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

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a full suite of benchmark results, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the Intel part is the single most defining characteristic of this matchup. The database shows the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 achieving a 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,981. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14701TE (average score 26,013, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (average score 26,106, delta -0.5%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (average score 25,880, delta +0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-11700K (average score 25,812, delta +0.7%). This places the Ryzen AI 5 340 in a tightly contested performance band, effectively matching those four chips within a range of roughly one percent.

For the Intel Core i9-14901TE, the database lists a 50th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of zero, with no head-to-head results and no wins recorded for either processor. The data implies that the Intel part has not been subjected to the same benchmark suite, or its results are not yet populated. Consequently, any verdict must be strictly conditional. Based on the available information, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is the only processor with measurable performance data, making it the only one that can be recommended for workloads where benchmark scores are the primary selection criterion. The Intel Core i9-14901TE, however, brings a distinct architectural profile with more cores, a higher boost clock, and a larger cache, which the data suggests could be relevant for specific multithreaded or cache-sensitive tasks, but no benchmark evidence confirms this advantage. The verdict from the database is clear: the AMD chip has proven performance, the Intel chip has proven specifications only.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is the only one with recorded multi-core scores. It achieves 12,532 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 1,915 points in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and 19,506 in PassMark multithread. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The database shows it is effectively tied with several peers. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-14701TE, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11700K in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part therefore offers two additional physical cores and four additional threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has ECC memory support listed as true. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has ECC memory support listed as false.

Q: What are the process node differences between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip uses a smaller process node.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip has a 0.70 GHz higher boost frequency.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is based on the Zen 5 architecture, with the codename Krackan Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is part of the Core 14th Gen series, which is a Raptor Lake Refresh. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a larger die size of 257 mm². The foundry difference is notable: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip, while the Intel chip has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major divergence: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel part a significantly larger pool of last-level cache, which can be beneficial for workloads with large working sets. The AMD chip uses a smaller, per-core L2 configuration, while Intel doubles the per-core L2 and provides a much larger shared L3.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part features the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor also supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe interface differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment processor with Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor with Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a 28 W TDP, the Intel chip a 45 W TDP.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows several clear differences. Core counts differ: 6 cores for AMD versus 8 cores for Intel. Thread counts differ: 12 versus 16. Base clocks differ: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.30 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ: 4.80 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP differs: 28 W versus 45 W. The sockets are entirely different: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Die size differs: 195 mm² versus 257 mm². L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 cache differs: 8 MB versus 36 MB shared. Memory support differs: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is listed for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, but is not listed for Intel. ECC memory support is false for AMD and true for Intel. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 for AMD versus Gen 5 for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment differs: Mobile versus Desktop. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001602, while the Intel part has a part number of Q49CSRNJJ. Neither processor has a listed launch MSRP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the wins counter shows zero for both. This means there is no direct comparison data available. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 does have a comprehensive set of standalone benchmark scores, which can be interpreted against its nearest rivals. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1,915.5 in single-core and 12,532 in multi-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 242.6 in single-core and 1,915 in multi-core. Geekbench results show 2,140 in single-core and 9,165 in multi-core. PassMark results include 3,683 in single-thread, 19,506 in multithread, 63,078 in integer math, 39,967 in floating point math, 229,796 in data compression, 11,470 in data encryption, 16,440 in extended instructions, 72 in find prime numbers, 1,095 in physics, and 24,970 in random string sorting.

The absence of Intel benchmark data means no direct wins can be assigned to either chip. The only valid interpretation is that the AMD chip's scores are measurable and sit in a competitive band with its closest rivals, all within roughly one percent of its average score. The Intel chip's performance is unquantified in this database. Therefore, the largest wins in this comparison are the AMD chip's entire benchmark portfolio, versus the Intel chip's lack of any recorded scores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 wins in every category where benchmark data exists. It has recorded scores for single-core and multi-core performance, and those scores place it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25,981 is within a tight margin of its four nearest rivals, none of which are the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The AMD chip also wins on process node efficiency, using a 4 nm process versus the Intel chip's 10 nm process, and it has a lower TDP of 28 W versus 45 W, which suggests it is designed for more power-sensitive environments. Its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is listed, while the Intel chip's is absent.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins on raw specification counts. It has more cores (8 versus 6) and more threads (16 versus 12). It has a higher base clock (2.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz). It has a much larger L3 cache (36 MB shared versus 8 MB) and double the L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB). It supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. It uses PCIe Gen 5, a newer generation than the AMD chip's Gen 4. It supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, offering broader memory compatibility. It is a desktop-class processor with a higher 45 W TDP, which could indicate a different performance envelope, but the database provides no benchmark confirmation of this. The Intel chip also has a larger die size (257 mm² versus 195 mm²).

In a use-case split strictly from the data, the AMD chip is the only one with proven performance for any workload that relies on benchmark scores. The Intel chip is the only one with proven specifications for workloads that require more cores, more threads, a larger cache, or ECC support. The database cannot confirm that the Intel chip's higher specifications translate into higher performance, because no benchmark results are recorded. Therefore, for users who prioritize measured performance, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is the only choice with evidence. For users who prioritize specific architectural features like ECC memory and a larger L3 cache, the Intel Core i9-14901TE offers those on paper, but its actual performance remains unverified in this database.