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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between these two processors is heavily one-sided, with the Intel Core i7-14701TE holding an advantage across every recorded test category. The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G, while the Intel part has a substantial collection of Cinebench and PassMark results. The Intel processor sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs in the database, compared to the AMD processor's 50th percentile, which places it in the middle of the field.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,035 points. This represents the strongest multi-threaded result in its benchmark suite and indicates that the processor handles heavily parallel workloads with considerable headroom. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2,405 points shows a similar strength in lightly threaded tasks. In Cinebench R20, the Intel part records 7,154 points multi-core and 1,010 points single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1,716 points multi-core and 242 points single-core, confirming consistent performance across all Cinebench versions.

PassMark results for the Intel processor further illustrate its capabilities. The multi-thread score of 20,042 points and single-thread score of 2,637 points both land in strong territory. Integer math scores 65,792 points, while floating point math reaches 50,219 points. Extended instructions yield 14,354 points, data encryption scores 11,699 points, and data compression produces 220,520 points. Random string sorting records 22,760 points, physics scores 1,860 points, and prime number finding produces 143 points.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i7-14701TE is 26,013 points. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25,981 points, placing the Intel part just 0.1 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 25,880 points, which puts it 0.5 percent behind the Intel processor. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 26,106 points, making the Intel part 0.4 percent slower than that chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26,187 points, meaning the Intel processor trails it by 0.7 percent. These small margins indicate that the Intel Core i7-14701TE occupies a competitive position among similarly performing processors, despite lacking benchmark data from the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G entirely.

Because the AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no recorded benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison cannot produce any wins for either side. The database shows zero wins for the AMD processor and zero wins for the Intel processor in direct comparison. The available evidence points entirely toward the Intel part's measured performance, while the AMD part remains an unknown quantity in terms of actual benchmark output.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G belongs to the 5000 series and uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename. It is built on a 7 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 180 mm squared and 10,700 million transistors. The Intel Core i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm squared and no transistor count recorded in the database.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the Intel part a 33 percent advantage in core count and thread count. The AMD processor clocks at 3.90 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost, while the Intel processor runs at 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The Intel part's boost clock is substantially higher, though its base clock is much lower than the AMD part's.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part carries more than double the L3 cache and four times the L2 cache per core. Power envelopes differ as well, with the AMD processor rated at 65 watts TDP and the Intel processor rated at 45 watts TDP, making the Intel chip the more power-efficient option on paper.

Memory support splits the two designs. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory support is absent on the AMD processor but present on the Intel processor. PCIe connectivity also favors the Intel part, which uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ in branding and capabilities. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. Both processors target desktop systems, and both are listed as active production parts. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. Release dates place the Intel part at June 30, 2024, and the AMD part at February 23, 2025, making the AMD chip the newer release despite the Intel part's newer core generation.

The Verdict

The data points decisively toward the Intel Core i7-14701TE for any workload measured in the database. The Intel processor shows strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,035 points and a PassMark multi-thread score of 20,042 points. Its single-thread performance also stands out, with a PassMark single-thread score of 2,637 points and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,405 points. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no recorded benchmark scores, so no measured performance can be attributed to it.

The Intel part also brings architectural advantages in core count, cache size, memory flexibility, and ECC support. Eight cores versus six cores, 33 MB of L3 cache versus 16 MB, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 give it a broader feature set. The lower 45 watt TDP compared to 65 watts further strengthens its position. The AMD processor does offer a higher base clock and an unlocked multiplier, but without benchmark data, those specifications cannot be translated into measured performance outcomes.

The percentile ranking reinforces this verdict. The Intel processor sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD processor sits at the 50th percentile. A processor in the middle of the distribution cannot be assumed to outperform one in the upper quartile without evidence, and no such evidence exists in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,035 points and a PassMark multi-thread score of 20,042 points. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What are the core counts for each processor?

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

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G supports DDR4 memory only. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,035 points and single-core score of 2,405 points establish it as the stronger performer in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. PassMark results confirm this across specialized tests: integer math at 65,792 points, floating point math at 50,219 points, data compression at 220,520 points, and data encryption at 11,699 points.

The Intel part also wins on architectural specifications that matter for throughput. Its 33 MB of L3 cache exceeds the AMD part's 16 MB, and its 2 MB of L2 cache per core quadruples the AMD part's 512 KB per core. Eight cores versus six cores gives it an inherent advantage in heavily parallel tasks. The 5.20 GHz boost clock provides a significant single-thread speed advantage over the AMD part's 4.40 GHz boost. Support for DDR5 memory opens a path to higher memory performance, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity offers more bandwidth for expansion devices than the AMD part's PCIe Gen 3.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5605G holds positional advantages in specific areas without measured performance data. Its 3.90 GHz base clock is substantially higher than the Intel part's 2.10 GHz base clock, which could indicate better sustained performance at lower utilization levels. The unlocked multiplier allows manual overclocking, a feature absent on the locked Intel processor. Its 65 watt TDP, while higher than the Intel part's 45 watts, still places it in a mainstream power class. The Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics may offer different visual output characteristics than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though no benchmark data compares them.

The AMD part's 7 nm process node at TSMC is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node, which could imply better transistor density efficiency. Its 180 mm squared die size is smaller than the Intel part's 257 mm squared die. The AMD part also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while no such figure exists for the Intel part in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5605G | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.90 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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 | 33 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| 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 770 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-02-23 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | Not recorded |

The database shows that the Intel Core i7-14701TE leads in transistor count, though the AMD part's transistor figure is the only one recorded. The Intel part's 78th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 50th percentile provides a summary of where each sits relative to all CPUs, with the Intel processor occupying a considerably higher position in the performance distribution.