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

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Core i5-14501TE are both 6-core, 12-thread desktop processors, but the data in the database places them in very different positions. The Ryzen 5 7400 sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42,055. The Core i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile, and the database lists no benchmark scores and no average score for it. That means every performance comparison in this analysis comes from the Ryzen 5 7400’s recorded results and its nearest rivals, not from direct head-to-head measurements.

For a builder who needs a responsive desktop CPU with strong single-thread and multi-thread throughput, the Ryzen 5 7400 is the clear choice from the available data. Its single-thread score of 3,248 and multi-thread score of 21,712 place it alongside much more expensive Intel Core i7 and i9 parts from the rival list. The Ryzen 5 7400 also has an unlocked multiplier, which allows overclocking, whereas the Intel Core i5-14501TE is multiplier-locked. That difference alone matters for anyone who adjusts CPU clocks.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE is a lower-power part with a 45 TDP versus the Ryzen’s 65 TDP, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The database shows no benchmark results for the Intel part, so its actual performance cannot be verified from the recorded data. The Ryzen 5 7400’s results are fully documented. The verdict is straightforward: the Ryzen 5 7400 delivers proven performance across all recorded workloads, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE remains an unmeasured alternative with a lower power envelope and older socket.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 5 7400 uses AMD’s Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Intel’s Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: the AMD part uses a smaller transistor geometry, which typically enables higher efficiency and density. The Ryzen 5 7400’s die size is listed as 71 mm², while the Intel part’s die size is 215 mm². The AMD processor contains 6,570 million transistors, and the Intel processor’s transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 7400 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE 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 therefore has more cache per core and a larger L3 pool, but the Ryzen part’s smaller process node and different architecture produce the benchmark results in the database.

Memory support diverges. The Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not listed. Both processors support ECC memory, which is useful for error-sensitive workloads.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Ryzen 5 7400 provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part has more CPU-direct PCIe lanes, which can matter for high-bandwidth storage or multiple GPUs.

Integrated graphics differ. The Ryzen 5 7400 uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either processor.

Sockets are incompatible. The Ryzen 5 7400 uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700. That means the motherboard choice separates these two entirely.

Release dates differ. The Ryzen 5 7400 was released on September 15, 2025. The Intel Core i5-14501TE was released on June 30, 2024. Both are listed as actively in production. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the Ryzen 5 7400 wins in every documented benchmark category because the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark results. The Ryzen 5 7400’s individual scores cover a range of workloads. For integer math, it scores 64,733. For floating-point math, it scores 40,784. For extended instructions, it scores 19,924. For data compression, it scores 261,749. For data encryption, it scores 14,865. For prime number finding, it scores 79. For physics, it scores 1,150. For random string sorting, it scores 31,110.

The single-thread score of 3,248 is particularly useful for everyday desktop responsiveness, light productivity, and applications that rely on one core. The multi-thread score of 21,712 indicates strong parallel throughput for compiling, rendering, or video encoding, though the database does not list specific application tests.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE’s advantage lies in its lower TDP of 45 watts versus the Ryzen’s 65 watts. That lower power draw can simplify cooling in compact systems, but the database includes no thermal or power efficiency measurements. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, which may allow reuse of existing memory modules, whereas the Ryzen 5 7400 requires DDR5. The Intel part has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus the Ryzen’s 4.30 GHz, but the Ryzen’s recorded single-thread score is the only measured performance indicator available.

Without recorded benchmarks for the Intel part, the database cannot confirm any workload where the Core i5-14501TE outperforms the Ryzen 5 7400. The Ryzen 5 7400’s percentile ranking of 88 places it well above the Intel part’s 50th percentile. The Intel part’s average benchmark score is listed as 0, which indicates no measured results exist.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher single-thread performance based on the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has a recorded PassMark single-thread score of 3,248. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database only confirms the Ryzen 5 7400’s single-thread performance.

Q: Can both processors use the same memory type?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE list ECC memory support as enabled.

Q: Which processor has more CPU-direct PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Are these processors overclockable?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier, so it can be overclocked. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a locked multiplier, so it cannot be overclocked.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The head-to-head list is empty, and the win counters for both parts are zero. That means direct comparisons between the Ryzen 5 7400 and the Core i5-14501TE cannot be drawn from recorded measurements.

