AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is decisive: the Intel Core i5-14401E wins every recorded head-to-head comparison against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G. Across all six Cinebench tests, the Intel part holds a consistent 5% lead, whether the workload is single-threaded or multi-threaded. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G records zero wins in the direct comparison set.

The Ryzen part does hold a major advantage in broader benchmark coverage. The database lists 17 benchmark entries for the AMD processor, including PassMark tests for data compression, encryption, floating-point math, integer math, and physics, while the Intel processor has only the six Cinebench entries. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 28032 places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part's average of 5253 lands in the 60th percentile. However, that gap reflects the different test sets recorded for each processor, not a direct performance comparison.

For users selecting strictly between these two desktop processors, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the choice when Cinebench-style rendering workloads matter most. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is the choice when the user needs the broader feature set, particularly DDR4 memory support with ECC on an AM4 platform, plus the Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The Intel part counters with UHD Graphics 730, DDR5 support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. Both processors are 65 W parts with 6 cores and 12 threads, so platform and feature priorities will decide the final pick.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 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 die measures 180 mm² with 10,700 million transistors. The Intel die is larger at 215 mm², with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor therefore has more L3 cache and more per-core L2, which contributes to its single-core benchmark advantage.

Memory support diverges clearly. The AMD processor accepts only DDR4 memory, while the Intel processor accepts both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; the Intel part has no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Clock speeds favor the Intel part. The AMD base clock is 3.90 GHz with a 4.40 GHz boost. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz with a 4.70 GHz boost. The lower Intel base clock is offset by the higher boost ceiling, and the recorded single-core scores reflect that advantage. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part ships with Radeon Vega 7, the Intel part with UHD Graphics 730.

Socket compatibility separates the platforms entirely. The AMD processor mounts in AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor mounts in Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part was released on 2024-05-06, and the Intel part on 2024-06-30, so both launched within roughly two months of each other in the database timeline. Both are listed as Active production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins all six recorded head-to-head Cinebench tests, each by exactly 5%. The pattern holds across three Cinebench versions and both single-core and multi-core workloads.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 1830 against the AMD part's 1738, a 5% margin. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel part scores 258 against 245, again 5% ahead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Intel part scores 7627 in multi-core versus 7244, and 1076 in single-core versus 1022. Both margins remain at 5%.

Cinebench R23 shows the same story. The Intel part delivers 18161 in multi-core against 17249, and 2564 in single-core against 2435. The 5% delta is uniform across every test in the head-to-head set. No test in the database records a win for the AMD processor.

The single-core trend is notable given the clock specifications. The Intel part's 4.70 GHz boost clock versus the AMD part's 4.40 GHz boost clock aligns with the Intel advantage in single-threaded Cinebench runs. The Intel part also carries more L2 and L3 cache, which supports its lead in these workloads. The multi-core results show that the Intel part sustains its advantage even when all cores are active, despite the AMD part's higher base clock of 3.90 GHz versus 2.50 GHz.

The database's percentile figures place these results in context. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28032. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i9-12900H at 28003 (0.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 at 28128 (0.3% ahead). The Intel Core i5-14401E sits in the 60th percentile with an average of 5253, and its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (0.8% behind). The percentile difference reflects the different benchmark suites recorded, not a direct head-to-head average comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E wins every multi-core test. It scores 1830 in Cinebench R15, 7627 in R20, and 18161 in R23, each 5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G's 1738, 7244, and 17249.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G boosts to 4.40 GHz. The Intel part's base clock is lower at 2.50 GHz versus 3.90 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and the Intel Core i5-14401E list ECC memory support in the database.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G supports only DDR4. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and the AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G uses Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. The database records no direct graphics benchmarks comparing them.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has more L1 per core (80 KB versus 64 KB) and more L2 per core (1.25 MB versus 512 KB).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in every recorded benchmark category. In rendering workloads measured by Cinebench, the Intel part leads by 5% across R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multi-core modes. The Intel part also offers the higher boost clock at 4.70 GHz, the larger L3 cache at 20 MB, and the newer PCIe standard with Gen 5 support. For users on an Intel Socket 1700 platform who want DDR5 memory support alongside DDR4 compatibility, the Intel processor covers both memory types.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins in benchmark coverage breadth. The database records 17 benchmark scores for the AMD part, including PassMark tests that are not listed for the Intel part. The AMD part scores 255608 in PassMark data compression, 15253 in data encryption, 17944 in extended instructions, 38649 in floating-point math, 67561 in integer math, 19129 in multithread, 686 in physics, 25253 in random string sorting, and 3241 in single-thread tests. These results give the AMD part an average benchmark score of 28032 and an 80th percentile ranking, compared to the Intel part's 60th percentile and average of 5253. The AMD part also provides a higher base clock of 3.90 GHz, a smaller 7 nm process node from TSMC, and a lower transistor count of 10,700 million on a smaller 180 mm² die.

The AMD processor's platform advantages are concrete. It uses AMD Socket AM4, supports ECC memory, and includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, also supports ECC memory, and includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database are closely clustered, with all four rivals within 0.3% of its average score, indicating consistent performance positioning. The Intel part's nearest rivals are similarly tight, with all four within 0.8%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category except core count, thread count, TDP, ECC support, memory bus width, market segment, production status, and unlocked multiplier status. Both have 6 cores, 12 threads, 65 W TDP, dual-channel memory, ECC support, Desktop segment, Active production status, and locked multipliers.

Clock speeds differ. The AMD part runs at 3.90 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. The Intel part runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost.

Process and foundry differ. AMD uses 7 nm at TSMC with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Intel uses 10 nm at Intel with no transistor count recorded on a 215 mm² die.

Cache configurations differ. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR4 only, with a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth recorded.

PCIe support differs. AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD ships Radeon Vega 7. Intel ships UHD Graphics 730.

Sockets differ. AMD uses AMD Socket AM4. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Release dates differ. AMD launched on 2024-05-06. Intel launched on 2024-06-30. Part numbers also differ: AMD lists 100-000001513, Intel lists Q49JSRNJS. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.