AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and Intel Core i5-14401TE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the recorded data shows a clear split in what each part delivers. The Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile-focused chip with a 15 W TDP, four cores, and four threads, while the Core i5-14401TE is a desktop part with a 45 W TDP, six cores, and twelve threads. The benchmark database contains a full set of PassMark results for the AMD processor, but the Intel processor has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. That absence shapes the analysis: the Ryzen part can be positioned against its nearest rivals, while the Intel part must be assessed on specifications alone.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in the only category where direct measurements exist: benchmark performance. The database lists eleven PassMark subtests for the 3501U, covering integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, prime number finding, extended instructions, physics, random string sorting, multithread, and single-thread performance. The average benchmark score sits at 14,320, and the processor places in the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database. That percentile is a strong showing for a 15 W mobile chip, especially when compared to the nearest rivals in the database: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (average score 14,336, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (average score 14,277, delta +0.3%), the Intel Core 7 160UL (average score 14,232, delta +0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-10400F (average score 14,185, delta +1%). The 3501U effectively trades blows with these parts, landing within a 1% band of all four.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins in structural capacity. It offers six cores and twelve threads versus the AMD's four cores and four threads, which gives it a 50% advantage in core count and a 200% advantage in thread count. Its boost clock of 4.50 GHz is 0.80 GHz higher than the 3501U's 3.70 GHz. The Intel part also carries 20 MB of shared L3 cache versus the AMD's 4 MB, a fivefold difference. These are raw specification wins, but without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm how they translate into measured performance.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U have any benchmark advantage over the Intel Core i5-14401TE?

A: The database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14401TE, so there are no direct head-to-head measurements. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a recorded average benchmark score of 14,320 and an 69th percentile ranking, but that cannot be compared to the Intel part without scores for the latter.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has 2 more cores and 8 more threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel part's boost clock is 0.80 GHz higher.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these two parts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 W. The Intel part draws three times the power budget.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

The Verdict

The data supports a split decision based on what matters to the user. For measured performance in a low-power envelope, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only part with recorded results, and those results are respectable: an average benchmark score of 14,320, which places it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 1%, meaning the 3501U is competitive with a range of embedded, mobile, and older desktop chips. The 15 W TDP makes it suitable for thin-and-light mobile designs where power efficiency is paramount.

For raw specification headroom, the Intel Core i5-14401TE is the stronger part on paper. Six cores and twelve threads give it a multitasking advantage that the AMD part cannot match on thread count alone. The 20 MB L3 cache and 4.50 GHz boost clock suggest higher peak performance in burst workloads, and ECC memory support points to use cases in reliability-sensitive environments. The 45 W TDP indicates a desktop-oriented design where power is less constrained.

The database has no benchmark results for the Intel part, so anyone choosing between these two needs to weigh confirmed measurements against unverified specifications. The Ryzen 5 3501U delivers proven performance at 15 W. The Core i5-14401TE offers a larger core pool, more cache, and a higher clock ceiling, but the data does not quantify how those translate into real-world speed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has eleven individual PassMark scores, but the Intel Core i5-14401TE has zero recorded scores. As a result, there are no direct wins for either side in measured tests.

The AMD part's individual scores paint a complete picture of its capability. In integer math, it scores 26,321. Floating-point math comes in at 12,707. Data compression scores 87,380, while data encryption scores 5,580. Extended instructions produce 3,274, and prime number finding yields a score of 21. Physics scores 483, and random string sorting scores 10,414. Multithread performance is 7,071, and single-thread performance is 2,136. The average across all tests is 14,320.

Without Intel scores, the only possible comparison is against the AMD part's nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 14,336 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the 3501U. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14,277, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14,232, 0.6% lower. The Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14,185, 1% lower. These deltas show the 3501U sitting in a tight cluster, with no rival more than 1% away in either direction.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on the Picasso architecture, which the database labels as Zen+ (Picasso). It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The L1 cache is 96 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core, and L3 is 4 MB shared. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8. The memory support is DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. It uses PCIe Gen 3 and an AMD Socket FP5.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count is not recorded in the database. L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 20 MB shared. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU, and an Intel Socket 1700.

The architectural differences are substantial. The AMD part uses an older 12 nm node and smaller per-core L2 cache, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm node and much larger L3. The Intel part supports DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5, neither of which appears in the AMD part's feature set. The AMD part has a smaller die (210 mm² versus 215 mm²) but a higher transistor count (4,940 million versus no recorded count for Intel). The AMD part's L1 cache is larger per core (96 KB versus 80 KB), but the Intel part's L2 is more than double (1.25 MB versus 512 KB per core) and L3 is five times larger (20 MB versus 4 MB).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are close: the AMD part runs at 2.10 GHz, the Intel part at 2.00 GHz, a 0.10 GHz difference in favor of AMD. Boost clocks favor Intel: 4.50 GHz versus 3.70 GHz, a 0.80 GHz gap.

TDP differs by a factor of three: the AMD part is rated at 15 W, the Intel part at 45 W. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor.

Cache structures differ significantly. The AMD part has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The Intel part has more L2 and L3 at every level except L1.

Memory support splits cleanly. The AMD part supports only DDR4, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is available on the Intel part but not on the AMD part.

PCIe support differs by generation: the AMD part uses Gen 3, the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 8 on the AMD side, UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side.

Process nodes differ: 12 nm for AMD (GlobalFoundries), 10 nm for Intel. Die sizes are close at 210 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel, but the AMD part has 4,940 million transistors while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count. The AMD part's codename is Picasso, the Intel part's codename is Raptor Lake-R. Release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-05-31, the Intel part is dated 2024-06-30. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The AMD part's generation is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)), while the Intel part's generation is Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The AMD part's part number is YM3501C4T4MFG, the Intel part's is Q4T4SRNJP. Both are marked as active in production status. The AMD part has a 69th percentile ranking among all CPUs; the Intel part sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 14,320; the Intel part has an average of 0 because no scores are recorded.