AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions these two processors in entirely different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile-focused, low-power part with a 15 W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-14501E is a desktop-oriented chip with a 65 W TDP. Based strictly on the database, the Ryzen 5 3501U has a percentile rank of 69 among all CPUs, whereas the Core i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD chip also has an average benchmark score of 14,320, while the Intel part has no recorded average score in the database, meaning no direct benchmark comparison is available.

The Ryzen 5 3501U shows measurable performance data across multiple PassMark tests. Its single-thread score is 2,136, and its multithread score is 7,071. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark entries in the database, so any comparison of raw performance between the two cannot be made from the recorded facts. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 3501U is the only one of the two with a documented performance profile, making it the safer choice for users who rely on measured results rather than specifications alone.

For users prioritizing a low-power mobile processor with a verified performance record, the Ryzen 5 3501U is the clear selection. Those considering the Intel part must weigh its higher core count and newer architecture without any benchmark evidence in the database. The absence of benchmark data for the Intel chip means its actual performance is unverified in this context.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their architectural foundations. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso codename, which is part of the Ryzen 5 generation built on the Zen+ architecture. It is manufactured on a 12 nm process node by GlobalFoundries, with a transistor count of 4,940 million and a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core i5-14501E, in contrast, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm² and no recorded transistor count.

The core configurations are notably different. The Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. The Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, which indicates Hyper-Threading support and significantly more parallel processing capacity in terms of thread count. The Ryzen chip has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers substantially more L3 cache, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no recorded memory bandwidth figure. It does support ECC memory, which is a distinguishing feature for reliability-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics are different: the AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), whereas the AMD chip offers PCIe Gen 3 without a lane count specified. The Ryzen 5 3501U uses AMD Socket FP5, and the Intel Core i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments differ: the Ryzen part is classified as Mobile, and the Intel part is classified as Desktop.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the 3.70 GHz boost clock of the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, giving the Intel part twice the thread count.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which is significantly more than the 4 MB of shared L3 cache in the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a TDP of 15 W, and the Intel Core i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has recorded benchmark scores across multiple PassMark tests, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark entries in the database.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core i5-14501E:

• Cores: 4 vs 6
• Threads: 4 vs 12
• Base clock: 2.10 GHz vs 3.30 GHz
• Boost clock: 3.70 GHz vs 5.20 GHz
• TDP: 15 W vs 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP5 vs Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Picasso vs Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)) vs Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process node: 12 nm vs 10 nm
• Foundry: GlobalFoundries vs Intel
• Transistors: 4,940 million vs not recorded
• Die size: 210 mm² vs 215 mm²
• L1 cache: 96 KB (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
• L2 cache: 512 KB (per core) vs 1.25 MB (per core)
• L3 cache: 4 MB (shared) vs 24 MB (shared)
• Memory support: DDR4 vs DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 38.4 GB/s vs not recorded
• ECC memory: not supported vs supported
• PCIe: Gen 3 vs Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 8 vs UHD Graphics 770
• Market segment: Mobile vs Desktop
• Release date: 2026-05-31 vs 2024-06-30
• Part number: YM3501C4T4MFG vs Q49HSRNJM

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are not available in the database, as the head-to-head benchmark field is empty and the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores. The only measurable performance data belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, which provides a standalone performance profile.

The Ryzen 5 3501U achieves a PassMark single-thread score of 2,136 and a multithread score of 7,071. Its integer math score is 26,321, and its floating point math score is 12,707. The data compression score is 87,380, while data encryption scores 5,580. Extended instructions score 3,274, and find prime numbers score 21. Physics scoring reaches 483, and random string sorting scores 10,414. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen chip is 14,320.

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 3501U, based on average score, are the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 with an average score of 14,336 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with 14,277 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core 7 160UL with 14,232 and a delta of 0.6%, and the Intel Core i5-10400F with 14,185 and a delta of 1%. These deltas show that the Ryzen 5 3501U performs within 1% of these comparable processors, indicating a tightly clustered performance tier.

Without benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-14501E, the database does not support any claims about its performance relative to the Ryzen 5 3501U. The Intel chip's higher core count, thread count, and clock speeds suggest potential advantages in multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, but these remain unverified in the recorded data. The Ryzen 5 3501U, with its verified scores and percentile rank of 69, stands as the only processor in this comparison with a measured performance footprint.