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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and Intel Core i5-14401TE present a clear performance gap based on the recorded database measurements. The Ryzen 5 9500F has a full suite of PassMark benchmark results, while the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct numeric comparison impossible for most tests. However, the available data for the AMD processor allows for a detailed analysis of its standing against other CPUs in the database.

The Ryzen 5 9500F achieves an average benchmark score of 52,873. This places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score are the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 at 52,901 (a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Xeon 634 at 52,974 (delta of -0.2%), the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53,206 (delta of -0.6%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53,288 (delta of -0.8%). The data shows the Ryzen 5 9500F sits within a tight cluster of high-performing processors, trailing the fastest of these rivals by less than 1%.

In single-threaded performance, the Ryzen 5 9500F records a score of 4,258 in the PassMark single-thread test. This strong result is a key indicator of its ability to handle lightly-threaded workloads. The multithreaded score is 28,312, which reflects the combined output of its six cores and twelve threads. The floating-point math score of 56,570 and integer math score of 84,198 further detail its computational capabilities. Data compression yields a score of 325,678, while data encryption scores 15,716. Extended instructions score 26,370, and the find prime numbers test returns 220. Random string sorting produces a score of 34,174, and the physics test records 1,851.

The absence of benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-14401TE means its performance cannot be quantified here. The database shows its percentile rank as 50, which is the median, but this is not supported by any recorded test scores. The Ryzen 5 9500F, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 91, supported by eleven separate benchmark entries. The comparison for this section is therefore one-sided: the AMD part has measurable results, while the Intel part does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 9500F demonstrates measurable wins in every benchmark category where data exists, simply because it is the only processor in this pairing with recorded scores. Its 91st percentile ranking indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. This suggests a broad advantage across general computing tasks, from single-threaded applications to heavily multithreaded workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded wins in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking is a neutral placeholder rather than a measured outcome. Without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm any specific strength for this processor. The only distinguishing feature recorded is its integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 730, which the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F lacks entirely. For systems that require a display output without a discrete graphics card, the Intel part has a functional advantage, but this is not reflected in any performance metric.

The Ryzen 5 9500F also shows a clear advantage in clock speed. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. These figures, combined with the AMD processor's benchmark results, point to a substantial lead in raw processing speed. The Intel part does have a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to the AMD part's 65 watts, which may indicate lower power draw under load, but the database does not include power consumption measurements to confirm this.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, and belongs to the 9000 series. It uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is based on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is part of the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel.

The AMD processor has a die size of 70.6 mm² and contains 8,315 million transistors. The Intel processor has a larger die size of 215 mm², though its transistor count is not recorded in the database. Both processors have six cores and twelve threads. The cache layouts differ: the Ryzen 5 9500F has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401TE also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but its L2 cache is larger at 1.25 MB per core, while its shared L3 cache is smaller at 20 MB.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel processor's multiplier is locked. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, whereas the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The Ryzen 5 9500F was released on 2025-09-07, and the Core i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as active production parts. The AMD processor's launch MSRP is $219; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 9500F support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the database lists ECC memory support as true for the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F. The Intel Core i5-14401TE also supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 9500F compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 9500F has an average benchmark score of 52,873, which is 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X's score of 53,288.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F in measurable performance. It has a complete set of benchmark scores, a 91st percentile ranking, and an average score of 52,873. It also has higher base and boost clocks, a smaller and more advanced 4 nm process node, more PCIe lanes, and double the L3 cache of its rival. The Intel Core i5-14401TE offers no recorded benchmark scores, making its performance unquantifiable in this database. Its advantages are limited to a lower TDP of 45 watts, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, a larger L2 cache per core, and the presence of integrated graphics.

For users who need a desktop processor with verified performance, the Ryzen 5 9500F is the only option of the two with data to support its capabilities. Its unlocked multiplier and AM5 socket also allow for overclocking, which the locked Intel part does not permit. The Intel part may suit a system that requires integrated graphics or lower power draw, but without benchmark results, the database cannot confirm any performance benefit. The data points to the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F as the stronger choice based on all recorded metrics.