AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors rank within the database overall?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D sits at the 85th percentile for all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. The AMD part’s average benchmark score is 37018, compared to 5253 for the Intel part, though the two use different benchmark suites.

Q: What are the closest competing processors for each model?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2% higher average score), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (0.3% lower). The Core i5-14401E’s nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i7-11700B (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i9-10850K (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i5-13400T (0.8% higher).

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

A: Yes, both have 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D runs at a 3.00 GHz base clock with a 4.00 GHz boost, while the Intel Core i5-14401E runs at a 2.50 GHz base with a 4.70 GHz boost.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D supports DDR4 memory only, on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What is the production status and release timing for each?

A: Both are listed as Active in production. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D was released on June 4, 2025, and the Intel Core i5-14401E was released on June 30, 2024.

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two clearly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, with a 96 MB shared L3 cache and a 7 nm process node, delivers scores that place it at the 85th percentile across all CPUs. Its PassMark results show strength in integer math (60033), floating-point math (34511), and multithreaded throughput (20363). The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, sits at the 60th percentile and shows its best recorded numbers in Cinebench R23 multicore (18161) and single-core (2564) tests.

For users whose workloads line up with PassMark’s broad suite, the AMD part is the stronger choice. It also carries a larger L3 cache, which typically benefits data-heavy tasks. For users who run Cinebench rendering workloads, the Intel part has the advantage, especially in single-core performance where its higher boost clock appears to help.

The Intel part also offers integrated graphics, dual memory support (DDR4 and DDR5), and a lower 65 W TDP, whereas the AMD part is rated at 105 W. Those with existing AM4 platforms may prefer the AMD socket, while the Intel Socket 1700 platform supports PCIe Gen 5 (16 lanes) versus the AMD’s PCIe Gen 4 (20 lanes). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The two CPUs were not tested under the same benchmark suite in the database, so direct comparisons require looking at each one’s strongest recorded results. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s PassMark scores show a multithread score of 20363, a single-thread score of 2941, and a physics score of 2282. Its data compression score is 230392, and its data encryption score is 13967. The extended instructions score is 15925, and random string sorting comes in at 23675.

The Intel Core i5-14401E was measured with Cinebench tests only. Its R15 multicore score is 1830, and R15 single-core is 258. In R20, it scores 7627 multicore and 1076 single-core. In R23, the multicore score is 18161 and the single-core is 2564.

The biggest recorded win for the AMD part is in data compression, where the score of 230392 dwarfs any figure the Intel part produces, but that is partly because the test suites differ. For the Intel part, the strongest relative result is its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2564, which outpaces its own multicore scaling given its 6-core, 12-thread layout. The AMD part’s single-thread PassMark of 2941 is a strong absolute figure, but it cannot be directly compared to the Intel’s Cinebench numbers.

What the data implies is that the AMD part excels in encryption, compression, and math-heavy PassMark tasks, while the Intel part shows efficient rendering performance in Cinebench, particularly in single-core tests. The Intel part’s R23 multicore score of 18161 indicates solid scaling for a 6-core part, but the AMD part’s multithread PassMark of 20363 suggests comparable or better throughput in general-purpose multithreaded scenarios.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher, but the AMD part starts from a higher base.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD part is rated at 105 W, the Intel part at 65 W. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node differs: the AMD part is 7 nm from TSMC, the Intel part is 10 nm from Intel. Die size also differs: 74 mm² for AMD versus 215 mm² for Intel.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 51.2 GB/s, but no figure is listed for Intel. PCIe support differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), the AMD part has none. Both support ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is built on the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Vermeer, part of the 5000 series. The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on Raptor Lake, under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The AMD part uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part’s L3 cache is nearly five times larger, which is a major architectural difference that likely influences its PassMark results in data-heavy tests.

The Intel part includes integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks. The AMD part’s PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part’s memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part is limited to DDR4. The AMD part’s die is 74 mm² versus the Intel part’s 215 mm², reflecting the different process nodes and integrated components.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D wins in scenarios that rely on large shared cache and high memory bandwidth. Its 96 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support its strong PassMark scores in data compression (230392), integer math (60033), floating-point math (34511), and multithreaded work (20363). It also leads in encryption (13967), extended instructions (15925), and random string sorting (23675). For users running PassMark-style general benchmarks, database-style compression workloads, or math-heavy simulations, the AMD part is the stronger performer.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in Cinebench rendering workloads, where its recorded scores are all in that suite. Its R23 multicore score of 18161 and single-core score of 2564 indicate strong rendering performance for a 6-core part. The higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz likely contributes to its single-core advantage. The Intel part also wins on platform flexibility: it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes UHD Graphics 730 for basic display output without a discrete GPU, and has a lower 65 W TDP, which may suit more compact or power-conscious builds.

The Intel part’s PCIe Gen 5 support (16 lanes) is a forward-looking feature, while the AMD part’s PCIe Gen 4 (20 lanes) offers more lanes but an older standard. The AMD part’s higher TDP (105 W versus 65 W) suggests it may require more robust cooling, though the database does not provide cooler specifications. The AMD part’s larger L3 cache and smaller die size point toward a design optimized for data locality, while the Intel part’s larger die and integrated graphics point toward a more integrated, feature-rich package.

For users on an existing AM4 platform, the AMD part is the direct upgrade path. For users on a new Socket 1700 build, the Intel part offers integrated graphics and dual memory support. The data does not show a single winner across all workloads; the choice depends on whether the workload matches PassMark-style tests (AMD) or Cinebench rendering (Intel).