AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two desktop processors clearly by benchmark scope. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D holds an 89th percentile ranking across all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 44,573, compared to 5,253 for the Intel part, a substantial gap that reflects the different benchmark suites recorded for each processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D delivers its strongest results in multithreaded workloads, with a PassMark multithread score of 25,047 and an integer math score of 70,774. The Intel Core i5-14401E shows its best recorded performance in Cinebench R23, with a multicore score of 18,161 and a single-core score of 2,564. The data indicates the AMD processor is positioned for heavy parallel workloads, while the Intel chip demonstrates competitive single-thread capability relative to its own benchmark set.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses a 5 nm TSMC process with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, whereas the Intel Core i5-14401E uses Intel's 10 nm process on a 215 mm² die. The AMD part carries 96 MB of shared L3 cache, the Intel part 20 MB. Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads, but the AMD boosts to 4.50 GHz from a 4.00 GHz base, while the Intel boosts to 4.70 GHz from a 2.50 GHz base.

Given the data, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the choice for users who prioritize sustained multithreaded throughput and large cache-based workloads. The Intel Core i5-14401E suits scenarios where the recorded Cinebench scores indicate solid rendering performance, though the overall percentile gap suggests the AMD part holds a broader performance advantage in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both have a 65 W TDP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,564 and a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1,076. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D records a PassMark single-thread score of 3,494. The benchmark tests differ, so a direct comparison is not possible from the data, but the Intel part's single-core Cinebench results are its strongest recorded scores relative to its own suite.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part also has 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, compared to 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44,573, placing it at the 89th percentile. The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5,253, placing it at the 60th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Core i5-14401E have ECC memory support recorded as true.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has Gen 5, 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i5-14401E has Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D comes from the 7000 series, codenamed Raphael, built on Zen 4 architecture. It uses a 5 nm process from TSMC, with 11,270 million transistors and a die size of 71 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, with the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R. It uses Intel's 10 nm process and has a die size of 215 mm², with no transistor count recorded.

Cache architecture differs markedly. The AMD part provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. The Intel part provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The larger L3 on the AMD side suggests a design optimized for data residency and reuse, while the Intel side relies on smaller but per-core-larger L1 and L2 allocations.

Both processors integrate graphics. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory only, with an 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth figure, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, the Intel part has 16. The release dates differ as well: the AMD part was released on 2025-11-11, the Intel part on 2024-06-30. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $269, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs significantly: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D runs at 4.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E runs at 2.50 GHz. The boost clock favors the Intel part slightly, 4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz for the AMD. Both have 6 cores and 12 threads, and both have a 65 W TDP.

Memory support diverges: the AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD part at 83.2 GB/s. PCIe lane counts differ at 24 versus 16, both Gen 5. The integrated graphics differ, with Radeon Graphics on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side.

The process node and foundry differ: AMD uses TSMC 5 nm, Intel uses Intel 10 nm. Die size is 71 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel, a substantial difference. The AMD part has 11,270 million transistors recorded, while the Intel part has no transistor count.

Cache sizes differ across all levels. L1 per core is 64 KB for AMD versus 80 KB for Intel. L2 per core is 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 shared is 96 MB for AMD versus 20 MB for Intel. The release dates differ, as do the sockets and part numbers. Both processors are marked as Active in production status and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark sets recorded for the two processors do not overlap, so direct comparisons must be drawn from each processor's own suite and from the nearest rival data. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has PassMark scores across multiple workloads. Its highest raw score is PassMark data compression at 271,649, followed by integer math at 70,774, floating point math at 43,594, random string sorting at 32,999, and multithread at 25,047. Extended instructions score 20,455, data encryption 15,797, physics 2,779, and find prime numbers 221. Single-thread score is 3,494.

The Intel Core i5-14401E has Cinebench scores only. The highest is Cinebench R23 multicore at 18,161, followed by Cinebench R20 multicore at 7,627, Cinebench R15 multicore at 1,830, Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,564, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1,076, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 258.

The nearest rivals for the AMD part show it sits within a narrow band. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H averages 44,466, which is 0.2% behind the AMD part. The Intel Core i9-13950HX averages 44,342, 0.5% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 averages 44,309, 0.6% behind. The Intel Core i5-14600 averages 44,889, which is 0.7% ahead of the AMD part. This indicates the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D performs within a tight cluster of high-end mobile and desktop chips, despite its 89th percentile ranking.

The Intel Core i5-14401E has nearest rivals with lower average scores. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 averages 5,259, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel part. The Intel Core i7-11700B averages 5,241, 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i9-10850K averages 5,240, 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i5-13400T averages 5,210, 0.8% behind. This places the Intel part at the upper end of its nearest rival group, with the Xeon being the only one slightly ahead.

The average benchmark score gap between the two processors is large, 44,573 versus 5,253, but this reflects different benchmark suites rather than a direct head-to-head measurement. The AMD part's PassMark multithread score of 25,047 indicates strong parallel performance, while the Intel part's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18,161 shows solid rendering throughput in its own test.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins in scenarios that benefit from its large 96 MB L3 cache and its higher base clock of 4.00 GHz. The recorded PassMark scores show strength in integer math (70,774), floating point math (43,594), and data compression (271,649). These results imply workloads with repetitive data access patterns, mathematical computation, and compression tasks run efficiently on the AMD part. Its 89th percentile ranking and average score of 44,573 place it well above the Intel part's 60th percentile, suggesting a broader performance lead in the database's overall metrics.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in single-threaded Cinebench scenarios when judged against its own suite. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,564 and R20 single-core score of 1,076 indicate that the Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz provides a measurable single-thread capability. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives platform flexibility not available on the AMD side. Its 20 MB L3 cache and larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations (80 KB and 1.25 MB) may benefit workloads that favor per-core locality over large shared pools.

The data does not record any head-to-head benchmark wins for either processor, as the headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty. The wins must be inferred from the recorded scores. The AMD part dominates in raw multithreaded PassMark numbers, while the Intel part shows competitive Cinebench multicore results. For users running rendering workloads similar to Cinebench, the Intel part's 18,161 R23 multicore score is notable. For users running PassMark-style math, compression, and encryption tasks, the AMD part's scores are consistently strong.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D also has a recorded launch MSRP of $269, while the Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part uses fewer PCIe lanes (24 versus 16) but has a smaller die size (71 mm² versus 215 mm²) and a newer release date. The Intel part supports more memory types but lacks a recorded memory bandwidth figure. The AMD part's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is a concrete advantage in data-heavy tasks, assuming DDR5 availability.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins on cache capacity, multithreaded throughput, and overall percentile ranking. The Intel Core i5-14401E wins on single-thread boost clock, memory flexibility, and Cinebench-specific rendering scores. The choice depends on whether the workload matches the PassMark suite (AMD) or the Cinebench suite (Intel), with the AMD part holding the higher overall position in the database.