AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two desktop processors into very different competitive pictures. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 occupies the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 42,055. The Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 5,253. That gap alone, roughly 8 times the average score, suggests the AMD part dominates in the aggregate, but the benchmark suites recorded for each processor are not identical, so the comparison requires care.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins in every PassMark workload recorded: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread. Its single-thread score of 3,248 and multithread score of 21,712 indicate a processor that delivers strong results in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded applications. The Intel part has no PassMark entries in the database, so the direct comparison on those workloads is unavailable. Instead, the Intel Core i5-14401E shows its strengths through Cinebench results, which are not recorded for the AMD chip. The Intel part scores 2,564 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 18,161 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which places it near older high-core-count Xeon and Core i9 parts in its nearest rival group.

In practical terms, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 appears better suited for tasks that stress all cores simultaneously, such as rendering, compilation, or data processing, based on its PassMark multithread and integer math scores. The Intel Core i5-14401E, with its higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 4.30 GHz on the AMD, shows competitive single-core Cinebench performance, which often matters for legacy applications or lightly threaded productivity tools. The Intel chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving platform flexibility that the AMD chip does not offer, since the AMD part supports only DDR5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 records a PassMark single-thread score of 3,248. The Intel Core i5-14401E records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,564 and a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1,076. Because the two chips use different benchmark suites in the database, a direct numerical comparison is not possible, but the AMD part's boost clock is 4.30 GHz while the Intel part boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads. The difference lies elsewhere: the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses a 5 nm process with a 71 mm² die, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and the Intel Core i5-14401E support ECC memory. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher database percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E ranks in the 60th percentile. The AMD part also has an average benchmark score of 42,055 versus 5,253 for the Intel chip.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a locked multiplier.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no directly shared head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an extensive PassMark suite, and the Intel Core i5-14401E has a Cinebench suite. This lack of overlap means the comparison must rely on each part's nearest rivals and percentile positions to infer relative performance.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400's average benchmark score of 42,055 places it just 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (41,963) and 0.3% above the Intel Core i7-14700T (41,914). It trails the Intel Core i9-12900K by 0.7% (42,335). Those deltas are tiny, all within 1%, which indicates the Ryzen 5 7400 performs in the same performance class as a high-end mobile Ryzen 9, a power-limited desktop Core i7, and a desktop Core i9 from a previous generation. The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 5,253, which sits 0.1% below the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5,259) and 0.2% above both the Intel Core i7-11700B (5,241) and the Intel Core i9-10850K (5,240). It is 0.8% above the Intel Core i5-13400T (5,210). Those rivals are older desktop and mobile parts, and the small deltas suggest the i5-14401E is competitive with them but not clearly ahead of any.

The AMD part's PassMark numbers reveal its strongest workloads. Its integer math score of 64,733 and floating point math score of 40,784 show a processor that handles arithmetic-heavy tasks well. Its data compression score of 261,749 is particularly high, and its random string sorting score of 31,110 indicates strong memory and cache throughput. The Intel part's Cinebench scores, meanwhile, show a processor that scales reasonably from single-core to multi-core: the R23 multi-core score of 18,161 is roughly 7.1 times the R23 single-core score of 2,564. That scaling ratio is plausible for a 6-core, 12-thread part, and it suggests the chip maintains efficiency when all cores are active.

The percentile gap is the most striking difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 at the 88th percentile means it outperforms 88% of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i5-14401E at the 60th percentile outperforms only 60%. The average benchmark score gap, 42,055 versus 5,253, is large, but part of that difference comes from the different benchmark suites used to compute each average. Still, the percentile rankings are normalized across the database, so the gap there is meaningful.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher, but the AMD part has a higher base clock.

Both have 6 cores and 12 threads, and both have a 65 W TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory only with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel Core i5-14401E does not. The AMD part's integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip was released on 2025-09-15, and the Intel chip was released on 2024-06-30, so the AMD part is newer by roughly 15 months. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, from the 7000 series. It uses a 5 nm process node manufactured by TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R from the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel, with a 215 mm² die and no transistor count recorded.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more cache at every level, which may help its higher boost clock sustain performance in bursty workloads.

The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth is recorded at 83.2 GB/s, and the Intel chip's is not recorded. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part's PCIe lane count is higher at 24 lanes versus 16 lanes, both Gen 5. The AMD chip is unlocked, and the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part's production status is Active, and the Intel part's production status is also Active.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 as the stronger overall processor. Its 88th percentile ranking versus the Intel Core i5-14401E's 60th percentile is a large gap, and its average benchmark score of 42,055 dwarfs the Intel chip's 5,253. The AMD part also delivers a PassMark multithread score of 21,712, which indicates strong all-core performance for a 6-core chip, and its unlocked multiplier gives headroom for users who want to push beyond stock settings.

The Intel Core i5-14401E has its own advantages. Its boost clock of 4.70 GHz is higher than the AMD's 4.30 GHz, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,564 suggests it can handle lightly threaded workloads well. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory means it can fit into existing DDR4 platforms, which may be relevant for system builders with memory already on hand. Its larger L3 cache of 20 MB versus 16 MB on the AMD chip could help in cache-sensitive applications.

The choice depends on workload. For heavily threaded tasks, data processing, and overall database percentile standing, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is the clear pick. For users on a DDR4 platform or those who prioritize the highest boost clock for single-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-14401E offers a different set of trade-offs. The AMD part's smaller die (71 mm² versus 215 mm²) and newer 5 nm process also indicate a more power-efficient design, though both parts carry the same 65 W TDP. The recorded data favors the AMD chip in nearly every metric where both have comparable data, and the percentile rankings confirm that the Ryzen 5 7400 belongs in a higher performance tier.