AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two processors into very different roles. The Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear performance leader, winning 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. Its average benchmark score of 38149 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE sits at 27712 average and the 79th percentile. The Intel part leads by roughly 22% across all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore and singlecore tests, and it extends that advantage to 41.3% in PassMark floating point math and 45.1% in PassMark physics.

The Ryzen 5 8500GE wins only two tests, both the PassMark single-thread measurements, and both by a narrow 1.1% margin. That makes the Intel chip the obvious choice for any workload that scales with core count, raw compute throughput, or sustained multithreaded performance. The AMD part counters with a 35 W TDP versus 65 W, an integrated Radeon 740M GPU, and a 4 nm process node. Users who need a low-power, compact build with integrated graphics and do not prioritize peak multithreaded output should choose the Ryzen. Users who need maximum processing power, especially for rendering, physics simulation, or encryption-heavy tasks, should choose the Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die. These process differences explain part of the power and efficiency gap.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, a 4-core and 4-thread advantage. Cache layouts also diverge: the Ryzen provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its lead in data compression, where it scores 340026 versus 246397.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 5 8500GE supports only DDR5 with dual-channel access and a measured bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Ryzen offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics separate the two clearly. The Ryzen 5 8500GE includes a Radeon 740M GPU, making it a self-contained solution for basic display output. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU for any display output. The AMD chip also has an unlocked multiplier while the Intel part does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38149, which is 37.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE's 27712 average.

Q: Which processor draws less power?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has a 65 W TDP. The AMD part uses 30 W less under the same thermal design point.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE includes integrated graphics, specifically a Radeon 740M. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics and requires a discrete GPU.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the socket difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor wins the PassMark single-thread test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins both PassMark single-thread tests (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread) with a score of 3914, edging out the Intel Core i5-14490F's 3873 by 1.1%.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE | Intel Core i5-14490F |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache per core | 64 KB | 80 KB |

| L2 cache per core | 1 MB | 1.25 MB |

| L3 cache (shared) | 16 MB | 24 MB |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe generation | Gen 4 | Gen 5 |

| PCIe lanes (CPU only) | 14 | 16 |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2023-12-31 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates every Cinebench test by a consistent 22% margin. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2318 multicore versus 1808, and 327 singlecore versus 255. In R20, the Intel leads 9660 to 7534 multicore and 1363 to 1063 singlecore. In R23, the Intel part scores 23000 multicore against 17940, and 3247 singlecore against 2532. The consistency of the 22% delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a structural advantage in both single-thread and multithreaded rendering workloads.

PassMark tests show wider variation. The largest Intel win comes in physics, where the Intel part scores 2093 versus 1150, a 45.1% advantage. Floating point math follows closely: 66558 versus 39065, a 41.3% lead. Prime number finding shows a 35.2% gap (122 versus 79). Integer math gives Intel a 28.7% lead (87844 versus 62666). Data compression shows a 27.5% gap (340026 versus 246397). Multithread performance is 26.3% higher on the Intel part (28662 versus 21135). Data encryption runs 22.1% faster (18225 versus 14197).

The two narrowest Intel wins are in extended instructions (21731 versus 17962, a 17.3% gap) and random string sorting (35608 versus 29501, a 17.2% gap). The only AMD wins are the two identical PassMark single-thread records: 3914 versus 3873, a 1.1% margin in both cases.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins decisively in every multithreaded and compute-heavy category. Physics simulation shows its best relative performance at 45.1% ahead. Floating point math is its next strongest area at 41.3% ahead, followed by prime number finding at 35.2%. These results point toward workloads such as scientific computing, financial modeling, video rendering, and any task that leverages many cores simultaneously. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration with 24 MB of L3 cache gives it a structural edge in data compression and encryption as well.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins only the PassMark single-thread test, and only by a slim 1.1% margin. That result is nearly negligible in real-world terms. Its true advantages lie outside raw benchmark scores. The 35 W TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained systems. The integrated Radeon 740M removes the need for a discrete GPU in basic systems. The unlocked multiplier offers overclocking flexibility. The mobile market segment designation and AM5 socket compatibility suggest deployment in compact or embedded configurations where power efficiency outweighs peak throughput.

For a desktop workstation or gaming system with a discrete GPU, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. For a low-power system with integrated graphics and no discrete GPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is the only option that can output video without additional hardware. The percentile rankings confirm the overall hierarchy: Intel at 86th percentile versus AMD at 79th, with a 37.7% average score gap.