AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and the Intel Core i5-14401E?

A: Both processors use 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen 5 9500F has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Core i5-14401E runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F records a PassMark single-thread score of 4258. The Intel Core i5-14401E does not have a comparable PassMark single-thread result in the database; its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2564.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Ryzen 5 9500F carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD chip.

Q: Which CPU supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Do both processors include integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: How do the processors rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The Ryzen 5 9500F sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52873. The Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 5253.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F dominates the PassMark workload suite. In floating point math it scores 56570, in integer math 84198, in data compression 325678, and in data encryption 15716. The Core i5-14401E has no PassMark results in the database, so the AMD part wins every comparable workload category by default of available data. The Ryzen 5 9500F also holds the higher percentile ranking, 91 versus 60, and the higher average benchmark score, 52873 versus 5253.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in the Cinebench family of tests, which are the only benchmarks recorded for it. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 and single-core score of 2564 give it a clear presence in rendering workloads. The Ryzen 5 9500F has no Cinebench results in the database, so the Intel part is the only one with measured rendering performance. The Core i5-14401E also offers integrated graphics, which the Ryzen 5 9500F lacks, making it the only option of the two for systems without a discrete GPU.

The database shows the Ryzen 5 9500F as the stronger general-purpose compute part across the PassMark suite, while the Core i5-14401E provides the only available Cinebench rendering scores. Users prioritizing the recorded PassMark workloads would see the AMD part as the clear leader; those needing measured Cinebench performance would rely on the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip has a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors, while the Intel chip has a die size of 215 mm² and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Both processors share 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but diverge at L2 and L3. The Ryzen 5 9500F uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14401E uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the AMD part gives it more shared cache for multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel part has more per-core L2.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both processors support ECC memory and use dual-channel memory buses.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ryzen 5 9500F has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core i5-14401E is locked. The Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics; the Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730.

Release dates differ by over a year. The Core i5-14401E launched on 2024-06-30, while the Ryzen 5 9500F launched on 2025-09-07. Both processors are listed as active in production. The Ryzen 5 9500F has a launch MSRP of $219; the Core i5-14401E has no launch MSRP recorded.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in process node, foundry, socket, architecture, codename, generation, and die size. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F uses a 4 nm TSMC process with a 70.6 mm² die and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm Intel process with a 215 mm² die and no recorded transistor count.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 9500F runs at 3.80 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The Core i5-14401E runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. Both have a 65 W TDP.

Cache configurations differ at L2 and L3. The Ryzen 5 9500F has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14401E has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support differs: the Ryzen 5 9500F supports DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure. PCIe lane counts differ: 24 lanes on the AMD part versus 16 lanes on the Intel part. The Ryzen 5 9500F has an unlocked multiplier; the Core i5-14401E does not. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730; the AMD part has no integrated graphics.

The Ryzen 5 9500F is part of the AMD 9000 series with part number 100-000001406. The Core i5-14401E is part of Intel Core 14th Gen with part number Q49JSRNJS.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data for these two processors does not overlap in test names. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has PassMark results for data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The Intel Core i5-14401E has Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results in both multicore and single-core variants.

The Ryzen 5 9500F posts a multithread score of 28312 and a single-thread score of 4258 on PassMark. Its data compression score of 325678 and integer math score of 84198 are the highest recorded values in its benchmark set. The floating point math score of 56570 and data encryption score of 15716 further illustrate its compute strength. The extended instructions score of 26370, physics score of 1851, and random string sorting score of 34174 round out the PassMark suite. The find prime numbers score of 220 is the lowest recorded figure for the AMD part.

The Core i5-14401E delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 and a single-core score of 2564. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7627 multicore and 1076 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1830 multicore and 258 single-core. These results establish the Intel part as the only processor in this comparison with measured rendering performance in the database.

The average benchmark scores reflect the different test suites. The Ryzen 5 9500F averages 52873 across its PassMark tests, placing it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 at 52901 (-0.1%), the Intel Xeon 634 at 52974 (-0.2%), the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206 (-0.6%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (-0.8%). The Core i5-14401E averages 5253 across its Cinebench tests, placing it at the 60th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2%), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (0.8%).

The Ryzen 5 9500F leads the Core i5-14401E in percentile ranking by 31 points and in average benchmark score by a wide margin, though the score difference is driven by the non-overlapping test sets. The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between the two processors, so direct same-test comparisons are not possible from the available data.