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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Core i5-14401TE?

A: Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What sockets do these two CPUs use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Do both CPUs support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The Intel Core i5-14401TE also supports DDR4, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE is locked.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is based on the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix codename, part of the Ryzen 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors packed into a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401TE belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh family, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R. Intel builds this chip on a 10 nm process, and the die size measures 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ notably. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has larger per-core allocations: 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, plus 20 MB of shared L3. This gives the Intel chip more total cache across the hierarchy, which can benefit certain workloads that rely on repeated data access.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported by the Intel chip, while the AMD chip does not support ECC.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14401TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), which is a newer generation but fewer lanes. The integrated graphics situation is also asymmetric: the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics at all.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, making it suitable for overclocking. The Intel processor is locked in this regard. The AMD chip was released on 2024-03-31, while the Intel chip followed on 2024-06-30. The AMD part has a recorded launch MSRP of $170; the Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counters for both processors are zero. This means there are no recorded side-by-side test results from the same benchmark suite that would allow a direct per-test comparison.

However, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has a full set of benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores at all in the database. The AMD chip's average benchmark score is 25005, and it sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, reflecting the absence of recorded data rather than actual performance.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the recorded scores show a consistent pattern across synthetic workloads. In 3DMark tests, it scores 951 for single-thread, 1874 for 2 threads, 3563 for 4 threads, 5275 for 8 threads, 6091 for 16 threads, and 6165 for max threads. Cinebench results include 296 for R15 single-core and 2101 for R15 multi-core, 1236 for R20 single-core and 8757 for R20 multi-core, and 2943 for R23 single-core and 20851 for R23 multi-core.

PassMark results for the AMD chip cover a wide range of operations. The multi-thread score is 24389, while single-thread is 3685 (recorded under two test names, passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both with the same value). Integer math scores 74021, floating point math scores 46217, extended instructions score 22175, data encryption scores 16646, data compression scores 288158, physics scores 1332, random string sorting scores 34604, and find prime numbers scores 89.

Because the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, no direct wins can be attributed to either side. The data simply does not support a numerical head-to-head comparison. Any assessment of the Intel chip's performance would be speculative, and the database does not provide the necessary measurements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields.

Process and Foundry: AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process at its own foundry.

Die Size: The AMD chip measures 178 mm², while the Intel chip measures 215 mm².

Transistors: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has 25,000 million transistors. No transistor count is recorded for the Intel Core i5-14401TE.

Cache per Core: The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core.

Shared L3 Cache: The AMD chip has 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 20 MB shared L3.

Base Clock: The AMD chip runs at 4.20 GHz. The Intel chip runs at 2.00 GHz.

Boost Clock: The AMD chip boosts to 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip boosts to 4.50 GHz.

TDP: The AMD chip has a 65 W TDP. The Intel chip has a 45 W TDP.

Memory Support: The AMD chip supports DDR5 only. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory Bandwidth: The AMD chip records 83.2 GB/s. No bandwidth figure is listed for the Intel chip.

ECC Memory: Not supported on the AMD chip. Supported on the Intel chip.

PCIe: The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated Graphics: None on the AMD chip. UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel chip.

Socket: AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD chip. Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel chip.

Unlocked Multiplier: Yes for the AMD chip. No for the Intel chip.

Release Date: 2024-03-31 for the AMD chip. 2024-06-30 for the Intel chip.

Launch MSRP: $170 for the AMD chip. Not recorded for the Intel chip.

Architecture and Codename: Zen 4 (Phoenix) for AMD. Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) for Intel.

Part Number: 100-000001591 for AMD. Q4T4SRNJP for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F clearly holds the advantage in recorded benchmark data. Its average benchmark score of 25005 places it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average score of 24964 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 with a delta of 0.3 percent, the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 with a delta of 0.4 percent, and the AMD EPYC 9474F at 25103 with a delta of -0.4 percent. This places the Ryzen 5 8400F in a tight cluster with these processors, slightly above the two Intel mobile parts and slightly below the EPYC server chip.

The AMD chip's clock speeds are substantially higher than the Intel chip's. The base clock of 4.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz represents a large gap, and the boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz is also in AMD's favor. For workloads that depend on single-thread responsiveness, such as typical desktop app interaction or lightly threaded tasks, the AMD chip's higher clocks and its single-thread benchmark score of 3685 in PassMark indicate a strong position.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmarks, so the database cannot confirm any wins for it. However, the specification sheet shows several areas where the Intel chip has structural advantages. The larger L3 cache of 20 MB versus 16 MB could help in cache-sensitive workloads. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives flexibility in platform memory selection, and ECC memory support is a feature that the AMD chip lacks. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 means the Intel chip can output video without a discrete GPU, which is not possible on the AMD chip. The lower TDP of 45 W versus 65 W also suggests the Intel chip may fit into more power-constrained systems, though no thermal measurements are recorded to confirm this.

The unlocked multiplier on the AMD chip opens the door to overclocking, which the locked Intel chip does not allow. For users who plan to tune their processor, the AMD part is the only option between the two.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is the only processor with measurable performance. Its average benchmark score of 25005 and 77th percentile ranking demonstrate solid performance across a range of workloads, with strong multi-thread scores such as 20851 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 24389 in PassMark multi-thread. The higher base and boost clocks, combined with the unlocked multiplier, give it an edge for users who prioritize raw compute capability and the ability to overclock.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, has no benchmark results in the database. It cannot be said to win any performance comparison based on measurements. Its appeal lies in its specifications: the lower 45 W TDP, ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, integrated UHD Graphics 730, and a larger L3 cache of 20 MB. These features make it a candidate for systems where power efficiency, memory flexibility, or built-in display output matter more than peak performance. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the Intel chip is another specification-level advantage, though it comes with fewer lanes (16 versus 20).

For a user who needs a processor with proven performance and an overclockable design, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is the choice supported by the data. For a user who requires ECC memory, integrated graphics, or a lower TDP envelope, the Intel Core i5-14401TE offers those capabilities, but the database provides no performance measurements to validate its speed. The decision, therefore, depends on whether the workload is performance-driven or feature-driven. The AMD chip has the numbers; the Intel chip has the features.