AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a fundamental disparity in benchmark coverage between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a full suite of 17 benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means every numerical comparison in this analysis is derived exclusively from the AMD processor's measurements against its nearest rivals, not from direct head-to-head testing.

The Threadripper PRO 9955WX posts an average benchmark score of 101041 across all tests, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7513 with an average score of 102244, which is 1.2% higher than the Threadripper PRO 9955WX, and the AMD EPYC 4585PX with an average score of 99324, which is 1.7% lower. The AMD EPYC 8324P sits 2.2% higher at 103329, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX trails by 2.6% with a score of 98504. The Threadripper PRO 9955WX therefore sits in a tight cluster where the entire spread among four rivals is less than 5%, indicating that its overall compute capability is closely matched with several high-end server and workstation parts.

Looking at individual benchmarks, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 59494 is particularly strong. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 24987, while Cinebench R15 multicore reaches 5996. Single-core performance in Cinebench R23 is 8399, with R20 single-core at 3527 and R15 single-core at 846. The Passmark multithread score of 67035, combined with a single-thread score of 4530, reinforces the pattern of a processor that excels in both parallel and single-threaded workloads relative to the broader CPU population.

The database places the Threadripper PRO 9955WX at the 97th percentile against all CPUs, which indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the benchmark pool. The Intel Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, has a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of any recorded test results. No wins are recorded for either processor in head-to-head comparisons because the head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both items are zero.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX demonstrates measurable strengths across multiple workload categories based on its Passmark results. Data compression scores 920954, while data encryption reaches 44389. Extended instructions score 76363, and floating point math delivers 156215. Integer math posts 236120, random string sorting reaches 99813, and physics simulation scores 4156. Prime number finding is the lowest result at 337, but this is a specialized test that often favors different architectural approaches.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded wins in any benchmark category because no benchmark data exists for this processor in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs is based on its specification profile rather than measured performance, and the absence of an average benchmark score means the database cannot place it relative to the Threadripper PRO 9955WX in any specific workload.

The Threadripper PRO 9955WX's multicore results are particularly notable. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 59494 is roughly 7.1 times its single-core score of 8399, which indicates strong scaling across its 16 cores and 32 threads. The Passmark multithread score of 67035 versus the single-thread score of 4530 shows a similar ratio. This scaling pattern suggests the processor can effectively distribute work across all available threads, which is a meaningful advantage for heavily parallel tasks such as rendering, simulation, and data processing.

For single-threaded performance, the Threadripper PRO 9955WX still posts competitive results. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 8399 and Passmark single-thread score of 4530 are strong absolute numbers, even if the Intel processor's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz could theoretically provide an advantage in lightly threaded workloads. However, without benchmark measurements for the Intel part, the database cannot confirm such an advantage.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Shimada Peak, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It contains 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The database does not list a transistor count for the Intel processor.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 2.30 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for AMD and 5.50 GHz for Intel. The AMD part has a TDP of 350, while the Intel part has a TDP of 45. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD design allocates more total L3 cache, while the Intel design provides larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory across an eight-channel memory bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel memory bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD processor has no integrated graphics.

The AMD processor belongs to the 9000 series and Ryzen Threadripper generation, with a release date of 2025-07-22 and a part number of 100-000000725. The Intel processor belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and Core i9 generation, with a release date of 2024-06-30 and a part number of Q49CSRNJJ. Both processors are marked as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The data in this comparison is one-sided because only the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has recorded benchmark measurements. The database shows this processor achieving a 97th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 101041. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band of 1.2% to 2.6% away, which confirms that it competes directly with high-end EPYC server processors rather than mainstream desktop parts.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a 50th percentile ranking and no average benchmark score, which means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for this processor in any workload. Its specification profile includes a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to 5.40 GHz for the AMD part, and it has integrated graphics that the AMD processor lacks. However, these specification differences do not translate into recorded performance measurements.

For users who require the measured capabilities shown in the database, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the only option with validated results. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, eight-channel memory support with 409.6 GB/s bandwidth, and 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes position it for memory-intensive and I/O-heavy workloads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE offers a lower TDP of 45 versus 350, dual-channel memory, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, but without benchmark data, its relative performance remains unquantified.

The launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is $1649. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has an average benchmark score of 101041, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database.

Q: How does the AMD processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD EPYC 7513 is 1.2% higher, the AMD EPYC 4585PX is 1.7% lower, the AMD EPYC 8324P is 2.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is 2.6% lower in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports more memory channels?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX supports eight-channel DDR5 memory with 409.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX | Intel Core i9-14901TE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.50 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 350 | 45 |

| Socket | AMD Socket sTR5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Shimada Peak | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not listed |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Eight-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 128 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2025-07-22 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $1649 | Not listed |

| Part Number | 100-000000725 | Q49CSRNJJ |