Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Core i9-14901E
Ryzen AI 9 365
Core i9-14901E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI 9 365
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-14901E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 365 | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($689) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 9 365 | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+72%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($689) |
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 Ryzen AI 9 365 and Core i9-14901E
Ryzen AI 9 365
The Ryzen AI 9 365 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,187 points. Launch price was $499.
Core i9-14901E
The Core i9-14901E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 30,298 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 9 365 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i9-14901E offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen AI 9 365 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 365 versus 5.6 GHz on the Core i9-14901E — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-14901E (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 30,187 against the Core i9-14901E's 30,298 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i9-14901E. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI 9 365 vs 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-14901E.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 365 | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 36 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (2024−2025) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 30,187 | 30,298 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,894 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 14,262 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-14901E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i9-14901E 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.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 365 | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen AI 9 365 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen AI 9 365) vs Yes (Core i9-14901E). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 880M (Ryzen AI 9 365) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-14901E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen AI 9 365 targets Mobile AI.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 365 | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 880M | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Mobile AI | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI 9 365 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Core i9-14901E debuted at $557. At current prices ($400 vs $689), the Ryzen AI 9 365 is $289 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI 9 365 delivers 75.5 pts/$ vs 44.0 pts/$ for the Core i9-14901E — making the Ryzen AI 9 365 the 52.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 9 365 | Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-28% | $557 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400-42% | $689 |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.5+72% | 44.0 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2024 |
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