Core i5-14500T vs Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Core i5-14500T
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14500T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-14500T | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($267) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-14500T | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($267) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14500T and Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Core i5-14500T
The Core i5-14500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,889 points. Launch price was $232.
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,781 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-14500T packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14500T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-14500T versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14500T scores 22,889 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS's 22,781 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-14500T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,561 vs 1,903, a 29.5% lead for the Core i5-14500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14500T vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS.
| Feature | Core i5-14500T | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz+94% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+50% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 6 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) |
| PassMark | 22,889 | 22,781 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,670 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,561+35% | 1,903 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,609 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-14500T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Core i5-14500T supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-14500T) and FP7 (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS).
| Feature | Core i5-14500T | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-14500T) vs Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-14500T) and Radeon 680M (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14500T targets Low Power Desktop, Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-14500T rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Core i5-14500T | Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 680M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | Yes |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Mobile |
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