AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G and the Intel Core i5-14501TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 2 more physical cores and 4 more threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G does not support ECC memory.

Q: What process nodes are used by these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What are the PCIe generations and lane counts for the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do these processors have unlocked multipliers?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14501TE does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14501TE claims the advantage in raw compute capacity. Its 6 cores and 12 threads outnumber the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G's 4 cores and 8 threads, giving it a structural edge in heavily threaded workloads. The Intel chip also reaches a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is 0.90 GHz higher than the AMD's 4.20 GHz. That combination of more cores and a higher ceiling indicates an advantage in multithreaded rendering, compilation, and encoding tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G wins on base clock discipline. It starts at 4.00 GHz, which is 1.80 GHz higher than the Intel's 2.20 GHz base. For workloads that stay near the base frequency, the AMD part maintains a higher sustained speed. The AMD chip also uses a 7 nm process, which is denser than Intel's 10 nm node. The Ryzen 3 5305G carries a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W, meaning the Intel chip is the lower-power option in the comparison.

Memory support splits the two as well. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G only supports DDR4. The Intel part also enables ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. The Intel CPU uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD CPU uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, so the Intel platform offers newer interconnect bandwidth.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses an unlocked multiplier, which allows overclocking. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is locked. The AMD chip also has a smaller die size at 180 mm² versus Intel's 215 mm². The Intel processor has a larger L3 cache at 24 MB shared, compared to 8 MB on the AMD part. The Intel CPU uses a per-core L1 of 80 KB and a per-core L2 of 1.25 MB, while the AMD uses 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G is built on the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Cezanne, part of the 5000 series. It uses a 7 nm process at TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is built on Raptor Lake, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, part of Core 14th Gen. Intel uses a 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded.

Cache organization differs significantly. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 is three times the size of the AMD L3, which can reduce memory latency in cache-heavy workloads.

Memory and I/O architecture also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G supports only DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, though its bandwidth figure is not recorded. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. ECC memory support exists only on the Intel side.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G uses Radeon Vega 6. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip carries a 65 W TDP, and the Intel chip carries a 45 W TDP. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The Intel chip was released on 2024-06-30, and the AMD chip was released on 2025-02-23.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 5305G | Intel Core i5-14501TE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2025-02-23 | 2024-06-30 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data for both processors shows no populated benchmark scores, no average scores, and no head-to-head benchmark results. The wins counter shows zero for both chips, and the nearest rivals lists are empty. Both processors sit at the 50th percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 0. This means the database has not yet generated a measurable comparison between the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G and the Intel Core i5-14501TE.

Without direct benchmark figures, the specification sheet provides the only measurable basis for comparison. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a 2-core and 4-thread advantage over the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G. In multithreaded tasks that scale with core count, that difference is substantial. The Intel chip also boosts to 5.10 GHz, which is 0.90 GHz higher than the AMD's 4.20 GHz, giving it a higher peak single-thread ceiling.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305G counters with a base clock of 4.00 GHz, which is 1.80 GHz higher than the Intel's 2.20 GHz. For workloads that run at or near base frequency, the AMD chip maintains a higher sustained clock. The AMD part also has a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm node, and a smaller die size at 180 mm² versus 215 mm².

Cache capacity favors Intel. The 24 MB shared L3 cache on the Intel Core i5-14501TE is three times larger than the 8 MB L3 on the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G. The per-core L2 cache also favors Intel at 1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB per core on AMD. Larger caches can improve hit rates in working sets that fit within the cache hierarchy.

Memory flexibility favors Intel. The Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ryzen 3 5305G is limited to DDR4. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. PCIe support favors Intel as well, with Gen 5 versus Gen 3.

Power efficiency favors Intel. The 45 W TDP on the Intel part is lower than the 65 W TDP on the AMD part. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, which allows overclocking, but that capability can further increase power draw.

The release timeline shows the Intel Core i5-14501TE launched on 2024-06-30, and the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G launched on 2025-02-23. Both processors remain in active production. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip is listed as part of the 5000 series, and the Intel chip is listed as Core 14th Gen.

The data does not yet provide a definitive performance ranking. The specification differences point to the Intel Core i5-14501TE being better suited for threaded workloads and high-boost scenarios, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5305G offers a higher base clock and overclocking flexibility. Direct benchmark comparisons will be required to confirm the magnitude of these differences.