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

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 240 and Intel Core i5-14401TE occupy different corners of the performance spectrum despite sharing a 6-core, 12-thread layout. The Ryzen 5 240 is a mobile processor with a complete benchmark suite recorded in the database, while the i5-14401TE is a desktop part with no recorded benchmark scores, placing it at the 50th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of zero. This makes direct comparison one-sided: the Ryzen 5 240 has measurable wins across every recorded workload, while the i5-14401TE has no recorded wins because no measurements exist for it.

The Ryzen 5 240 sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,542. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (average score 33,537, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (33,667, -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX (33,668, -0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-12600HX (33,375, +0.5%). These deltas are all within half a percent, indicating the Ryzen 5 240 performs statistically on par with a cluster of upper-midrange mobile parts. The i5-14401TE, by contrast, has no nearest rivals listed and no average score, meaning the database cannot place it in any comparative ranking.

For workloads that favor the Ryzen 5 240, the data is unambiguous. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the chip scores 13,013; in single-core, it scores 1,742. PassMark results show 73,189 in integer math, 45,301 in floating point math, 20,201 in extended instructions, and 267,963 in data compression. These are the numbers that define where the Ryzen 5 240 wins: threaded productivity, math-heavy tasks, and compression workloads. The i5-14401TE has no such scores, so there is no evidence of any workload where it takes the lead.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists an empty benchmark array for the i5-14401TE, resulting in an average benchmark score of zero and a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 240 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 has an average score of 33,542, which is within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX, and Intel Core i5-12600HX, with deltas ranging from -0.4% to +0.5%.

Q: What is the Ryzen 5 240's multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 scores 13,013 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,742 in single-core, with the multi-core result placing it solidly in the 84th percentile overall.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only, while the i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Ryzen 5 240 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the i5-14401TE has no recorded memory bandwidth.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 240 does not.

Q: What are the socket and market segment differences?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 uses AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as Mobile; the i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as Desktop.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, meaning no direct side-by-side measurements exist for these two processors. However, the Ryzen 5 240's individual scores provide the only available performance data, and they can be interpreted against the i5-14401TE's absence of data.

The Ryzen 5 240 delivers 13,013 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,742 in single-core. In PassMark, the multi-thread score is 22,658, single-thread is 3,675, physics is 1,060, and prime numbers finding yields 70. The data compression score is 267,963, data encryption is 15,849, random string sorting is 32,385, floating point math is 45,301, and integer math is 73,189. Extended instructions score 20,201.

The i5-14401TE has no equivalent numbers. Its base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 4.50 GHz, versus the Ryzen 5 240's 4.30 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. Clock speed alone does not determine performance, but the recorded scores for the Ryzen 5 240 show a functional processor, while the i5-14401TE's 50th percentile ranking with zero average score indicates it has not been measured in the database.

The biggest win for the Ryzen 5 240 is not a single benchmark but the entire recorded suite. Every workload in the PassMark and Cinebench sets produces a positive score, and the aggregate average of 33,542 places it at the 84th percentile. The i5-14401TE's average of zero places it at the 50th percentile, which is a statistical artifact of missing data rather than a measured performance result.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several key specification fields. The Ryzen 5 240 has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz; the i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Both have a TDP of 45 watts. The Ryzen 5 240 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Ryzen 5 240 is a mobile part; the i5-14401TE is a desktop part.

Memory support differs: the Ryzen 5 240 supports only DDR5 with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14401TE but not on the Ryzen 5 240. PCIe lanes differ: the Ryzen 5 240 offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-14401TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 5 240 uses Radeon 760M, and the i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The release dates differ: the Ryzen 5 240 released on 2025-01-05, and the i5-14401TE released on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 5 240 has part number 100-000001727; the i5-14401TE has part number Q4T4SRNJP.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is significant. The Ryzen 5 240 uses AMD's Zen 4 architecture on the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Cache layout is 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The i5-14401TE uses Intel's Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its die size is 215 mm², with no transistor count recorded. Cache layout is 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

The Ryzen 5 240's generation is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)), while the i5-14401TE is Core 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Ryzen 5 240 has a 4 nm process node versus the i5-14401TE's 10 nm node, which typically indicates a denser transistor layout, though the i5-14401TE's larger L3 cache (20 MB vs. 16 MB) and larger L2 per core (1.25 MB vs. 1 MB) suggest a different cache hierarchy approach. The Ryzen 5 240 also has a higher base clock (4.30 GHz vs. 2.00 GHz) and a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz vs. 4.50 GHz), which aligns with its mobile positioning favoring higher frequency operation.

The i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Ryzen 5 240, and its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes offers newer signaling compared to the Ryzen 5 240's Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Ryzen 5 240's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is recorded; the i5-14401TE has no such figure. Both processors are 6-core, 12-thread parts with dual-channel memory buses, but the architecture differences in node, cache, and feature support create distinct platform requirements.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear split: the AMD Ryzen 5 240 is a fully measured processor with a robust set of benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded performance data. For anyone relying on this database, the Ryzen 5 240 is the only one of the two with verified performance, delivering a 13,013 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, a 1,742 single-core score, and a 267,963 data compression result. Its average benchmark score of 33,542 places it at the 84th percentile, within 0.5% of four comparable mobile CPUs.

The i5-14401TE, with a 50th percentile ranking and zero average score, cannot be evaluated on performance from this data. Its specifications indicate a desktop part with a 2.00 GHz base clock, 4.50 GHz boost, 20 MB L3 cache, DDR4/DDR5 support, and ECC memory, but no measured results exist to confirm any level of performance.

Given the recorded data, the Ryzen 5 240 is the processor with evidence of capability. Its mobile segment, FP8 socket, and 45-watt TDP suit portable systems, while its high base and boost clocks suggest strong single-thread responsiveness. The i5-14401TE's desktop Socket 1700, PCIe Gen 5, and ECC support target a different use case, but the absence of benchmark scores means the database cannot substantiate any performance claim for it. For a builder choosing between these two, the Ryzen 5 240 has the measurable track record; the i5-14401TE remains a specification sheet without verification.