AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 and Intel Core i5-14501TE present an unusual comparison because the database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD part, while the Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores. This means the direct head-to-head comparison must rely on the AMD processor's absolute scores and its position in the overall database, while the Intel processor's performance can only be inferred from its specifications and architectural characteristics.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 delivers a multi-threaded score of 17,492 in PassMark's multithread test. Its single-thread score is 3,155, which appears twice in the database under both "passmark_single_thread" and "passmark_singlethread" fields, confirming consistency in the measurement. The integer math workload produces a score of 62,151, while floating point math reaches 35,118. Data compression scores 211,289, which is the highest raw value across all recorded tests, reflecting strong throughput in that workload. Data encryption yields 13,425, extended instructions score 14,675, and random string sorting completes with 22,382. The physics test returns 806, and the find prime numbers test returns 47.

The AMD processor's average benchmark score is 34,881, placing it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. This percentile ranking indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors. Its nearest rivals confirm the competitive positioning: the Intel Xeon 6349P averages 34,890, a delta of 0 percent, meaning the AMD part is effectively tied with that Xeon. The Intel Core 7 253PTE averages 34,962, which is 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-13800H averages 34,988, 0.3 percent higher, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX averages 35,003, also 0.3 percent higher. The AMD processor therefore sits within a narrow 0.3 percent band of these four rivals, all of which are higher-performing by a minimal margin.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so no direct score comparisons can be made. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals. The data therefore shows a complete asymmetry: the AMD part has a rich benchmark history, while the Intel part appears only with specification-level information. Any performance analysis of the Intel processor must rely on architectural differences rather than measured outcomes.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is significant: 6 nm versus 10 nm, which typically indicates the AMD part has a lithographic advantage in density and power efficiency.

Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads, so the thread count is identical. Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor therefore starts much lower but boosts much higher, suggesting a wider dynamic range and potentially higher peak single-thread performance, while the AMD processor maintains a higher baseline frequency.

Cache configurations diverge clearly. 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 i5-14501TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has larger caches at every level: 25 percent more L1 per core, 144 percent more L2 per core, and 50 percent more L3 overall. This cache advantage could benefit workloads with high data reuse.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The Intel part's broader memory compatibility may matter for systems with existing DDR4 modules, while the AMD part's fixed DDR5 requirement simplifies platform design.

ECC memory support distinguishes the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14501TE does support ECC memory, which can be relevant for error-sensitive workloads in professional or server-adjacent environments.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor offers a newer PCIe generation, which doubles the per-lane bandwidth, though with fewer total lanes. The AMD processor offers more lanes at an older generation.

Integrated graphics present a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 includes Radeon 660M graphics. The Intel Core i5-14501TE includes UHD Graphics 770. Both provide integrated display output, but the architectures are entirely different.

The market segments and sockets reflect their intended platforms. The AMD processor targets the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FP7 package. The Intel processor targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700 package. This is a fundamental difference: one is designed for portable systems, the other for stationary desktops.

Die sizes are similar, with the AMD part measuring 210 mm² and the Intel part measuring 215 mm², a difference of 5 mm². The production status for both is listed as active. The release dates differ by over a year: the AMD processor was released on September 30, 2025, while the Intel processor was released on June 30, 2024.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's boost clock of 4.55 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 16 MB on the AMD Ryzen 5 150.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE:

• Base Clock: AMD 3.30 GHz vs Intel 2.20 GHz
• Boost Clock: AMD 4.55 GHz vs Intel 5.10 GHz
• TDP: AMD 35 vs Intel 45
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7 vs Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 3+ vs Raptor Lake
• Codename: Rembrandt-R vs Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ Rembrandt) vs Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process Node: 6 nm vs 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC vs Intel
• Die Size: 210 mm² vs 215 mm²
• L1 Cache: 64 KB per core vs 80 KB per core
• L2 Cache: 512 KB per core vs 1.25 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 16 MB shared vs 24 MB shared
• Memory Support: DDR5 only vs DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s vs not recorded
• ECC Memory: not supported vs supported
• PCIe: Gen 4, 20 lanes vs Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 660M vs UHD Graphics 770
• Market Segment: Mobile vs Desktop
• Release Date: September 30, 2025 vs June 30, 2024
• Part Number: 100-000000990 (FP7r2) vs Q49KSRNJN

Shared specifications include 6 cores, 12 threads, dual-channel memory bus, active production status, locked multiplier, and no recorded launch MSRP for either part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins in areas where measured data exists. Its 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of 34,881, shows that it performs competitively against much larger processors. The multithread score of 17,492 and the single-thread score of 3,155 provide concrete data points for workload estimation. The 6 nm process node suggests better power efficiency per watt, and the 35 TDP is lower than the Intel part's 45 TDP, which can matter for systems with thermal constraints. The higher base clock of 3.30 GHz gives it a consistent performance floor in sustained workloads. The mobile market segment and FP7 socket indicate it is designed for portable systems where power draw and thermal output are critical.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins in architectural features that are recorded in the database. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds the AMD part by 0.55 GHz, which can translate to higher peak single-thread performance in bursty workloads. The cache hierarchy is larger at every level: 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB L3, all exceeding the AMD part's corresponding values. The PCIe Gen 5 interface provides newer connectivity with higher per-lane bandwidth, though with fewer lanes. ECC memory support makes it suitable for data-integrity-sensitive applications. The dual memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 offers platform flexibility. The desktop market segment and LGA 1700 socket position it for traditional desktop builds. The earlier release date of June 30, 2024 means it has been available for a longer period.

The specification differences suggest distinct use cases. The AMD processor appears optimized for mobile efficiency with a lower TDP, a higher base clock, and a smaller process node. The Intel processor appears optimized for desktop performance with a higher boost clock, more cache, and newer PCIe. The data does not include benchmark scores for the Intel part, so the actual performance comparison cannot be quantified. The recorded measurements for the AMD part show strong results across a range of workloads, including data compression at 211,289, integer math at 62,151, and floating point math at 35,118, but no comparable Intel numbers exist in the database to establish a direct winner. The choice between these two processors ultimately depends on platform requirements: mobile versus desktop, DDR4 versus DDR5, ECC versus non-ECC, and PCIe Gen 4 versus Gen 5.