AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a consistent pattern across all six shared Cinebench tests. The Intel Core i5-14401E wins every single comparison, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT trailing by roughly the same margin in each workload. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 1830 against 1597 for the AMD, a deficit of 12.7 percent. The single-core R15 test shows a similar gap: 258 versus 225, a 12.8 percent difference. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is not workload-specific but rather a general characteristic of the two processors across the tested scenarios.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The Intel Core i5-14401E records 7627 in multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT reaches 6656, again a 12.7 percent difference. In single-core R20, the Intel part scores 1076, and the AMD part scores 939, another 12.7 percent gap. The R23 results repeat the same story. Multi-core shows 18161 for Intel versus 15848 for AMD, a 12.7 percent lead, while single-core shows 2564 versus 2237, a 12.8 percent lead. Across all six benchmarks, the Intel processor holds a lead between 12.7 and 12.8 percent, indicating a stable and predictable performance advantage.

The AMD processor does not claim a single win in the head-to-head comparisons. The database records zero wins for the Ryzen 5 5500GT and six wins for the Core i5-14401E. This is a clean sweep in the measured Cinebench suite. The consistent delta across both single-threaded and multi-threaded tests suggests the Intel chip benefits from higher clock speeds and a newer architecture generation, though the exact causes are explored later in the architecture section.

When placed against the broader database, the two processors occupy very different positions. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. This is an interesting contrast. The AMD part has a higher percentile ranking even though it loses every head-to-head test to the Intel part. The explanation lies in the average benchmark score field. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an average benchmark score of 26748, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of only 5253. The AMD processor includes a much broader set of PassMark tests in its benchmark record, which raises its average score substantially. The Intel part only has Cinebench results recorded, so its average is lower. This discrepancy is a data artifact of the benchmark collection method, not a reflection of real-world performance. The head-to-head Cinebench results are the more reliable comparison point.

The nearest rivals in the database further contextualize each processor. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT sits near the AMD EPYC 9554, which has an average score of 26743, a delta of 0 percent. It is also close to the Intel Core i7-12700H at 26717, the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U at 26849, and the Intel Core i9-11900K at 26639. These deltas range from negative 0.4 percent to positive 0.4 percent, meaning the Ryzen 5 5500GT performs essentially on par with a high-end server chip and a previous-generation flagship desktop CPU in the aggregate benchmark metric. The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, sits near the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259, the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241, the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240, and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210. Its deltas range from negative 0.1 percent to positive 0.8 percent. These rival comparisons confirm that the Intel part's average score is low because its recorded test set is limited to Cinebench, not because it is a weak processor.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins across every Cinebench generation and both single-core and multi-core variants. In R15, R20, and R23, the Intel part leads by 12.7 or 12.8 percent. This means the Intel chip is the stronger choice for rendering workloads, CPU-bound productivity tasks, and any application that relies on Cinebench-style multi-threaded performance. Its single-core advantage is equally pronounced, which benefits lightly threaded tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and legacy software that cannot use many cores.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not win any recorded benchmark in the head-to-head set. However, the database does include PassMark results for the AMD part that are not present for the Intel part. These include data compression at 243904, data encryption at 14754, extended instructions at 17027, prime number finding at 54, floating point math at 36694, integer math at 64218, multithread at 19000, physics at 840, random string sorting at 24583, and single-thread at 3066. Since the Intel part has no recorded PassMark scores, the database cannot directly compare these workloads. The AMD processor's PassMark results indicate solid general-purpose performance, but without an Intel baseline in the same tests, no verdict can be drawn.

The AMD part also has a higher percentile ranking at 79 compared to the Intel part's 60. This reflects the AMD chip's inclusion of PassMark tests in its aggregate score. Buyers who value the broader benchmark coverage might interpret the AMD part as the more thoroughly tested processor. The Intel part's aggregate score is limited to six Cinebench tests, which restricts its database profile but does not change the head-to-head results.

