AMD Ryzen 5 5605G vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The Verdict

The data recorded for these two desktop processors shows a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E is the substantially stronger processor, holding an average benchmark score of 33,206 and sitting in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G, by contrast, holds the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. For any task measured in the database, the Core i7-14701E is the only one of the two with recorded results, and its closest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33,201) and AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33,244), sit within a fraction of a percent of its average score. The Ryzen 5 5605G offers a 6-core, 12-thread configuration with an unlocked multiplier and integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, which may appeal to users seeking a flexible entry point on the AM4 platform. However, with no benchmark data available for the AMD part, the Core i7-14701E is the only chip here that can be evaluated on measured performance, and it dominates that evaluation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors build on distinct platforms. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. It is a 6-core, 12-thread part with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache layout consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The chip pairs with AMD Socket AM4, supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. It carries the Radeon Vega 7 integrated GPU, supports ECC memory, and has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die. It is an 8-core, 16-thread part with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache arrangement is 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. It uses Intel Socket 1700, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The Intel part supports ECC memory but has a locked multiplier. The transistor count for the Intel chip is not recorded in the database.

The architecture differences are significant. Intel has a two-core and four-thread advantage, a higher boost clock by 1.00 GHz, double the L2 cache per core, and more than double the L3 cache. AMD counters with a higher base clock by 1.30 GHz, a smaller process node, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part also supports a newer PCIe generation and both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part is limited to DDR4.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every category where data exists. Its benchmark suite covers 16 tests across Cinebench and Passmark, and all recorded scores belong to this chip. In multi-core workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,195 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,321 indicate strong parallel throughput, aided by the 8-core, 16-thread layout and the 5.40 GHz boost clock. In single-core work, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,133 and Passmark single-thread score of 4,305 show a high per-thread capability. The Passmark multi-thread score of 26,112 reinforces the multi-core advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no recorded benchmark scores, so its wins cannot be quantified from the database. The only advantages that can be identified from its specifications are qualitative: it has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, a higher base clock, and a smaller 7 nm process node. Its Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics may offer a different feature set compared to Intel's UHD Graphics 770, but no performance data exists to compare them. The AMD chip also has a lower boost clock and fewer cores, which likely places it behind in threaded tasks based on the Intel results, but the database does not contain direct head-to-head measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is 1.00 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G's 4.40 GHz boost clock.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G does not.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G supports DDR4 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G's 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel part?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no recorded benchmark scores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G and the Intel Core i7-14701E. All 16 recorded benchmark scores belong exclusively to the Intel part. That said, the Intel chip's results provide a complete performance profile that can be analyzed against its nearest rivals, which are all AMD or Intel mobile processors with similar average scores.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22,195 in multi-core and 3,133 in single-core. The multi-core result suggests strong sustained throughput for rendering and compilation workloads. The single-core result of 3,133 indicates a high frequency response, consistent with the 5.40 GHz boost clock.

In Cinebench R20, the scores are 9,321 multi-core and 1,315 single-core. The R20 multi-core figure is roughly 42% of the R23 multi-core figure, which aligns with the typical scaling between those test versions. The R15 results show 2,237 multi-core and 315 single-core.

Passmark results break down by specific workload. The multi-thread score is 26,112, and the single-thread score is 4,305. Integer math scores 81,325, floating point math scores 61,873, and extended instructions score 18,528. Data compression scores 282,939, data encryption scores 14,862, and random string sorting scores 29,158. Physics scores 2,399, and finding prime numbers scores 176.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-14701E sits within a tight band. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H has an average score of 33,201, a delta of 0% versus the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33,244, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel chip. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33,091, putting the Intel part 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33,089, making the i7-14701E 0.4% ahead. These deltas are minimal, indicating that the i7-14701E's performance profile is essentially level with these competing mobile and desktop-class parts.

The absence of any recorded benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G means its relative position cannot be stated from the data. The Intel part's 83rd percentile placement, versus the AMD part's 50th percentile placement, is the only comparative metric available, and it favors Intel by a wide margin. The Intel chip's higher core count, thread count, cache sizes, and boost clock all support the measured advantage, while the AMD chip's higher base clock and unlocked multiplier are its only specification-level counterpoints.