AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and the Intel Core i5-14401E?

A: Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clocks for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G boosts up to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts up to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has a higher cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a larger shared L3 cache at 20 MB, compared to 16 MB on the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G. The Intel part also has a larger per-core L2 cache at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB.

Q: What process nodes are used by these chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is built on TSMC’s 4 nm process, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses Intel’s 10 nm process.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory.

Q: What are the socket types?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel Core i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14401E is part of Core 14th Gen, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

The cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3. This gives Intel a larger total cache footprint, which can benefit workloads with repeated data access patterns.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. The AMD platform uses Gen 4 PCIe with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel platform uses Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. That gives Intel a newer PCIe generation and more lanes for expansion.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G includes Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is categorized as a mobile market segment part, while the Intel part is categorized as desktop. Both have active production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G was released on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $179. The Intel Core i5-14401E was released on 2024-06-30, and no launch MSRP is recorded. The AMD part number is 100-000001491, and the Intel part number is Q49JSRNJS.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains six direct comparison benchmarks between the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and the Intel Core i5-14401E, all from the Cinebench suite. The AMD chip wins all six tests, but the margins are narrow.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 1851 against 1830 for Intel, a lead of 1.1%. In the single-core test, AMD scores 261 versus 258, a 1.2% advantage. These are very close results, indicating that the two CPUs are nearly matched in lightly threaded tasks.

Cinebench R20 shows a similar pattern. The multicore test has AMD at 7714 and Intel at 7627, again a 1.1% gap. The single-core test has AMD at 1089 and Intel at 1076, a 1.2% lead. The consistency of these margins suggests that the architecture differences do not produce dramatic swings in rendering performance.

Cinebench R23, which is the most commonly cited of the three, shows the same story. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 18368 in multicore, while the Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161. That is a 1.1% difference. In single-core, AMD scores 2593 versus 2564, a 1.1% lead.

Across all six benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 wins and 0 losses. The largest margin is 1.2%, and the smallest is 1.1%. In practical terms, these differences are small enough that they fall within typical run-to-run variation for rendering workloads. The data shows a consistent but modest performance advantage for the AMD part.

It is important to note that the Intel Core i5-14401E has a lower base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 3.50 GHz on the AMD chip, and a lower boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Despite that clock deficit, the Intel part stays within about 1% of the AMD part in these rendering tests. That suggests the Intel architecture is extracting more work per clock cycle in this specific workload, or that the larger cache is compensating for the lower clocks.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Series: AMD 8000 series versus Intel Core 14th Gen
• Manufacturer: AMD versus Intel
• Base clock: 3.50 GHz versus 2.50 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 4 versus Raptor Lake
• Codename: Phoenix2 versus Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC versus Intel
• Transistors: 20,900 million versus not recorded
• Die size: 137 mm² versus 215 mm²
• L1 cache per core: 64 KB versus 80 KB
• L2 cache per core: 1 MB versus 1.25 MB
• L3 cache shared: 16 MB versus 20 MB
• Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s versus not recorded
• PCIe: Gen 4, 14 lanes versus Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 740M versus UHD Graphics 730
• Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop
• Release date: 2024-01-07 versus 2024-06-30
• Launch MSRP: $179 versus not recorded
• Part number: 100-000001491 versus Q49JSRNJS

Both CPUs share the same core count, thread count, TDP of 65 watts, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, and locked multiplier. Both have 6 cores and 12 threads, and both fall into the 65 W power envelope.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, it takes both the multicore and single-core tests. The margins are small, ranging from 1.1% to 1.2%, but they are consistent across all six measurements. For users running rendering workloads that rely on these specific benchmarks, the AMD part holds a slight but repeatable edge.

The AMD chip also has a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, which likely contributes to its single-core wins. Its smaller process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm suggests better power efficiency per unit of performance, though no efficiency benchmarks are recorded in this dataset. The AMD part also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, which may help in memory-sensitive tasks, though the Intel part does not have a recorded bandwidth figure to compare against.

The Intel Core i5-14401E does not win any of the six head-to-head benchmarks. However, its specification sheet shows advantages that could matter in other workloads. The larger L3 cache at 20 MB versus 16 MB, and the larger per-core L2 cache at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB, could improve performance in data-heavy applications that fit within cache. The Intel chip also supports DDR4 memory, which gives system builders more flexibility in platform cost and availability, though pricing cannot be discussed here. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes is a generation ahead of the AMD chip’s Gen 4 with 14 lanes, which matters for high-bandwidth storage or expansion cards.

The Intel part is also labeled as a desktop segment product, while the AMD part is labeled as mobile. That classification suggests the Intel chip is intended for desktop installations, while the AMD chip may target compact or mobile-style systems, even though both share a 65 W TDP.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is the faster processor in the tested workloads. It wins all six Cinebench comparisons, with margins of 1.1% to 1.2% in both single-core and multicore tests. Its higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz and its smaller 4 nm process node support the idea that it is the more performant part in rendering and CPU-bound tasks.

The Intel Core i5-14401E is not far behind. Across all benchmarks, the largest deficit is 1.2%, which is minor. The Intel chip offers a larger cache hierarchy, broader memory support including DDR4, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. Those features are not reflected in the Cinebench scores, but they represent real specification advantages for certain system configurations.

The percentile data places the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20425. The Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile with an average score of 5253. That large difference in average benchmark score is due to the fact that the AMD part has many more recorded benchmark results, including 3DMark and Passmark tests, while the Intel part only has Cinebench results in the database.

For users who prioritize rendering performance as measured by Cinebench, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is the clear pick, though the advantage is small. For users who need DDR4 memory support, a larger cache, or PCIe Gen 5 lanes, the Intel Core i5-14401E offers those features, but it does not show a performance win in any recorded benchmark. The data does not support choosing the Intel part for raw speed, but it does support choosing it for platform flexibility based on the specification differences.