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

The Intel Core i7-14701E and AMD Ryzen 5 7400F are two desktop processors that land in the same performance percentile, both at 83rd among all CPUs in the database. The Intel part is a Raptor Lake refresh with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD chip is a Zen 4 Raphael with 6 cores and 12 threads. Both are active, 65W parts, but they diverge sharply in architecture, platform, and workload behavior. The head-to-head data shows 12 wins for Intel and 5 for AMD, but the margins tell a more nuanced story.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel i7-14701E wins every test by a narrow but consistent margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 22,195 against 21,765 for the Ryzen 5 7400F, a 2% lead. The single-core test shows a similar 2% edge: 3,133 vs 3,072. The same pattern holds in R20 and R15, with Intel ahead by 1.9% to 2% in both multi-core and single-core. These results indicate that for rendering and heavily threaded workloads, the Intel chip holds a small but reliable advantage.

The largest Intel win comes in PassMark physics, where it scores 2,399 versus 1,660, a 44.5% advantage. Floating point math also goes heavily Intel's way: 61,873 vs 45,799, a 35.1% lead. Integer math is 8.8% ahead (81,325 vs 74,745), and single-thread performance is 16.7% higher (4,305 vs 3,689). The multithread test shows a 1.8% lead (26,112 vs 25,645). These numbers point to a clear Intel advantage in compute-heavy tasks that rely on raw arithmetic and physics simulation.

AMD's wins are concentrated in specific data-oriented workloads. The Ryzen 5 7400F leads by 16.9% in random string sorting (35,096 vs 29,158), by 14.8% in extended instructions (21,747 vs 18,528), by 11.1% in data encryption (16,712 vs 14,862), by 7.9% in prime number finding (191 vs 176), and by 2.4% in data compression (289,999 vs 282,939). These are not small margins; the AMD chip is substantially faster in these tasks, suggesting a different strength profile.

Where Each One Wins

For rendering, physics simulation, and general floating-point heavy tasks, the Intel i7-14701E is clearly stronger. Its 44.5% physics lead and 35.1% floating-point advantage make it the pick for scientific computing and game physics. The 16.7% single-thread lead also benefits lightly threaded applications, and the consistent 2% Cinebench wins mean that all-core rendering workloads will finish slightly sooner on the Intel part. The 8.8% integer math lead further reinforces Intel's position in general computation.

In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F excels at data compression, encryption, and string manipulation. Its 16.9% lead in random string sorting and 11.1% in encryption suggest an edge in database and security workloads. The 14.8% lead in extended instructions points to better SIMD or specialized instruction handling, and the 7.9% lead in prime number finding indicates a strength in certain algorithmic tasks. For users who spend most of their time in these specific workloads, the AMD chip offers a meaningful performance advantage.

The overall picture is that Intel wins the majority of benchmarks, but AMD wins the ones that matter for data-centric applications. The choice between them depends on the workload mix.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F reaches 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which CPU supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5; the AMD chip is DDR5-only.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F have integrated graphics?

A: No, it has no integrated graphics, while the Intel i7-14701E includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which CPU has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides 24 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel i7-14701E has 16 Gen 5 lanes.

Q: Which CPU has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is multiplier unlocked; the Intel i7-14701E is not.

Q: What is the release date difference?

A: The Intel i7-14701E was released on June 30, 2024, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F came out on January 8, 2025.

Specification Differences

| Feature | Intel Core i7-14701E | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F |

|---------|----------------------|-------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.60 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 6,570 million |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 71 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 32 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 83.2 GB/s |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | N/A |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-01-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $229 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | Q49FSRNJK | 100-000001845 |

| Generation | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Raphael |

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. Intel's Raptor Lake is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². AMD's Zen 4 uses TSMC's 5 nm process and a much smaller 71 mm² die, with 6,570 million transistors. The Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache layouts differ: Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3; AMD offers 64 KB L1, 1 MB L2, and 32 MB L3. Intel includes UHD Graphics 770, AMD has no integrated graphics. Memory support: Intel accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, AMD only DDR5. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while Intel does not specify. PCIe: AMD has 24 Gen 5 lanes, Intel has 16. AMD's multiplier is unlocked, Intel's is not. The release dates also differ: Intel came out on June 30, 2024, and AMD on January 8, 2025. Both are 65W TDP parts, but that is where the similarity ends.