Instead, the Ryzen 5 7400’s nearest rivals provide context for its performance level. The database lists four rival CPUs with their average scores and percentage deltas. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an average score of 41,963, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 5 7400’s average of 42,055. The Intel Core i7-14700T has an average score of 41,914, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i7-12850HX has an average score of 41,779, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Core i9-12900K has an average score of 42,335, which is 0.7% higher than the Ryzen 5 7400.

These deltas show that the Ryzen 5 7400 sits in a tight performance band around several high-end Intel and AMD parts. It is essentially tied with a Ryzen 9 PRO mobile chip and an Intel Core i7-14700T, and it slightly trails only the Intel Core i9-12900K among the listed rivals. The Ryzen 5 7400’s average score of 42,055 is within 1% of all four rivals, which indicates that this 6-core desktop part competes directly with 8-core and higher-tier processors in aggregate benchmark performance.

Since the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded scores, no such comparison can be made for it. The percentile gap is stark: the Ryzen 5 7400 ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501TE ranks in the 50th percentile. A 50th percentile ranking typically indicates an average performer, but without measured data, that ranking cannot be tied to specific workload results.

The individual benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 7400 tell a consistent story. The data compression score of 261,749 is the highest single result, suggesting strong performance in compression and decompression tasks. The integer math score of 64,733 and the floating-point math score of 40,784 indicate balanced arithmetic throughput. The extended instructions score of 19,924 shows solid SIMD and specialized instruction execution. The random string sorting score of 31,110 reflects good memory and cache handling under data manipulation workloads.

The encryption score of 14,865 is lower than the compression and math scores, which is common for AES and similar cryptographic workloads that may not scale perfectly with core count. The prime number finding score of 79 and the physics score of 1,150 are the lowest recorded results, which aligns with workloads that depend on specific instruction patterns or memory latency. The multi-thread score of 21,712 and the single-thread score of 3,248 are the headline metrics for general performance assessment.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE’s higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus the Ryzen’s 4.30 GHz does not translate into any recorded benchmark advantage. The Ryzen 5 7400’s lower base clock of 3.30 GHz versus the Intel part’s 2.20 GHz suggests that the AMD part maintains a higher minimum frequency, which can influence sustained workloads. The database records no clock measurements under load, so these are only nominal specifications.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field.

The Ryzen 5 7400 is a 7000 series part from AMD, using the Zen 4 architecture and Raphael codename. The Core i5-14501TE is a Core 14th Gen part from Intel, using the Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename. The AMD part is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die size is 71 mm², and the Intel die size is 215 mm². The AMD transistor count is 6,570 million, and the Intel transistor count is not recorded.

Core and thread counts are identical: 6 cores and 12 threads for both. Base clocks differ: the Ryzen 5 7400 has a 3.30 GHz base clock, and the Core i5-14501TE has a 2.20 GHz base clock. Boost clocks differ: the Ryzen 5 7400 boosts to 4.30 GHz, and the Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz. TDPs differ: the Ryzen 5 7400 has a 65 TDP, and the Core i5-14501TE has a 45 TDP.

Sockets differ completely: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 5 7400, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14501TE. Cache configurations differ: L1 cache is 64 KB per core on the AMD part versus 80 KB per core on the Intel part. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part versus 1.25 MB per core on the Intel part. L3 cache is 16 MB shared on the AMD part versus 24 MB shared on the Intel part.

Memory support differs: the Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 only, while the Core i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD part at 83.2 GB/s. PCIe support differs: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes, and the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics on the AMD part, UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel part.

ECC memory support is identical: both list ECC as enabled. Market segment is identical: both are desktop processors. Production status is identical: both are active. Release dates differ: the Ryzen 5 7400 launched on September 15, 2025, and the Core i5-14501TE launched on June 30, 2024. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Multiplier unlock status differs: the Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier, and the Core i5-14501TE has a locked multiplier. Part numbers are recorded for both: 100-000001900 for the AMD part, Q49KSRNJN for the Intel part.

The Ryzen 5 7400’s average benchmark score is 42,055 with a percentile rank of 88. The Core i5-14501TE’s average benchmark score is 0 with a percentile rank of 50. The Ryzen 5 7400 has four nearest rivals with scores between 41,779 and 42,335. The Core i5-14501TE has no nearest rivals listed.

The database records 11 benchmark entries for the Ryzen 5 7400, covering data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating-point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has zero benchmark entries. That asymmetry in recorded data is the single most important factor in any comparison between these two processors.