AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core i7-14701E. Across all eleven shared PassMark tests, the Intel processor wins outright. The most significant margin appears in the prime number calculation test, where the Intel part scores 176 versus 21 for the AMD, a delta of -88.1 percent from the AMD's perspective. This indicates a massive advantage in integer-heavy, single-threaded workloads that rely on rapid iteration.

In floating-point math, the Intel Core i7-14701E reaches 61,873 points, while the Ryzen 5 3501U manages 12,707, a difference of -79.5 percent. This is a substantial lead for scientific and engineering computations that depend on floating-point throughput. The physics simulation test shows a similar pattern: Intel posts 2,399, AMD records 483, a -79.9 percent delta. Physics scores often reflect both multi-core scaling and per-core efficiency, and the Intel part dominates on both fronts.

Data encryption favors Intel heavily, with a score of 14,862 against 5,580, a -62.5 percent gap. This is relevant for workloads involving secure data handling or virtual private network operations. Extended instruction set performance, which includes modern SIMD and cryptographic instructions, shows Intel at 18,528 versus AMD's 3,274, a -82.3 percent delta. The Intel architecture clearly executes more advanced instructions per cycle.

The multithreaded PassMark score is 26,112 for Intel and 7,071 for AMD, a -72.9 percent difference. This reflects the combined impact of higher core count, thread count, and clock speeds. Random string sorting, a test sensitive to memory latency and cache hierarchy, gives Intel 29,158 and AMD 10,414, a -64.3 percent gap. Integer math, a broad indicator of general processor arithmetic, shows Intel at 81,325 and AMD at 26,321, a -67.6 percent delta.

Data compression, which benefits from large caches and fast memory access, sees Intel at 282,939 versus AMD's 87,380, a -69.1 percent gap. Single-thread performance, often a predictor of responsiveness in everyday applications, is 4,305 for Intel against 2,136 for AMD, a -50.4 percent delta. Even the smallest margin, the single-thread test, still represents a lead of more than 2,000 points for Intel.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i7-14701E is 33,206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U averages 14,320, which lands at the 69th percentile. The Intel part sits alongside rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33,201, delta 0 percent) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33,244, delta -0.1 percent). The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14,336, delta -0.1 percent) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14,277, delta 0.3 percent). The gap between the two subject processors is larger than the entire spread among their respective peer groups.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every single benchmark category recorded in the database. There are no tests where the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U takes a lead. This means the Intel part is the stronger choice for all measured workloads, from single-threaded tasks like web browsing and office applications to multi-threaded rendering, compilation, and data processing.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does have its own operational profile, but it is defined by power and platform constraints rather than benchmark victories. It is a mobile processor with a 15 watt TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65 watt TDP. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP5 and supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD processor integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, and the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has a confirmed launch MSRP in the database.

For users who prioritize low power consumption in a compact mobile design, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U holds an advantage in platform flexibility, but it does not offer any performance win in the recorded metrics. The Intel part's advantage is uniform across all tests, so any workload that benefits from higher raw scores will favor Intel.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-14701E is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. Its average score of 33,206 is more than double the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's average of 14,320. The percentile ranking confirms this: Intel sits at 83, AMD at 69. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the AMD side, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile-oriented chip with a lower TDP of 15 watts, which makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops where thermal and battery constraints matter more than raw throughput. The Intel Core i7-14701E, with its 65 watt TDP, is designed for desktop systems that can accommodate higher power draw and cooling requirements. For any user who needs maximum performance from the recorded data, the Intel part is the clear choice. For users constrained by mobile form factors and power budgets, the AMD part offers a functional alternative, but it cannot match Intel in any of the stored benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 4,305 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 2,136. Intel leads by 50.4 percent in this category.

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

A: No. The database records zero wins for the AMD processor across all eleven shared tests. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 11 categories.

Q: What is the difference in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 26,112 in the PassMark multithread test, compared to 7,071 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, a delta of -72.9 percent from the AMD side.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not list ECC support in its specifications.

Q: What are the memory support options for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory only, with dual-channel access. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with dual-channel access.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206, placing it in the 83rd percentile. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average of 14,320, placing it in the 69th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso codename, which is based on the Zen+ microarchitecture. It is manufactured on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-14701E is part of the Raptor Lake-R family, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. It uses a 10 nm process from Intel and has a die size of 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not listed in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its lead in data compression and random string sorting tests.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP5, whereas the Intel processor is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel processor includes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while the AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 3. The AMD part has a 15 watt TDP; the Intel part has a 65 watt TDP.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 3.70 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. The Intel part has a higher TDP at 65 watts versus 15 watts for AMD.

Memory bandwidth is listed as 38.4 GB/s for the AMD processor; no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. ECC memory support is present on Intel but not on AMD. The production status for both is listed as Active. Release dates show the AMD processor with a date in 2026 and the Intel processor with a date in 2024. Neither processor has a launch MSRP in the database. Both are locked, with no unlocked multiplier option. Part numbers are YM3501C4T4MFG for AMD and Q49FSRNJK for Intel.