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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity about the performance hierarchy between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14600T wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U failing to claim a single victory. The margin is substantial across every workload category, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallelized compute.

The most lopsided result appears in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the Intel part scores 121 against AMD's 21, a delta of -82.6% for the Ryzen. This indicates a massive gap in pure integer iteration performance. The extended instructions test shows a similar story: Intel scores 16,985 versus AMD's 3,274, a -80.7% difference. Floating point math follows at -80.4%, with Intel scoring 64,726 compared to 12,707.

The multithreaded passmark result favors Intel by -73.2%, with scores of 26,409 versus 7,071. This is a direct reflection of the core count disparity, as the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads against AMD's 4 cores and 4 threads. The physics test, which often scales with core count, shows Intel at 1,873 against AMD's 483, a -74.2% gap.

Data compression and encryption workloads also demonstrate Intel's dominance. The i5-14600T posts 301,827 in data compression versus 87,380, a -71% delta. In encryption, Intel scores 18,226 compared to 5,580, a -69.4% difference. Random string sorting sees Intel at 34,310 versus 10,414, a -69.6% gap.

The single-thread result, while still favoring Intel, shows the smallest relative margin. Intel scores 3,744 against AMD's 2,136, a -42.9% delta. This remains a substantial advantage, but it is notably less extreme than the multi-threaded workloads, suggesting the AMD architecture is comparatively less disadvantaged in lightly threaded tasks.

The average benchmark score reinforces this picture. The Intel Core i5-14600T averages 32,707 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Ryzen 5 3501U averages 14,320. The Intel processor also ranks higher in the database's overall percentile, sitting at the 83rd percentile versus the 69th percentile for AMD.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a 3000 series mobile part built on the Picasso architecture, which the database lists as Zen+ (Picasso). It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14600T is a desktop part from the Core 14th Gen series, using Raptor Lake-R architecture on Intel's 10 nm process. Its die size is larger at 257 mm², though the database does not record a transistor count for it.

Core configuration differs sharply. AMD provides 4 cores and 4 threads, while Intel provides 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part uses a hybrid design typical of Raptor Lake, though the database does not break down performance versus efficiency cores. Clock speeds also favor Intel: AMD's base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 3.70 GHz, while Intel's base is 1.80 GHz but boosts to 5.10 GHz. The much higher boost ceiling on the Intel part explains part of its single-thread advantage.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. AMD allocates 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The sixfold difference in L3 capacity is significant for workloads that benefit from larger working sets.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports only DDR4, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD's memory bandwidth is recorded at 38.4 GB/s, while Intel's is not listed in the database. AMD does not support ECC memory, while Intel does. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD uses Gen 3, while Intel supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not record comparative graphics benchmark scores for these iGPUs, so no performance analysis is possible from this data.

Power and platform characteristics place these in different categories. AMD has a TDP of 15 watts and uses the AMD Socket FP5, which is a mobile socket. Intel has a TDP of 35 watts and uses the Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The AMD part is a mobile processor; the Intel part is a desktop processor. Both are listed as Active in production status. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $255. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600T wins every single recorded benchmark comparison. There is no workload category in the head-to-head data where the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U takes the lead. This makes a conventional "where each one wins" section one-sided, but the data does allow for nuance in describing the size of Intel's advantage across different workload types.

The largest relative margins for Intel appear in heavily parallel workloads. The find prime numbers test, extended instructions, floating point math, and multithreaded tasks all show deltas of -73% to -83%. These are workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and cache capacity, all of which favor the Intel part substantially.

The smaller relative margin appears in single-threaded performance, where Intel leads by -42.9%. This still represents a clear victory for Intel, but the gap narrows considerably. For a user constrained to a single-threaded application, the Intel advantage, while large, is less overwhelming than in multi-threaded scenarios.

The AMD processor's best showing relative to Intel is in single-threaded work, but it does not win there. The data shows no scenario where the Ryzen 5 3501U is competitive for a performance-oriented workload. Its 15-watt TDP suggests a low-power mobile design, and the benchmark results are consistent with that positioning. The Intel part, with a 35-watt TDP and desktop socket, is in a different performance class entirely.

For workloads that are sensitive to encryption, compression, sorting, or physics calculations, the Intel part is dramatically faster. The data compression test shows Intel at more than 3.4 times AMD's score. The encryption test shows Intel at more than 3.2 times AMD's score. These are not marginal differences; they represent a different tier of computational capability.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i5-14600T in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel part scores 26,409 in the passmark multithread test versus 7,071 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, a delta of -73.2% for AMD. This means Intel completes multi-threaded work at roughly 3.7 times the speed of the AMD part.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The database records 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core i5-14600T wins all 11. The AMD part has zero wins in the recorded data.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 3,744 in the passmark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 2,136. This is a -42.9% delta for AMD, meaning Intel is about 75% faster in single-threaded work.

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 i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i5-14600T uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear, unambiguous verdict. The Intel Core i5-14600T is the superior processor in every measured category. Its average benchmark score of 32,707 is more than double the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's 14,320. The Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits at the 69th percentile.

The Intel processor delivers its performance through a combination of more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, and significantly more L3 cache. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of L3 cache provides a structural advantage that the 4-core, 4-thread AMD part cannot overcome, despite its lower 15-watt TDP.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile processor with a 15-watt TDP, designed for low-power systems. The Intel Core i5-14600T is a desktop processor with a 35-watt TDP. The data shows that these are not competing in the same performance tier. The AMD part is closest to Intel in single-threaded workloads, where the gap is -42.9%, but it still loses decisively.

For any application where processing speed matters, the data supports choosing the Intel Core i5-14600T. The benchmark results show advantages ranging from -42.9% in single-threaded work to -82.6% in prime number finding. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offers ECC support, and uses PCIe Gen 5, giving it platform-level flexibility that the AMD part lacks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U may fit a low-power mobile system where its 15-watt TDP is a design constraint, but the recorded performance data offers no workload where it outperforms the Intel part. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Intel Core i5-14600T is the faster processor by every measured metric.