AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers 17 benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and the Intel Core i9-14901E. The Intel part wins 16 of those comparisons, while the AMD processor takes a single victory. The scale of Intel's advantage varies widely by workload, from narrow single-digit margins in one test to deficits exceeding 70 percent in others.

Starting with the largest gaps, the Intel Core i9-14901E dominates in PassMark physics simulation. The Intel chip scores 3041 against the AMD part's 875, a delta of -71.2 percent. This is the most lopsided result in the entire comparison. Similarly, the PassMark prime number finding test shows Intel at 189 versus AMD at 57, a -69.8 percent difference. Both tests are heavily threaded and rely on raw integer throughput, where Intel's larger core count and higher boost clock provide a substantial edge.

Floating point math shows another decisive Intel win. The Intel Core i9-14901E records 81089 in PassMark floating point math, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT manages 39817, a -50.9 percent gap. Integer math follows a similar pattern: Intel at 112736 versus AMD at 69566, a -38.3 percent difference. These results indicate that the Intel processor delivers roughly 1.6 to 2 times the throughput in compute-heavy math workloads.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent Intel advantages across all six recorded tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 25753 against AMD's 17272, a -32.9 percent gap. The R23 single-core test shows Intel at 3635 versus AMD at 2438, also -32.9 percent. Cinebench R20 multicore (10816 vs 7254) and single-core (1526 vs 1023) both show -32.9 and -33 percent deltas respectively. Cinebench R15 multicore (2595 vs 1740) and single-core (366 vs 245) show -32.9 and -33.1 percent gaps. Across the entire Cinebench suite, the Intel processor holds a consistent one-third performance advantage.

PassMark multithread results confirm the pattern. Intel scores 30298, AMD scores 20325, a -32.9 percent delta. The single-thread and singlethread PassMark results (both recorded at 4354 for Intel and 3348 for AMD) show a -23.1 percent gap. This indicates that even in lightly threaded workloads, the Intel chip holds a meaningful lead, though smaller than in multithreaded scenarios.

Data compression and encryption also favor Intel, but with smaller margins. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 288777 versus AMD at 258882, a -10.4 percent delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 18571 versus AMD at 15873, a -14.5 percent gap. Random string sorting shows Intel at 39138 against AMD at 26188, a -33.1 percent difference, which aligns closely with the multithreaded average.

The single AMD victory comes in PassMark extended instructions. The Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 18041, while the Core i9-14901E scores 17249, giving AMD a 4.6 percent advantage. This is an unusual result given Intel's dominance elsewhere, suggesting that the AMD processor's instruction handling for certain extended operations is more efficient relative to its overall throughput.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel's own foundry, with a 257 mm² die size. Intel's die is larger despite the older process node, reflecting the higher core and cache counts.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. This two-core, four-thread advantage helps explain Intel's consistent multicore wins. Clock speeds also favor Intel. The AMD chip has a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip has a lower 2.80 GHz base clock but a much higher 5.60 GHz boost clock. The higher boost clock drives Intel's single-thread advantage, while the lower base clock is offset by the higher core count.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger per-core L2 cache (4x AMD's per-core L2) and more than double the L3 capacity provide a memory subsystem advantage that shows up in the benchmark deltas.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, while the AMD chip does not. PCIe capabilities favor Intel: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU, versus Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the AMD part.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel Core i9-14901E uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither part's iGPU benchmarks are in the head-to-head data, so the comparison is qualitative. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part belongs to the 5000 series on Socket AM4; the Intel part belongs to Core 14th Gen on Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average score of 20733, placing it in the 74th percentile.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The database shows the AMD part's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12490F with an average score of 20802, a delta of -0.3 percent. The AMD chip sits just below that rival. Other close competitors include the Intel Xeon 6325P at 20821 (-0.4 percent), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 20826 (-0.4 percent), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 at 20845 (-0.5 percent).

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14901E compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37943 (-0.1 percent), the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 (0.2 percent), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804 (0.3 percent). The Intel chip sits essentially at parity with these rivals.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core i9-14901E outscores the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT by 71.2 percent. The second largest is in PassMark prime number finding, at 69.8 percent.

Q: Is there any workload where the AMD processor wins?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins in PassMark extended instructions, scoring 18041 versus Intel's 17249, a 4.6 percent advantage. This is the only head-to-head test the AMD part wins.

Q: What are the release dates for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT was released on January 7, 2024. The Intel Core i9-14901E was released on June 30, 2024.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Launch MSRP | $140 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | 100-000001488 | Q49ESRNJH |

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14901E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT in 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, with the average benchmark score nearly doubling: 37911 versus 20733. The Intel part sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 74th percentile.

The Intel processor's advantages are most pronounced in compute-heavy workloads. Physics simulation shows a 71.2 percent gap, prime number finding shows 69.8 percent, and floating point math shows 50.9 percent. These tests benefit from Intel's 8 cores, 16 threads, and 5.60 GHz boost clock. The AMD part's lower core count and 4.60 GHz boost clock cannot close these gaps.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT holds one advantage: extended instructions, where it leads by 4.6 percent. This suggests the Zen 3 architecture handles certain instruction extensions more efficiently. However, this single win does not offset Intel's dominance across every other measured workload.

For users prioritizing raw throughput in multithreaded applications, rendering, physics simulation, or integer-heavy tasks, the data points squarely to the Intel Core i9-14901E. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, 36 MB of L3 cache, and DDR5 memory support provide structural advantages that the AMD part cannot match.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT remains a viable option in scenarios where its extended instruction performance matters more than overall throughput, or where the Socket AM4 platform and DDR4 memory support align with existing system requirements. The $140 launch MSRP also positions it as a lower-cost entry point, though pricing comparisons are outside the recorded benchmark data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in every heavy compute category measured. For Cinebench workloads (R15, R20, R23, both single and multicore), the Intel part holds a consistent 32.9 to 33.1 percent advantage. This makes it the clear choice for 3D rendering, video encoding, and other CPU-bound creative workloads that rely on sustained multithreaded performance.

PassMark physics and prime number finding are the strongest Intel categories, with 71.2 and 69.8 percent leads respectively. These tests reflect raw integer and physics simulation throughput, areas where Intel's higher core count and boost clock dominate. Floating point math (50.9 percent lead) and integer math (38.3 percent lead) reinforce this pattern.

Single-threaded performance also favors Intel, with a 23.1 percent lead in PassMark single-thread and consistent 33 percent leads in Cinebench single-core tests. This means the Intel part is also preferable for lightly threaded applications like general desktop responsiveness, legacy software, and single-threaded productivity tools.

Data compression and encryption show narrower Intel leads of 10.4 and 14.5 percent, suggesting the AMD part is relatively closer in memory-bound or I/O-oriented workloads. Random string sorting shows a 33.1 percent Intel lead, matching the multithreaded average.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins in exactly one recorded category: PassMark extended instructions, with a 4.6 percent lead. This niche result indicates that for workloads specifically exercising extended instruction sets, the AMD architecture has a measurable efficiency edge. Users whose primary tasks involve such instruction-heavy code may find the AMD part competitive, but the recorded data shows no other category where the AMD chip takes the lead.