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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance spread in favor of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT across nearly every benchmark category. Out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, the AMD part takes 15 wins, with the Intel Core i7-14701TE securing only 2. The margin is not subtle; in most multi-threaded workloads, the AMD processor leads by roughly 40%.

Cinebench results are the clearest illustration. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23,794 against the Intel's 17,035, a 39.7% advantage. The single-core R23 test shows the same gap: 3,359 versus 2,405, again 39.7% ahead. Every Cinebench generation (R15, R20, R23) repeats this pattern, with multi-core and single-core deltas sitting at 39.6% to 39.7% in AMD's favor. The consistency across all three Cinebench versions indicates the gap is structural, not workload-specific.

PassMark results amplify the difference. Integer math shows the AMD part at 93,942 versus 65,792, a 42.8% lead. Data compression is even more lopsided: 352,002 against 220,520, a 59.6% margin. Extended instructions, which tests AVX and other SIMD workloads, shows 24,270 versus 14,354, a 69.1% advantage. Random string sorting delivers 35,911 versus 22,760, a 57.8% gap. The two largest deltas are data encryption at 83.4% (21,461 versus 11,699) and integer math at 42.8%. These are not marginal wins; they represent a full performance class separation.

The Intel processor does have two bright spots. In PassMark's find prime numbers test, the Intel part scores 143 versus AMD's 119, a 16.8% advantage. This suggests the Intel architecture handles certain integer-heavy, low-level loops more efficiently. Physics simulation also favors Intel: 1,860 versus 1,355, a 27.2% lead. These are specialized workloads, but they show the Intel chip is not without merit in specific computational patterns.

Floating-point math is the closest contest. The AMD part scores 53,808 versus Intel's 50,219, a 7.1% margin. This is the narrowest AMD win on the board, indicating the Intel processor's floating-point units are relatively competitive even while its integer and general-purpose performance lags.

Single-thread PassMark scores reinforce the Cinebench single-core results. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT posts 3,535 against Intel's 2,637, a 34.1% lead. This is notable because the Intel chip has a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz), yet still loses single-thread performance by a wide margin. The AMD architecture extracts more instructions per clock, and the data confirms it.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the faster processor in nearly every measurable category. Its 15-to-2 win record, combined with average benchmark score of 29,879 versus Intel's 26,013, places it clearly ahead. The AMD part also ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel chip sits at the 78th percentile.

For builders prioritizing raw compute throughput, multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, or integer-heavy workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the correct choice. The 39.7% Cinebench R23 multi-core lead and the 83.4% encryption margin are decisive. The AMD chip's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29,868, a delta of 0%, meaning the 5800XT sits at parity with a modern mobile flagship. The Intel Core i7-14701TE, by contrast, finds its nearest rival in the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25,981, a delta of 0.1%, which places it in a lower performance tier entirely.

The Intel part is only preferable in two narrow scenarios: prime number finding and physics simulation. If a workload is dominated by those specific PassMark tests, the Intel chip wins by 16.8% and 27.2% respectively. For everything else, the AMD processor delivers between 7.1% and 83.4% higher scores. The data does not support choosing the Intel part for general-purpose computing. It is a lower-performing chip in a lower percentile bracket, and the benchmark results show no compensating advantages outside those two niche tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT uses the Zen 3 architecture, codename Vermeer, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, on Intel's 10 nm process. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread counts are identical, but the underlying implementations diverge sharply.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates more L2 cache per core, which may help explain its relative strength in the prime number test, but the AMD chip's larger L3 pool is shared across all cores, which likely aids multi-threaded throughput.

Clock speeds tell an interesting story. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel part runs at a much lower 2.10 GHz base but boosts to 5.20 GHz. Despite the higher boost ceiling, the Intel chip loses single-thread tests by 34.1% in PassMark and 39.7% in Cinebench R23. The AMD chip's higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 2.10 GHz) likely keeps it ahead in sustained workloads where boost clocks cannot be maintained indefinitely.

Power and platform differences are substantial. The AMD part has a 105 W TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 45 W. The AMD processor uses Socket AM4, supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration, and offers 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel chip uses Socket 1700, supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part has no integrated graphics; the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 770.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This means the Intel platform has a newer PCIe standard, but the AMD chip has more usable lanes. The Intel processor's multiplier is locked, while the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Physical characteristics diverge as well. The AMD die is 74 mm² with 4,150 million transistors. The Intel die is 257 mm², more than three times larger, though transistor count is not recorded for the Intel part. The AMD chip is manufactured by TSMC; the Intel chip is manufactured by Intel's own fabs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins all three Cinebench multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23,794 versus Intel's 17,035, a 39.7% advantage. PassMark multithread also favors AMD: 28,053 versus 20,042, a 40% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14701TE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins 2 of 17 head-to-head tests. It leads in PassMark find prime numbers (143 versus 119, a 16.8% margin) and PassMark physics (1,860 versus 1,355, a 27.2% margin).

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT leads single-thread performance across all recorded tests. PassMark single-thread shows 3,535 versus 2,637, a 34.1% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3,359 versus 2,405, a 39.7% lead.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a 105 W TDP, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE is rated at 45 W. The Intel chip is designed for lower power consumption, though the AMD chip delivers significantly higher benchmark scores.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has no integrated graphics. The Intel Core i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins in all general-purpose computing categories. Multi-threaded rendering, as measured by Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, shows a consistent 39.7% advantage. Data compression, encryption, integer math, extended instructions, random string sorting, and floating-point math all favor AMD by margins ranging from 7.1% to 83.4%. The AMD chip also wins single-thread PassMark and Cinebench tests, meaning it is faster even for lightly threaded applications. Its average benchmark score of 29,879 places it at the 81st percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only in prime number finding and physics simulation. The prime number test measures low-level integer loop efficiency, where Intel's per-core L2 cache configuration appears to help. The physics test likely relies on specific instruction patterns where the Intel architecture excels. Outside those two tests, the Intel chip loses by at least 7.1% (floating-point math) and often by 40% or more. Its average benchmark score of 26,013 places it at the 78th percentile.

The data indicates a clear split: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the pick for rendering, data processing, encryption, and any mixed workload. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is only relevant for workloads that mirror its two PassMark wins, and those are narrow enough that most users will never encounter them. The 45 W TDP of the Intel part may matter for power-constrained builds, but the performance cost is steep: a 39.7% deficit in Cinebench R23 multi-core and a 34.1% deficit in single-thread PassMark.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification axis except core count, thread count, and memory bus width.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 105 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (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 | 32 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | None | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $249 | Not recorded |

| Release Date | 2024-07-30 | 2024-06-30 |