AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clear split between single-threaded efficiency and raw multi-threaded throughput. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins 4 of the 11 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 7. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the win count alone.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150's largest victory comes in single-thread performance, where it scores 3155 against Intel's 2637, a 19.6% advantage. This is the most decisive margin in either direction across all tests. The AMD part also leads in data encryption with a 14.8% edge (13425 vs 11699), and in extended instructions by 2.2% (14675 vs 14354). These three wins share a common theme: they favor per-core efficiency and instruction-level throughput rather than raw core count.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE dominates the heavier computational workloads. Its most striking win is in prime number finding, where it scores 143 versus AMD's 47, a 67.1% advantage. The physics test shows a similar pattern, with Intel ahead by 56.7% (1860 vs 806). Floating point math also goes decisively to Intel, 50219 vs 35118, a 30.1% margin. The multithreaded PassMark score favors Intel by 12.7% (20042 vs 17492), while integer math shows a narrower 5.5% lead for Intel (65792 vs 62151).

The remaining tests are close calls. Data compression goes to Intel by 4.2% (220520 vs 211289), and random string sorting shows Intel ahead by just 1.7% (22760 vs 22382). These two results suggest that memory bandwidth and cache hierarchy play a moderating role, but the differences are small enough to fall within typical run-to-run variation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 3155 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 19.6% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 2637.

Q: How large is the gap in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE leads the PassMark multithread test with 20042 versus 17492 for the AMD Ryzen 5 150, a 12.7% advantage.

Q: Which chip handles encryption workloads better?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 scores 13425 in data encryption, which is 14.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 11699.

Q: What is the biggest single-test margin between the two?

A: The largest gap is in prime number finding, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 143 versus 47 for the AMD Ryzen 5 150, a 67.1% difference.

Q: How do the two compare in floating point math?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE delivers 50219 in floating point math, 30.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 35118.

Q: Which chip has the higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 4.55 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R refresh) on Intel's 10 nm node, offering 8 cores and 16 threads, with a lower 2.10 GHz base clock but a much higher 5.20 GHz boost clock.

Cache configuration differs substantially. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel side helps explain its advantages in data compression and random string sorting, where larger working sets can stay resident.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a rated memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though the database records no explicit bandwidth figure for it. Intel also includes ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 660M on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side. Socket compatibility is entirely separate: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD die measures 210 mm², the Intel die measures 257 mm². Power envelopes also diverge, with the AMD part rated at 35 W TDP and the Intel part at 45 W TDP.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to two distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is the stronger choice for single-threaded workloads and encryption tasks. Its 19.6% single-thread lead and 14.8% encryption lead are substantial margins that translate directly to snappier response in lightly threaded applications. The 84th percentile overall ranking also places it above the Intel part's 78th percentile in the broader CPU population.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the clear pick for compute-heavy, multi-threaded workloads. Its 67.1% lead in prime number finding, 56.7% lead in physics, and 30.1% lead in floating point math are not marginal differences; they represent a fundamentally higher throughput ceiling for parallel integer and floating point work. The 12.7% multithread advantage and the 5.5% integer math edge reinforce this pattern.

The Intel part also wins the overall average benchmark score comparison among its nearest rivals. Its average score of 26013 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS. The AMD Ryzen 5 150, by contrast, sits at 34881 average, essentially tied with the Intel Xeon 6349P (0% delta) and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-13800H. The higher average score for the AMD part comes from its single-thread dominance, while the Intel part relies on core count for its multi-thread wins.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across nearly every hardware category. Core and thread counts: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds: AMD runs at 3.30 GHz base and 4.55 GHz boost, Intel at 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. TDP: AMD at 35 W, Intel at 45 W. Process node: AMD at 6 nm TSMC, Intel at 10 nm Intel foundry. Die size: AMD at 210 mm², Intel at 257 mm².

Cache hierarchy: AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD is DDR5-only with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC: AMD does not support it, Intel does. PCIe: AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 660M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Both parts are locked (multiplier not unlocked), both are active production parts, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part releases later in the database, dated 2025-09-30, while the Intel part is dated 2024-06-30. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, the Intel part targets desktop.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins in: single-thread performance (3155 vs 2637, 19.6% higher), data encryption (13425 vs 11699, 14.8% higher), and extended instructions (14675 vs 14354, 2.2% higher). These results point to workloads that are latency-sensitive, lightly threaded, or dependent on per-core instruction throughput. The higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz likely contributes to these wins, as does the more efficient Zen 3+ core design.

Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in: prime number finding (143 vs 47, 67.1% higher), physics (1860 vs 806, 56.7% higher), floating point math (50219 vs 35118, 30.1% higher), multithread (20042 vs 17492, 12.7% higher), integer math (65792 vs 62151, 5.5% higher), data compression (220520 vs 211289, 4.2% higher), and random string sorting (22760 vs 22382, 1.7% higher). These wins cluster around parallel compute, heavy integer loops, and memory-intensive operations where the 8-core/16-thread configuration and the larger 33 MB L3 cache provide a structural advantage.

The use-case split is clear. For interactive desktop use, compile jobs with many small files, or encryption-heavy pipelines, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 delivers superior per-thread responsiveness. For rendering, scientific simulation, prime factorization, or any workload that scales with core count, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the better fit. The data does not support a single universal winner; the choice depends entirely on whether the target workload is single-thread-bound or multi-thread-bound.