AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and the Intel Core i9-14901E occupy different tiers in the desktop processor market, and the recorded benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy between them. The Intel part, with its larger core count and higher boost clock, dominates the majority of the PassMark test suite, while the AMD processor demonstrates a specific, narrow advantage in extended instruction workloads. The data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i9-14901E, which wins 10 of the 11 head-to-head benchmarks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result in the comparison is the PassMark physics test, where the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 3041 against the AMD Ryzen 5 7400's 1150. That is a 62.2% advantage for Intel, indicating a substantial lead in simulated physics calculations. This is the largest percentage delta in the entire head-to-head set.

Floating point math also heavily favors Intel. The i9-14901E records 81089, while the Ryzen 5 7400 manages 40784, a delta of 49.7% in Intel's favor. Integer math follows a similar pattern, with Intel scoring 112736 versus AMD's 64733, a 42.6% difference. These results suggest that the Intel processor's higher core count and thread count, 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, provide a significant advantage in parallel compute workloads.

The find prime numbers test shows Intel's strength in a specific algorithmic task. Intel scores 189, while AMD scores 79, a delta of 58.2% in favor of Intel. This is the second-largest margin in the comparison. The multithread score also favors Intel, 30298 versus 21712, a 28.3% lead. This metric is a broad indicator of overall multi-threaded performance, and the data confirms that the i9-14901E is substantially faster in this area.

Single-thread performance is another clear Intel win. The i9-14901E scores 4354, while the Ryzen 5 7400 scores 3248, a delta of 25.4%. This advantage is consistent with the Intel chip's much higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz compared to the AMD chip's 4.30 GHz, despite the AMD part having a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus Intel's 2.80 GHz. The data compression test also goes to Intel, with a score of 288777 versus AMD's 261749, a 9.4% difference. Data encryption shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 18571 and AMD at 14865, a 20% delta. Random string sorting completes the list of Intel wins, with Intel scoring 39138 against AMD's 31110, a 20.5% margin.

The single AMD victory comes in the extended instructions test. Here, the Ryzen 5 7400 scores 19924, while the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 17249. This gives AMD a 15.5% advantage. This is a notable result, as it shows that in at least one specialized workload, the AMD architecture is more efficient than Intel's, despite the Intel chip's overall performance lead. This is the only benchmark where the AMD processor comes out ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and is fabricated on a 5 nm process node at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, and is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip's die size is 71 mm², while the Intel chip's die is significantly larger at 257 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database, but the AMD chip is listed at 6,570 million transistors.

Cache configurations differ considerably between the two. The AMD 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 i9-14901E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and a much larger 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its performance in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support is another point of divergence. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe support also differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are present on both chips. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking, while the Intel processor's multiplier is locked. The AMD part has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel part also has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7400's boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz compared to Intel's 2.80 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 4354 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 scores 3248. This gives Intel a 25.4% advantage in single-threaded workloads.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both are desktop processors with active production status.

Q: In which benchmark does the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 outperform the Intel Core i9-14901E?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins the PassMark extended instructions test, scoring 19924 against Intel's 17249. This is a 15.5% advantage for AMD.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an average benchmark score of 42055, which places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, placing it in the 86th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock of the AMD chip is 3.30 GHz, whereas the Intel chip's base clock is 2.80 GHz. The boost clock is reversed, with Intel at 5.60 GHz and AMD at 4.30 GHz.

The process nodes are different: AMD uses a 5 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node from its own foundry. The die size for the AMD chip is 71 mm², while Intel's die is 257 mm². The AMD chip's transistor count is 6,570 million, while Intel's is not recorded.

Cache sizes differ across all levels. AMD has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support is limited to DDR5 on the AMD side, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bandwidth for AMD is 83.2 GB/s, while Intel's is not recorded.

PCIe lanes also differ, with AMD offering Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only) and Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics on the AMD chip and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel chip. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor's multiplier is locked. The sockets are AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD chip and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel chip. The release dates differ, with the Intel part released in June 2024 and the AMD part released in September 2025.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmark data, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear winner in the vast majority of workloads. It wins all of the following tests: data compression, data encryption, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread. Its wins are particularly pronounced in physics (62.2% ahead), find prime numbers (58.2% ahead), and floating point math (49.7% ahead). The Intel processor also leads in multithread performance by 28.3%, making it the stronger choice for heavily threaded applications like rendering, video encoding, and scientific computing. Its single-thread advantage of 25.4% also makes it better for lightly threaded tasks that depend on high clock speeds.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins in exactly one benchmark: extended instructions. Its 15.5% advantage in this test suggests that the Zen 4 architecture handles certain specialized instruction sets more efficiently than Intel's Raptor Lake design. This could be relevant for specific workloads that rely heavily on those instructions, such as certain encryption algorithms or niche scientific applications. However, the AMD processor's overall average benchmark score of 42055 is higher than the Intel chip's 37911, despite losing the head-to-head comparison. This discrepancy is explained by the fact that the average benchmark score includes data from other tests beyond the head-to-head set. The Intel part's percentile rank of 86th is also slightly lower than AMD's 88th percentile, but the head-to-head data shows a dominant performance for Intel in the tests they share. The AMD chip's win in extended instructions and its higher average score indicate that it is still a capable processor, but the data indicates the Intel Core i9-14901E is the faster part in most measurable tasks.