The use-case split is therefore clear from the recorded data. For Cinebench-based rendering and CPU compute, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the stronger processor. For workloads covered by PassMark tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has documented results, but no Intel comparison exists in the database. The Intel part wins all six head-to-head tests, and the AMD part wins none.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i5-14401E as the faster processor in every directly comparable benchmark. The Intel chip leads by 12.7 percent in multi-core R15, R20, and R23, and by 12.8 percent in single-core R15 and R23, with R20 single-core also at 12.7 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT cannot match these scores in the recorded Cinebench suite. Users who prioritize rendering performance, CPU compute, and single-threaded responsiveness should select the Intel part based on the head-to-head measurements.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does have one notable database advantage: its 79th percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 60th. This is driven by the AMD chip's higher average benchmark score of 26748 against 5253 for Intel. The AMD part also has a significantly larger set of recorded benchmarks, including PassMark tests that cover encryption, compression, math operations, and sorting. Users who rely on those specific workloads will find documented results for the AMD chip, while the Intel chip has no recorded data in those categories.

The Intel Core i5-14401E also carries a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz compared to 4.40 GHz for the AMD part, and its base clock is lower at 2.50 GHz versus 3.60 GHz. This clock configuration supports the Intel chip's single-core wins. The AMD part has a higher base clock, which may benefit sustained workloads at lower power states, but the recorded benchmarks favor Intel.

Neither processor has a price advantage recorded for the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a launch MSRP of $125. The Intel Core i5-14401E has no launch MSRP in the database. The AMD processor is also multiplier-unlocked, meaning it can be overclocked, while the Intel part is locked. These factors may influence a buyer's decision, but the benchmark data itself is unambiguous: Intel wins every head-to-head test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 15848. This gives Intel a 12.7 percent lead.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The database records zero wins for the AMD processor and six wins for the Intel Core i5-14401E across all six Cinebench tests.

Q: Why does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT have a higher percentile ranking than the Intel Core i5-14401E?

A: The AMD part ranks at the 79th percentile, while the Intel part ranks at the 60th. This is because the AMD chip has a higher average benchmark score of 26748, which includes PassMark results, whereas the Intel chip's average is 5253 based only on Cinebench scores.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Cinebench R20?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 1076, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 939, a 12.7 percent advantage for Intel.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes. Both have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel processor supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip uses an older process node, but it is manufactured by TSMC, while Intel uses its own foundry.

The cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has larger L1 and L2 caches per core and a larger L3 cache overall. This cache advantage likely contributes to the Intel chip's consistent performance lead in the recorded benchmarks.

The memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports only DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The Intel chip's support for DDR5 gives it access to faster memory modules, though the database does not quantify the bandwidth advantage.

The integrated graphics are different as well. The AMD processor uses Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are integrated solutions, so neither requires a discrete GPU for basic display output. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible.

The PCIe support differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip's Gen 5 support offers substantially higher bandwidth for compatible devices such as NVMe SSDs and GPUs, though the database does not include specific throughput numbers.

The production status for both processors is Active, meaning both are currently available. The AMD part was released on January 7, 2024, while the Intel part was released on June 30, 2024. Both are desktop market segment processors.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clocks differ, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT running at 3.60 GHz and the Intel Core i5-14401E running at 2.50 GHz. The boost clocks also differ, with the AMD part reaching 4.40 GHz and the Intel part reaching 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a lower base clock but a higher boost clock.

The TDP is the same for both at 65 watts. The sockets are not compatible: the AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ, with AMD on 7 nm and Intel on 10 nm. The die sizes also differ, with the AMD chip at 180 mm² and the Intel chip at 215 mm². The AMD part has a recorded transistor count of 10,700 million, while the Intel part has no transistor count in the database.

Memory support differs, as the AMD chip supports only DDR4, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel for both. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory support differs: the Intel chip supports ECC, while the AMD chip does not.

The PCIe version and lanes differ: AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon Vega 7 and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD chip and locked on the Intel chip. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $125, while the Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded. The part numbers differ: the AMD chip is 100-000001489, and the Intel chip is Q49JSRNJS.