AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D and Intel Core i7-14701TE represent two different approaches to desktop processing. The AMD part uses a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 design with a large L3 cache, while the Intel part uses an 8-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake design with a higher boost clock. The recorded benchmark data shows a clear pattern of results across Cinebench and Passmark tests, with the AMD processor dominating most workloads but the Intel processor claiming a significant victory in one specific area.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows 16 wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D and 1 win for the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The most decisive AMD victories come in the Passmark extended instructions test, where the AMD scores 21108 against Intel's 14354, a delta of 47.1%. The passmark find prime numbers test shows an even larger relative gap: AMD scores 234 versus Intel's 143, a 63.6% difference. The passmark physics test also heavily favors AMD, with a score of 2906 against 1860, a 56.2% delta.

In the Cinebench suite, the AMD processor maintains a consistent lead across all six tests. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 21758 for AMD versus 17035 for Intel, a 27.7% advantage. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score is 3071 versus 2405, also a 27.7% delta. This consistency extends to Cinebench R15 and R20, where every test shows a delta between 27.6% and 27.8%. The Cinebench R20 multicore result is 9138 for AMD and 7154 for Intel, while the singlecore result is 1289 versus 1010.

Passmark multithread results show AMD at 25855 and Intel at 20042, a 29% delta. The passmark single thread test gives AMD 3605 and Intel 2637, a 36.7% advantage. Data compression favors AMD at 281665 versus 220520, a 27.7% delta. Data encryption shows AMD at 16237 and Intel at 11699, a 38.8% delta. Integer math gives AMD 73804 versus Intel's 65792, a 12.2% delta. Random string sorting favors AMD at 34318 versus 22760, a 50.8% delta.

The single Intel win is in passmark floating point math. The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 50219, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 44289. This gives Intel an 11.8% advantage in that test. This is the only recorded test where the Intel processor outperforms the AMD processor, and it is a substantial margin in a specific mathematical workload.

The average benchmark scores in the database show the Intel processor at 26013 and the AMD processor at 24728. However, the AMD processor holds a 77th percentile rank against all CPUs, while the Intel processor holds a 78th percentile rank. The nearest rivals for the AMD processor include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with an average score of 24709 and a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24822 with a delta of -0.4%. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 with a 0.1% delta and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 with a -0.4% delta.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only the passmark floating point math test.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest delta is in the passmark find prime numbers test, where the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D leads by 63.6% with a score of 234 versus Intel's 143.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 results compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D scores 21758 in multicore and 3071 in singlecore. The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 in multicore and 2405 in singlecore. Both tests show a 27.7% delta in favor of AMD.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark category?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins the passmark floating point math test with a score of 50219, which is 11.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D's 44289.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average benchmark score of 24728. The Intel processor sits at the 78th percentile, and the AMD processor sits at the 77th percentile.

Q: How close are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i7-14701TE's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with a 0.1% delta.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

The cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's 96 MB shared L3 cache is nearly three times the Intel processor's 33 MB shared L3 cache, which explains part of its advantage in many workloads.

The process node and foundry differences are significant. The AMD processor uses a 5 nm process at TSMC with 11,270 million transistors and a die size of 71 mm². The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². No transistor count is recorded for the Intel processor. The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Intel processor has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they do not support unlocked overclocking. The AMD processor has a release date of 2024-08-29 and a launch MSRP of $299. The Intel processor has a release date of 2024-06-30, and no launch MSRP is recorded.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clocks differ significantly: AMD at 4.10 GHz and Intel at 2.10 GHz. The boost clocks also differ: AMD at 4.70 GHz and Intel at 5.20 GHz. The thermal design power differs: AMD at 65 watts and Intel at 45 watts.

The sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, and Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ: AMD uses 5 nm, and Intel uses 10 nm. The foundries differ: AMD uses TSMC, and Intel uses Intel. The die sizes differ: AMD at 71 mm² and Intel at 257 mm². The transistor counts differ: AMD has 11,270 million recorded, and Intel has no recorded transistor count.

The cache hierarchies differ at every level. AMD has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3. Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 83.2 GB/s, with no figure for Intel. PCIe lane counts differ: AMD has Gen 5 with 24 lanes, and Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Graphics, and Intel has UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins across nearly the entire benchmark suite. It leads in all six Cinebench tests, including R15, R20, and R23, in both singlecore and multicore configurations. It leads in passmark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread tests. The largest advantages are in find prime numbers at 63.6%, physics at 56.2%, and random string sorting at 50.8%. These results indicate that the AMD processor is stronger in integer-heavy workloads, encryption, compression, and physics simulations.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only the passmark floating point math test. Its score of 50219 beats the AMD score of 44289 by 11.8%. This indicates that the Intel processor has an advantage in floating-point arithmetic, which is relevant for workloads that rely heavily on such calculations. However, this single win does not offset the AMD processor's dominance in the other 16 tests.

The average benchmark score tells a different story. The Intel processor has a higher average benchmark score at 26013, while the AMD processor sits at 24728. This places the Intel processor at the 78th percentile and the AMD processor at the 77th percentile. The nearest rival data shows both processors are closely matched to their peers: the AMD processor's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D at 24709 with a 0.1% delta, and the Intel processor's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 with a 0.1% delta.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear split between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, with substantial leads in most categories. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only the floating point math test but has a higher average benchmark score of 26013 compared to 24728 for AMD. The AMD processor offers a larger L3 cache at 96 MB versus 33 MB, a smaller die at 71 mm² versus 257 mm², and a higher base clock at 4.10 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. The Intel processor offers more cores at 8 versus 6, a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, and a lower TDP at 45 watts versus 65 watts.

For users focused on Cinebench rendering, Passmark multithread, encryption, compression, or physics workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is the stronger choice based on the recorded deltas. For users whose workloads rely heavily on floating point math, the Intel Core i7-14701TE shows a clear advantage of 11.8% in that specific test. The average benchmark score favors Intel, and the percentile ranking is nearly identical at 78 versus 77. The choice depends on whether the workload matches the AMD processor's broad lead or the Intel processor's floating point strength.