AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core i9-14901KE target different segments of the processor market, yet both offer 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen part is a mobile chip in the 8000 series, built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel part is a desktop chip in the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Benchmark data for the Intel Core i9-14901KE is absent from the database, which limits direct comparison, but the recorded specifications and the Ryzen’s measured performance allow for a meaningful analysis of their respective positions.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 41963, and it sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database. This places it in a strong competitive position, with its nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-14700T (average score 41914, delta 0.1 percent) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 (average score 42055, delta -0.2 percent). The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS also edges ahead of the Intel Core i7-12850HX (average score 41779, delta 0.4 percent) and the Intel Core 7 251TE (average score 41650, delta 0.8 percent). These deltas are small, indicating that the Ryzen’s performance is tightly clustered with those rivals, but the recorded scores show it holds a slight edge over three of the four nearest rivals.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is listed as zero with a 50th percentile rank. Without recorded measurements, the database cannot confirm where it wins in practical workloads. However, the specification data indicates its strengths lie in raw clock speed and cache capacity. The Intel part has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz compared to the Ryzen’s 5.20 GHz, and it carries 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus 16 MB on the Ryzen. These figures suggest potential advantages in single-threaded bursts and in workloads that benefit from large cache footprints, but the absence of benchmark data means the database records no verified wins for the Intel chip.

The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, by contrast, has a comprehensive set of recorded scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests. It delivers strong results in multi-core rendering, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25165, and in single-core tasks, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3552. The database’s percentile rank of 88 confirms that the Ryzen’s measured performance places it well above the median CPU in the database. For the Intel Core i9-14901KE, the database shows no wins because no tests were recorded, so any claim about its performance must rely solely on its listed specifications.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process node, fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901KE uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. The Ryzen’s die size is 178 mm², while the Intel part’s die size is 257 mm². The Ryzen has 25,000 million transistors in its design, while the Intel part has no transistor count listed in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901KE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel chip a larger cache at every level, which typically benefits workloads that reuse data frequently, such as database operations or complex simulations.

Memory support also separates the two. The Ryzen supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Ryzen offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the Ryzen using Radeon 780M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments are distinct. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is a mobile processor, designed for laptops and other portable systems, with a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel Core i9-14901KE is a desktop processor, with a TDP of 125 watts. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it allows overclocking, while the Ryzen does not. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The Ryzen’s part numbers are 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7), while the Intel part’s part number is Q49DSRNJC.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no individual benchmark scores recorded. Therefore, the comparison must be based on the Ryzen’s measured scores alone, with the Intel’s specifications used as a reference point. The Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS shows strong multi-core performance in Cinebench tests. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 2536, its R20 multi-core score is 10569, and its R23 multi-core score is 25165. Single-core scores are equally consistent: 357 in R15, 1491 in R20, and 3552 in R23.

Passmark results for the Ryzen cover a range of workloads. The multithread score is 30378, and the single-thread score is 3920 (also listed as 3920 for the passmark_singlethread test). Integer math scores 103390, floating point math scores 63490, and extended instructions scores 27714. Data compression scores 368884, and data encryption scores 21820. Random string sorting scores 44668, find prime numbers scores 91, and physics scores 1430.

These scores indicate that the Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS delivers strong performance in both integer and floating point workloads, with a particularly high data compression score. The nearest rival comparisons show that the Ryzen’s average score of 41963 is only 0.1 percent above the Intel Core i7-14700T and 0.4 percent above the Intel Core i7-12850HX, meaning the Ryzen holds a narrow but real lead over those parts in the database’s aggregate metric. The Intel Core i9-14901KE, with its higher boost clock and larger cache, could potentially outperform the Ryzen in single-threaded tasks, but no recorded data supports that claim. The absence of benchmarks for the Intel part means the database cannot provide any direct score comparisons, so the Ryzen’s recorded wins stand as the only measured outcomes.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core i9-14901KE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Does the database include benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901KE?

A: No, the database has no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901KE. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS and the Intel Core i9-14901KE differ in nearly every major specification category. The Ryzen belongs to the 8000 series with a Ryzen 9 generation label, while the Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Core i9 generation label. The Ryzen’s architecture is Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, while the Intel part uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Ryzen’s process node is 4 nm from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Ryzen’s die size is 178 mm², while the Intel part’s die size is 257 mm². The Ryzen has 25,000 million transistors, while the Intel part has no transistor count listed.

Base clocks differ, with the Ryzen at 4.00 GHz and the Intel part at 3.80 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the Ryzen at 5.20 GHz and the Intel part at 5.80 GHz. TDP values are far apart: 45 watts for the Ryzen versus 125 watts for the Intel part. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The Ryzen’s cache is 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 shared. The Intel part’s cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB L3 shared.

Memory support shows the Ryzen limited to DDR5, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Ryzen records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure. The Ryzen’s PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part’s PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M on the Ryzen versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel part. The Ryzen is a mobile chip, while the Intel part is a desktop chip. The Ryzen has a locked multiplier, while the Intel part has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ, with the Ryzen released on 2024-04-15 and the Intel part on 2024-06-30. The Ryzen’s part numbers are 100-000001314 (FP7r2) and 100-000001386 (FP7), while the Intel part’s part number is Q49DSRNJC. Both support ECC memory, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.