AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

The Intel Core i5-14500T and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE are two very different interpretations of a 35W processor. The data shows they land nearly dead even in overall average benchmark score, with the Intel part at 28065 and the AMD part at 28054, a negligible 0% delta. However, that aggregate parity masks a dramatic split in workload-specific performance. The Intel chip wins 9 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD chip wins 8, but the margin of victory in those wins is wildly asymmetric, making the choice between them a strict matter of what software you run.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in this comparison is the Cinebench R23 multicore test, where the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE posts a score of 18395 against the Intel Core i5-14500T's 11790. That is a 35.9% advantage for AMD, the single largest delta in either direction across the entire benchmark set. This is not a small edge; it is a decisive victory for heavily threaded rendering workloads that scale with the newer Zen 4 architecture.

The single-core results tell a similar story, though with a smaller margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD chip scores 2597 versus Intel's 1838, a 29.2% lead. The Geekbench suite is not present in the head-to-head data for this pair, but the PassMark single-thread test shows AMD ahead as well, scoring 3909 against Intel's 3736, a 4.4% difference. AMD also wins the PassMark extended instructions test by 10.9%, scoring 17999 versus 16043.

Intel's wins, by contrast, are heavily concentrated in math and integer workloads. The biggest is PassMark floating point math, where the i5-14500T scores 58869 versus the Ryzen's 39233, a massive 50% advantage. Integer math also goes Intel's way by 28.4%, with scores of 80922 versus 63045. These are not small wins; they are the kind of margins that define a processor's suitability for scientific computing or financial modeling.

In the older Cinebench R15 and R20 multicore tests, Intel actually leads, scoring 2022 versus 1854 in R15 (a 9.1% win) and 8177 versus 7725 in R20 (a 5.9% win). The R20 single-core test also goes to Intel, 1154 versus 1090, a 5.9% margin. This inconsistency between Cinebench versions is notable: Intel wins the older R15 and R20 tests, but AMD wins the newer R23 test by a much larger margin.

The remaining wins are split on utility tasks. Intel takes data compression by 5.5% (262417 versus 248675), data encryption by 8.8% (15410 versus 14163), and the PassMark multithread test by 6.5% (22910 versus 21502). AMD takes random string sorting by 8.9% (31240 versus 28462) and the find prime numbers test by a slim 2.4% (83 versus 81). The physics test goes to Intel by 4.1% (1288 versus 1237).

Where Each One Wins

The data paints a clear picture of two distinct performance profiles. The Intel Core i5-14500T is the pick for raw computational throughput in classic desktop tasks. Its wins in floating-point math, integer math, data encryption, and data compression suggest a processor that excels at number-crunching, file archiving, and security-related workloads. The 50% lead in floating-point math is particularly strong evidence that this chip is better suited for simulation, 3D modeling, and any task that relies heavily on FPU performance.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, on the other hand, is the pick for modern, highly threaded rendering and general responsiveness. The 35.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore is the headline number here, and it is corroborated by a 29.2% lead in the single-core portion of the same test. This indicates that the Zen 4 architecture is significantly more efficient at executing the instructions used by contemporary renderers. The wins in extended instructions and random string sorting further suggest that AMD is stronger with newer, more complex instruction sets and data manipulation patterns.

For a user running legacy software benchmarked by Cinebench R15 or R20, the Intel chip will feel faster. For a user running the latest version of Cinebench R23 or similar modern rendering engines, the AMD chip will be dramatically faster. The PassMark multithread test, which Intel wins by 6.5%, suggests that Intel's higher core count (14 versus 6) still pays off in some parallel workloads, but the R23 result shows that core count alone does not guarantee victory.

Architecture Differences

The architectural chasm between these two chips is vast. The Intel Core i5-14500T is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel itself, with a die size of 215 mm². The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 137 mm² and a transistor count of 20,900 million. The AMD chip's smaller die and more advanced node explain its ability to deliver high performance within the same 35W TDP envelope.

The core configurations could not be more different. Intel offers 14 cores and 20 threads, leveraging a hybrid design of performance and efficiency cores. AMD offers just 6 cores and 12 threads, all based on the Zen 4 design. This explains the Intel chip's wins in tests that scale with core count, like PassMark multithread, while the AMD chip's newer architecture delivers superior instruction-per-clock performance, evident in the Cinebench R23 results.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on Intel may contribute to its wins in data compression and encryption, while AMD's smaller cache is apparently sufficient for its winning workloads.

Memory support is another differentiator. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports only DDR5. AMD also lists a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, a figure Intel does not provide. Both support ECC memory. AMD's integrated graphics is the Radeon 740M, while Intel's is the UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip also uses a PCIe Gen 4 interface with 14 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Intel's socket is LGA 1700, while AMD uses AM5. Intel's launch MSRP was $232; AMD's launch MSRP is not listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to the Intel Core i5-14500T's 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Why does the AMD chip win Cinebench R23 multicore despite having fewer cores?

A: The AMD chip uses the newer Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process node, which provides a significant per-core performance advantage. This allows it to score 18395 versus Intel's 11790, a 35.9% lead.

Q: Which chip is better for floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T is decisively better, scoring 58869 in the PassMark floating-point math test compared to the AMD chip's 39233, a 50% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14500T and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE list ECC memory support as a feature.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The Intel chip is built on a 10 nm process, while the AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC.

The Verdict

The data does not support a single winner; it supports two winners for two different audiences. If your workload is dominated by math, encryption, and compression, the Intel Core i5-14500T is the clear choice. Its 50% lead in floating-point math and 28.4% lead in integer math are too large to ignore for any compute-heavy task.

If your workload is dominated by modern rendering, as represented by Cinebench R23, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is the only choice. Its 35.9% multicore and 29.2% single-core leads in that benchmark are decisive, and its newer 4 nm Zen 4 architecture makes it a more forward-looking platform. The overall average scores are statistically identical, but the variance between workloads is extreme. Pick the chip that matches your specific software, as there is no middle ground here.