AMD Ryzen 5 5600F vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for these two processors does not include any overlapping benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has results exclusively from the PassMark suite, covering data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithreaded workloads, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The Intel Core i5-14401E has results exclusively from the Cinebench suite, covering R15, R20, and R23 in both multi-core and single-core configurations. Direct score-to-score comparisons are therefore impossible from the database.

What can be compared is each processor's position relative to its own nearest rivals. The Ryzen 5 5600F holds an average benchmark score of 36945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36938, a delta of 0 percent, meaning the two are statistically tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.5 percent higher. These deltas are all under one percentage point, indicating that the 5600F sits in a tightly clustered performance band.

The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 5253 and sits in the 60th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259, which is 0.1 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-11700B scores 5241, 0.2 percent lower. The Intel Core i9-10850K scores 5240, also 0.2 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-13400T scores 5210, 0.8 percent lower. The 14401E is therefore the top performer among its immediate rivals by a narrow margin, but its average score is dwarfed by the 5600F's 36945. The substantial gap in average scores reflects the different benchmark suites used, not necessarily a direct performance advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F uses the Zen 3 architecture under the codename Vermeer, belonging to the 5000 series. It is built on a 7 nm process node by TSMC, with a die size of 74 mm² and 4,150 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 5600F has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. While the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, the AMD part has a significantly larger L3 pool. Neither processor includes 3D V-Cache.

The memory interfaces diverge as well. The Ryzen 5 5600F supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel memory bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs: the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics also separate the two. The Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics, recording "N/A" for this field. The Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F dominates the PassMark suite. Its single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 indicate strong performance across both lightly threaded and fully loaded workloads. The data compression score of 232836 is particularly notable, suggesting very high throughput in data handling tasks. The floating-point math score of 34548 and integer math score of 59339 point to strong computational throughput in numerical workloads. The encryption score of 13839 and extended instructions score of 16266 show capable handling of security-related and specialized instruction workloads. The physics score of 1043 and random string sorting score of 23422 round out a comprehensive set of general-purpose results.

The Intel Core i5-14401E delivers its recorded results in Cinebench. The R23 multi-core score of 18161 and R23 single-core score of 2564 indicate solid rendering performance. The R20 multi-core score of 7627 and R20 single-core score of 1076, along with the R15 multi-core score of 1830 and R15 single-core score of 258, provide a consistent picture across multiple Cinebench versions. The single-core scaling from R15 to R23 shows a typical progression for a modern architecture.

The use-case split is therefore driven by the benchmark suite rather than by direct wins. The AMD part demonstrates strength in PassMark's varied workload set, which includes compression, encryption, and math operations. The Intel part demonstrates strength in Cinebench's rendering-focused workloads. For users whose primary software aligns with PassMark's test categories, the 5600F data suggests robust general-purpose performance. For users whose primary software aligns with Cinebench's rendering engine, the 14401E data suggests capable multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Both have 6 cores and 12 threads, and both have a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD part uses a 7 nm process, the Intel part uses a 10 nm process. The AMD die is 74 mm², the Intel die is 215 mm². The AMD part has 4,150 million transistors; the Intel part has no recorded transistor count.

Cache sizes differ as noted above: the AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB L3 shared. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB L3 shared. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR4 only, the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for the AMD part at 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth. PCIe differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part has none, the Intel part has UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part, locked on the Intel part. Sockets differ: AM4 versus Socket 1700. Release dates differ: the AMD part released on 2025-09-15, the Intel part on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as Active in production status and both target the Desktop market segment. Both support ECC memory. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the Intel Core i5-14401E have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F supports DDR4 only.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F uses a 7 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

The Verdict

The database presents two processors that cannot be directly compared through overlapping benchmarks, yet the recorded data allows for meaningful interpretation. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with an average benchmark score of 36945 and an 85th percentile ranking, sits among competitors that are all within 0.5 percent of each other. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and the Intel Core i9-12900T. The tight deltas indicate that the 5600F is a well-positioned performer within its segment, neither leading nor trailing its immediate peers by any meaningful margin.

The Intel Core i5-14401E, with an average benchmark score of 5253 and a 60th percentile ranking, sits among rivals that are also closely matched. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, the Intel Core i7-11700B, the Intel Core i9-10850K, and the Intel Core i5-13400T. The deltas range from 0.8 percent lower to 0.1 percent higher, placing the 14401E at the top of its immediate group but within a very narrow band.

For users selecting between these two, the data suggests a decision based on workload alignment rather than direct performance supremacy. The Ryzen 5 5600F shows strength across the PassMark suite, particularly in data compression and integer math, and offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The Intel Core i5-14401E shows strength in Cinebench rendering workloads, includes integrated graphics, supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and uses PCIe Gen 5. The AMD part has a larger L3 cache and a smaller die on a more advanced process node. The Intel part has a higher boost clock and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. The choice depends on which benchmark suite or feature set aligns with the intended use case, as the database does not provide a single metric that directly ranks one against the other.