AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a stark hierarchy between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14600 wins every single head-to-head comparison recorded in the database, 11 out of 11. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not claim a single victory in any tested workload. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 44,889, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip averages 14,320, sitting in the 69th percentile.

The Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to a completely different performance class. Its nearest rivals in the database are processors like the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (average score 14,336, a 0.1% advantage for the rival) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (average score 14,277, with the 3501U leading by 0.3%). The Intel Core i5-14600 competes in a tier occupied by the Intel Core i9-12900KS (average score 45,094, 0.5% above the 14600) and the AMD EPYC 4344P (average score 45,122, 0.5% above). These are not adjacent market segments; the 14600's average score is roughly three times higher than the 3501U's.

The database indicates that the Core i5-14600 is a desktop processor with 14 cores and 20 threads, a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and a 65 W TDP. The Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile part with 4 cores and 4 threads, a boost clock of 3.70 GHz, and a 15 W TDP. The launch MSRP for the Intel chip is $255. The Ryzen 5 3501U has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

For users who require serious compute throughput, the data points to the Core i5-14600 without qualification. For low-power mobile systems where the 15 W envelope and small physical footprint are the primary constraints, the Ryzen 5 3501U exists, but it cannot match the Intel chip on any metric recorded here.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmark results, the Intel Core i5-14600 wins outright in every category. The largest margins come in compute-heavy workloads. In the extended instructions test, the Intel chip scores 25,674 against the AMD's 3,274, a 87.2% deficit for the Ryzen. In floating point math, the Intel part reaches 85,759 versus 12,707, an 85.2% gap. Prime number finding shows 155 for Intel against 21 for AMD, an 86.5% deficit. Integer math delivers 117,078 for Intel and 26,321 for AMD, a 77.5% gap.

The multithreaded PassMark score confirms the pattern: 35,848 for the Core i5-14600 versus 7,071 for the Ryzen 5 3501U, an 80.3% difference. Physics simulation scores sit at 2,330 for Intel and 483 for AMD, a 79.3% gap. Data compression shows 434,620 for Intel versus 87,380 for AMD, a 79.9% deficit for the mobile part. Random string sorting puts Intel at 48,043 and AMD at 10,414, a 78.3% gap.

The narrowest margin, although still a clear Intel win, is in single-threaded performance. The PassMark single thread score for the Core i5-14600 is 4,167, while the Ryzen 5 3501U manages 2,136, a 48.7% deficit. This indicates that even in lightly threaded tasks, the desktop Intel chip holds a nearly two-to-one advantage.

The Ryzen 5 3501U does not win any of the 11 head-to-head comparisons. Its role in the database is as a reference point for a low-power mobile processor, not as a competitive alternative to the Intel desktop chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso codename, belonging to the Ryzen 5 generation built on the Zen+ microarchitecture. It is fabricated on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The database does not list a transistor count for the Intel part.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores. The Intel part also has a much higher boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 3.70 GHz for AMD. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for Intel and 2.10 GHz for AMD.

Cache hierarchies reflect the core count gap. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i5-14600 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's L3 cache is six times larger.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory; the database does not list a bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel Core i5-14600 uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is designed for the AMD Socket FP5 mobile platform, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop systems. The TDP figures reflect this: 15 W for AMD versus 65 W for Intel. The Intel part is not multiplier unlocked. The AMD part is also not multiplier unlocked.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has an average benchmark score of 44,889, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average score of 14,320.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap between the two?

A: In the PassMark single thread test, the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 4,167 and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 2,136, a 48.7% deficit for the AMD chip.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U win any recorded benchmark?

A: No. The database records 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core i5-14600 wins all 11.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i5-14600 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark gap in the database is in extended instructions. The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 25,674, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 3,274. The delta is 87.2% in favor of Intel. This test exercises specialized instruction sets, and the Intel chip's hybrid core design and higher clocks deliver a dominant result.

Floating point math shows a similar pattern. Intel scores 85,759, AMD scores 12,707, a gap of 85.2%. Prime number finding is also lopsided: 155 for Intel versus 21 for AMD, an 86.5% deficit. These three tests suggest that raw arithmetic throughput is overwhelmingly in Intel's favor.

Multithreaded performance, measured by PassMark multithread, shows Intel at 35,848 and AMD at 7,071, an 80.3% gap. The physics test scores 2,330 for Intel and 483 for AMD, a 79.3% gap. Data compression scores 434,620 for Intel and 87,380 for AMD, a 79.9% deficit. Integer math scores 117,078 for Intel and 26,321 for AMD, a 77.5% gap. Random string sorting puts Intel at 48,043 and AMD at 10,414, a 78.3% deficit.

Data encryption shows Intel at 25,082 and AMD at 5,580, a 77.8% gap. This is one of the more moderate deficits, but still a decisive Intel win.

The closest contest is in single-threaded performance. The PassMark single thread test records 4,167 for Intel and 2,136 for AMD, a 48.7% deficit for the Ryzen chip. This is the only comparison where the AMD part gets within half of the Intel score. Even so, the Intel chip nearly doubles the AMD chip's single-thread output.

The database also records Cinebench results for the Intel Core i5-14600, including Cinebench R23 multicore at 30,464 and singlecore at 4,300, along with Geekbench multicore at 14,680 and singlecore at 2,424. No comparable Cinebench or Geekbench scores exist for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U in the database, so these cannot be directly compared.

The overall picture is unambiguous. The Intel Core i5-14600 outscores the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U by margins ranging from 48.7% in single-thread work to 87.2% in extended instructions. The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, all have average scores within a fraction of a percent of the 3501U. The Intel chip's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i9-12900KS and the AMD EPYC 4344P, operate in a performance tier that the AMD mobile chip does not approach.