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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive overall result: the Intel Core i7-14701E wins 16 of the 17 recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE manages a single victory. The average benchmark score gap is substantial, with Intel at 33,206 versus AMD at 27,712, a difference that places the Intel part in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs compared to the AMD part's 79th percentile.

The most pronounced Intel advantage appears in prime number finding and physics workloads. In PassMark's find prime numbers test, Intel scores 176 against AMD's 79, a delta of -55.1% for AMD. That is more than double the raw output. The physics test shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2,399 and AMD at 1,150, a -52.1% delta. These are the two largest gaps in the entire comparison and indicate a clear computational strength in integer-heavy and simulation-style tasks.

Floating point math also heavily favors Intel. The Intel part records 61,873 in PassMark floating point math, while AMD reaches 39,065, a -36.9% delta. Integer math shows the same direction but a smaller gap: Intel at 81,325 versus AMD at 62,666, a -22.9% delta. The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story across all versions. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 22,195 against AMD's 17,940, a -19.2% delta. Single-core R23 shows Intel at 3,133 versus AMD at 2,532, also -19.2%. The same -19.2% delta appears in R20 multi-core (9,321 vs 7,534), R20 single-core (1,315 vs 1,063), R15 multi-core (2,237 vs 1,808), and R15 single-core (315 vs 255). This consistency across Cinebench versions suggests the performance ratio between these two chips is stable regardless of the specific workload generation.

PassMark multi-threaded performance shows Intel at 26,112 versus AMD at 21,135, a -19.1% delta, nearly identical to the Cinebench multi-core pattern. Single-thread performance favors Intel by a smaller margin: 4,305 versus 3,914, a -9.1% delta. Data compression shows Intel ahead at 282,939 versus 246,397, a -12.9% delta. Data encryption is closer, with Intel at 14,862 versus AMD's 14,197, a -4.5% delta. Extended instruction workloads narrow the gap further, with Intel at 18,528 and AMD at 17,962, a -3.1% delta.

The single AMD win is in random string sorting. AMD scores 29,501 against Intel's 29,158, a 1.2% delta in AMD's favor. This is a narrow margin, but it does demonstrate that the AMD architecture can lead in specific memory-access and sorting patterns.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins across essentially every compute category in the recorded data. Its largest advantages are in prime number finding (+122.8% raw score), physics (+108.6%), and floating point math (+58.4%). These workloads benefit from the Intel part's higher core count, 8 cores versus 6, and its higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The data also shows Intel ahead in all Cinebench versions by roughly 19%, which indicates a consistent multi-core and single-core lead in rendering-style workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE's single win in random string sorting is worth examining. The 1.2% margin is small, but the workload involves sorting randomized strings, which can depend on cache behavior and memory latency patterns. AMD's Zen 4 architecture with its 16 MB shared L3 cache may handle this specific pattern slightly better than Intel's 33 MB shared L3 cache, though the difference is marginal.

For practical use, the Intel part is the clear choice for CPU-bound tasks that scale with core count and raw clock speed. The data shows the Intel part delivering over 50% more performance in physics and prime number tests, which matters for simulation, scientific computing, and similar workloads. The AMD part, despite its loss, does show competitive results in data encryption and extended instructions, where it trails by only 4.5% and 3.1% respectively. Those workloads do not heavily favor Intel's architecture, giving AMD a reasonable position in encryption and specialized instruction handling.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. AMD uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process with the Phoenix2 codename, while Intel uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm. AMD's smaller node allows for 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while Intel's larger node uses a 257 mm² die with no transistor count listed in the data.

Core and thread counts differ directly. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, Intel provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks favor AMD at 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 2.60 GHz, but boost clocks favor Intel at 5.40 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power (TDP) differs substantially: AMD is rated at 35 watts, Intel at 65 watts. This makes the AMD part a low-power option, while Intel consumes more power for its higher performance.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and organization. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Intel's larger caches at every level contribute to its performance advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with a listed memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's PCIe Gen 5 support is a forward-looking feature, though the data does not include benchmarks that specifically test PCIe throughput.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The data does not include iGPU benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from these records. Market segments differ: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. This explains the TDP gap and suggests the AMD part targets power-constrained systems. Socket types differ accordingly: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while Intel's is locked. Release dates show AMD launched on 2024-04-15 and Intel on 2024-06-30, both in 2024. Both are listed as Active in production.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core i7-14701E as the stronger processor in nearly every measurable workload. It wins 16 of 17 benchmarks, holds the higher average score, and sits in a higher percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part delivers roughly 19% more performance across the Cinebench suite, over 50% more in prime number and physics tests, and over 35% more in floating point math. For anyone building a desktop system and prioritizing raw compute performance, the Intel part is the data-backed choice.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is positioned differently. Its 35 watt TDP, mobile market segment, and smaller die size indicate a focus on power efficiency rather than peak performance. The data confirms this tradeoff: the AMD part loses most tests but draws far less power by specification. The single win in random string sorting is not enough to recommend it for general compute, but the narrow margins in data encryption and extended instructions suggest it handles specialized workloads reasonably.

The choice depends on the target system. A desktop build with room for a 65 watt part and a need for maximum multi-core throughput should use the Intel Core i7-14701E. A power-sensitive or mobile-oriented build that still needs six Zen 4 cores and integrated Radeon 740M graphics should consider the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE. The data does not show any scenario where AMD wins a majority of benchmarks, so the Intel part is the default pick for performance-first applications.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between these two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has an average of 27,712. Intel leads by 5,494 points.

Q: In which benchmark does the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE win?

A: The AMD part wins only in PassMark random string sorting, scoring 29,501 against Intel's 29,158, a 1.2% margin.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is rated at 35 watts TDP, and the Intel Core i7-14701E is rated at 65 watts TDP.

Q: Which CPU supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2024-06-30 |