AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and Intel Core i5-14401E?

A: Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses a 6 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's boost clock of 4.55 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 ranks in the 84th percentile, while the Intel Core i5-14401E ranks in the 60th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits the two processors into different performance domains. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 dominates in PassMark workloads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E shows strength in Cinebench rendering tests.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 demonstrates a decisive advantage in the PassMark suite, with a multithread score of 17492 and a single-thread score of 3155. Its floating point math score reaches 35118, and its integer math score hits 62151. The processor also delivers strong results in data compression with a score of 211289, data encryption at 13425, and random string sorting at 22382. The extended instructions score of 14675 rounds out a comprehensive PassMark profile.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in Cinebench benchmarks, which measure rendering performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 18161, and its R23 singlecore score is 2564. The R20 multicore score of 7627 and R20 singlecore score of 1076 further confirm this advantage. The R15 multicore score of 1830 and R15 singlecore score of 258 complete the rendering-focused picture.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the split. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 averages 34881 across its benchmark set, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401E averages 5253, placing it in the 60th percentile. These figures indicate that the AMD processor holds a substantial lead in the aggregate PassMark data, while the Intel processor's Cinebench results show a specific strength in rendering tasks.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename. It is built on a 6 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 210 mm². The processor targets the mobile segment and uses the AMD Socket FP7. Its integrated graphics are the Radeon 660M.

The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process by Intel with a die size of 215 mm². This is a desktop processor using the Intel Socket 1700. Its integrated graphics are the UHD Graphics 730.

The cache layouts differ between the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. The AMD processor does not support ECC memory, while the Intel processor does.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14401E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Intel processor a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

The production status for both is Active. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 was released on 2025-09-30, while the Intel Core i5-14401E was released on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The base clock of the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is 3.30 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz. The boost clock favors Intel, with 4.70 GHz versus 4.55 GHz for AMD.

The thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 watts. This makes the AMD processor the lower-power option.

The process node favors AMD at 6 nm, compared to Intel's 10 nm. The foundry also differs: TSMC produces the AMD chip, while Intel produces its own. The die sizes are close, with 210 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

Cache specifications differ across all levels. The AMD processor has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel processor has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support shows a notable split. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 only supports DDR5, while the Intel Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD processor has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel processor has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel side.

PCIe generations differ, with AMD using Gen 4 and Intel using Gen 5. Lane counts also differ: 20 lanes for AMD and 16 lanes for Intel. The integrated graphics are the Radeon 660M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

The market segments differ, with AMD targeting mobile and Intel targeting desktop. The sockets reflect this: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 5 150 and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14401E. The part numbers are 100-000000990(FP7r2) for AMD and Q49JSRNJS for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data does not include direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the two processors. Instead, each processor has its own benchmark suite, and the results show different performance strengths.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 delivers strong PassMark results. Its multithread score of 17492 and single-thread score of 3155 show balanced performance. The integer math score of 62151 and floating point math score of 35118 indicate solid compute capabilities. Data compression reaches 211289, while data encryption scores 13425. Random string sorting hits 22382, and extended instructions score 14675. The find prime numbers score is 47, and physics scores 806.

The Intel Core i5-14401E delivers Cinebench results across three versions. The R23 multicore score of 18161 and R23 singlecore score of 2564 represent its strongest metrics. The R20 multicore score of 7627 and R20 singlecore score of 1076 follow. The R15 multicore score of 1830 and R15 singlecore score of 258 complete the set.

The average benchmark scores provide a comparative view. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 averages 34881, which places it among rivals like the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890 with a delta of 0, the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34962 with a delta of -0.2, the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 with a delta of -0.3, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003 with a delta of -0.3.

The Intel Core i5-14401E averages 5253, placing it near the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 with a delta of -0.1, the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 with a delta of 0.2, the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 with a delta of 0.2, and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 with a delta of 0.8.

These rival comparisons show that the AMD Ryzen 5 150 sits among higher-performing CPUs in its average score range, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits among lower-performing ones. The percentile rankings confirm this: 84th for AMD versus 60th for Intel.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the stronger processor in aggregate PassMark performance. Its average benchmark score of 34881 far exceeds the Intel Core i5-14401E's average of 5253. The 84th percentile ranking versus the 60th percentile ranking reinforces this gap.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 also offers advantages in efficiency and platform characteristics. Its 35 watt TDP is substantially lower than the Intel processor's 65 watt TDP. The 6 nm process node provides a manufacturing advantage over Intel's 10 nm node. The memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s is recorded, while the Intel processor has no recorded bandwidth figure.

The Intel Core i5-14401E holds advantages in specific areas. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 demonstrates strong rendering performance. The higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz provides a clock speed advantage. The ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility offer flexibility for certain workloads. The PCIe Gen 5 support provides a newer interface standard.

The processors target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is a mobile processor on the AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop processor on the Intel Socket 1700. The choice between them depends on the platform requirements rather than raw performance alone.

The benchmark data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 150 as the higher-performing processor across the PassMark suite, with a substantial lead in average score and percentile ranking. The Intel Core i5-14401E offers rendering performance in Cinebench, along with ECC support and DDR4 compatibility, but its overall benchmark position is significantly lower. The AMD processor delivers the stronger overall performance profile in the recorded data.