AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and the Intel Core i5-14501TE?

A: Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, and the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores in the database, so the practical performance comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no rival data, meaning the database cannot quantify its performance. The Ryzen 5 5500GT, by contrast, has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results, an average benchmark score of 26,748, and a percentile rank of 79 across all CPUs.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, the Ryzen 5 5500GT delivers measured results: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,848 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 19,000. Single-thread work is also quantified, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,237 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3,066. The Intel part has no such data, so any claim of a win for the i5-14501TE cannot be supported by the database.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE, however, wins on paper in several specification categories. It has a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.40 GHz), a larger L3 cache (24 MB shared versus 16 MB), support for DDR5 memory in addition to DDR4, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a lower TDP of 45 watts. These are architectural advantages, but without benchmark results, they remain unverified in terms of real-world performance.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its die size is 215 mm², and the database does not list a transistor count for it.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Intel part, plus the larger shared L3, suggest a different caching strategy that may favor certain workloads, but the database has no benchmark evidence for the Intel chip to confirm this.

The integrated graphics also reflect different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither part includes 3D V-Cache, as the vCache3d field is null for both.

The memory controllers differ as well. The AMD chip supports only DDR4 with dual-channel memory and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, though the database lists no bandwidth figure for it.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz. The boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 5.10 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 65 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

The sockets are different: AMD uses Socket AM4, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The PCIe support differs, with AMD offering Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes and Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR4, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is not supported on the AMD chip but is supported on the Intel chip.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE does not. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $125, and the Intel part has no launch MSRP listed in the database. Release dates differ: the AMD chip was released on January 7, 2024, and the Intel chip on June 30, 2024. The AMD part number is 100-000001489, and the Intel part number is Q49KSRNJN.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores at all. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, however, has a complete benchmark profile that can be analyzed on its own terms.

In Cinebench R15, the Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 1,597 in multi-core and 225 in single-core. In R20, the scores are 6,656 multi-core and 939 single-core. In R23, the scores are 15,848 multi-core and 2,237 single-core. These results show a consistent scaling pattern across Cinebench versions, with multi-core performance roughly seven times the single-core score in each version.

PassMark results for the AMD chip cover a range of workloads. Integer math scores 64,218, floating point math scores 36,694, and extended instructions score 17,027. Data compression scores 243,904, data encryption scores 14,754, and random string sorting scores 24,583. Physics scores 840, and finding prime numbers scores 54. The multi-thread score is 19,000, and the single-thread score is 3,066.

The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 5 5500GT is 26,748, placing it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9554 with an average score of 26,743 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-12700H with 26,717 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U with 26,849 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i9-11900K with 26,639 (0.4% delta). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5500GT sits in a tightly clustered performance band around its average score.

Since the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark data, the head-to-head comparison cannot be completed from measured results. The database shows zero wins for both parts in direct comparisons, which reflects the absence of data rather than a statistical tie.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for users who require measured performance: the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT. It has a full suite of benchmark results, a percentile rank of 79, and an average score of 26,748. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no rival comparisons, so its real-world performance cannot be assessed from the database.

Users who prioritize a lower TDP and specific platform features may consider the Intel Core i5-14501TE on paper. It draws 45 watts versus 65 watts for the AMD chip, supports ECC memory, uses PCIe Gen 5, and has a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It also supports DDR5 memory, which the AMD chip does not. These are meaningful specification advantages for certain build scenarios, particularly where power efficiency and platform capabilities matter more than verified performance numbers.

The AMD part, however, offers the only concrete performance evidence. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,848 and single-core score of 2,237, along with a PassMark multi-thread score of 19,000, give builders a reliable reference point. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD chip also allows overclocking, which is not possible on the Intel part.

For a builder who needs a processor with documented benchmark performance and a known position relative to other CPUs, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the only option with data. For a builder who specifically needs ECC support, DDR5 compatibility, or the lower 45-watt TDP, the Intel Core i5-14501TE offers those features, but without any measured results to confirm how it performs in actual workloads. The database cannot validate the Intel chip's performance, so the choice ultimately depends on whether verified benchmark data or specific platform features take priority.