AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 40 and the Intel Core i7-14701TE is remarkably one-sided. Across all fifteen recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel Core i7-14701TE claims victory in every single instance. The data shows no benchmark where the AMD Ryzen 5 40 manages to pull ahead, a sweep that underscores the substantial performance gap between these two processors.

The largest divergence appears in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 against the AMD Ryzen 5 40's 4841, a delta of -71.6%. This is the most dramatic margin in the entire dataset. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test tells a similar story, with the Intel part scoring 1716 versus 790, a -54% difference. Single-core performance is closer but still favors Intel decisively: Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2405 versus 1150 (-52.2%), while Cinebench R15 single-core shows 242 versus 165.5 (-31.6%).

The PassMark suite reinforces the pattern. In floating point math, the Intel Core i7-14701TE delivers 50219 against 15194, a -69.7% gap. Physics testing shows 1860 versus 432, a -76.8% delta. The find prime numbers test is the most lopsided of all: 143 versus 20, a -86% difference. Integer math shows 65792 versus 31598 (-52%), and the multithread score of 20042 versus 9341 lands at -53.4%.

The closest contest appears in the single-thread PassMark tests, where the Intel part scores 2637 against 2477, a delta of only -6.1%. This is the narrowest margin recorded between the two processors, suggesting that in lightly threaded workloads, the gap narrows considerably. Data compression shows 220520 versus 141533 (-35.8%), random string sorting shows 22760 versus 15124 (-33.6%), data encryption shows 11699 versus 6646 (-43.2%), and extended instructions show 14354 versus 6437 (-55.2%).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does not win any of the fifteen recorded benchmarks, so its strengths must be inferred from the data rather than from direct victories. The narrowest losses occur in single-thread tests, where it trails by only 6.1% in the PassMark single-thread metric. This indicates that for tasks dominated by a single execution thread, the AMD part is comparatively less disadvantaged, though still behind.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE, by contrast, demonstrates dominance across every workload category represented in the database. Its largest advantages appear in heavily parallel workloads: multi-core rendering, physics simulation, and prime number computation. The passmark physics score of 1860 versus 432 (-76.8%) suggests that simulation and physics-based tasks are a particularly strong area for the Intel processor. The find prime numbers result, with an 86% gap, points to exceptional integer-heavy computational throughput.

The data also reveals that the Intel part excels in memory-adjacent and encryption workloads. Data encryption at 11699 versus 6646 (-43.2%) and data compression at 220520 versus 141533 (-35.8%) show solid advantages, though these are among the smaller margins in the dataset. Extended instructions testing shows a -55.2% delta, indicating that the Intel processor handles vectorized and specialized instruction sets with considerably more efficiency.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It houses 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This L3 disparity, 33 MB versus 4 MB, likely contributes to the Intel processor's advantage in workloads that benefit from large working sets residing in cache.

Die size also differs meaningfully. The AMD Mendocino die measures 100 mm², while the Intel Raptor Lake-R die measures 257 mm². Both processors are produced by their respective parent companies, with AMD relying on TSMC's 6 nm node and Intel using its own 10 nm process. The socket interface is entirely different as well: the AMD part uses Socket FT6, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700.

The integrated graphics solutions are distinct, with the AMD Ryzen 5 40 featuring Radeon 610M graphics and the Intel Core i7-14701TE featuring UHD Graphics 770. Memory support also diverges: the AMD processor supports LPDDR5 memory only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part supports dual-channel memory with a measured bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s, while the Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

Several specification fields differ between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a lower base clock of 2.10 GHz but a significantly higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part's ability to reach 5.20 GHz likely explains its substantial single-thread advantage despite the lower base frequency.

Thermal design power differs by a factor of three: the AMD part is rated at 15 W, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W. This places the AMD processor firmly in the low-power mobile segment, while the Intel processor targets desktop applications with a higher power envelope. The market segment field confirms this: the AMD Ryzen 5 40 is classified as Mobile, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE is classified as Desktop.

PCIe support differs notably. The AMD processor offers PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This represents a generational leap in both bandwidth and lane count. ECC memory support also differs: the AMD part does not support ECC, while the Intel part does.

The release dates are separated by roughly fifteen months. The Intel Core i7-14701TE was released in June 2024, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 was released in September 2025. The Intel part carries part number Q49GSRNJL, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 143 against the AMD Ryzen 5 40's 20, a delta of -86%.

Q: How close are the two in single-thread performance?

A: The closest recorded benchmark is PassMark single-thread, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 2637 versus 2477 for the AMD Ryzen 5 40, a delta of only -6.1%.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 supports LPDDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 40's boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 2.80 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701TE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 40 in every benchmark test in the database, with an average benchmark score of 26013 versus 15882. The Intel processor also sits at the 78th percentile against all CPUs, while the AMD processor sits at the 70th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40's closest rival comparisons show it grouped with server-class AMD EPYC parts: the EPYC 75F3 (0.1% delta), the EPYC 9354P (0.4% delta), and the EPYC 9334 (-0.4% delta), as well as the Intel Core Ultra 5 134U (-0.2% delta). This suggests the AMD part's performance profile is competitive within its mobile, low-power segment, even if it cannot match the Intel desktop processor.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE's nearest rivals are all AMD Ryzen mobile processors: the Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1% delta), the Ryzen 5 8640HS (-0.4% delta), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (0.5% delta), and the Ryzen 5 8540U (-0.7% delta). This grouping indicates that the Intel part's performance level aligns with mid-range AMD mobile offerings.

For workloads where raw computational throughput matters, particularly multi-threaded rendering, physics simulation, and integer-heavy tasks, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the clear choice based on the measurements. For scenarios where power consumption is the primary constraint, the AMD Ryzen 5 40's 15 W TDP compared to 45 W for the Intel part may hold relevance, though the database records no power efficiency metrics. The data does not record any benchmark where the AMD part wins, so any selection of the AMD processor would rest on factors outside the recorded performance measurements, such as its lower power envelope and mobile form factor.