AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz higher than the Intel Core i5-14501E's 5.20 GHz boost.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a TDP of 350 W, whereas the Intel Core i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and the Intel Core i5-14501E support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What are the memory channel configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses an eight-channel memory bus with DDR5 support, while the Intel Core i5-14501E uses a dual-channel bus supporting both DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Shimada Peak, fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. The chip uses 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-14501E, on the other hand, uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm².

The cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel processor offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the AMD side reflects its server-derived design.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with an eight-channel memory bus delivering a memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no recorded bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The AMD processor belongs to the 9000 series and is listed under the Ryzen Threadripper generation, while the Intel processor is part of the Core 14th Gen series under the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel chip does not. The integrated graphics situation also differs: the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770, and the AMD part has none.

The Verdict

The database places the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX at the 97th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD processor's average benchmark score is 101041, and its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7513 (average score 102244, delta -1.2%), the AMD EPYC 4585PX (average score 99324, delta +1.7%), the AMD EPYC 8324P (average score 103329, delta -2.2%), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX (average score 98504, delta +2.6%). The Intel chip has no recorded average benchmark score or nearest rivals in the database.

The AMD processor records 17 individual benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests, while the Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Therefore, the data indicates a clear performance separation: the AMD chip is positioned for high-throughput workloads, while the Intel chip's comparative standing cannot be quantified from the recorded measurements.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX offers 16 cores, 32 threads, a 5.40 GHz boost clock, and a 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501E, with 6 cores, 12 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, and a 24 MB L3 cache, occupies a different segment entirely. The Intel chip's 65 W TDP and integrated graphics make it a lower-power option, but its benchmark absence means no performance claims can be made from the database.

The choice hinges on workload scale. The AMD processor's eight-channel memory and 128 PCIe lanes indicate a platform designed for expansion and memory bandwidth. The Intel processor's dual-channel memory and 16 PCIe lanes align with a more constrained desktop footprint.

Specification Differences

• Cores: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores; Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 32 threads; Intel has 12 threads.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 4.50 GHz; Intel runs at 3.30 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD runs at 5.40 GHz; Intel runs at 5.20 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 350 W; Intel is rated at 65 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket sTR5; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 5; Intel uses Raptor Lake.
• Codename: AMD is Shimada Peak; Intel is Raptor Lake-R.
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC; Intel uses 10 nm from Intel.
• Transistors: AMD has 16,630 million; Intel has no recorded figure.
• Die size: AMD is 2x 70.6 mm²; Intel is 215 mm².
• L1 cache: AMD has 64 KB per core; Intel has 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core; Intel has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 64 MB; Intel has 24 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bus: AMD is eight-channel; Intel is dual-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD has 409.6 GB/s; Intel has no recorded figure.
• PCIe: AMD has Gen 5, 128 lanes; Intel has Gen 5, 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD has none; Intel has UHD Graphics 770.
• Release date: AMD released 2025-07-22; Intel released 2024-06-30.
• Launch MSRP: AMD is $1649; Intel has no recorded launch MSRP.
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD is unlocked; Intel is locked.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000000725; Intel is Q49HSRNJM.
• Percentile vs all CPUs: AMD is 97; Intel is 50.
• Average benchmark score: AMD is 101041; Intel has 0 recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX versus the Intel Core i5-14501E, and the Intel chip has no recorded benchmark scores of its own. However, the AMD processor's individual benchmark results provide a full performance profile.

In Cinebench R15, the AMD chip scores 5996 in multi-core and 846 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 24987 multi-core and 3527 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 59494 multi-core and 8399 single-core. These multi-core figures show the scaling enabled by 16 cores and 32 threads.

PassMark results for the AMD processor include a multithread score of 67035, a single-thread score of 4530, integer math at 236120, floating point math at 156215, data compression at 920954, data encryption at 44389, extended instructions at 76363, find prime numbers at 337, physics at 4156, and random string sorting at 99813.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded scores, so no direct numeric comparison can be made between the two processors. The only comparative data available is the AMD chip's percentile rank of 97 versus the Intel chip's rank of 50, and the AMD chip's average benchmark score of 101041 versus the Intel chip's average of 0.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals provide context for its standing. The AMD EPYC 7513 scores 102244 on average, which is 1.2% higher than the Threadripper PRO 9955WX. The AMD EPYC 4585PX scores 99324, 1.7% lower. The AMD EPYC 8324P scores 103329, 2.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX scores 98504, 2.6% lower. These deltas indicate the 9955WX sits within a tight band of high-end server and workstation processors.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX wins in every recorded benchmark category, simply because the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded scores. The AMD chip's strengths are concentrated in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 59494 and PassMark multithread score of 67035 indicate heavy parallel processing capability. The integer math score of 236120 and floating point math score of 156215 further support compute-intensive use cases. The data compression score of 920954 and data encryption score of 44389 point to data-centric tasks.

The AMD processor also wins on platform-level features. Its 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and eight-channel memory bus with 409.6 GB/s bandwidth provide substantial I/O headroom. The 64 MB L3 cache benefits workloads with large working sets.

The Intel Core i5-14501E wins in power efficiency, with a 65 W TDP versus the AMD chip's 350 W TDP. It also includes integrated graphics, which the AMD chip lacks entirely. The Intel chip's dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 offers memory flexibility, and its smaller core count of 6 with 12 threads suggests lower idle and load power draw.

For single-thread performance, the AMD chip's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 8399 and PassMark single-thread score of 4530 are the only recorded data points. The Intel chip's single-thread performance is unmeasured, so no comparative claim can be made.

The AMD processor's production status is active, and it was released on 2025-07-22. The Intel processor is also active, released on 2024-06-30. Both are current products in the database.

The AMD chip's percentile rank of 97 places it near the top of all recorded CPUs. The Intel chip's rank of 50 places it at the median. This gap, combined with the absence of Intel benchmark data, means the AMD processor dominates the recorded performance landscape in this comparison.