AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two desktop processors into very different roles. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins 6 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 11. The Intel chip takes the Cinebench suite outright, plus several PassMark compute workloads, while the AMD chip counters with strong showings in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and single-threaded PassMark tests.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded rendering and physics simulation, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the clear choice. It leads in every Cinebench test, with margins between 6.9% and 7%. In PassMark physics, the Intel part is dramatically ahead, scoring 1860 against 840, a 54.8% advantage. The Intel chip also wins floating-point math by 26.9% and find prime numbers by 62.2%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is the better pick for encryption-heavy workloads, data compression, and workloads that respond to extended instruction sets. It leads data encryption by 26.1%, extended instructions by 18.6%, and data compression by 10.6%. Its biggest single-threaded win comes in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 3066 against 2637, a 16.3% margin.

The database places the AMD chip at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 78th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are close: 26748 for AMD versus 26013 for Intel. The Intel part has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz, but the AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, and a lower TDP of 65 watts versus 45 watts for Intel. There is no launch MSRP recorded for the Intel chip; the AMD chip has a launch MSRP of $125.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 15848. That is a 7% advantage for Intel.

Q: Which processor has better single-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 3066 in both PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread tests. The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 2637 in both. AMD leads by 16.3%.

Q: Does the Intel chip support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE has ECC memory support. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4 memory. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

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 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT's boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins in six benchmark categories, all from the PassMark suite. The data shows AMD's strongest advantages in data encryption (26.1% ahead), extended instructions (18.6% ahead), and data compression (10.6% ahead). AMD also wins random string sorting by 8% and both single-threaded PassMark tests by 16.3%. These are workloads that benefit from the Zen 3 architecture's instruction handling and memory access patterns.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in eleven categories, including the entire Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 suites, both multi-core and single-core. Intel's biggest wins are in PassMark find prime numbers (62.2% ahead), PassMark physics (54.8% ahead), and PassMark floating-point math (26.9% ahead). Intel also wins PassMark multi-thread by 5.2% and PassMark integer math by 2.4%.

For users running rendering workloads, physics simulations, or floating-point-heavy scientific tasks, the Intel chip is the better fit. For users handling encryption, compression, or workloads that rely on extended SIMD instructions, the AMD chip wins. The single-threaded PassMark result is notable: despite Intel's higher boost clock, AMD's Zen 3 core delivers better single-threaded PassMark performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite is uniformly in Intel's favor. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 1716 against AMD's 1597, a 6.9% margin. In R15 single-core, Intel leads 242 to 225, a 7% margin. The R20 results show Intel at 7154 versus 6656 in multi-core, and 1010 versus 939 in single-core, both 7% margins. The R23 results mirror this: Intel scores 17035 against 15848 in multi-core, and 2405 against 2237 in single-core, again 7% margins.

The PassMark suite splits more dramatically. AMD's biggest win is in data encryption, scoring 14754 against Intel's 11699, a 26.1% advantage. AMD also leads extended instructions by 18.6% (17027 versus 14354) and data compression by 10.6% (243904 versus 220520). AMD's single-threaded PassMark score of 3066 beats Intel's 2637 by 16.3%.

Intel's largest wins are striking. In find prime numbers, Intel scores 143 against AMD's 54, a 62.2% margin. In physics, Intel scores 1860 against 840, a 54.8% margin. Floating-point math goes to Intel at 50219 versus 36694, a 26.9% margin. Intel also wins multi-threaded PassMark (20042 versus 19000, a 5.2% margin) and integer math (65792 versus 64218, a 2.4% margin). Random string sorting goes to AMD at 24583 versus 22760, an 8% margin.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors and a die size of 180 mm². It uses the Zen 3 architecture, specifically the Cezanne codename, and fits in the AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². It uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codename Raptor Lake-R, and fits in the Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger L3 cache and larger per-core L2 cache likely contribute to its physics and prime-number performance.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports only DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. Intel also supports ECC memory, while AMD does not. PCIe capability favors Intel: the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not. The AMD chip was released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel chip was released on 2024-06-30. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001489, and the Intel part has a part number of Q49GSRNJL. Both are active production parts in the desktop market segment.