AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a dominant performance for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, which wins 16 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The most lopsided result is in PassMark data encryption, where the AMD part scores 18,788 against 11,699 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a 60.6% advantage. The gap in prime number finding is nearly as large: 224 versus 143, a 56.6% delta. Extended instruction throughput also favors the AMD chip by 47.7%, with scores of 21,202 and 14,354.

Multi-threaded rendering workloads show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R23, the 5700X3D scores 22,366 versus 17,035 for the 14701TE, a 31.3% lead. The same margin repeats across Cinebench R15 and R20, both multi-core and single-core, with deltas between 31.2% and 31.4%. The 5700X3D posts a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,393 against 7,154, and a single-core score of 1,325 against 1,010. This consistency across Cinebench versions indicates a broad architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark integer math favors the AMD chip 81,257 to 65,792, a 23.5% lead. The multi-threaded PassMark score is 26,318 versus 20,042, another 31.3% gap. Physics simulation in PassMark shows a 44.4% delta, with 2,686 against 1,860. Random string sorting goes to the 5700X3D by 38.4%, 31,492 versus 22,760. Data compression shows a 39.3% delta, 307,237 versus 220,520.

The Intel part wins exactly one test: PassMark floating point math, where it scores 50,219 against 46,492. That is a 7.4% margin in favor of the 14701TE. Single-thread performance in PassMark is closer than the Cinebench results, with the 5700X3D ahead 2,970 to 2,637, a 12.6% delta. The same 12.6% appears in the duplicate passmark_singlethread listing.

The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 24,709, while the Intel part averages 26,013. This appears contradictory given the head-to-head results, but the two CPUs were tested in different benchmark suites: the AMD chip includes 3DMark scores in its average, while the Intel part does not. The shared tests all favor the 5700X3D except for floating point math. Percentile rankings are close: the 5700X3D sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, the 14701TE at the 78th.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different manufacturing nodes and designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Intel's 10 nm process, with a 257 mm² die and no transistor count recorded in the database. The AMD chip is Zen 3 architecture under the Vermeer codename; the Intel chip is Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen refresh.

Both CPUs have 8 cores and 16 threads, but their cache configurations differ sharply. The 5700X3D has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3. The 14701TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and only 33 MB of shared L3. The 96 MB L3 on the AMD part, enabled by 3D V-Cache technology, is the single largest architectural differentiator and helps explain its large leads in encryption, compression, and physics workloads.

Clock behavior also differs. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost of 4.10 GHz. The Intel chip has a base of 2.10 GHz and a boost of 5.20 GHz. Despite the Intel part's higher boost ceiling, it loses every single-threaded Cinebench test and trails in PassMark single-thread by 12.6%. Thermal design power is very different: the 5700X3D is rated at 105 W TDP, the 14701TE at 45 W. The Intel part's much lower TDP suggests it is a power-constrained chip, which likely limits sustained boost clocks in multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support diverges as well. The 5700X3D supports DDR4 only, while the 14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; the Intel chip has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes; the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD chip has no integrated graphics.

Socket compatibility separates the platforms completely. The 5700X3D uses AMD Socket AM4, the 14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $249. The Intel chip was released on 2024-06-30 with no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part is in the 5000 series, the Intel part in Core 14th Gen.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins in almost every measured category. Its 96 MB of L3 cache gives it large advantages in data encryption, compression, and prime number workloads, all of which benefit from keeping working sets in fast on-die memory. The 60.6% encryption lead and 56.6% prime number lead are the two biggest margins in the entire comparison. The 47.7% extended instructions margin also points to strong integer and cryptographic throughput. Physics simulation, which often scales with memory latency and cache behavior, favors the AMD part by 44.4%.

Multi-threaded rendering is a clear AMD strength. The 31.3% Cinebench R23 multi-core advantage means the 5700X3D will complete CPU rendering jobs noticeably faster. The same margin holds in Cinebench R15 and R20, so the result is stable across renderer versions. The PassMark multi-thread score confirms the pattern with another 31.3% delta.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only floating point math, by 7.4%. That workload, which involves heavy FPU usage, is the one area where the Raptor Lake design shows an edge. Floating point math is relevant to scientific computing and some simulation workloads, but it is a narrow win. The Intel part also offers integrated UHD Graphics 770, which matters for systems without a discrete GPU, and it supports DDR5 memory, which the AMD chip cannot use. Its 45 W TDP makes it a low-power option, though the data shows that power limit corresponds to much lower performance in most tests.

For single-threaded tasks, the AMD chip leads by 12.6% in PassMark and by over 31% in Cinebench single-core tests. The Intel boost clock of 5.20 GHz does not translate into wins, likely because the 45 W TDP prevents sustained high clocks. The 5700X3D's lower 4.10 GHz boost still outperforms it in every shared single-thread measurement.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 22,366 against 17,035 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a 31.3% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins PassMark floating point math with 50,219 versus 46,492 for the AMD part, a 7.4% margin.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads. They differ in cache size: the AMD chip has 96 MB of shared L3, the Intel chip has 33 MB.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D supports DDR4 only.

Q: Does the AMD processor have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D has no integrated graphics. The Intel Core i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD chip is rated at 105 W TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 45 W TDP.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D boosts to 4.10 GHz. Despite this, the AMD chip wins all shared single-thread benchmarks.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 12.6% to 60.6%. It is faster in every Cinebench test, every PassMark integer and encryption test, and all compression and sorting workloads. The only Intel win, floating point math, is a 7.4% edge in a single workload. Anyone building for multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, or physics simulation should choose the AMD part based on the recorded scores.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a place for specific system requirements. Its 45 W TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained builds. It supports DDR5 memory and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, both features the AMD chip lacks. It also offers PCIe Gen 5 lanes, whereas the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4. But in raw compute performance, the data shows the 5700X3D is substantially ahead across nearly every test. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz does not overcome its lower base clock and tighter power envelope.

The 5700X3D's 96 MB of L3 cache is the defining feature. It drives the largest performance gaps in this comparison. The Intel part's 33 MB of L3 and higher per-core L2 do not compensate. The AMD chip's 105 W TDP is higher, but the performance return is clear in the benchmark results. The 14701TE achieves the 78th percentile versus the 5700X3D's 77th, but that ranking includes different benchmark suites and does not reflect the direct head-to-head results, which favor AMD overwhelmingly.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 105 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Vermeer | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 74 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 96 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $249 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |