AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Core i5-14401TE occupy different corners of the desktop processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that split clearly. The Ryzen 5 7400F has a complete set of recorded measurements across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark workloads. The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which places its average benchmark score at 0 and its percentile versus all CPUs at 50. The Ryzen 5 7400F, by contrast, sits at the 83rd percentile with an average benchmark score of 32750.

The Ryzen 5 7400F delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 is the highest Cinebench result recorded for the chip, and the R20 multicore result of 9141 follows the same pattern. Single-core performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and an R20 single-core score of 1290. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 25645 and a single-thread score of 3689. The data indicates a processor that handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded tasks without a dramatic drop-off in either direction.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists in the database for this part. The chip is listed with a 45 W TDP, lower than the Ryzen 5 7400F's 65 W TDP, and it includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, a feature the AMD chip lacks. The i5-14401TE also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ryzen 5 7400F is limited to DDR5. These are architectural differences rather than measured performance advantages, since the database contains no scores for the Intel part.

The use-case split is therefore asymmetrical. For any workload with a recorded score, the Ryzen 5 7400F is the only part with data to analyze. The Intel chip can be positioned only by its specifications: lower TDP, integrated graphics, dual memory support, and a locked multiplier. The AMD chip offers an unlocked multiplier, which allows user-controlled overclocking, a feature not present on the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The foundry and process node difference is stark: TSMC's 5 nm node versus Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD chip's die size is 71 mm² with 6,570 million transistors. The Intel chip's die size is 215 mm², and the database does not list a transistor count for it.

Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads, so thread count parity exists between them. Clock speeds differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 7400F has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The AMD part runs a higher base clock by 1.70 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz. The Intel part compensates with a lower TDP: 45 W versus 65 W for the AMD chip.

Cache layouts also differ. The Ryzen 5 7400F uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401TE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has a larger L3 pool by 12 MB, while the Intel chip has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations. Total cache behavior will differ accordingly, with the AMD part relying on a bigger shared last-level cache and the Intel part leaning on more private per-core capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. The Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, and the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part has no integrated graphics; the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730.

Socket and platform requirements separate the two further. The Ryzen 5 7400F uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not. The Ryzen 5 7400F launched on 2025-01-08 with a launch MSRP of $229. The Core i5-14401TE launched on 2024-06-30, and no launch MSRP is recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports only one processor as a measured performer: the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F. With an average benchmark score of 32750 and an 83rd percentile ranking across all CPUs, the chip sits clearly above the Intel Core i5-14401TE, which has no recorded scores and a 50th percentile default ranking. The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 7400F in the database are the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score of 32707 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with an average score of 32697 and a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H with an average score of 32812 and a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 with an average score of 32662 and a delta of 0.3%. These deltas are all within 0.3% of the Ryzen 5 7400F's score, indicating that the AMD chip sits in a tightly contested performance band at the top of its class.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE should be selected when its unmeasured specifications matter more than recorded performance. Its 45 W TDP makes it a lower-power part than the 65 W Ryzen 5 7400F. Its integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides display output without a discrete GPU, a feature entirely absent from the AMD chip. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives platform flexibility on memory choice, while the AMD chip requires DDR5. Its locked multiplier means no user overclocking, which some environments prefer for stability.

The Ryzen 5 7400F should be selected when the recorded data matters. The chip delivers top-quartile performance at the 83rd percentile, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz, a larger 32 MB L3 cache, and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The database shows no recorded performance for the Intel part, so any claim of the Core i5-14401TE outperforming the Ryzen 5 7400F would lack supporting measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz higher than the Intel Core i5-14401TE's boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 W, a difference of 20 W in favor of the Intel part.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE does not (multiplierUnlocked is false).

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark scores are recorded for it in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list between these two processors is empty in the database, so a direct per-test comparison cannot be made. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores at all, which means every measurable performance comparison defaults to the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's recorded results.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 represents its strongest rendering result. Its R20 multicore score of 9141 and R15 multicore score of 2193 follow the same upward trajectory across Cinebench generations. Single-core results are equally consistent: R23 single-core at 3072, R20 single-core at 1290, and R15 single-core at 309. These numbers show a processor that scales well from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads, with the multicore scores far exceeding the single-core scores as expected for a 6-core, 12-thread part.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 5 7400F cover a range of specialized workloads. The data compression score of 289999 is the highest PassMark figure recorded for the chip, followed by integer math at 74745, floating point math at 45799, and random string sorting at 35096. Extended instructions score 21747, data encryption scores 16712, and physics scores 1660. The find prime numbers result of 191 is the lowest recorded score. These results indicate strong performance in compression and integer-heavy tasks, with more modest results in prime number calculations.

The nearest rival data in the database provides context for the Ryzen 5 7400F's position. The Intel Core i5-14600T averages 32707, a delta of 0.1% above the Ryzen chip. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H averages 32697, a delta of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H averages 32812, a delta of -0.2% (meaning the Ryzen 5 7400F trails it slightly). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 averages 32662, a delta of 0.3%. All four rivals sit within a 150-point band around the Ryzen 5 7400F's 32750 average, confirming that the chip performs in line with its immediate competitors despite having no direct head-to-head measurements against the Core i5-14401TE.