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

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and Intel Core i7-14701TE occupy different tiers of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 26013 compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's 14320. The Ryzen 5 3501U sits in the 69th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i7-14701TE reaches the 78th percentile. The data shows the Intel part is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads alike, though the AMD chip's lower power envelope and mobile design make it the appropriate choice for different system types.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the clear performance winner across every recorded benchmark. Its average benchmark score of 26013 places it 81.7% above the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's 14320. In the nearest rival groupings, the Core i7-14701TE trades blows with AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (-0.4%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (-0.7%), confirming it belongs in a performance class with modern mid-range and upper-mid-range parts. The Ryzen 5 3501U, by contrast, sits within 1% of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, Intel Core 7 160UL, and Intel Core i5-10400F, placing it in a decidedly lower performance bracket.

The Ryzen 5 3501U is a 15-watt mobile processor with 4 cores and 4 threads, designed for thin-and-light laptops where efficiency matters more than raw throughput. Its 4-core, 4-thread configuration lacks simultaneous multithreading, which explains its lower multi-threaded scores. The Core i7-14701TE is a 45-watt desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that doubles the core count and quadruples the thread count. Any system builder prioritizing sustained compute performance, content creation, or heavy multitasking should select the Intel part based on the recorded data. The AMD part makes sense for portable systems where the 15-watt TDP and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are the primary considerations. The data does not support any scenario where the Ryzen 5 3501U outperforms the Core i7-14701TE in computational tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso codename, built on the Zen+ architecture at a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake Refresh) at a 10 nm process node from Intel. The process node difference is significant: the Intel part uses a denser, more modern manufacturing process despite the AMD chip being released later in the database records.

The transistor counts and die sizes differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U contains 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-14701TE does not have a recorded transistor count in the database, but its die size is 257 mm². The larger die on the Intel part accommodates 8 cores, 16 threads, and a much larger L3 cache. Cache hierarchies are fundamentally different: the Ryzen 5 3501U uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Core i7-14701TE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's 33 MB L3 cache is more than 8 times larger than the AMD chip's 4 MB, a major factor in its superior performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the Ryzen 5 3501U uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Core i7-14701TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are different, with the AMD part using Radeon Vega 8 and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 770. The market segments reflect the design intent: the Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP5, while the Core i7-14701TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins every head-to-head comparison in the database, but the margin varies considerably by workload type. The smallest gap is in single-threaded performance. In the Passmark single-thread test, the Core i7-14701TE scores 2637 against the Ryzen 5 3501U's 2136, a 19% advantage. This indicates that while the Intel part has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 3.70 GHz, the per-core efficiency gap between the two architectures is more modest than the multi-threaded results suggest. The Ryzen 5 3501U's single-thread score of 2136 is competitive for its class, but the Intel part still leads by a clear margin.

The multi-threaded gap is far larger. In the Passmark multithread test, the Core i7-14701TE scores 20042 against 7071 for the Ryzen 5 3501U, a 64.7% advantage. This is directly attributable to the core and thread count disparity: 8 cores and 16 threads versus 4 cores and 4 threads. The data compression test shows a similar pattern, with the Intel part scoring 220520 versus 87380, a 60.4% lead. Integer math follows at 65792 versus 26321, a 60% advantage. Floating-point math shows an even larger gap: 50219 versus 12707, a 74.7% lead. The extended instructions test delivers the second-largest margin in the set, with the Intel part scoring 14354 against 3274, a 77.2% advantage.

The largest single delta is in the find prime numbers test, where the Core i7-14701TE scores 143 against the Ryzen 5 3501U's 21, an 85.3% lead. This test is heavily dependent on integer throughput and cache performance, both areas where the Intel part's architecture excels. The physics test shows a 74% gap (1860 versus 483), and random string sorting shows a 54.2% gap (22760 versus 10414). Data encryption shows a 52.3% lead for the Intel part (11699 versus 5580). Across all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-14701TE maintains a consistent and substantial advantage, with no workload category where the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U comes within striking distance.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most consequential difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are identical at 2.10 GHz for both parts. Boost clocks differ significantly: the Ryzen 5 3501U boosts to 3.70 GHz, while the Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz. The thermal design power reflects the different market positioning: the Ryzen 5 3501U is rated at 15 watts, and the Core i7-14701TE is rated at 45 watts.

The cache configuration differs at every level. L1 cache is 96 KB per core on the AMD part versus 80 KB per core on the Intel part. L2 cache is 512 KB per core on the AMD part versus 2 MB per core on the Intel part. L3 cache is 4 MB shared on the AMD part versus 33 MB shared on the Intel part. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP5 for the Ryzen 5 3501U and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i7-14701TE. Memory support differs, with the AMD part limited to DDR4 and the Intel part supporting DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part. PCIe generation differs, with Gen 3 on the AMD part and Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes on the Intel part. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 on the AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel part. Both parts have locked multipliers and are currently in active production. The release dates recorded in the database are June 2024 for the Intel part and May 2026 for the AMD part, though neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14320. The Intel part scores 81.7% higher on average.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, which is double the core count and quadruple the thread count.

Q: What is the performance gap in single-threaded workloads?

A: In the Passmark single-thread test, the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 2637 versus 2136 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, a 19% advantage. The boost clock difference is 5.20 GHz for the Intel part versus 3.70 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in the Passmark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 143 versus 21 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, an 85.3% advantage.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 only, with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: 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 i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's L3 cache is over 8 times larger.