AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and Intel Core i7-14701E are two desktop processors aimed at different performance priorities within the same 65W TDP class. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 5nm process, while the Intel chip uses Raptor Lake on a 10nm process. Benchmark data shows a clear split: the Intel Core i7-14701E wins the majority of raw throughput tests, often by substantial margins, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 counters with specific efficiency-oriented wins in encryption, extended instructions, and sorting workloads. The recorded scores and architectural details provide a practical basis for choosing between them.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score in the recorded data?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 4305 in PassMark single-thread tests, which is 24.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7400's score of 3248.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E records a PassMark multithread score of 26112, beating the AMD Ryzen 5 7400's 21712 by 16.9%. The Intel chip also has 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads on the AMD part.

Q: Are there any workloads where the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 beats the Intel Core i7-14701E?

A: Yes. The AMD chip wins PassMark data encryption (14865 vs 14862, a 0% delta), extended instructions (19924 vs 18528, a 7.5% advantage), and random string sorting (31110 vs 29158, a 6.7% advantage).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus; the AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 16 MB of shared L3 cache on the AMD Ryzen 5 7400.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is built on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and manufactured on a 5nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is manufactured on a 10nm process at Intel. This process gap helps explain the AMD chip's smaller die size of 71 mm² versus 257 mm² for the Intel part, and its lower transistor count of 6,570 million compared to no recorded figure for Intel.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part runs at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boosts to 4.30 GHz; the Intel part has a lower base clock of 2.60 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, plus 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core, plus 33 MB of shared L3.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 only, with a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but has no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors AMD: the Ryzen 5 7400 offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon Graphics on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side. The AMD chip is unlocked for overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. Release dates also differ, with the Intel chip released in 2024 and the AMD chip in 2025.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the Intel Core i7-14701E as the stronger overall performer for heavy multithreaded and single-threaded workloads. It wins 8 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, including the largest margins in prime number finding (55.1% ahead), physics (52.1% ahead), and floating-point math (34.1% ahead). Its 4305 single-thread score and 26112 multithread score are both clearly superior to the AMD chip's 3248 and 21712. The Intel part also carries more cores, threads, and L3 cache, which aligns with its throughput advantages.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is the better choice only for specific tasks. Its wins in data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting, while real, are narrow or moderate (0%, 7.5%, and 6.7% respectively). The AMD chip also holds advantages in process node (5nm vs 10nm), die size (71 mm² vs 257 mm²), PCIe lane count (24 vs 16), and memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s recorded vs none), plus an unlocked multiplier. The overall percentile ranking puts the AMD chip at 88 versus 83 for the Intel chip, and its average benchmark score is 42055 versus 33206, but this aggregate favors the AMD chip partly because the Intel part's average includes Cinebench results not present in the AMD data set. For raw compute across most recorded benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-14701E delivers more.

Specification Differences

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores; Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 12 threads; Intel Core i7-14701E has 16 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 runs at 3.30 GHz; Intel Core i7-14701E runs at 2.60 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 boosts to 4.30 GHz; Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz.
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses 5nm; Intel Core i7-14701E uses 10nm.
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses TSMC; Intel Core i7-14701E uses Intel.
• Die Size: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 measures 71 mm²; Intel Core i7-14701E measures 257 mm².
• Transistors: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6,570 million; Intel Core i7-14701E has no recorded figure.
• L1 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 64 KB per core; Intel Core i7-14701E has 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 1 MB per core; Intel Core i7-14701E has 2 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 16 MB shared; Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5; Intel Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 records 83.2 GB/s; Intel Core i7-14701E has no recorded figure.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 offers Gen 5, 24 lanes (CPU only); Intel Core i7-14701E offers Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses Radeon Graphics; Intel Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses AMD Socket AM5; Intel Core i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Multiplier Unlocked: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is unlocked; Intel Core i7-14701E is locked.
• Release Date: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 released in 2025; Intel Core i7-14701E released in 2024.
• Part Number: AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is 100-000001900; Intel Core i7-14701E is Q49FSRNJK.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701E dominates most recorded PassMark tests. Its biggest win is in find prime numbers, scoring 176 versus 79, a 55.1% lead. Physics shows a similar pattern: 2399 versus 1150, a 52.1% advantage. Floating-point math goes to Intel at 61873 versus 40784, a 34.1% margin. Integer math favors Intel as well, 81325 versus 64733, which is 20.4% higher. The multithread test shows Intel at 26112 versus 21712, a 16.9% win. Single-thread performance is also Intel's, with 4305 versus 3248, a 24.6% gap. Data compression goes to Intel at 282939 versus 261749, a 7.5% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 takes three recorded wins. Extended instructions shows AMD at 19924 versus 18528, a 7.5% advantage. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 31110 versus 29158, a 6.7% edge. Data encryption is effectively a tie: AMD scores 14865 against Intel's 14862, with a 0% delta, giving the win to AMD. The Intel part also lacks Cinebench results on the AMD side, but its recorded Cinebench scores (R23 multicore 22195, R23 singlecore 3133, R20 multicore 9321, R20 singlecore 1315, R15 multicore 2237, R15 singlecore 315) are only present in the Intel data set, so no direct comparison is possible for those tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in nearly every heavy compute category. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 5.40 GHz boost clock translate directly into superiority in multithread, integer math, floating-point math, physics simulation, prime number searches, and data compression. The 55.1% and 52.1% margins in prime numbers and physics respectively show a decisive edge for CPU-bound number crunching. Single-thread performance is also firmly in Intel's favor, with a 24.6% lead, which matters for lightly threaded applications and responsive desktop work. The Intel chip's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 also gives platform flexibility.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins narrowly in three specific workloads: data encryption (0% delta), extended instructions (7.5%), and random string sorting (6.7%). These are not large margins, but they indicate that the Zen 4 architecture handles certain instruction patterns and memory-sorting tasks with relative efficiency. The AMD chip also wins on platform-level features: a smaller 5nm die, higher PCIe lane count (24 vs 16), recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and a higher overall percentile ranking (88 vs 83). For users prioritizing those platform attributes over raw compute throughput, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has clear appeal. For pure benchmark performance across the majority of recorded tests, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the stronger processor.