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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multithreaded performance in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 leads in the PassMark multithread test with a score of 21712, compared to 20042 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a margin of 8.3%.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 records a single-thread score of 3248, which is 23.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 2637.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: Which processor ranks higher in the overall CPU percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile.

Q: Which chip wins the majority of the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 4.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 dominates the data-heavy and security-related workloads. In data compression, it scores 261749 against 220520, an 18.7% advantage. Data encryption shows an even larger gap: 14865 versus 11699, a 27.1% lead. Extended instructions favor the AMD part by 38.8% (19924 versus 14354), and random string sorting goes to AMD by 36.7% (31110 versus 22760). These four workloads represent the largest wins for either processor, and they all point to the Zen 4 architecture's strength in memory-intensive and cryptographic operations.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE takes the physics test decisively, scoring 1860 versus 1150, a 38.2% margin. Prime number finding also favors Intel dramatically: 143 versus 79, a 44.8% lead. Floating-point math goes to Intel at 50219 versus 40784, an 18.8% margin. The integer math test is nearly a tie, with Intel ahead by only 1.6% (65792 versus 64733). The Intel chip's advantage in physics and prime-number workloads suggests its higher core count and larger cache contribute to certain compute patterns, even though it loses the overall multithread test.

The multithread result is the most revealing split. AMD wins it with 21712 versus 20042, but Intel wins four individual tests. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 7400 distributes its performance more evenly across the PassMark suite, while the Core i7-14701TE spikes in specific workloads. For users whose software resembles the compression, encryption, or string-sorting patterns, the AMD part is the clear choice. For physics simulation, prime-number searches, or floating-point-heavy code, the Intel chip delivers.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

The cache structures differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel part therefore carries more than double the L3 cache, which helps explain its wins in physics and prime-number tests where larger working sets fit in cache.

Memory support diverges as well. The Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. Both processors support ECC memory. The PCIe configuration also differs: AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. AMD pairs the Ryzen 5 7400 with Radeon Graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The sockets are different as well: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i7. The release dates in the database place the Intel chip in mid-2024 and the AMD chip in late 2025.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the first major split. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The clock speeds move in opposite directions. AMD starts at 3.30 GHz base and reaches 4.30 GHz boost. Intel starts lower at 2.10 GHz base but boosts much higher to 5.20 GHz. The TDP also differs: AMD is rated at 65 W, Intel at 45 W.

The process node favors AMD at 5 nm versus Intel's 10 nm. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel. Die size heavily favors AMD at 71 mm² versus 257 mm², though AMD achieves this with a much smaller transistor count of 6,570 million; the Intel transistor count is not recorded. Cache capacity favors Intel in every level: 80 KB versus 64 KB L1 per core, 2 MB versus 1 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB versus 16 MB L3.

Memory support gives Intel more flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD is DDR5-only. The recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s belongs to AMD; no figure exists for Intel. PCIe lanes favor AMD at 24 versus 16, both Gen 5. The integrated graphics differ as described. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is not. The part numbers are recorded as 100-000001900 for AMD and Q49GSRNJL for Intel. Neither chip has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest AMD wins come in extended instructions, random string sorting, and data encryption. The extended instructions score of 19924 versus 14354 is a 38.8% advantage, the largest margin in the entire comparison. Random string sorting follows at 36.7% (31110 versus 22760). Data encryption shows a 27.1% lead (14865 versus 11699). Data compression adds an 18.7% win (261749 versus 220520). The single-thread test also goes to AMD by 23.2% (3248 versus 2637), and the multithread test goes to AMD by 8.3% (21712 versus 20042). These six wins cover the most common productivity and general-purpose benchmarks.

The Intel wins are concentrated but decisive. The largest is prime number finding at 44.8% (143 versus 79). Physics follows at 38.2% (1860 versus 1150). Floating-point math shows an 18.8% Intel advantage (50219 versus 40784). Integer math is the narrowest result in the entire set: Intel leads by just 1.6% (65792 versus 64733). That near-tie in integer math matters because it is the only workload where the Intel chip's 8-core, 16-thread configuration nearly matches the AMD part's efficiency, yet still falls short overall.

The average benchmark score tells a similar story. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an average score of 42055, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41914 (0.3% behind AMD) and the Intel Core i9-12900K at 42335 (0.7% ahead of AMD). The Intel Core i7-14701TE's nearest rivals are all AMD parts: the Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% behind), the Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.4% ahead), and the Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 (0.7% ahead). The percentile ranks confirm the gap: 88th for AMD versus 78th for Intel.

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins the tests that matter most for general throughput, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins specialized compute tests. The 23.2% single-thread lead for AMD is particularly important because it applies to nearly all software. The 8.3% multithread lead for AMD, despite having fewer cores, indicates that Zen 4's per-core efficiency overcomes the Intel chip's core-count advantage in the PassMark suite.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 as the stronger overall processor. It wins 7 of 11 head-to-head tests, holds a 62% higher average benchmark score (42055 versus 26013), and ranks 10 percentile points higher among all CPUs. The single-thread lead of 23.2% and the multithread lead of 8.3% give it the broadest applicability across typical desktop workloads. The 38.8% win in extended instructions and 27.1% win in data encryption make it the better choice for security-sensitive and instruction-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a narrower but real set of advantages. Its 44.8% lead in prime number finding and 38.2% lead in physics indicate strength in workloads that depend on large caches and high boost clocks. The 5.20 GHz boost clock, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 8-core/16-thread configuration drive those results. The 45 W TDP also gives it a power profile that the AMD part does not match, though no power consumption measurements are recorded in the database to compare directly.

For users selecting between these two, the decision comes down to workload shape. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 delivers superior results in compression, encryption, string sorting, single-thread, and multithread tests. The Intel Core i7-14701TE delivers superior results in physics, prime-number, floating-point, and integer math tests. The AMD part's wins cover more standard usage patterns, while the Intel part's wins cover more specialized compute patterns. The average score difference of roughly 38% in AMD's favor, combined with the 88th percentile ranking, makes the Ryzen 5 7400 the recommended pick for general desktop use. The Core i7-14701TE remains viable for users whose software specifically targets its cache-heavy, high-boost design, but the recorded data shows it trailing overall.