AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-14501TE: the database places the Ryzen 5 8600G in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile. The Ryzen 5 8600G shows an average benchmark score of 24089, whereas the i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its average at 0. This asymmetry shapes the entire comparison: the AMD part has a full suite of measurements across rendering, synthetic, and math workloads, while the Intel part offers only its architectural and specification data for analysis.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Ryzen 5 8600G delivers a complete set of recorded scores across multiple benchmark suites. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the processor reaches 21503 points, and in R23 singlecore it scores 3035. The R20 multicore result is 9031, while R20 singlecore lands at 1274. The R15 multicore score is 2167, and R15 singlecore is 305. These figures indicate a strong balance between multi-threaded throughput and single-thread responsiveness, with the multicore scores scaling well from the 6-core, 12-thread configuration.

Geekbench results show a multicore score of 10850 and a singlecore score of 2433. The 3DMark suite provides additional context: 16-thread performance scores 6199, 8-thread scores 5187, 4-thread scores 3510, 2-thread scores 1869, and single-thread scores 985. The max-threads result is 6161, which is slightly below the 16-thread score, suggesting that the processor’s scaling plateaus near its full thread count. PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded strength: multithread scores 25294, integer math scores 77042, floating point math scores 47919, and extended instructions score 22610. Data compression in PassMark reaches 293306, while data encryption hits 17181. Random string sorting scores 35067, and physics scores 1450. Single-thread PassMark is 3878, and find prime numbers scores 96.

Since the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries, there is no direct head-to-head score comparison possible from the recorded data. The database shows the Ryzen 5 8600G’s nearest rivals instead: the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U averages 24188, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U averages 23982, the Intel Core i5-13400 averages 24280, and the Intel Core i7-1360P averages 24344. The Ryzen 5 8600G sits within 1% of each of these parts, with deltas of -0.4% versus the 7540U, +0.4% versus the 8840U, -0.8% versus the i5-13400, and -1% versus the i7-1360P. This places the AMD part in a competitive band against both AMD and Intel alternatives, though the i5-14501TE itself is absent from this list.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 8600G wins every recorded benchmark category because it is the only one with data. Its strengths are clear in multi-threaded workloads: Cinebench R23 multicore at 21503 and PassMark multithread at 25294 both indicate robust parallel processing capabilities. The 6-core, 12-thread design with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz supports sustained throughput, and the 65 W TDP suggests efficient power delivery for a desktop part. The integrated Radeon 760M graphics also provide a GPU option, though no dedicated graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins on specification-based advantages that do not appear in benchmark scores. It offers a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz, a larger L3 cache at 24 MB shared, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD part supports only DDR5. The Intel processor also includes ECC memory support, a feature absent on the AMD side. Its PCIe implementation is Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The base clock is lower at 2.20 GHz compared to 4.30 GHz, but the TDP is also lower at 45 W versus 65 W, which may indicate a different thermal profile for lower-power scenarios. The Intel part’s 50th percentile ranking and zero benchmark scores mean the database cannot quantify its actual performance, so these specification wins remain theoretical rather than measured.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G support ECC memory?

A: No, the Ryzen 5 8600G does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14501TE does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G?

A: The Ryzen 5 8600G has an average benchmark score of 24089. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8600G compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 8600G is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U (-0.4%), AMD Ryzen 7 8840U (+0.4%), Intel Core i5-13400 (-0.8%), and Intel Core i7-1360P (-1%).

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a 24 MB shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has a 16 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has a base clock of 4.30 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: 5.00 GHz for AMD versus 5.10 GHz for Intel. The TDP differs, with AMD at 65 W and Intel at 45 W. Sockets are different: the Ryzen 5 8600G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support varies, as AMD lists only DDR5 and Intel lists both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is false for AMD and true for Intel. PCIe generations and lane counts differ: AMD is Gen 4 with 20 lanes, and Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 760M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. Release dates also differ, with AMD on 2024-01-07 and Intel on 2024-06-30. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $229, while the Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

The architecture differences are substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G uses Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its die size is 215 mm², and no transistor count is recorded. The AMD part has an L1 cache of 64 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 16 MB shared. The Intel part has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 24 MB shared. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation, while the Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen and the Core i5 generation. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 83.2 GB/s; Intel has no memory bandwidth value. The production status is Active for both, and both are desktop market segments. The part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001237, and Intel is Q49KSRNJN.