Ryzen 9 5900XT vs i7-14650HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14650HX
2024
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
22.85
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.93
+22.2%

Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms Core i7-14650HX by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking231170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.44
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesRaptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency39.2925.16
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Performance-cores8no data
Efficient-cores8no data
Threads2432
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate157 MHzno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm7 nm
Die size257 mm22x 74 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,300 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1964AM4
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units16no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-14650HX 22.85
Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.93
+22.2%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-14650HX 36293
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44364
+22.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.85 27.93
Recency 8 January 2024 31 July 2024
Threads 24 32
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 105 Watt

i7-14650HX has 90.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has a 22.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, and 33.3% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-14650HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-14650HX is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 5900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-14650HX and Ryzen 9 5900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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