AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core i9-14901E across every benchmark in the comparison. The Ryzen 5 5500GT does not claim a single win in the 17 tracked tests. This is a one-sided matchup, but the margins vary significantly by workload.

The most dramatic gaps appear in integer-heavy and physics-based tests. In PassMark physics, the Intel part scores 3041 against 840 for the AMD chip, a 72.4% advantage. Prime number searching shows a similar story: 189 versus 54, a 71.4% lead. These results point to the Intel processor's superior per-core execution and higher boost capability.

Floating-point math also heavily favors Intel. The i9-14901E delivers 81089 in PassMark floating point math, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT manages 36694, a 54.7% gap. Integer math follows with 112736 versus 64218, a 43% difference. These are workloads where the Intel chip's larger core count and higher clocks combine to produce outsized gains.

Cinebench results are uniform across all three versions. The Intel processor wins R15, R20, and R23 by exactly the same margin: 38.5% in both single-core and multi-core tests. In R23 multi-core, Intel scores 25753 against 15848. In R23 single-core, Intel scores 3635 against 2237. This consistency suggests the performance delta is structural, not workload-specific.

PassMark multi-thread testing shows Intel at 30298 versus AMD at 19000, a 37.3% lead. Random string sorting shows a nearly identical margin at 37.2%. Data compression is closer, with Intel at 288777 and AMD at 243904, a 15.5% gap. Data encryption shows Intel ahead by 20.6%, scoring 18571 against 14754.

The narrowest margin in the entire comparison is extended instructions. Intel scores 17249, AMD scores 17027, a mere 1.3% difference. This suggests the AMD chip's Zen 3 architecture is competitive for specialized instruction workloads, even if it loses everywhere else.

Single-thread PassMark testing confirms the pattern. Intel scores 4354, AMD scores 3066, a 29.6% gap. The Intel part's boost clock of 5.60 GHz against 4.40 GHz explains much of this.

The average benchmark score tells the broader story. The i9-14901E averages 37911, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT averages 26748. The Intel processor sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, the AMD at the 79th. The nearest rivals for Intel include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a 0% delta and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at -0.1%. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9554 at 0% and the Intel Core i9-11900K at 0.4%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E wins all single-core benchmarks. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3635 against 2237 for the Ryzen 5 5500GT, a 38.5% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 4354 versus 3066, a 29.6% gap.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: Intel leads by 38.5% in every Cinebench multi-core test. In R23 multi-core, the scores are 25753 for Intel and 15848 for AMD. PassMark multi-thread shows a 37.3% difference with Intel at 30298 and AMD at 19000.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Ryzen 5 5500GT is competitive?

A: The closest result is PassMark extended instructions, where Intel leads by only 1.3% (17249 versus 17027). Data compression is also relatively close at 15.5% (288777 versus 243904), but the AMD chip still loses.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the memory support difference?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, though its bandwidth figure is not recorded in the database.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics. The Intel Core i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is straightforward. For multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, physics simulation, and math-heavy computation, the Intel part is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and PassMark physics score of 3041 indicate strong performance in tasks that scale with core count and high sustained clocks.

The Ryzen 5 5500GT has no recorded wins, but its closest margins hint at where it is least disadvantaged. Extended instructions show only a 1.3% gap, meaning workloads that rely on specialized instruction sets will not see the same dramatic difference as other tasks. Data compression, at a 15.5% gap, is another area where the AMD chip is comparatively less far behind.

For users prioritizing absolute single-thread speed, the Intel part is also superior. Its 5.60 GHz boost clock and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3635 exceed anything the AMD chip can offer. The Ryzen 5 5500GT's 4.40 GHz boost and 2237 score place it firmly in a lower performance tier.

The AMD processor does offer one distinction: it has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Intel part is locked. However, the benchmark data shows that even with this flexibility, the AMD chip cannot match the Intel processor's stock performance in any tested workload.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 2.80 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks reverse the order: 4.40 GHz for AMD and 5.60 GHz for Intel.

Both have a 65 W TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor does not.

Cache configurations differ substantially. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is not supported by the AMD chip but is supported by the Intel chip.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses Radeon Vega 7. Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor has a recorded launch MSRP of $125. The Intel processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It belongs to the 5000 series and is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The die size is 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors. Its generation is listed as Ryzen 5, specifically Zen 3 (Cezanne).

The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It belongs to Core 14th Gen and is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. The die size is 257 mm², and no transistor count is recorded. Its generation is listed as Core i9, specifically Raptor Lake Refresh.

The process node difference is notable: 7 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. This gives the AMD chip a smaller manufacturing geometry and a smaller die at 180 mm² against 257 mm². However, the Intel part compensates with more cores, more cache, and a much higher boost clock.

The L3 cache difference is significant. Intel provides 36 MB shared L3, while AMD provides 16 MB. Intel's per-core L2 is also larger at 2 MB per core versus 512 KB per core. L1 cache is larger on the Intel side as well: 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core.

Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache. Both are active production parts for the desktop market segment. The AMD chip was released on January 7, 2024, while the Intel chip was released on June 30, 2024. The AMD part number is 100-000001489, and the Intel part number is Q49ESRNJH.