AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents an unusually one-sided comparison. Across all eleven recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel Core i7-14700F wins every single contest. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not claim a single victory in any measured workload. This is not a close contest by any metric; it is a systematic dominance across every category the database tracks.

Starting with single-threaded performance, the Intel part scores 4257 in Passmark single-thread tests, while the AMD chip manages 2136. That puts the Intel processor roughly 49.8 percent ahead. The gap is substantial but actually the narrowest of all comparisons, which makes sense because single-thread workloads depend heavily on clock speed and per-core efficiency rather than raw core count. The Intel chip boosts to 5.40 GHz while the AMD part boosts to 3.70 GHz, and that clock advantage shows up directly in the single-thread numbers.

Moving to multithreaded workloads, the separation widens dramatically. In Passmark multithread, the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 41317 versus 7071 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, a delta of -82.9 percent. That means the Intel processor delivers nearly six times the multithreaded throughput. The reason is evident from the core and thread counts: Intel provides 20 cores and 28 threads, while AMD provides only 4 cores and 4 threads. With seven times the cores and seven times the threads, the Intel part simply has far more parallel execution resources to bring to bear.

Data compression shows a similar story. The Intel chip scores 505885 in Passmark data compression, while the AMD chip scores 87380, a delta of -82.7 percent. Encryption follows with Intel at 30144 versus AMD at 5580, a delta of -81.5 percent. Extended instructions see Intel at 28564 versus AMD at 3274, the largest percentage gap in the entire dataset at -88.5 percent. Prime number finding, a test that stresses integer throughput and memory latency, shows Intel at 176 versus AMD at 21, a delta of -88.1 percent. Floating point math also lands at -88.1 percent, with Intel scoring 107005 and AMD scoring 12707. Integer math shows Intel at 155808 versus AMD at 26321, a delta of -83.1 percent. Random string sorting, which exercises memory bandwidth and pointer chasing, puts Intel at 55918 versus AMD at 10414, a delta of -81.4 percent. Physics simulation shows Intel at 2455 versus AMD at 483, a delta of -80.3 percent, the smallest multithreaded gap but still a decisive margin.

The average benchmark scores reflect this chasm. The Intel Core i7-14700F holds an average benchmark score of 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U manages an average of 14320, which puts it in the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals to each processor confirm the positioning: the Intel chip trades blows with the Intel Xeon 6505P (delta -0.2 percent), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (delta 0.3 percent), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (delta 0.6 percent), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (delta 0.8 percent). The AMD chip sits near the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (delta -0.1 percent), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (delta 0.3 percent), the Intel Core 7 160UL (delta 0.6 percent), and the Intel Core i5-10400F (delta 1 percent). These neighbor lists show that the Ryzen 5 3501U competes in a completely different performance stratum than the Core i7-14700F.

The Verdict

The data points to an unambiguous conclusion: the Intel Core i7-14700F is the overwhelmingly faster processor in every benchmark category the database records. Anyone selecting between these two parts based purely on measured performance would choose the Intel chip without hesitation. The Intel processor leads by roughly 49.8 percent in single-thread tests and by margins between 80 and 88 percent in all multithreaded and instruction-level workloads.

That said, the two chips serve entirely different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile processor with a 15 watt thermal design power, designed for thin-and-light laptops where battery life and thermals matter more than raw throughput. It integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, so it does not require a separate GPU. The Intel Core i7-14700F is a desktop part with a 65 watt TDP and no integrated graphics, meaning it requires a discrete graphics card. The Intel chip targets desktop workstations and gaming rigs where performance matters most and power consumption is a secondary concern.

The recorded data shows that the Intel part sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 69th percentile. The performance gap is so large that the two processors do not even appear on each other's nearest rival lists. The Ryzen 5 3501U competes with embedded and low-power parts; the Core i7-14700F competes with server processors and high-end desktop chips. From the data alone, the Intel processor is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing speed, and the AMD processor is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing low power consumption and integrated graphics in a mobile form factor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso codename, which belongs to the Zen+ microarchitecture. The database lists its generation as "Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso))". It is built on a 12 nm process node at GlobalFoundries. The integrated circuit contains 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die.

