Intel's higher base and boost clocks of 2.80 GHz and 5.60 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz and 4.80 GHz.

The smallest relative gap in the entire head-to-head set is PassMark extended instructions, where Intel scores 17249 and AMD scores 16440, a -4.7% delta. This is the closest contest in the data, suggesting that for workloads using advanced instruction sets, the two processors are nearly comparable. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a -33.7% delta (Intel 366, AMD 242.6), while R15 multi-core shows -26.2% (Intel 2595, AMD 1915). The R15 deltas are smaller than the R23 deltas, which may reflect differences in how the two benchmark versions scale with core count and memory bandwidth.

PassMark data encryption shows Intel at 18571 versus AMD's 11470, a -38.2% delta. Data compression is closer but still favors Intel: 288777 versus 229796, a -20.4% delta. Random string sorting shows Intel at 39138 versus AMD's 24970, a -36.2% delta. PassMark multi-thread shows Intel at 30298 versus AMD's 19506, a -35.6% delta.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. Intel's avgBenchmarkScore is 37911 with a percentile rank of 86 among all CPUs. AMD's avgBenchmarkScore is 25981 with a percentile rank of 78. The nearest rivals for Intel include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943 (-0.1% delta), which places the i9-14901E in the company of high-end desktop and mobile parts. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14701TE at 26013 (-0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (-0.5% delta), which positions the Ryzen AI 5 340 as a mid-range contender.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the head-to-head data?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E wins all 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 records zero wins in the shared test set.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: PassMark extended instructions shows the smallest delta at -4.7%, with Intel scoring 17249 and AMD scoring 16440. This is the only test where the two processors are within 5% of each other.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: Intel scores 25753 versus AMD's 12532, a -51.3% delta. Intel more than doubles AMD's multi-core rendering score.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the data?

A: PassMark physics shows the largest delta at -64%, with Intel scoring 3041 and AMD scoring 1095.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4354 and AMD at 3683, a -15.4% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 3635 and AMD at 1915.5, a -47.3% delta. The PassMark gap is smaller than the Cinebench gap.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E ranks in the 86th percentile with an average benchmark score of 37911. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 ranks in the 78th percentile with an average benchmark score of 25981.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². Intel uses a 10 nm process node from its own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The smaller process node gives AMD a transistor density advantage in theory, though the database shows Intel delivering higher performance in practice.

Core counts differ: AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This two-core, four-thread advantage helps explain Intel's multi-threaded wins. AMD's architecture is Zen 5 under the codename Krackan Point, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family with a Raptor Lake Refresh.

Cache hierarchies show a clear divergence. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs dramatically: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 36 MB shared. This larger L3 pool likely contributes to Intel's advantage in data-heavy workloads like compression and sorting.

Memory support diverges: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a bandwidth figure for Intel. AMD does not support ECC memory; Intel does. PCIe support also differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes the Radeon 840M, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The database does not provide graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from this data.

Market segments and sockets reflect different design targets. AMD is a mobile part on Socket FP8 with a 28 W TDP. Intel is a desktop part on Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP. The release dates differ: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, while Intel launched on 2024-06-30. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data points in one direction. The Intel Core i9-14901E outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 in every single recorded benchmark, with deltas ranging from -4.7% to -64%. The average benchmark score difference is substantial: 37911 versus 25981, a gap of roughly 11930 points. Intel's percentile rank of 86 versus AMD's 78 reflects this gap in the broader CPU landscape.

For multi-threaded rendering, the choice is clear. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows Intel at more than double AMD's score. For floating point and integer math, Intel holds roughly a two-to-one advantage. For physics simulation, Intel leads by a wide margin.

The AMD part does have areas where it comes closer. Extended instructions show only a -4.7% delta, indicating that instruction-set-heavy workloads narrow the gap. Data compression shows a -20.4% delta, which is the second-closest result. These are the contexts where AMD's Zen 5 architecture shows competitive efficiency.

The database does not record any benchmark where AMD wins, so there is no measured workload in this dataset that favors the Ryzen AI 5 340. The Intel part is the stronger processor across all available metrics.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. The largest margins appear in physics (-64%), prime number finding (-61.9%), floating point math (-50.7%), and Cinebench R23 multi-core (-51.3%). These are workloads that benefit from more cores, higher clocks, and larger caches. The 36 MB L3 cache and 5.60 GHz boost clock likely drive these results.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has no benchmark wins in the dataset, but the relative margins reveal where it is least disadvantaged. Extended instructions shows only a -4.7% delta, making it the closest contest. Data compression shows -20.4%, and PassMark single-thread shows -15.4%. These areas indicate that AMD's architecture competes best in single-threaded and instruction-set-specific tasks, though it still trails.

The Intel part's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a 0% delta in average score, meaning the i9-14901E sits at parity with a high-end AMD mobile processor. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-14701TE at -0.1% delta, placing it in the same performance class as a lower-tier Intel embedded part.

For users prioritizing physics simulation, encryption, integer math, or multi-core rendering, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the only choice supported by the data. For users in extended instruction workloads, the AMD part comes closest but still loses. The dataset offers no measured scenario where the Ryzen AI 5 340 takes the lead.