AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i5-14401TE take fundamentally different approaches to desktop performance. The Ryzen chip is built for responsiveness and raw throughput at higher clock speeds, while the Intel part is tuned for efficiency and platform flexibility. Benchmark data from the database shows the 5600GT holds a commanding lead across nearly every measured workload, though the i5-14401TE counters with lower power consumption and a more modern platform.

The 5600GT delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded and burst workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 17,272 points, which places it well ahead of typical 6-core desktop parts in the same class. Geekbench multicore follows at 7,986, and PassMark multithread hits 20,325. These numbers indicate sustained all-core performance that holds up under rendering, compilation, and simulation loads. The 3DMark 16-thread test at 5,523 and the max-thread score at 5,554 confirm that the processor scales effectively when all 12 threads are active.

The i5-14401TE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score sits at 0 with a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The 5600GT sits in the 74th percentile with an average benchmark score of 20,733. Without direct measurements, the Intel part's wins must be judged on architectural merits rather than recorded performance: a 45W TDP versus 65W, DDR5 memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and ECC memory capability.

Single-thread performance favors the AMD part on paper. The 5600GT boosts to 4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz for the Intel chip, and its 3DMark single-thread score of 913 reflects strong per-core efficiency from the Zen 3 architecture. The i5-14401TE's lower 2.00 GHz base clock suggests it is designed for thermally constrained environments where sustained frequency matters less than peak efficiency.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages with distinct design priorities. The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Zen 3 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process. The chip packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. Intel's Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size. The process node advantage for AMD typically translates to better power efficiency per clock, though the Intel part compensates with a lower 45W TDP rating.

Both chips feature 6 cores and 12 threads, but their cache hierarchies differ meaningfully. The 5600GT allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part gives each core 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2, with 20 MB of shared L3. The larger L2 allocation on the Intel chip can benefit workloads with high per-core data locality, while AMD's unified L3 design historically helps with inter-core communication and gaming workloads.

Memory support marks a major divergence. The 5600GT supports DDR4 exclusively with dual-channel access and a rated memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across dual channels, offering a potential bandwidth upgrade path, though the database records no specific bandwidth figure for the Intel part. ECC memory support is another differentiator: the Intel chip supports ECC while the AMD chip does not, making the i5-14401TE more attractive for small servers or workstations where data integrity is critical.

PCIe connectivity also separates the two. The 5600GT runs PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the i5-14401TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel platform enables faster NVMe storage and future GPU bandwidth, though PCIe Gen 3 remains sufficient for most current graphics cards.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 7, while Intel pairs the i5-14401TE with UHD Graphics 730. The database records no direct benchmark comparison between these iGPUs, so conclusions must remain qualitative. The 5600GT launches with a $140 MSRP, while the Intel part has no recorded launch price.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Ryzen 5 5600GT and the Core i5-14401TE. The Intel chip's benchmark array is empty, and the head-to-head section lists zero tests. Analysis must therefore rely on the AMD part's absolute scores and the architectural specifications of the Intel competitor.

The 5600GT's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,272 and single-core score of 2,438 establish a strong baseline. PassMark single-thread at 3,348 and floating-point math at 39,817 show balanced performance across integer and FP workloads. Data compression at 258,882 and encryption at 15,873 in PassMark indicate solid throughput for storage and security applications.

The i5-14401TE's lower base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 3.60 GHz for the AMD chip suggests a significant deficit in lightly threaded tasks, assuming similar instructions per clock. The Intel part's 4.50 GHz boost clock narrows that gap under single-core turbo conditions, but sustained all-core workloads would likely run closer to the base clock given the 45W power envelope. The 5600GT's 65W TDP allows higher sustained frequencies across all six cores, which explains its robust multi-threaded scores.

In the absence of measured Intel scores, the nearest rivals to the 5600GT provide context. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20,802 on average, just 0.3% above the 5600GT's 20,733. The Intel Xeon 6325P sits 0.4% higher at 20,821, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is 0.4% higher at 20,826. The AMD EPYC 7J13 rounds out the comparison at 20,845, 0.5% above. These close margins indicate the 5600GT competes directly with a broad range of recent Intel and AMD parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 5 5600GT does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 only with dual-channel access. The Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across dual channels.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of power consumption?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a 45W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has a 65W TDP.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Does either processor have an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core i5-14401TE does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core i5-14401TE |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 5000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3, Cezanne) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 180 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65W | 45W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $140 | Not recorded |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000001488 | Q4T4SRNJP |

| Average benchmark score | 20,733 | 0 |

| Performance percentile | 74th | 50th |