AMD Ryzen 7 160 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison: the AMD Ryzen 7 160 has a full set of benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. This means the head-to-head comparison is entirely one-sided, with the AMD processor holding all measurable wins by default of data availability.

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 delivers a Passmark multithread score of 12,237. Its single-thread score sits at 3,435, with the same figure recorded under the alternate singlethread test name. For data compression workloads, the chip posts 242,634, while data encryption reaches 15,520. Extended instruction performance measures 16,170, and floating point math completes at 6,673. Integer math scores 81,370, physics processing lands at 793, and random string sorting finishes at 25,981. The find prime numbers test yields a score of 43.

Against the broader database, the Ryzen 7 160 holds an 85th percentile ranking across all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 37,117. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-12900T with an average score of 37,112 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-13700 at 37,135 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37,093 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37,161 (-0.1% delta). This clustering indicates the Ryzen 7 160 sits within a tight performance band, essentially matching those four processors in aggregate scoring.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm TSMC process with a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The die sizes are nearly identical, but the process node difference is substantial: 6 nm versus 10 nm.

Core and thread counts differ meaningfully. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clock speeds favor AMD at 2.70 GHz versus Intel's 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD reaching 4.75 GHz and Intel reaching 4.50 GHz.

Cache layouts reflect different design strategies. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. While Intel has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations plus a larger L3 pool, AMD's higher core count changes how that cache is distributed across the whole chip.

Memory support diverges sharply. AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though the database does not record a bandwidth figure for the Intel part. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This represents a trade-off between newer interface generation on Intel versus more lanes on AMD.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 680M graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. Both are integrated solutions, but they belong to different vendor families.

Market positioning and physical platform differ completely. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 is a mobile segment processor using AMD Socket FP7, with part number 100-000000991(FP7r2). The Intel Core i5-14401TE is a desktop segment processor using Intel Socket 1700, with part number Q4T4SRNJP. The release dates also differ, with Intel arriving in June 2024 and AMD in September 2025.

Power envelopes show a significant gap: the AMD part carries a 28 TDP rating, while the Intel part carries a 45 TDP rating. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data gives a clear picture for the AMD Ryzen 7 160: it is an actively produced mobile processor with a full suite of measured scores and an 85th percentile standing among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 37,117 places it in a dead heat with the Intel Core i9-12900T, Intel Core i7-13700, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, all within a 0.1% delta band.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rival data. Its percentile ranking of 50 is recorded, but without any underlying measurements, the database cannot substantiate that position with performance evidence. The processor exists in the database as a desktop part with specific specifications, but its measured performance is absent.

From the data alone, the AMD Ryzen 7 160 is the only chip in this comparison with demonstrated performance. It offers more cores, more threads, higher clocks, a smaller process node, and a full set of benchmark results. The Intel part offers DDR4 compatibility, PCIe Gen 5, and a larger L3 cache, but no measured scores to weigh against the AMD results.

For a mobile workload, the AMD processor brings 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 28 TDP, supported by measured multithread and single-thread scores. For a desktop workload, the Intel processor brings 6 cores, 12 threads, and a 45 TDP, but its performance characteristics remain unmeasured in the database. Any choice between these two parts based strictly on the recorded data favors the AMD processor, since it is the only one with verified benchmark output.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 160 | Intel Core i5-14401TE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.75 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 45 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 680M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | September 2025 | June 2024 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the recorded multithread score for the AMD Ryzen 7 160?

A: The Passmark multithread score is 12,237. The AMD processor also has a single-thread score of 3,435.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The benchmark array for the Intel Core i5-14401TE is empty, its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 supports only DDR5.

Q: How do the process nodes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 uses a 6 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm Intel process.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has a TDP of 28. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 wins on every measured benchmark category, simply because it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded scores. The data shows a multithread score of 12,237 versus no recorded score for the Intel part. Single-thread performance of 3,435 similarly stands alone. Data compression at 242,634, encryption at 15,520, extended instructions at 16,170, floating point at 6,673, integer math at 81,370, physics at 793, and random string sorting at 25,981 all represent the complete measured output for this pairing.

The AMD processor also wins on structural specifications that typically influence performance: 8 cores versus 6, 16 threads versus 12, a base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Its 6 nm process node versus the Intel 10 nm node suggests a manufacturing advantage. The 28 TDP versus 45 TDP indicates the AMD part delivers its measured performance within a lower power envelope.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins on platform-level specifications. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it broader memory compatibility than the AMD part's DDR5-only support. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface is a generation newer than the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4, though it provides 16 lanes versus 20. The Intel L3 cache is larger at 20 MB shared versus 16 MB shared, and per-core L1 and L2 allocations are larger as well. The Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700, while the AMD part is a mobile processor on Socket FP7, so the choice of platform may determine which processor is even applicable.

The 85th percentile ranking for the AMD Ryzen 7 160 versus the 50th percentile for the Intel Core i5-14401TE provides the only direct ranking comparison available, and it strongly favors AMD. The average benchmark score of 37,117 for the AMD part, matched within 0.1% by four rival processors, confirms that the AMD chip performs at a level comparable to higher-tier desktop and mobile parts from both manufacturers. The Intel part's average score of 0 reflects the absence of measurement data rather than an actual performance result.

For workloads that rely on multithreaded throughput, the AMD processor's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a measured multithread score of 12,237 is the documented choice. For workloads that depend on single-thread responsiveness, the AMD processor again holds the only recorded score at 3,435. For memory flexibility, the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5, which may matter in systems with existing DDR4 memory. For PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel processor offers the newer interface. The database simply does not contain Intel performance scores to counter the AMD results, so the measurable performance advantage rests entirely with the Ryzen 7 160.