AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unusually one-sided. Across all six recorded head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F wins every single test. The Intel Core i5-14401E does not secure a single winning result in the shared benchmark set. This makes the use-case split straightforward: the AMD part dominates in both multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering workloads, while the Intel part's advantages lie entirely outside the measured Cinebench suite, specifically in platform features rather than raw compute scores.

For multi-threaded work, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F delivers consistently higher scores. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it records 20,851 points versus Intel's 18,161. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (8,757 versus 7,627) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (2,101 versus 1,830). These are not marginal gaps; they are steady double-digit percentage leads across every rendering version. Users running CPU-based rendering, video encoding, or any heavily threaded workload should expect the AMD chip to finish tasks noticeably faster.

For single-threaded performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F also leads, though the margins are similar to the multi-core results. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2,943 points versus 2,564, a 14.8% advantage. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1,236 versus 1,076 (14.9% lead), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 296 versus 258 (14.7% lead). This consistency across all three Cinebench versions indicates a fundamental per-core performance advantage, not a workload-specific quirk.

The Intel Core i5-14401E has no benchmark wins to claim in this comparison. Its strengths are architectural and platform-level. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, and supports ECC memory. These features matter for specific use cases like budget builds with existing DDR4, systems requiring error-correcting memory, or configurations that need a basic display output without a discrete GPU. In pure compute benchmarks, however, the recorded data shows Intel trailing in every shared test.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is the faster processor in every measured rendering benchmark. It wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, with leads ranging from 14.7% to 14.9%. The AMD chip also carries a higher average benchmark score of 25,005 compared to Intel's 5,253, though this aggregate figure includes different test sets. The AMD part sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits at the 60th percentile. Among its nearest rivals, the AMD chip is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (0.2% delta) and slightly behind the AMD EPYC 9474F (-0.4% delta). The Intel chip's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-13400T, which it leads by 0.8%.

For users prioritizing raw CPU compute, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is the pick. It delivers faster single-core and multi-core results across all tested Cinebench versions, uses a newer 4 nm process from TSMC, and has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The Intel Core i5-14401E, however, is the pick for users who need specific platform capabilities. It offers integrated graphics, ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. These are features the AMD chip lacks entirely. If the workload is rendering or general CPU-heavy tasks, choose AMD. If the system requires integrated display output, error-correcting memory, or legacy DDR4 support, choose Intel despite its lower benchmark scores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The six recorded head-to-head tests all follow the same pattern: AMD wins by roughly 14.8% in every case. The largest single margin is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where AMD leads by 14.9% (1,236 versus 1,076). The smallest margin is a three-way tie at 14.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core, but that is still a substantial gap. The multi-core deltas are remarkably uniform: R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, and R23 multi-core all show exactly 14.8% leads for AMD.

Looking at the absolute scores, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F records 2,101 points in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus Intel's 1,830. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, AMD scores 8,757 versus 7,627. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 20,851 versus 18,161. These multi-core results show a processor that is consistently faster by a wide margin, not a slight edge that might vanish in different workloads.

Single-core results tell the same story. Cinebench R15 single-core: 296 versus 258. Cinebench R20 single-core: 1,236 versus 1,076. Cinebench R23 single-core: 2,943 versus 2,564. The AMD advantage in single-core is nearly identical to its multi-core advantage, suggesting the per-core architecture is simply more efficient. The 4 nm TSMC process node versus Intel's 10 nm node likely contributes to this, though the benchmark data itself does not explain the cause.

There is no recorded benchmark where the Intel Core i5-14401E wins. The database shows 6 wins for AMD and 0 for Intel in head-to-head tests. Users looking for a competitive Intel result must look outside these shared benchmarks, where the Intel chip's integrated graphics and ECC support provide value that no Cinebench score can capture.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 20,851 points, which is 14.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14401E's 18,161 points.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401E win any benchmark in the recorded head-to-head data?

A: No. The database shows 6 wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and 0 wins for the Intel part across all six shared Cinebench tests.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance between the two chips?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 2,943 versus Intel's 2,564, a 14.8% lead. Similar margins appear in R20 (14.9%) and R15 (14.7%).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip is part of the 8000 series, while Intel's is part of Core 14th Gen. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)), and Intel's is Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Despite having more cache, Intel still loses every benchmark, indicating that cache size alone does not determine performance in these tests.

Memory support diverges sharply. AMD supports only DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, which AMD does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while AMD has no integrated graphics.

Socket and physical characteristics also separate the pair. AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD die size is 178 mm² with 25,000 million transistors. The Intel die size is larger at 215 mm² with no transistor count recorded. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel chip has a locked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001591, and Intel's is Q49JSRNJS.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs share several core specifications but differ in many others. Both have 6 cores and 12 threads, and both have a 65 W TDP. Both boost to 4.70 GHz. The base clocks differ significantly: AMD runs at 4.20 GHz, while Intel runs at 2.50 GHz. This 1.70 GHz base clock gap likely contributes to AMD's benchmark dominance in lightly threaded and multi-threaded tests alike.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F launched on 2024-03-31 with a launch MSRP of $170. The Intel Core i5-14401E launched on 2024-06-30 with no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD chip is unlocked, Intel is locked. AMD has no integrated graphics, Intel has UHD Graphics 730. AMD supports only DDR5, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD has ECC memory support set to false, Intel has it set to true. AMD offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

In the database, the AMD chip holds the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 60th percentile. AMD's average benchmark score is 25,005, and Intel's is 5,253, though these averages draw from different test sets, so direct comparison should be treated with caution. The nearest rival data reinforces AMD's position: its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with a negligible 0.2% delta. Intel's closest rival is the Intel Core i5-13400T, which it leads by 0.8%. The benchmark verdict is consistent: the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is the faster processor in every measured compute test, while the Intel Core i5-14401E differentiates itself through platform features that no benchmark score can quantify.