AMD Ryzen 5 5605G vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two desktop processors with identical core and thread counts, but the Intel Core i5-14401E holds the only available benchmark scores in the database. The Ryzen 5 5605G has no recorded benchmark results, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly. The Intel part sits at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile, indicating that the i5-14401E is positioned higher in the overall performance distribution.

The Intel Core i5-14401E delivers a complete set of Cinebench scores across R15, R20, and R23, covering both single-core and multi-core tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no benchmark entries in the database. For any workload where a measured score exists, the i5-14401E is the only part with data to analyze. The i5-14401E also offers a higher boost clock, a larger L3 cache, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, all of which are absent from the AMD part's specification sheet.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G uses the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process, supports only DDR4 memory, lacks ECC support, uses PCIe Gen 3, and has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process, supports DDR4 and DDR5, includes ECC memory support, uses PCIe Gen 5, and has a locked multiplier. From the data alone, the Intel part is the better documented and higher ranked option, while the AMD part remains a viable alternative for users who want an unlocked multiplier and a smaller process node.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne. It uses a 7 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The chip contains 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process node. Its die size is 215 mm², though the transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more cache at every level, which contributes to its higher recorded Cinebench scores.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G supports DDR4 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, though its memory bandwidth figure is not recorded. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity is a significant difference. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Intel part a much newer and faster interface for expansion devices and storage.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The socket types are not shared: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part has a locked multiplier. The AMD part was released on 2025-02-23, while the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G's boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor supports the newer PCIe standard?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core scores for the Intel Core i5-14401E?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2564 in Cinebench R23 single-core. No Cinebench scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a locked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD part uses the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, while the Intel part uses Raptor Lake with the codename Raptor Lake-R.

The process nodes differ: the AMD part is 7 nm from TSMC, while the Intel part is 10 nm from Intel. The transistor count is 10,700 million for the AMD part, while it is not recorded for the Intel part. The die size is 180 mm² for the AMD part and 215 mm² for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part. PCIe support differs: the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 7 on the AMD part, UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part. The sockets are different: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. The release dates differ: 2025-02-23 for the AMD part and 2024-06-30 for the Intel part. Both parts have 6 cores and 12 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G and the Intel Core i5-14401E. The AMD part has no benchmark scores at all in its record. The Intel part has six recorded Cinebench scores, which serve as the only measured performance data for this comparison.

The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 1830 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 258 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7627 in multi-core and 1076 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18161 in multi-core and 2564 in single-core. These scores place the Intel part at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 5253.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Intel part confirm its position. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 has an average score of 5259, which is 0.1% above the i5-14401E. The Intel Core i7-11700B has an average score of 5241, which is 0.2% below. The Intel Core i9-10850K has an average score of 5240, also 0.2% below. The Intel Core i5-13400T has an average score of 5210, which is 0.8% below.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals recorded, so no delta percentages can be calculated against its competitor. The only meaningful comparison available is that the Intel part has measured scores across all three Cinebench versions, while the AMD part has none.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14401E wins in every measurable category. It has the only benchmark scores in the database, including multi-core and single-core results for Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. Its percentile rank of 60 versus the AMD part's 50 indicates a higher standing in the overall CPU distribution. Its average benchmark score of 5253 versus 0 for the AMD part is the clearest indicator of measured performance.

The Intel part also wins on architectural features. Its boost clock of 4.70 GHz exceeds the AMD part's 4.40 GHz. Its L3 cache of 20 MB exceeds the AMD part's 16 MB. Its L1 and L2 caches per core are larger as well. It supports DDR5 memory in addition to DDR4, while the AMD part supports only DDR4. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface is two generations ahead of the AMD part's PCIe Gen 3.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G holds advantages in a smaller set of recorded fields. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz is higher than the Intel part's 2.50 GHz. Its process node is 7 nm versus the Intel part's 10 nm, and its transistor count is recorded at 10,700 million, while the Intel part's is not. Its die size of 180 mm² is smaller than the Intel part's 215 mm². Its multiplier is unlocked, which allows overclocking, whereas the Intel part's multiplier is locked. Its memory bandwidth is recorded at 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure.

For workloads that depend on single-core performance, the Intel part's higher boost clock and higher Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2564 indicate an advantage. For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel part's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18161 is the only measured multi-core result in the comparison. For users who prioritize an unlocked multiplier, a smaller process node, or a higher base clock, the AMD part has those specific features. The data does not show any benchmark win for the AMD part, since no benchmark results are recorded for it.