AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core i9-14901E?

A: Both processors feature 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a 36 MB shared L3 cache, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS which has a 16 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 39325, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911. Both sit at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS claims victory in 4 out of 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its wins are concentrated in data-related workloads. The most significant advantage appears in extended instructions, where the AMD chip delivers a 47.5% higher score than the Intel part. Data compression also favors AMD strongly, with a 19.1% advantage. Encryption workloads show a 10.3% lead for AMD, and random string sorting completes the AMD win set with a 7% margin. These results point to a processor that handles cryptographic operations, compression tasks, and specialized instruction sets with notable efficiency.

The Intel Core i9-14901E dominates the remaining 13 head-to-head comparisons. Its largest margins come in physics calculations and prime number finding, where it leads by 54.3% and 54% respectively. Floating-point math also favors Intel by 27.3%, and single-thread performance shows a 13.6% advantage. The Intel processor wins every Cinebench test, both single-core and multi-core, by a consistent 4.6% margin. Integer math, multithread performance, and the remaining PassMark tests all go to Intel, making it the clear winner in raw computational throughput, particularly for arithmetic-heavy tasks.

The split is clear: AMD excels in data manipulation and security-related workloads, while Intel leads in general processing speed, math operations, and physics simulation. Users processing large datasets, handling encryption, or running compression pipelines would see the AMD advantage. Those focused on rendering, scientific computing with floating-point operations, or single-threaded applications would prefer the Intel result.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E employs the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is substantial: AMD's 4 nm process is denser, and the database records AMD's die size at 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors. Intel's die measures 257 mm², with transistor count not recorded in the database. This makes the AMD chip physically smaller despite holding a comparable transistor count to the larger Intel die.

Cache architecture differs significantly between the two. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB shared L3 cache. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a 36 MB shared L3 cache. Intel's larger L3 cache, more than double AMD's, likely contributes to its performance in repeated data access patterns. The L1 and L2 per-core allocations are also larger on Intel, which may explain its lead in single-threaded tests.

Both processors support dual-channel memory, but AMD specifies DDR5 only with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded. AMD integrates the Radeon 780M graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. PCIe capability differs as noted: AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Intel's newer PCIe generation offers higher bandwidth per lane, though AMD provides more total lanes. Both processors support ECC memory and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The market segments also differ: AMD's part is classified as Mobile, while Intel's is Desktop. This aligns with their sockets: AMD uses Socket FP7, Intel uses Socket 1700. Release dates show AMD arriving on 2024-04-15 and Intel on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2024-06-30 |

The AMD processor starts with a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz compared to Intel's 2.80 GHz, but Intel boosts higher to 5.60 GHz versus AMD's 5.10 GHz. Intel's TDP of 65 W exceeds AMD's 45 W, reflecting the desktop-oriented power envelope. The cache hierarchy clearly favors Intel in both size and per-core allocation. Memory support shows Intel with broader compatibility, while AMD specifies a higher bandwidth figure. The recorded transistor count for AMD, 25,000 million, has no counterpart for Intel in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are uniformly in Intel's favor. Across all six Cinebench tests, R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core variants, the Intel Core i9-14901E wins by exactly 4.6% each time. The multi-core scores show Intel at 25753 in R23 against AMD's 24565, a difference of 1188 points. Single-core R23 scores are 3635 for Intel and 3468 for AMD. The consistency of this 4.6% delta across all Cinebench generations suggests a stable architectural performance gap rather than workload-specific variation.

PassMark results tell a more nuanced story. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS wins data compression with a score of 343952 against Intel's 288777, a 19.1% lead. Data encryption shows AMD at 20487 versus Intel's 18571, a 10.3% advantage. Extended instructions produce the largest gap of any test: AMD scores 25434, Intel scores 17249, giving AMD a 47.5% margin. Random string sorting also goes to AMD, 41867 to 39138, a 7% lead.

Intel's PassMark wins are substantial. The physics test shows Intel at 3041 against AMD's 1389, a 54.3% advantage. Prime number finding has Intel at 189 versus AMD's 87, a 54% lead. Floating-point math goes to Intel by 27.3%: 81089 against 58965. Integer math favors Intel by 13.4%: 112736 versus 97625. Multithread performance shows Intel at 30298 against AMD's 28572, a 5.7% lead. Single-thread performance gives Intel 4354 against AMD's 3762, a 13.6% margin. The duplicate single-thread and singlethread entries confirm the same result.

The overall benchmark count stands at 13 wins for Intel and 4 for AMD. Intel's wins span all Cinebench tests plus the majority of PassMark tests. AMD's wins are clustered in data-related and encryption workloads, with extended instructions being its strongest category.

The Verdict

The database shows two processors with identical core and thread counts but divergent design priorities. The Intel Core i9-14901E achieves higher average performance across the recorded benchmarks, with an average score of 37911 against AMD's 39325. However, this average is skewed by AMD's large wins in a few categories. Intel's 13 wins include every Cinebench test and the most computationally intensive PassMark tests, while AMD's 4 wins are in specialized data workloads.

For general-purpose desktop computing, rendering, scientific simulation, and single-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-14901E delivers superior results. Its 54.3% lead in physics and 54% lead in prime number finding are decisive. The consistent 4.6% Cinebench advantage indicates reliable multi-threaded rendering performance. The higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz and larger 36 MB L3 cache support these results.

For workloads centered on data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, and string sorting, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS is the stronger choice. The 47.5% margin in extended instructions is the largest single-test difference between the two processors. The 19.1% compression advantage and 10.3% encryption lead make it suitable for database operations, file archiving, and security-related tasks. Its lower 45 W TDP and mobile classification also suggest efficiency advantages, though the database records no direct power consumption measurements.

Both processors sit at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, indicating similar overall standing. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a 0% delta, while AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700F with a 0.8% delta. These proximity scores confirm that neither processor is far from its closest competitors. Users should select based on workload type: Intel for computational breadth, AMD for data-centric and encryption-heavy tasks.