AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, which claims 14 wins across the shared benchmark suite against 3 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The most striking pattern is the consistency of the AMD lead in rendering and general compute workloads. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the AMD part wins both single-core and multi-core tests by a uniform 22.4% margin. The multi-core scores tell a clear story: R15 shows 2101 versus 1716, R20 shows 8757 versus 7154, and R23 shows 20851 versus 17035. The single-core results follow the same 22.4% delta, with R23 single-core at 2943 against 2405.

The AMD processor's advantage extends even further in several PassMark subtests. The data compression test shows a 30.7% lead, with 288158 against 220520. Data encryption shows a 42.3% gap, at 16646 versus 11699. Extended instructions deliver the largest margin of the entire comparison: 54.5%, with 22175 against 14354. Random string sorting also shows a huge gap at 52%, with 34604 versus 22760. PassMark single-thread results show a 39.7% advantage for AMD, with 3685 against 2637. The PassMark multithread test confirms the trend at 21.7%, with 24389 versus 20042. Integer math also favors AMD by 12.5%, at 74021 versus 65792.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE does secure three wins, and they are worth examining closely. The largest Intel victory comes in the find prime numbers test, where it scores 143 against AMD's 89, a 37.8% advantage. The physics test shows Intel ahead by 28.4%, with 1860 versus 1332. Floating point math is the narrowest Intel win at 8%, with 50219 versus 46217. These results suggest that the Intel architecture holds specific strengths in certain mathematical workloads, even as it trails heavily in most other measured areas.

The overall average benchmark scores in the database place the Intel part slightly higher at 26013 against AMD's 25005, which is interesting given the head-to-head sweep. This discrepancy reflects the fact that the average includes benchmarks not shared between the two, and the Intel part sits at the 78th percentile versus the AMD part's 77th. The nearest rival data for AMD shows it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, the Intel Core i7-11850H, the Intel Core i7-13620H, and the AMD EPYC 9474F. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all AMD mobile or desktop parts, within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F wins with a score of 20851, which is 22.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 17035.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins three tests: find prime numbers (143 versus 89, a 37.8% lead), physics (1860 versus 1332, a 28.4% lead), and floating point math (50219 versus 46217, an 8% lead).

Q: What is the largest single benchmark gap between the two?

A: The extended instructions test shows the largest gap. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 22175 against the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 14354, a 54.5% difference.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows AMD ahead by 39.7%, with 3685 against 2637. The Cinebench R23 single-core test also favors AMD by 22.4%, at 2943 versus 2405.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a slightly higher average benchmark score at 26013, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F's 25005. The Intel part also holds a marginally higher percentile ranking at 78 versus 77.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at a 0.2% delta, followed by the Intel Core i7-11850H at 0.3%, the Intel Core i7-13620H at 0.4%, and the AMD EPYC 9474F at -0.4%. The Intel Core i7-14701TE's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 0.1%, followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at -0.7%.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is the clear choice for rendering workloads, content creation, and general productivity. The Cinebench family of tests all show the same 22.4% advantage, which indicates a consistent architectural edge in tasks that scale with both single-core and multi-core throughput. The PassMark multithread test reinforces this with a 21.7% lead, and the data compression result at 30.7% ahead makes it suitable for archive management and file handling. The encryption test at 42.3% ahead suggests strong performance in security-related workloads. The random string sorting test at 52% ahead points to advantages in database-style operations and text processing.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in three specific niches. The find prime numbers test, where it leads by 37.8%, indicates an advantage in integer-heavy, branch-predictable loops. The physics test, with a 28.4% lead, suggests strength in simulation code that relies on particular math patterns. The floating point math win at 8% shows that the Intel part can outpace AMD in certain floating-point throughput scenarios, even if the overall multithread and single-thread scores are lower.

The data implies that users with mixed workloads involving rendering, encryption, and data manipulation should favor the AMD part overwhelmingly. Users with specialized workloads that resemble the physics or prime-number tests might find the Intel part competitive, but the narrow scope of those wins limits the general applicability.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their core configurations. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part wins the majority of multi-threaded tests, which points to a significant per-core performance advantage.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel base clock is much lower at 2.10 GHz, but the boost clock is higher at 5.20 GHz. The higher Intel boost clock does not translate into wins in single-thread benchmarks, where AMD leads by 22.4% in Cinebench and 39.7% in PassMark.

Thermal design power also differs. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory support is present on the Intel part but absent on the AMD part. The AMD memory bandwidth is recorded at 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel memory bandwidth is not listed in the database.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part but locked on the Intel part. The AMD processor has a launch MSRP of $170, while the Intel processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a 257 mm² die size. The transistor count is not recorded in the database. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

The larger L3 cache on the Intel part (33 MB versus 16 MB) does not appear to provide a competitive advantage in the benchmark results, as the AMD part wins the majority of memory-sensitive tests like data compression and random string sorting. The smaller process node on the AMD part (4 nm versus 10 nm) likely contributes to its per-core efficiency and higher clock base.

The Intel part includes ECC memory support and integrated graphics, while the AMD part lacks both. The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives it broader platform compatibility, while the AMD part is restricted to DDR5.

The production status for both is listed as Active. The AMD part was released on 2024-03-31, while the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F as the stronger processor for the vast majority of workloads. It wins 14 of 17 shared tests, including all Cinebench tests by a consistent 22.4% margin, and it shows particularly large leads in extended instructions (54.5%), random string sorting (52%), and encryption (42.3%). The single-thread lead of 39.7% in PassMark and 22.4% in Cinebench makes it the better choice for lightly-threaded applications as well.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins three tests: prime numbers, physics, and floating point math. These wins indicate that the Intel architecture retains specific strengths in certain mathematical and simulation workloads. The Intel part also has a slightly higher average benchmark score (26013 versus 25005) and a marginally higher percentile ranking (78 versus 77), which reflects its standing against all CPUs in the database.

The choice depends on the workload profile. For rendering, data processing, encryption, and general productivity, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F delivers superior measured results. For workloads that resemble the physics or prime-number tests, the Intel Core i7-14701TE offers a measurable advantage. The Intel part also provides ECC memory support, integrated graphics, and broader memory compatibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support, which may matter for specific system requirements. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier and a lower base clock dependency, making it more flexible for overclocking scenarios.

The data does not support a single universal winner. It supports a split decision based on application type, with AMD leading in most measured areas and Intel retaining specific mathematical advantages.