AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X boosts to 5.30 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14400T reaches 4.50 GHz. The AMD part also has a much higher base clock at 4.70 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for the Intel.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD chip wins 13 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X records an average benchmark score of 27636, compared to 27166 for the Intel Core i5-14400T. Both sit at the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has a launch MSRP of $299, while the Intel Core i5-14400T has a launch MSRP of $221.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X supports DDR5 only, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

Q: Which chip has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14400T has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip also has a smaller die size at 71 mm² versus 215 mm² for the Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits into two clear domains. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X dominates the PassMark suite, winning all eight recorded PassMark tests by margins ranging from 3.8% to 180.8%. The Intel Core i5-14400T, on the other hand, wins the two most modern Cinebench tests, taking Cinebench R23 multi-core by 11.4% and Cinebench R23 single-core by 19%.

The AMD chip's largest wins come in specialized compute tasks. In PassMark's find prime numbers test, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 205 against 73 for the Intel, a 180.8% advantage. Extended instructions show a 66.3% lead, and physics simulation goes to AMD by 46.6%. These are workloads where the higher clock speeds and per-core throughput of the 7600X clearly matter.

The Intel part's wins are narrower but significant. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17189 beats the AMD's 15236, which suggests the 10-core configuration can marshal more total throughput in that specific render workload. The R23 single-core result of 2426 versus 1965 is notable because the AMD chip has the higher boost clock; the newer Intel architecture appears to extract more instructions per clock in this test.

The overall win count is lopsided: 13 wins for AMD against 2 for Intel across the 15 head-to-head tests. However, the Intel wins occur in Cinebench R23, which is a widely used and demanding benchmark, so they should not be dismissed as outliers.

The Verdict

The data indicates the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is the stronger all-around performer. Its 13 head-to-head wins include the entire PassMark workload set, covering integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, physics, sorting, and single-thread tests. The average benchmark score of 27636 also places it slightly ahead of the Intel's 27166.

Buyers focused on raw compute throughput, especially in encryption, compression, prime number finding, and extended instruction workloads, should choose the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. Its 40% lead in data encryption, 34.9% lead in data compression, and 180.8% lead in prime number finding make it the clear choice for these tasks.

Buyers who prioritize Cinebench R23 rendering performance should consider the Intel Core i5-14400T. Its 17189 multi-core score and 2426 single-core score both beat the AMD counterpart. The Intel chip also offers 10 cores and 16 threads, which may appeal to users who want more physical cores, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

The AMD processor is unlocked for overclocking, while the Intel is not. The AMD chip uses the newer 5 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses its 10 nm process. The AMD socket AM5 platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel Socket 1700 platform offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 4.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 1.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Thermal design power is markedly different: 105 watts for AMD versus 35 watts for Intel.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. PCIe lanes differ at 24 lanes for AMD Socket AM5 versus 16 lanes for Intel Socket 1700.

The integrated graphics are different SKUs as well: AMD bundles Radeon Graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor is unlocked, the Intel is locked. The AMD chip has a part number of 100-000000593, and the Intel part number is SRN3N.

Cache hierarchies differ in size and organization. The AMD L1 cache is 64 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core, and L3 is 32 MB shared. The Intel L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 20 MB shared. The AMD die size is 71 mm², while the Intel die size is 215 mm².

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Raphael, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count is 6,570 million. The Intel Core i5-14400T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. No transistor count is recorded for the Intel part.

These architectural differences explain much of the benchmark behavior. The Zen 4 design on 5 nm achieves high clock speeds at a 105 W TDP, while the Rapto Lake Refresh on 10 nm runs at much lower clocks with a 35 W TDP. The Intel design compensates with additional cores: 10 versus 6.

The AMD processor was released on 2022-09-26, while the Intel processor came later on 2024-01-07. Both are listed as Active in production and target the Desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X comes in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where it scores 205 against 73 for the Intel, a 180.8% advantage. This is the most extreme delta in the entire comparison and indicates a fundamental advantage in this specific arithmetic workload.

The AMD chip also shows strong wins in PassMark data encryption (18543 versus 13244, 40% ahead), PassMark multithread (28390 versus 20223, 40.4% ahead), and PassMark physics (1824 versus 1244, 46.6% ahead). The data compression test goes to AMD by 34.9% (317862 versus 235636), and random string sorting by 49.8% (37726 versus 25181). Integer math shows a 29.1% lead (84749 versus 65667), extended instructions a 66.3% lead (24216 versus 14562), and floating point math a narrower 3.8% lead (51025 versus 49139).

In Cinebench R15, the AMD chip wins multi-core by 45.3% (2517 versus 1732) and single-core by 28.7% (314 versus 244). The PassMark single-thread test goes to AMD by 17.7% (4135 versus 3512).

The Intel Core i5-14400T takes Cinebench R23 multi-core by 11.4% (17189 versus 15236) and Cinebench R23 single-core by 19% (2426 versus 1965). These are the only two tests where Intel wins, but they are both modern, widely cited benchmarks.

The database also records nearest rival comparisons that put these scores in context. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, and 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12600K, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE by 0.3%. The Intel Core i5-14400T sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-9900K, 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, while trailing the Intel Core i7-13700H by 0.7% and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G by 0.8%.