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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for this comparison is strictly one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a complete set of recorded PassMark measurements, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of recorded data for the Intel part makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible. The available measurements for the AMD processor show a multi-thread score of 20,363, a single-thread score of 2,941, and an average benchmark score of 37,018.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D achieves an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark score, provide context for where this processor sits. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36,945, placing it just 0.2% behind the 5500X3D. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 also sits 0.2% behind with a score of 36,938. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093, which is 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112, 0.3% ahead. The 5500X3D therefore sits in a tightly clustered group where the entire spread among four rivals is less than 0.5%.

Looking at the individual workload results for the AMD chip, the floating point math test produced a score of 34,511, while integer math reached 60,033. Data compression scored 230,392, and data encryption finished at 13,967. Extended instructions scored 15,925, and the find prime numbers test produced a score of 170. The physics test scored 2,282, and random string sorting reached 23,675. These figures establish a baseline for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's capabilities, but with no corresponding Intel measurements, the head-to-head comparison must remain qualitative.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401TE cannot be credited with any benchmark wins because the database contains no test results for it. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has no opponent scores to beat. What the data does show is where the AMD processor demonstrates particular strength in absolute terms. The integer math score of 60,033 is the highest among the CPU-bound workload tests, followed by floating point math at 34,511. Data compression at 230,392 is the standout figure, suggesting the large cache configuration benefits workloads with repetitive data patterns.

For the Intel part, the absence of scores means the analysis shifts to architectural characteristics. The Core i5-14401TE has a higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz compared to 4.00 GHz on the AMD chip, which could indicate an advantage in lightly threaded tasks if benchmark data existed. The Intel processor also includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, which is a feature the AMD chip lacks entirely. For systems that require a display output without a discrete graphics card, the Intel part has a functional advantage that the benchmark data does not capture.

The AMD processor's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is its defining feature. This is substantially larger than the 20 MB shared L3 on the Intel chip, and cache-sensitive workloads typically respond well to such capacity. The data confirms the AMD chip scores 85th percentile overall, while the Intel chip sits at the 50th percentile, though this percentile figure for the Intel part exists without supporting benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 74 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Its die size is 215 mm², nearly three times larger than the AMD chip.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD processor allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with only 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 advantage is 76 MB, which is the most prominent architectural distinction between the two.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD processor has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel processor has no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the AMD chip more lanes but an older generation, while the Intel chip offers a newer standard with fewer lanes.

The Intel processor includes integrated graphics with UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD processor has no integrated graphics. Both processors are locked, meaning the multiplier is not unlocked for overclocking. Both are classified as desktop market segments and are currently in active production.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: 6 cores and 12 threads on both processors. The base clocks differ, with the AMD chip at 3.00 GHz and the Intel chip at 2.00 GHz. The boost clocks differ in the opposite direction, with the AMD chip at 4.00 GHz and the Intel chip at 4.50 GHz. The Intel part has a 0.50 GHz higher boost ceiling.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD processor is rated at 105 W, while the Intel processor is rated at 45 W. This 60 W difference indicates the Intel chip is designed for lower power envelopes.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ, with AMD at 7 nm and Intel at 10 nm. Foundries differ, with TSMC producing the AMD chip and Intel producing its own.

Cache configurations differ at every level. The Intel chip has larger L1 and L2 caches per core, but the AMD chip has vastly larger L3 cache. Memory support differs, with AMD limited to DDR4 and Intel supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe generations differ, with AMD at Gen 4 and Intel at Gen 5.

Release dates are separated by roughly one year. The Intel Core i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D was released on 2025-06-04. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. The AMD part number is 100-000001504, and the Intel part number is Q4T4SRNJP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: Both processors have identical core and thread counts. Each has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the cache size difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D supports DDR4 memory only.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher thermal design power rating?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is rated at 105 W. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is rated at 45 W.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, but this is partly a function of data availability. The AMD processor has a complete set of benchmark scores and an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores recorded and sits at the 50th percentile as a placeholder ranking.

For workloads that benefit from large cache capacity, the AMD processor's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is the standout specification. The benchmark scores confirm solid performance in integer math at 60,033 and floating point math at 34,511. The 85th percentile ranking places it above the majority of CPUs in the database, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average score, indicating a highly competitive position in its segment.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE offers characteristics that the AMD chip does not: integrated graphics, DDR5 memory support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and a lower 45 W power envelope. The higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz could benefit single-thread performance, but without benchmark data, this remains speculative. The 50th percentile ranking, while lacking supporting scores, places it below the AMD chip in the database's overall ordering.

Systems requiring a discrete GPU would find the AMD processor's lack of integrated graphics acceptable. Systems needing display output without a separate graphics card would require the Intel processor. Power-constrained builds would favor the Intel chip's 45 W rating over the AMD chip's 105 W rating. Cache-sensitive workloads would favor the AMD chip's 96 MB L3 cache. The data supports the AMD processor as the higher-performing part in the database's measurements, while the Intel processor offers platform features that the AMD chip does not provide.