AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 230 versus the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which limits any direct numerical comparison between the two parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 230, by contrast, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results recorded.

What can be stated from the recorded data is the AMD processor's absolute performance profile. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 230 scores 17,857 points in multi-core and 2,521 points in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7,499 multi-core and 1,058 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 1,799 multi-core and 253 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 19,411, a single-thread score of 3,558, integer math at 67,257, floating-point math at 38,993, and data compression at 218,588. The processor's average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 25,782, placing it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Because the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmarks, its percentile rank is 50, and its average score is listed as 0. This means the database cannot confirm any win for either processor in a head-to-head sense. The data only supports a performance profile for the AMD side, and the Intel side remains unmeasured.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, part of the Ryzen 5 generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded.

The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel processor also has 6 cores and 12 threads, but its base clock is 2.20 GHz and its boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz, while the AMD part has a higher base clock by 1.30 GHz.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more L3 cache by 8 MB and more L2 per core by 0.25 MB, while the AMD part has less L1 per core by 16 KB.

The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and it does support ECC memory. The memory bandwidth for the Intel part is not recorded.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 760M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 230 is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE is classified as a desktop processor. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

The thermal design power differs: the AMD processor is rated at 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor is rated at 45 W TDP. The AMD part is therefore the lower-power design by 17 W.

Release dates differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 was released on January 5, 2025. The Intel Core i5-14501TE was released on June 30, 2024. The Intel part is earlier by roughly six months.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel part is 0.20 GHz higher.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 8 MB more.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is at the 78th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is at the 50th percentile, based on no recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 5 230 at 3.50 GHz, Intel Core i5-14501TE at 2.20 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 5 230 at 4.90 GHz, Intel Core i5-14501TE at 5.10 GHz
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 5 230 at 28 W, Intel Core i5-14501TE at 45 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part
• Architecture: Zen 4 for AMD, Raptor Lake for Intel
• Codename: Hawk Point for AMD, Raptor Lake-R for Intel
• Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel
• Foundry: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel
• Transistors: 25,000 million for AMD, not recorded for Intel
• Die size: 178 mm² for AMD, 215 mm² for Intel
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core for AMD, 80 KB per core for Intel
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core for AMD, 1.25 MB per core for Intel
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared for AMD, 24 MB shared for Intel
• Memory support: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, not recorded for Intel
• ECC memory: false for AMD, true for Intel
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 760M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel
• Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel
• Release date: January 5, 2025 for AMD, June 30, 2024 for Intel
• Part number: 100-000001726 for AMD, Q49KSRNJN for Intel
• Benchmark scores: Full suite recorded for AMD, none recorded for Intel
• Percentile: 78th for AMD, 50th for Intel
• Average benchmark score: 25,782 for AMD, 0 for Intel

Both processors share 6 cores, 12 threads, dual-channel memory bus, active production status, and locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an asymmetric picture. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a complete benchmark profile, an average score of 25,782, and a 78th percentile ranking. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking, which is the default position for an unmeasured part.

From the data alone, the AMD Ryzen 5 230 is the only processor with measurable performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,857 and single-core score of 2,521, along with a PassMark multi-thread score of 19,411, provide concrete performance figures. The Intel part cannot be compared because no measurements exist.

For a user selecting between these two based strictly on database evidence, the AMD Ryzen 5 230 delivers a known performance profile. The Intel Core i5-14501TE offers architectural advantages on paper: a higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and DDR4 compatibility. However, none of those specifications are validated by benchmark results in the database.

The lower TDP of the AMD part (28 W versus 45 W) indicates a more power-efficient design, which aligns with its mobile market segment. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a higher power envelope.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 wins in every category where benchmark data exists, because the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded scores. The AMD part shows a multi-core Cinebench R23 result of 17,857 and a single-core result of 2,521. Its PassMark single-thread score is 3,558, and its data compression score is 218,588. These are the only measured performance values in the comparison.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins in specification-level comparisons that do not require benchmark data. It has a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz), more L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB), more L2 cache per core (1.25 MB versus 1 MB), ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 support, and compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Its base clock is lower (2.20 GHz versus 3.50 GHz), and its TDP is higher (45 W versus 28 W).

Use cases follow the data. For workloads where measured performance matters, the AMD Ryzen 5 230 is the only part with evidence of capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,857 suggests strong sustained multi-threaded performance for its 28 W envelope. The PassMark integer math score of 67,257 and floating-point math score of 38,993 indicate solid general computation throughput.

For workloads that benefit from ECC memory, the Intel Core i5-14501TE is the only option, as the AMD part does not support ECC. For systems using DDR4 memory, the Intel part is the only choice, since the AMD part requires DDR5. For PCIe Gen 5 devices, the Intel part provides the newer interface, though with fewer lanes (16 versus 20).

The mobile versus desktop distinction also matters. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 is designed for mobile use with a 28 W TDP and an FP8 socket. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is a desktop part with a 45 W TDP and Socket 1700. The platform requirements differ completely, so the usable context for each processor is distinct.