AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and the Intel Core i7-14701TE shows a decisive advantage for the AMD part. Across the shared test suite, the Ryzen 9 9900X wins 14 of 15 comparisons, with the Intel processor securing a single victory.

The largest margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 55,243 against Intel's 14,354, a 284.9% advantage. This indicates a substantial difference in workloads that utilize advanced instruction sets and vector processing. Data compression shows a similar pattern: the Ryzen 9 9900X delivers 683,579 versus 220,520, a 210% lead. Random string sorting, another memory and cache-sensitive workload, favors AMD by 216.4% (72,013 versus 22,760).

Multi-threaded rendering results follow the same direction. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD processor scores 32,172 against 17,035 for the Intel part, an 88.9% difference. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows an even larger gap at 191.8%, with scores of 5,008 and 1,716 respectively. PassMark multi-thread performance lands at 54,643 for AMD versus 20,042 for Intel, a 172.6% delta.

Integer math and floating-point math workloads also favor AMD heavily. The Ryzen 9 9900X posts 181,056 in integer math versus 65,792, a 175.2% lead. Floating-point math shows 120,083 against 50,219, a 139.1% advantage. Data encryption completes the pattern with 33,421 versus 11,699, a 185.7% margin.

The single-threaded picture is more nuanced. Cinebench R23 single-core is the one test won by the Intel Core i7-14701TE, with a score of 2,405 against 2,253 for the AMD chip, a 6.3% difference. However, in PassMark single-thread, the Ryzen 9 9900X leads by 77.2% with 4,672 versus 2,637. Cinebench R15 single-core also goes to AMD, 353 versus 242, a 45.9% margin. PassMark physics, a partially threaded workload, favors AMD by 81.8% (3,381 versus 1,860).

These results indicate that the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger performer in nearly every measured category, with the Intel part's sole win being a narrow single-core test in Cinebench R23. The magnitude of the deltas, particularly in extended instructions, compression, and encryption, suggests architectural and core-count advantages that extend well beyond simple clock speed differences.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X dominates across all major workload categories in the recorded data. Its 14 wins cover multi-threaded rendering, math operations, encryption, compression, sorting, and single-thread performance in most tests. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 5.60 GHz boost clock provides a clear edge in parallel workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 32,172 versus 17,035 shows that heavily threaded rendering tasks will see roughly 89% more throughput on the AMD part.

The passmark extended instructions score of 55,243 versus 14,354 is the largest relative difference in the dataset. This suggests workloads that rely on SIMD or newer instruction extensions will see the most pronounced performance gap. Data compression, with a 210% delta, and data encryption, with a 185.7% delta, are also areas where the Ryzen 9 9900X separates itself decisively.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins exactly one test: Cinebench R23 single-core, 2,405 versus 2,253. This 6.3% advantage indicates that in lightly threaded workloads specifically tied to that rendering engine, the Intel architecture has a slight edge. However, the PassMark single-thread test tells the opposite story, with AMD leading 4,672 to 2,637, a 77.2% margin. The Intel part also shows lower performance in physics, integer math, and floating-point math, making its single-win profile narrow and workload-specific.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is the clear choice based on every multi-core benchmark in the dataset. For workloads that match the Cinebench R23 single-core pattern, the Intel part offers a modest advantage, though the broader single-thread results favor AMD substantially.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57,498 compared to 26,013 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The AMD part also ranks in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 78th percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X scores 32,172 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 17,035 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, representing an 88.9% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2,405 against 2,253 for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, a 6.3% difference.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9015 (delta -0.1%), AMD EPYC 7313 (delta 0.2%), Intel Core i9-14900 (delta -1.1%), and Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (delta -1.4%). The Intel Core i7-14701TE's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (delta -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (delta 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (delta -0.7%).

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X supports DDR5 only.

Q: How do the passmark data compression scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X scores 683,579 in data compression versus 220,520 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a 210% advantage for AMD.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: 4.40 GHz for AMD versus 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are closer, at 5.60 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power shows a major divergence. The AMD part has a TDP of 120 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 45 watts. This makes the Intel processor a significantly lower-power option, though the AMD chip delivers far higher performance in the measured benchmarks.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X uses AMD Socket AM5, whereas the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part.

PCIe lane counts differ as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part but locked on the Intel part. The AMD processor has a launch MSRP of $499; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory. The release dates are close, with the AMD part released on 2024-08-14 and the Intel part on 2024-06-30.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen 9 generation. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and contains 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i7 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh). It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

Cache configurations differ notably. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 2 MB per core on the Intel part. L3 cache is 64 MB on the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, while the Intel part has 33 MB shared L3 cache.

The process node difference is significant: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. This, combined with the higher core count and larger L3 cache, helps explain the substantial performance advantages seen in the benchmark data. The AMD processor's 12 cores and 24 threads provide more parallel execution resources than the Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads.

The foundry also differs, with AMD using TSMC and Intel using its own fabrication. The AMD part's smaller die size and higher transistor count reflect the denser 4 nm process. The Intel part's larger 257 mm² die on 10 nm process indicates a less dense design.

Both processors support ECC memory, and both are classified as desktop parts with active production status. The AMD part uses a dual-die configuration (2x 70.6 mm²), while the Intel part appears to use a single monolithic die at 257 mm². These architectural differences align with the performance results: the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X leads in nearly every benchmark, with the Intel part's single win in Cinebench R23 single-core being the only exception.