AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E records an average benchmark score of 33206, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29879. The Intel part also sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 81st percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench multi-core tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT leads in every Cinebench multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 23794 against Intel's 22195, a 7.2% advantage. The same 7.2% delta appears in R20 (9993 vs 9321) and R15 (2398 vs 2237).

Q: Which chip wins in single-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins single-threaded PassMark tests by a significant margin. It scores 4305 in PassMark single-thread, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 3535, giving Intel a 17.9% lead.

Q: What is the difference in process node between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD die measures 74 mm² with 4,150 million transistors, whereas the Intel die is substantially larger at 257 mm².

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Intel Core i7-14701E support ECC memory. Both also use dual-channel memory, but the AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's 4.80 GHz. However, the AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz compared to Intel's 2.60 GHz.

The Verdict

The data splits these two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, including every Cinebench test and the majority of PassMark workloads. Its advantages are most pronounced in data encryption (44.4% ahead), extended instructions (31% ahead), and data compression (24.4% ahead). For users running mixed productivity workloads, Cinebench rendering, or encryption-heavy tasks, the AMD part is the stronger choice based on recorded results.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins 5 comparisons, and its wins are concentrated in specific areas. It delivers a 17.9% lead in single-threaded PassMark, a 43.5% lead in PassMark physics, a 32.4% lead in prime number finding, and a 13% lead in floating-point math. The Intel part also holds a higher overall average benchmark score (33206 vs 29879) and a better percentile ranking (83rd vs 81st).

The decision comes down to workload shape. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the better all-rounder in the recorded benchmark suite, winning the majority of tests and showing particular strength in integer math, encryption, and multi-threaded rendering. The Intel Core i7-14701E is the better choice for single-threaded responsiveness, physics simulation, and floating-point-heavy calculations, and it has the higher aggregate score across the full benchmark set.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT dominates the Cinebench suite with a consistent 7.2% to 7.3% margin across all six tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 23794 against Intel's 22195. The single-core R23 result shows 3359 vs 3133, a 7.2% edge. The R20 tests mirror this pattern: 9993 vs 9321 in multi-core and 1410 vs 1315 in single-core. The R15 tests show 2398 vs 2237 in multi-core and 338 vs 315 in single-core, the latter being the largest Cinebench delta at 7.3%.

PassMark results are more mixed. The AMD chip wins PassMark multithread with 28053 vs 26112, a 7.4% margin. It also wins integer math decisively at 93942 vs 81325, a 15.5% lead. Data compression favors AMD heavily at 352002 vs 282939, a 24.4% difference. Data encryption is the largest AMD win: 21461 vs 14862, a 44.4% advantage. Extended instructions also go to AMD at 24270 vs 18528, a 31% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 35911 vs 29158, a 23.2% margin.

The Intel Core i7-14701E takes its wins in specific PassMark categories. The largest Intel victory is in physics, where it scores 2399 against AMD's 1355, a 43.5% lead. Single-threaded PassMark goes to Intel at 4305 vs 3535, a 17.9% margin, and the identical result appears in the PassMark singlethread test. Prime number finding favors Intel at 176 vs 119, a 32.4% edge. Floating-point math also goes to Intel at 61873 vs 53808, a 13% margin.

Specification Differences

The two processors share core and thread counts: both have 8 cores and 16 threads. Beyond that, the specifications diverge substantially. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher, but the AMD part has the higher sustained base frequency.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD chip carries a 105 W TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 65 W. This means the Intel part is designed for a lower thermal envelope. The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM4, and Intel uses Socket 1700.

Memory support differentiates the platforms. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT supports DDR4 with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. Both are dual-channel and both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip also includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), whereas the AMD chip has no integrated graphics. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT uses Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 4,150 million transistors into a 74 mm² die. Cache layout is 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die. Cache is larger per core: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3.

The cache hierarchy differences are notable. Intel's per-core L2 is four times larger than AMD's (2 MB vs 512 KB), and its L1 is also larger (80 KB vs 64 KB). AMD's shared L3 is slightly smaller at 32 MB vs Intel's 33 MB. The larger per-core caches on the Intel part likely contribute to its single-threaded PassMark advantage.

Release timing is close. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT was released on 2024-07-30, and the Intel Core i7-14701E was released on 2024-06-30, about one month earlier. The AMD part has a recorded launch MSRP of $249, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part. The AMD part number is 100-000001582, and the Intel part number is Q49FSRNJK.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins in multi-threaded rendering and general productivity. Every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, goes to AMD with at least a 7.2% margin. The multithread PassMark test also favors AMD at 28053 vs 26112. Data compression and encryption workloads strongly favor AMD, with leads of 24.4% and 44.4% respectively. Integer math and extended instructions also go to AMD. For users running Cinebench renders, compressing large datasets, or handling encryption tasks, the recorded data shows the AMD part is consistently faster.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in single-threaded performance and specific math workloads. The PassMark single-thread test shows a 17.9% Intel lead (4305 vs 3535). Physics simulation favors Intel heavily at 2399 vs 1355, a 43.5% margin. Prime number finding shows Intel at 176 vs 119, a 32.4% edge. Floating-point math also goes to Intel at 61873 vs 53808. The Intel part also holds the higher average benchmark score overall (33206 vs 29879) and the better percentile rank (83rd vs 81st).

The overall win count favors AMD at 12 wins versus 5 for Intel. However, the Intel wins are in areas that matter for specific applications: single-threaded tasks, physics engines, and floating-point calculations. The AMD wins are broader and include all rendering tests plus several data-heavy workloads. The choice between the two depends on whether the workload leans toward AMD's broad multi-threaded and encryption strengths or Intel's single-threaded and floating-point advantages.