AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

The benchmark data presents a clear and decisive picture: the Intel Core i5-14400T outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U across every single recorded test in the head-to-head comparison. The Ryzen 5 3501U, a mobile processor from AMD's 3000 series, records zero wins against the Core i5-14400T, which takes all 11 benchmarks. The margins are substantial, ranging from a 39.2% advantage in single-threaded workloads to a massive 77.5% lead in extended instruction tests. The average benchmark score for the Intel chip is 27166, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part averages 14320 and sits in the 69th percentile. This performance gap is not a close contest; it is a systematic dominance by the Intel processor in every measured category.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most significant victory for the Intel Core i5-14400T comes in the extended instructions test, where it scores 14562 against the Ryzen 5 3501U's 3274, a delta of -77.5%. This indicates that the Intel processor handles specialized instruction sets with far greater efficiency. Floating point math also shows a stark contrast: Intel scores 49139 versus AMD's 12707, a 74.1% deficit for the Ryzen part. Integer math follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 65667 and AMD at 26321, a 59.9% gap.

The multithreaded benchmark, which reflects overall throughput across all cores, shows Intel at 20223 against AMD's 7071, a 65% difference. This is consistent with the core and thread counts: the i5-14400T offers 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3501U is limited to 4 cores and 4 threads. The data compression test reinforces this, with Intel scoring 235636 versus AMD's 87380, a 62.9% lead. Data encryption also favors Intel heavily, 13244 versus 5580, a 57.9% margin.

Even in single-threaded performance, where the Ryzen's 3.70 GHz boost clock might be expected to help, Intel wins decisively. The passmark_single_thread score for Intel is 3512, while AMD manages only 2136, a 39.2% advantage for Intel. This is the smallest relative gap in the entire comparison, but it is still a clear victory. The physics test shows Intel at 1244 against AMD's 483, a 61.2% difference, and random string sorting goes to Intel at 25181 versus 10414, a 58.6% gap. The find prime numbers test completes the sweep, with Intel at 73 and AMD at 21, a 71.2% difference. The data shows no scenario where the Ryzen 5 3501U closes the gap to a competitive level.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile part built on the Picasso architecture, which is based on the Zen+ generation. It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14400T is a desktop processor using the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh, built on a 10 nm process by Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

Core configuration is the most obvious differentiator. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, meaning the Intel part supports simultaneous multithreading while the AMD part does not. Cache sizes also differ significantly. The Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 4 MB L3 cache. The Core i5-14400T has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 20 MB shared L3 cache. This larger cache pool likely contributes to the Intel processor's superior performance in data-heavy workloads.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 2.10 GHz, but the Intel part has a higher boost clock at 4.50 GHz versus 3.70 GHz. The Intel processor also has a higher thermal design power at 35 watts, compared to 15 watts for the AMD part, reflecting its desktop orientation and greater power headroom. Memory support differs as well: the Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Core i5-14400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, though the database does not record its memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe capabilities also separate the two. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU. Integrated graphics are present on both: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, and Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel processor supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. The Intel chip is a desktop part on Socket 1700, released in January 2024, while the AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP5 with a release date in the database of May 2026. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core i5-14400T is the superior processor in every measurable way within this comparison. Its average benchmark score of 27166 is nearly double the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's 14320, and it sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs versus the AMD part's 69th percentile. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K with an average score of 27097, a 0.3% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 27051, a 0.4% delta. This places the i5-14400T in the company of much more powerful desktop parts from previous generations. The Ryzen 5 3501U, by contrast, sits close to the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 at 14336, a -0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277, a 0.3% delta. These are low-power or embedded processors, which contextualizes the AMD part's performance class.

For workloads that demand high throughput, such as rendering, compression, or encryption, the Intel processor is the clear choice based on the data. The 65% lead in multithreaded tests and the 62.9% lead in data compression are decisive. For users prioritizing single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel chip still wins by 39.2%, so there is no category where the AMD part offers a performance advantage. The Ryzen 5 3501U does have a lower thermal design power of 15 watts, which suggests it may fit into more power-constrained mobile designs, but the performance data shows it cannot compete with the Intel desktop part on raw output.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the difference in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 3512 in the passmark_single_thread test, which is 39.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's score of 2136.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the Intel processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a thermal design power of 15 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14400T has a thermal design power of 35 watts.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has an average benchmark score of 27166, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14320.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14400T wins in every benchmark category. There are no wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U in the head-to-head comparison, so any use-case split must reflect the Intel processor's universal dominance. The Intel part wins in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded tests, physics, random string sorting, and single-threaded tests. The smallest margin is in single-threaded performance at 39.2%, and the largest is in extended instructions at 77.5%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does have a substantially lower thermal design power of 15 watts, which could make it suitable for fanless or ultra-portable designs where power draw is the primary constraint. However, the performance data shows that it cannot match the Intel processor in any computational task recorded. The Intel Core i5-14400T, with its higher average score of 27166 and 79th percentile ranking, is the only viable choice for performance-oriented applications. The Ryzen 5 3501U's 69th percentile ranking and average score of 14320 place it firmly in a lower performance tier, and the nearest rival data confirms this: the AMD part competes with embedded and low-power chips, while the Intel part competes with high-end desktop processors from previous generations. For any user selecting between these two based on benchmark results, the Intel Core i5-14400T is the definitive pick.