The Intel Core i7-14700F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series. The generation is listed as "Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)". It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel. The die size is 257 mm², though the transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 cache is over eight times larger, which helps with data reuse across its many cores.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, though the database does not record a specific memory bandwidth figure. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, while the AMD chip does not. PCI Express capabilities differ as well: the AMD chip uses Gen 3, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The socket and market segment are fundamentally different. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP5 and is classified as a mobile part. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop part. The AMD chip has integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics; the Intel chip has no integrated graphics, listed as "N/A". The Intel chip has an unlocked multiplier set to false, as does the AMD chip.

Release dates differ by roughly two years. The Intel Core i7-14700F has a release date of January 7, 2024, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a release date of May 31, 2026. Both processors remain in active production according to the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 4257 in Passmark single-thread tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 2136. The Intel chip leads by 49.8 percent.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics. The Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as "N/A".

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory. The Intel Core i7-14700F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel Core i7-14700F has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins every benchmark category in the head-to-head comparison. Its wins span data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded performance, physics simulation, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The margin ranges from 49.8 percent in single-threaded tests to 88.5 percent in extended instructions. The Intel chip also holds the higher average benchmark score at 53620 versus 14320, and the higher percentile ranking at 91 versus 69.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not win any benchmark in the head-to-head dataset. Its advantages are not in measured performance but in other characteristics recorded in the database. It has a much lower TDP at 15 watts versus 65 watts, which makes it suitable for mobile devices where cooling and battery life are constrained. It includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, eliminating the need for a separate graphics card. Its process node is 12 nm, while the Intel chip uses 10 nm, but the AMD chip has a smaller die at 210 mm² versus 257 mm², which may have cost implications in manufacturing. The AMD chip also has a later release date, May 31, 2026, compared to January 7, 2024 for the Intel chip.

The use-case split is clear from the data. The Intel Core i7-14700F is the choice for desktop workloads that demand maximum computational throughput: content creation, software compilation, scientific simulation, and heavy multitasking. Its 20 cores, 28 threads, and 33 MB of L3 cache make it a server-class performer in a desktop package. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the choice for mobile computing where the priorities are low power consumption, integrated graphics, and a compact socket. Its 15 watt TDP and Radeon Vega 8 graphics suit it for laptops that emphasize portability over performance.

Specification Differences

The database records several specification differences between the two processors.

Cores and threads: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Boost clock: The AMD chip boosts to 3.70 GHz. The Intel chip boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Thermal design power: The AMD chip has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel chip has a TDP of 65 watts.

Socket: The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP5. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Codename and architecture: The AMD chip uses the Picasso codename with the Zen+ architecture. The Intel chip uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with the Raptor Lake architecture.

Process node and foundry: The AMD chip is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Intel chip is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Die size: The AMD chip has a die size of 210 mm². The Intel chip has a die size of 257 mm².

L1 cache: The AMD chip has 96 KB per core. The Intel chip has 80 KB per core.

L2 cache: The AMD chip has 512 KB per core. The Intel chip has 2 MB per core.

L3 cache: The AMD chip has 4 MB shared. The Intel chip has 33 MB shared.

Memory support: The AMD chip supports DDR4. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bandwidth: The AMD chip has a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel chip has no recorded bandwidth figure.

ECC memory: The AMD chip does not support ECC. The Intel chip supports ECC.

PCI Express: The AMD chip uses Gen 3. The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics: The AMD chip has Radeon Vega 8. The Intel chip has no integrated graphics, listed as "N/A".

Market segment: The AMD chip is mobile. The Intel chip is desktop.

Release date: The AMD chip released on May 31, 2026. The Intel chip released on January 7, 2024.

Launch MSRP: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a launch MSRP of $359. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has no recorded launch MSRP.

Part number: The AMD chip has part number YM3501C4T4MFG. The Intel chip has part number SRN3Z.

Base clock: Both chips have a base clock of 2.10 GHz.

Multiplier unlocked: Both chips are locked, with multiplier unlocked set to false.

Production status: Both chips are listed as active.

Transistors: The AMD chip has 4,940 million transistors. The Intel chip has no recorded transistor count.