AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and Intel Core i7-14701E occupy different tiers in the database’s benchmark hierarchy. The Intel part holds a decisive overall advantage, winning 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD chip claims two specific workloads. This analysis breaks down where each processor delivers its strongest results, what the recorded data says about their relative performance, and which user profile each part serves best.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E dominates the multi-threaded and single-threaded application space. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 22195 against the Ryzen 5 8500G’s 18368, a 17.2% gap. The same margin appears across every Cinebench iteration: R15 multi-core shows 2237 versus 1851, R20 multi-core shows 9321 versus 7714, and each single-core test mirrors that pattern. The Intel part also wins PassMark’s multi-thread test with 26112 versus 21610, a 17.2% advantage, and physics simulation with 2399 versus 1318, a 45.1% gap. Integer math favors Intel by 22.4% (81325 versus 63123), floating-point math favors Intel by 36.8% (61873 versus 39074), and prime number finding favors Intel by a massive 50.6% (176 versus 87).

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins two specific workloads. In PassMark extended instructions, it scores 19098 versus Intel’s 18528, a 3.1% edge. In PassMark random string sorting, it scores 29407 versus 29158, a 0.9% margin. These are narrow wins in specialized operations, not broad performance categories. The AMD chip also trails by only 4.3% in data encryption (14220 versus 14862) and by 11.6% in data compression (250197 versus 282939), though it does not win either.

The use-case split is clear. The Intel processor is the choice for rendering, compilation, simulation, physics, and any workload that scales with cores and threads. The AMD processor’s wins are limited to instruction-heavy and sorting-heavy tasks, where its architecture handles those specific operations slightly more efficiently.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Intel Core i7-14701E is the stronger processor for nearly all computing tasks. Its 83rd percentile versus all CPUs places it above the Ryzen 5 8500G’s 74th percentile. The average benchmark score of 33206 for Intel versus 20425 for AMD reflects a 62.6% higher overall score. For users running multi-threaded applications, the Intel part delivers consistently higher scores across every Cinebench version and most PassMark tests.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G should be considered only for workloads that specifically rely on extended instruction sets or random string sorting, where it holds a measurable edge. However, those wins are small, and the Intel part’s advantages in other areas are substantially larger. For general productivity, content creation, and computation, the Intel processor is the clear choice.

The Ryzen 5 8500G’s nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9454P with an average score of 20422, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V at 20454, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 at 20468. The Intel Core i7-14701E’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091. The Intel part sits in a higher performance tier altogether.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the Intel processor is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 176 against the AMD’s 87, a 50.6% advantage. This workload is highly sensitive to integer throughput and core count, both of which favor the Intel design. The next largest margin is in PassMark physics, with Intel at 2399 versus AMD’s 1318, a 45.1% gap. Physics simulation benefits from the Intel part’s higher core and thread count.

In floating-point math, Intel leads 61873 versus 39074, a 36.8% margin. The Intel part’s 8 cores and 16 threads outperform the AMD’s 6 cores and 12 threads in this parallel workload. Integer math shows a 22.4% lead for Intel (81325 versus 63123). All Cinebench tests, both multi-core and single-core, show a consistent 17.1% to 17.3% advantage for Intel. The PassMark multi-thread test matches that pattern at 17.2%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G’s wins are narrower. Extended instructions show a 3.1% lead (19098 versus 18528), and random string sorting shows a 0.9% lead (29407 versus 29158). In data encryption, Intel leads by only 4.3% (14862 versus 14220), which is the closest Intel win. Data compression shows an 11.6% Intel lead (282939 versus 250197). Single-thread PassMark results show Intel ahead by 9.6% (4305 versus 3891).

The pattern is consistent: Intel wins every rendering and computation test by double-digit margins, while AMD’s two wins are small and isolated to specific instruction patterns.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E leads in every single-core test. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3133 versus 2593, a 17.2% advantage. PassMark single-thread shows 4305 versus 3891, a 9.6% advantage.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 176 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G’s 87, a 50.6% difference.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins two tests. It scores 19098 in PassMark extended instructions versus Intel’s 18528, a 3.1% lead, and 29407 in PassMark random string sorting versus Intel’s 29158, a 0.9% lead.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded rendering?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core with 22195 versus 18368, a 17.2% margin. The same margin appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E ranks in the 83rd percentile versus all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G ranks in the 74th percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has an average score of 20425.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its performance advantage in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel access, though no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both processors support ECC memory.

The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor is classified as a mobile market segment part, despite using the AM5 socket, while the Intel processor is a desktop segment part on Socket 1700. The AMD part has a die size of 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, while the Intel part has a die size of 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded. The AMD processor’s smaller die and newer process node reflect a different design philosophy, but the Intel processor’s higher core count and larger cache deliver superior benchmark results across the board.