AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X across all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons. The narrowest margin occurs in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the AMD part scores 130529 against 18161 for the Intel Core i5-14401E, a delta of 618.7%. The widest margin appears in Cinebench R15 singlecore, with the AMD part at 1857 versus 258 for the Intel part, a delta of 619.8%.

Cinebench R15 multicore results show the AMD processor at 13157 against 1830 for the Intel Core i5-14401E, a 619% advantage. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers a similar pattern: 54822 versus 7627, a 618.8% delta. The single-core results follow the same trajectory. Cinebench R20 singlecore places the AMD part at 7739 and the Intel part at 1076, a 619.2% difference. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 18427 versus 2564, a 618.7% gap.

The consistency of these deltas, all hovering near 619%, indicates a uniform performance differential across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads in the Cinebench suite. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins all six head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-14401E records zero wins in this dataset.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X dominates every benchmark category present in the database. Its average benchmark score of 321753 places it in the 99th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX with an average score of 320749, a 0.3% difference. The Intel Xeon 6781P trails at 315524, a 2% gap. The AMD EPYC 9575F sits at 311774, 3.2% behind, and the AMD EPYC 9734 records 310619, 3.6% behind.

The Intel Core i5-14401E reaches the 60th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5253. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, scores 5259, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel part. The Intel Core i7-11700B scores 5241, 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i9-10850K also scores 5240, 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core i5-13400T records 5210, 0.8% behind.

The Passmark results for the AMD part further illustrate its workload profile. Data compression scores 2974534, data encryption scores 157137, extended instructions score 228959, and find prime numbers scores 769. Floating point math records 559003, integer math records 872071, multithread scores 141641, physics scores 8001, and random string sorting scores 292083. Single thread performance registers 4537. These figures appear only for the AMD processor in the dataset; the Intel part has no Passmark entries recorded.

The AMD processor's single-thread Passmark score of 4537 exceeds the Intel part's Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2564, though these are different tests and not directly comparable. The data shows the AMD part wins in every recorded benchmark where both processors have entries.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Shimada Peak, part of the Ryzen Threadripper generation. It is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC with 66,520 million transistors and a die size listed as 8x 70.6 mm². The processor contains 64 cores and 128 threads. Base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Thermal design power is 350 watts. The socket is AMD Socket sTR5. Cache allocation includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 256 MB L3. Memory support covers DDR5 over a quad-channel bus with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity offers Gen 5 with 80 lanes from the CPU. There is no integrated graphics. The multiplier is unlocked. The part number is 100-000001593. The release date is 2025-07-29. The launch MSRP is $4999.

The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i5 generation within Raptor Lake Refresh. It is built on a 10 nm process from Intel with a die size of 215 mm². The processor contains 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power is 65 watts. The socket is Intel Socket 1700. Cache allocation includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present in the form of UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is locked. The part number is Q49JSRNJS. The release date is 2024-06-30. No launch MSRP is recorded in the database.

Core count differs by a factor of more than ten: 64 versus 6. Thread count similarly differs: 128 versus 12. Process node differs by process generation: 4 nm versus 10 nm. L3 cache differs substantially: 256 MB versus 20 MB. Memory channels differ: quad-channel versus dual-channel. PCIe lane count differs: 80 versus 16. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is locked.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has 64 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores.

Q: How large is the L3 cache on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has 256 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and the Intel Core i5-14401E support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X supports DDR5 over a quad-channel bus. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has no integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation of use cases. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X delivers a 618.7% advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore and a 618.7% advantage in singlecore. Its 99th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 321753 place it among the highest-performing desktop processors tracked. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX, is only 0.3% behind, indicating the 9980X sits at the top of a very tight cluster of high-end parts. The Intel Xeon 6781P trails by 2%, the AMD EPYC 9575F by 3.2%, and the AMD EPYC 9734 by 3.6%.

The Intel Core i5-14401E sits in the 60th percentile with an average benchmark score of 5253. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, is 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core i7-11700B, Intel Core i9-10850K, and Intel Core i5-13400T all fall within 0.8% of its score. This places the i5-14401E in a dense cluster of mid-range processors where small performance differences separate competitors.

Selecting between these two parts depends entirely on workload scale. The AMD processor offers 64 cores, 128 threads, 256 MB of L3 cache, quad-channel DDR5, and 80 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Intel processor offers 6 cores, 12 threads, 20 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and integrated graphics. The AMD part consumes 350 watts TDP, the Intel part 65 watts. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part is locked.

The benchmark data shows the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins every recorded comparison. The Intel Core i5-14401E records no wins in the head-to-head dataset. Users requiring maximum multi-threaded throughput, extensive PCIe connectivity, or very large cache capacity would select the AMD part based on these figures. Users needing integrated graphics, lower power draw, or support for DDR4 memory would select the Intel part. The recorded data does not show any performance category where the Intel part surpasses the AMD part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 64 | 6 |

| Threads | 128 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 350 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket sTR5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Die size | 8x 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 256 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 80 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2025-07-29 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $4999 | Not recorded |