AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 240 and Intel Core i5-14401E are both six-core, twelve-thread processors, but they target different platforms and use different architectures. The recorded data shows a split decision across the available Cinebench tests, with each chip taking two wins. The AMD part leads in the older Cinebench R15 suite, while the Intel part dominates the newer Cinebench R23 suite. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, the specification differences, and the architectural choices that explain the performance split.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison in the database covers four Cinebench tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins the two R15 tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 2078 against Intel’s 1830, a 13.6% advantage. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the AMD scores 270 against Intel’s 258, a 4.7% lead. These are modest but consistent wins for the AMD processor in the older benchmark.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins the two R23 tests by much larger margins. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 18161 against AMD’s 13013, a 28.3% advantage for Intel. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, Intel scores 2564 against AMD’s 1742, a 32.1% lead. These are substantial differences, particularly in single-core performance, where Intel is nearly a third faster.

The overall win count is even at two each, but the magnitude of the wins is not symmetrical. Intel’s R23 victories are more than twice as large in percentage terms as AMD’s R15 victories. The largest single delta is the 32.1% single-core gap in R23, which points to a significant difference in single-threaded capability between the two architectures under that workload.

The available benchmark data is limited to these four Cinebench tests. The AMD processor also has PassMark results in the database, including a multithread score of 22658 and a single-thread score of 3675, but the Intel processor has no PassMark entries, so a direct comparison on those tests is not possible. The Cinebench tests are the only common ground.

Looking at the AMD Ryzen 5 240’s own benchmark profile, its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13013 places it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with an average score of 33537, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS at 33667, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX at 33668, all within 0.4% of each other. The Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile, with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210. The percentile gap between the two chips, 84 versus 60, reflects their different benchmark coverage in the database, not a direct head-to-head result.

The data shows that the Intel chip’s R23 multicore score of 18161 is far above the AMD chip’s 13013, yet the AMD chip’s overall database percentile is higher. That is because the AMD chip has many more benchmark entries, including PassMark tests, which pull its average score up. The Intel chip’s average benchmark score in the database is 5253, based on only six Cinebench results, while the AMD chip’s average is 33542, based on fifteen results. These averages are not directly comparable due to the different test sets.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate a clear workload split. The Intel Core i5-14401E is the stronger choice for Cinebench R23 workloads, both multicore and singlecore, with leads of 28.3% and 32.1% respectively. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 is the stronger choice for Cinebench R15 workloads, with smaller leads of 13.6% and 4.7%.

For users running applications that resemble Cinebench R23, which is a modern multi-threaded renderer with a demanding single-threaded component, the Intel chip’s data is substantially better. The 18161 multicore score against 13013 is a large gap that would translate into noticeably faster render times. The 2564 single-core score against 1742 is even more decisive, suggesting better responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks.

For users running older software that behaves like Cinebench R15, the AMD chip’s wins are real but less impressive in magnitude. A 13.6% multicore lead and a 4.7% single-core lead are meaningful but not overwhelming.

The database also shows that the Intel chip supports ECC memory while the AMD chip does not, and the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. These are functional differences that matter for specific use cases.

The Intel chip is a desktop part on Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP, while the AMD chip is a mobile part on Socket FP8 with a 45 W TDP. That distinction alone suggests different intended environments, even though both chips have six cores and twelve threads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 wins in Cinebench R15 multicore and singlecore. The R15 suite is an older benchmark, and the AMD chip’s architecture appears better optimized for that workload. The 13.6% multicore advantage suggests the AMD chip’s Zen 4 cores handle the older instruction patterns more efficiently. The 4.7% single-core advantage is modest but consistent.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in Cinebench R23 multicore and singlecore. The R23 suite is a newer, more demanding benchmark, and the Intel chip’s Raptor Lake architecture shows a clear advantage there. The 28.3% multicore lead and the 32.1% single-core lead are both large. The single-core gap is particularly notable, as it indicates that Intel’s cores have a significant performance edge when the workload is new and heavily optimized.

For multi-threaded productivity workloads similar to Cinebench R23, the Intel chip is the clear winner based on the recorded scores. For legacy multi-threaded workloads similar to Cinebench R15, the AMD chip is ahead. Single-threaded performance follows the same pattern: Intel wins the modern R23 test, AMD wins the older R15 test.

The AMD chip also has a suite of PassMark results in the database, including integer math at 73189, floating point math at 45301, and data compression at 267963. These scores are not compared against the Intel chip because the Intel chip lacks PassMark data, but they show that the AMD chip has strong throughput in those specific operations.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161, which is 28.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 240’s 13013.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R15 singlecore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 scores 270, which is 4.7% higher than the Intel Core i5-14401E’s 258.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the database lists ECC memory support as true for the Intel chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 lists ECC memory support as false.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do their process nodes differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. These are fundamentally different designs from different foundries and process generations.

The AMD chip has 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel chip has no transistor count listed in the database, but its die size is 215 mm². The smaller die on the AMD chip, combined with the smaller process node, suggests a denser design.

Cache configurations differ as well. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has more cache at every level, which may contribute to its strong Cinebench R23 single-core performance.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip uses a Radeon 760M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so a performance comparison is not possible from the recorded data.

The PCIe support differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel chip has a newer PCIe generation but fewer lanes.

The memory bandwidth for the AMD chip is listed at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both chips use a dual-channel memory bus.

The AMD chip is a mobile part, while the Intel chip is a desktop part. That is a key architectural distinction that affects socket type, power envelope, and intended platform.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 240 has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD chip has a higher base clock by 1.80 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz.

The TDP differs: the AMD chip is rated at 45 W, the Intel chip at 65 W. The Intel chip draws more power under load per its rating.

The socket differs: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. These are incompatible platforms.

The memory support differs: the AMD chip supports only DDR5, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. This gives the Intel chip more flexibility in system building.

ECC memory support differs: the Intel chip supports ECC, the AMD chip does not.

The PCIe configuration differs: the AMD chip has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, the Intel chip has Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The process node differs: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel.

The die size differs: 178 mm² for AMD, 215 mm² for Intel.

The cache hierarchy differs: the AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB L3.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 760M on the AMD chip, UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel chip.

The market segment differs: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel.

The release dates differ: the AMD chip was released on 2025-01-05, the Intel chip on 2024-06-30.

The part numbers differ: 100-000001727 for AMD, Q49JSRNJS for Intel.

Both chips have six cores and twelve threads, and both have locked multipliers. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database.