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

The Verdict

The recorded data places the Intel Core i9-14901E decisively ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 across every shared benchmark. The Intel part wins all 15 head-to-head comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 37911 versus 27932 for the AMD processor. The Intel chip also sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD processor sits in the 80th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (avg score 27896, delta 0.1%) and AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 27887, delta 0.2%), placing it in solid mid-range territory. The Core i9-14901E, by contrast, trades blows with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (avg score 37904, delta 0%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (avg score 37943, delta -0.1%), which places it in a higher performance class entirely.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core i9-14901E is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. That difference in power envelope explains much of the performance gap. Buyers choosing between these two parts are not comparing like for like: the Intel chip delivers roughly 35.8% higher average benchmark score, but it does so as a desktop processor with a much higher power draw. The AMD part is designed for portable systems, as indicated by its mobile market segment and AMD Socket FP8 package, whereas the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktop systems.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process node, with a die size of 195 mm². Its codename is Krackan Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². Its codename is Raptor Lake-R, and it belongs to the Core i9 generation described as Raptor Lake Refresh.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache configurations also diverge. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. That larger L3 cache gives the Intel processor a substantial advantage in workloads that benefit from large shared pools of fast memory.

Memory support shows another split. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both parts support ECC memory. The AMD processor offers PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), giving the Intel part a newer and faster interconnect for expansion devices.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, a base clock of 2.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, a base clock of 2.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD processor was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel processor was released on 2024-06-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, but the margin varies dramatically by workload. The largest gap appears in PassMark physics, where the Intel chip scores 3041 against 1084 for the AMD part, a delta of -64.4% from the AMD perspective. That means the Intel processor is roughly 2.8 times faster in this test, which reflects the combination of more cores, higher clocks, and the desktop power envelope.

Cinebench results show similar dominance. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 25753 versus 11534 for the AMD part, a delta of -55.2%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel chip scores 3635 versus 1802, a delta of -50.4%. The Intel advantage in single-core performance is notable because it indicates higher per-thread efficiency, not just more cores. The base clock of 2.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.60 GHz on the Intel part exceed the AMD part's 2.00 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, which helps explain the single-core gap.

PassMark integer math shows the Intel chip at 112736 versus 63233 for the AMD part, a delta of -43.9%. Floating point math shows an even larger gap: 81089 versus 39662, a delta of -51.1%. Find prime numbers is another lopsided result: 189 versus 74, a delta of -60.8%. The Intel part also leads in data encryption (18571 versus 11212, delta -39.6%), data compression (288777 versus 221581, delta -23.3%), and random string sorting (39138 versus 24334, delta -37.8%).

The smallest margins appear in extended instructions and single-thread scores. PassMark extended instructions shows the Intel chip at 17249 versus 15721 for the AMD part, a delta of -8.9%. PassMark single-thread shows 4354 versus 3758, a delta of -13.7%. These narrower gaps suggest that the AMD Zen 5 architecture is competitive in certain instruction-level workloads, even though it loses overall. The multithread score of 30298 versus 19215, a delta of -36.6%, confirms that the Intel part's extra cores and threads translate into a meaningful advantage in parallel workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, compared to 27932 for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340.

Q: How much faster is the Intel chip in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 25753 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 11534, a delta of -55.2% from the AMD perspective.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 and the Intel Core i9-14901E have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the Intel chip scores 17249 versus 15721 for the AMD part, a delta of -8.9%.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every recorded benchmark, so the practical question is where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 remains viable. The AMD part's closest results come in PassMark extended instructions, where it trails by only -8.9%, and PassMark single-thread, where it trails by -13.7%. These are the workloads where the Zen 5 architecture narrows the gap, suggesting that instruction-heavy and lightly threaded tasks are the AMD processor's strongest areas relative to the Intel part.

The Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear choice for multi-threaded compute, physics simulation, integer math, and floating point math. Its wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core (-55.2%), PassMark physics (-64.4%), and PassMark floating point math (-51.1%) demonstrate a commanding lead in sustained parallel workloads. The larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 8 MB), higher core count (8 versus 6), and higher boost clock (5.60 GHz versus 4.80 GHz) all contribute to this dominance.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has its own advantages that are not captured in raw performance scores. It is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, which makes it suitable for systems where power draw and heat dissipation are primary constraints. Its integrated Radeon 840M graphics and support for LPDDR5X memory indicate a design focused on portable, power-efficient platforms. The Intel part, with its 65 W TDP and desktop socket, requires a more substantial cooling solution and a larger chassis.

For users who need maximum compute throughput in a desktop context, the data points exclusively to the Intel Core i9-14901E. For users who need a capable processor in a mobile form factor with lower power consumption, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is the only one of the two that fits that use case, since the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD part and 2.80 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 4.80 GHz for the AMD part and 5.60 GHz for the Intel part. TDP is 28 W for the AMD part and 65 W for the Intel part.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD architecture is Zen 5 under the codename Krackan Point, while the Intel architecture is Raptor Lake under the codename Raptor Lake-R. The process node is 4 nm for the AMD part and 10 nm for the Intel part. The die size is 195 mm² for the AMD part and 257 mm² for the Intel part.

L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for the AMD part and 2 MB per core for the Intel part. L3 cache is 8 MB for the AMD part and 36 MB shared for the Intel part. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded as 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part and not recorded for the Intel part. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe support differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for the AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 for the Intel part. Market segments are Mobile for the AMD part and Desktop for the Intel part. Release dates are 2025-01-05 for the AMD part and 2024-06-30 for the Intel part. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier.