AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep in the head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core i7-14701E winning all 11 recorded benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D does not take a single win in any of the measured PassMark workloads. The largest margin comes in floating-point math, where the Intel part scores 61,873 versus 34,511 for the AMD chip, a 44.2 percent advantage. This is a substantial gap that indicates a major difference in throughput for workloads that rely heavily on floating-point calculations, such as scientific computing and certain rendering tasks.

Integer math also shows a clear Intel lead, with scores of 81,325 against 60,033, a 26.2 percent difference. The data compression test follows a similar pattern: Intel scores 282,939, while AMD manages 230,392, an 18.6 percent deficit. Random string sorting, another memory and cache-sensitive workload, shows Intel ahead at 29,158 versus 23,675, an 18.8 percent gap. In the multithreaded PassMark test, the Intel Core i7-14701E records 26,112 points against 20,363 for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a 22 percent difference. This reflects the Intel processor's higher core and thread counts, 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads.

Single-thread performance is where the Intel chip delivers its most striking advantage. The PassMark single-thread score for the i7-14701E is 4,305, compared to 2,941 for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a 31.7 percent difference. The boost clock data helps explain this: the Intel processor boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD chip tops out at 4.00 GHz. The Intel part also wins the extended instructions test, scoring 18,528 versus 15,925, a 14 percent margin, and the data encryption test, 14,862 versus 13,967, a 6 percent edge. The physics test shows the narrowest gap, with Intel at 2,399 and AMD at 2,282, a 4.9 percent difference. Prime number finding is also close, 176 versus 170, a 3.4 percent margin for Intel.

The overall average benchmark scores place these processors in different tiers. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average score of 37,018, which puts it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i7-14701E has a lower average score of 33,206, at the 83rd percentile, despite winning every head-to-head test. This apparent contradiction stems from the fact that the average score calculation includes a broader set of workloads, and the two processors have different nearest rival groups. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2 percent higher score), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (0.2 percent lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (0.2 percent higher), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (0.3 percent lower). The Intel i7-14701E sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (0 percent difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (0.1 percent lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (0.3 percent higher), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX (0.4 percent higher).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 11 recorded head-to-head tests, leaving the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with zero wins.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is in floating-point math, where the Intel Core i7-14701E leads by 44.2 percent, scoring 61,873 versus 34,511.

Q: How does single-thread performance compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 4,305 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 31.7 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D's score of 2,941.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, compared to 4.00 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D.

Q: How do the processors compare in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 26,112 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 22 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D's score of 20,363.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous for users who prioritize raw benchmark performance across the tested workloads. The Intel Core i7-14701E delivers a higher score in every single head-to-head test, with particularly large margins in floating-point math, single-thread performance, and integer math. The 31.7 percent single-thread advantage and the 44.2 percent floating-point lead make the Intel part the stronger choice for applications that depend on these specific strengths.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, however, holds a higher average benchmark score of 37,018 versus 33,206 for the Intel chip, and it sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs compared to the 83rd percentile for the Intel part. This suggests that in a broader mix of workloads beyond the ten head-to-head tests, the AMD processor may hold up better. The AMD chip also has a larger L3 cache at 96 MB shared, versus 33 MB shared for the Intel processor, which can benefit certain cache-sensitive tasks. The Intel chip compensates with a larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 512 KB) and a higher boost clock.

For a user focused on the specific PassMark tests recorded here, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the clear winner. For a user who values the higher overall average score and the larger L3 cache, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has its own appeal. The choice hinges on whether the performance profile of the Intel chip, with its dominant head-to-head sweep, or the higher average score of the AMD chip, matters more for the intended workload.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for the AMD chip and 2.60 GHz for the Intel chip, but boost clocks are 4.00 GHz and 5.40 GHz respectively. The TDP figures are 105 watts for the AMD processor and 65 watts for the Intel processor. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ, with the AMD chip offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel chip offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor has no integrated graphics, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip has a die size of 74 mm², while the Intel chip has a die size of 257 mm². The AMD part uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD release date is 2025-06-04, and the Intel release date is 2024-06-30.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is significant. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is built on the Zen 3 architecture, with the codename Vermeer, and belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core i7 generation within the Raptor Lake Refresh. The process nodes differ, with AMD on a 7 nm process from TSMC and Intel on a 10 nm process from Intel.

Cache hierarchies diverge substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared 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. The AMD processor's much larger L3 cache is a notable feature, potentially aiding workloads that benefit from large amounts of fast, shared cache. The Intel processor's larger per-core L2 cache may help with more localized data access patterns.

The Intel chip also includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the AMD chip has none. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD chip is limited to DDR4. PCIe generations differ as well, with the AMD chip on Gen 4 and the Intel chip on Gen 5, although the AMD chip has more lanes (20 versus 16). Both processors have locked multipliers, and both support ECC memory. The production status for both is Active.