AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and Intel Core i5-14401TE present a stark contrast in the benchmark database. The Ryzen 5 8600G carries a complete set of recorded scores across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark suites, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries in our database. This absence of recorded data for the i5-14401TE means there are no direct head-to-head comparisons available. Instead, the analysis must rely on the Ryzen 5 8600G's absolute scores and its position against other CPUs in the database.

The Ryzen 5 8600G delivers a single-thread score of 985 in 3DMark, with multi-thread scaling reaching 6199 at 16 threads and 6161 at max threads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21503 places it firmly in the mid-range desktop segment, while the single-core result of 3035 indicates strong per-core efficiency. Geekbench results show 2433 single-core and 10850 multi-core. Passmark tests reveal specific strengths: integer math scores 77042, floating-point math scores 47919, and extended instructions score 22610. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 5 8600G is 24089, placing it at the 76th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Without any recorded benchmarks for the Intel Core i5-14401TE, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided by data availability. The database shows the Ryzen 5 8600G holds a 76th percentile rank versus the i5-14401TE's 50th percentile. This percentile gap reflects the absence of test data for the Intel part, not necessarily a direct performance deficit. The i5-14401TE's average benchmark score is recorded as 0, which indicates no completed tests have been submitted or logged.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 8600G demonstrates wins across every benchmark category where data exists. In 3DMark, it scales from 985 single-thread to 6199 at 16 threads, showing effective multi-thread utilization. Cinebench R15 results show 305 single-core and 2167 multi-core, while R20 shows 1274 and 9031 respectively. The R23 results confirm sustained multi-core capability with 21503. Passmark tests show the CPU excels in integer math (77042) and floating-point math (47919), with data compression scoring 293306 and encryption scoring 17181. Random string sorting reaches 35067, and the find prime numbers test scores 96.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no wins in the database because no benchmark results are recorded. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on its specification position, not measured performance. The i5-14401TE does carry architectural features that could influence real-world workloads, such as support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory capability, and a PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes. These are specification advantages, not benchmark wins. The recorded data shows the Ryzen 5 8600G as the only part with measurable performance, so it wins all available categories by default.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G uses Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Ryzen 5 8600G integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the i5-14401TE does not have a transistor count recorded but uses a 215 mm² die. The smaller die with a more advanced process node gives the AMD part a density advantage.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The Ryzen 5 8600G provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The i5-14401TE provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The Intel part has larger per-core caches and 25% more shared L3, which can benefit workloads with high cache locality. Neither part uses 3D V-Cache, so L3 capacity is fixed for both.

Memory support diverges. The Ryzen 5 8600G supports DDR5 only with dual-channel access and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe capability differs as well: the Ryzen 5 8600G uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the i5-14401TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel part offers higher per-lane bandwidth, but the AMD part provides more total lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The Ryzen 5 8600G includes Radeon 760M graphics, while the i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD integrated GPU is part of the Phoenix APU design, which emphasizes graphics capability. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is a more basic integrated solution. Clock strategy also differs: the Ryzen 5 8600G has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and boost of 5.00 GHz, while the i5-14401TE has a base of 2.00 GHz and boost of 4.50 GHz. The AMD part runs significantly higher base clocks, suggesting better sustained performance at lower thread counts.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs share core and thread counts: both have 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 5 8600G has a base clock of 4.30 GHz versus the i5-14401TE's 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: 5.00 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Thermal design power differs, with the AMD part rated at 65 W and the Intel part at 45 W. The Ryzen 5 8600G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process node and foundry differ: 4 nm TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm Intel for the i5-14401TE. Transistor count is only recorded for the AMD part at 25,000 million. Die size is 178 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. L1 cache is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache is 16 MB shared versus 20 MB shared.

Memory support: the AMD part accepts only DDR5, while the Intel part accepts DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel part. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 83.2 GB/s only for the AMD part. PCIe version is Gen 4 with 20 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 760M versus UHD Graphics 730.

The Ryzen 5 8600G has an unlocked multiplier, while the i5-14401TE is locked. Release dates differ: the AMD part launched January 7, 2024, and the Intel part June 30, 2024. The AMD part has a recorded launch MSRP of $229, while the Intel part has no MSRP recorded. The Ryzen 5 8600G belongs to the 8000 series, and the i5-14401TE belongs to Core 14th Gen. Market segment is Desktop for both, and production status is Active for both.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 4.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: Do both CPUs support the same memory types?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 8600G supports DDR5 only, while the i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Ryzen 5 8600G is rated at 65 W TDP, and the i5-14401TE is rated at 45 W TDP. The Intel part has a lower power envelope.

Q: Which CPU has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also has larger L1 and L2 caches per core.

Q: Are both CPUs unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE is locked.

Q: What is the PCIe capability of each CPU?

A: The Ryzen 5 8600G uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the i5-14401TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, and the AMD part offers more lanes.

Q: Which CPU has recorded benchmark scores?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark results, giving it an average score of 0 and a 50th percentile rank.