AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data, and that data shows a clear profile. It posts an average benchmark score of 42,055, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores at all, which means the database contains zero wins for it in any measured test. The Ryzen 5 7400 wins every category where a measurement exists.

Breaking down the AMD chip's strongest results, the PassMark data compression test shows a score of 261,749, which is by far its largest single number and indicates heavy lifting in file compression workloads. Integer math posts 64,733, floating point math posts 40,784, and extended instructions posts 19,924. Random string sorting reaches 31,110, and data encryption reaches 14,865. The multithread score is 21,712, while single-thread performance sits at 3,248. The physics test records 1,150, and the find prime numbers test records 79.

Because the Intel part has no recorded scores, the use-case split is not a matter of one chip beating the other in certain tests. Instead, the data shows that the Ryzen 5 7400 is the only chip in this comparison with any measurable performance profile. The Intel i5-14501E simply does not appear in the benchmark database, so any workload discussion must rely solely on the AMD measurements.

For workloads, the Ryzen 5 7400 shows its strongest relative output in data compression, where the score of 261,749 dwarfs its other results. Encryption and extended instruction workloads also show solid numbers (14,865 and 19,924 respectively). The single-thread score of 3,248 and multithread score of 21,712 together indicate a balanced processor capable of handling both lightly threaded and heavily threaded tasks, though the compression score suggests that data-dense operations are where it stands out most.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It is built on a 5 nm process node at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501E belongs to Core 14th Gen, uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, and is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel.

Both chips have 6 cores and 12 threads, and both have a base clock of 3.30 GHz. The boost clock differs: the AMD reaches 4.30 GHz, while the Intel reaches 5.20 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher ceiling, though without benchmark data for the Intel part, the practical impact of that higher boost clock cannot be measured in this database.

The cache layouts differ substantially. 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 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part carries more cache at every level, which could theoretically help in cache-sensitive workloads, but again, no benchmark data exists to confirm that.

Die size and transistor counts also differ. The AMD chip has a die size of 71 mm² and a transistor count of 6,570 million. The Intel chip has a die size of 215 mm², and its transistor count is not recorded in the database. The AMD chip is much smaller physically, while the Intel chip is over three times larger in die area.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has more PCIe lanes available.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 770.

The sockets are different: AMD uses Socket AM5, and Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not. The AMD part is listed as part number 100-000001900, and the Intel part is listed as Q49HSRNJM.

The release dates differ. The Intel chip was released on 2024-06-30, and the AMD chip was released on 2025-09-15. The AMD chip is newer by over a year.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the win counters show zero for both processors. There are no direct comparison scores available for these two specific chips. The only benchmark data that exists belongs to the AMD Ryzen 5 7400.

The AMD chip's percentile ranking of 88 places it above most CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average benchmark score, provide context. The Intel Core i9-12900K has an average score of 42,335, which is 0.7% higher than the Ryzen 5 7400's 42,055. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS scores 41,963, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-14700T scores 41,914, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41,779, which is 0.7% lower. These deltas are all small, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7400 sits in a tightly packed performance band at the top of its range.

The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7400 is slightly behind the i9-12900K but ahead of the i7-14700T and i7-12850HX. The differences are within a single percentage point, so these CPUs are effectively peers in average performance. The Ryzen 5 7400's 88th percentile ranking confirms that it sits above the median CPU population in the database.

Because the Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark scores, no direct head-to-head comparison can be made. The database simply lacks the measurements needed to compare these two processors in any specific test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14501E have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14501E.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14501E does not.

The Verdict

The data in this database strongly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 7400, but the reason is not that it beats the Intel chip in direct competition. The reason is that the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The AMD chip has a full set of measurements, an average score of 42,055, and an 88th percentile ranking. The Intel chip has zero measurements and a 50th percentile ranking, which is the default value when no data exists.

For anyone choosing between these two based on the database, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is the only option with a measurable performance profile. Its single-thread score of 3,248 and multithread score of 21,712 provide concrete reference points. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i9-12900K, sit within 0.7% of its average score, meaning it performs in the same class as some of Intel's higher-tier desktop processors.

The Intel Core i5-14501E does offer a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.30 GHz), more L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB), and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. These are architectural advantages on paper. However, the database cannot confirm any performance benefit because no benchmark data exists for that chip.

The choice, strictly from the data, is the AMD Ryzen 5 7400. It has a measured performance profile, a high percentile ranking, and a clear position among its nearest rivals. The Intel part remains an unknown quantity in this database, so it cannot be recommended on the basis of recorded performance.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7400 | Intel Core i5-14501E |

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

| Series | 7000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.30 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Raphael | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 5 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 71 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 6,570 million | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2025-09-15 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000001900 | Q49HSRNJM |

| Average benchmark score | 42,055 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 88 | 50 |