AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

The Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS are both 35W processors, but they target fundamentally different platforms and deliver very different performance profiles. The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel part, with 16 wins out of 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD chip manages a single, albeit notable, win in extended instruction workloads. This comparison is less about close competition and more about the architectural and market positioning of a desktop-focused 14th Gen part against a mobile-focused 6000 series chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the data is the magnitude of the Intel processor's lead in single-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i5-14600T scores 3169 against the Ryzen 7 6800HS’s 1455, a massive 117.8% advantage. This pattern repeats across other single-thread tests: Geekbench single-core shows a 54.9% lead (2559 vs. 1652), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 36.3% lead (319 vs. 234). The Intel chip’s 5.10 GHz boost clock, compared to the AMD’s 4.70 GHz, is clearly a major factor here, but the per-core IPC advantage of Raptor Lake over Zen 3+ is also evident from these deltas.

Multi-threaded performance also heavily favors Intel, though the margins are somewhat smaller than in single-core. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 22447 versus 11992 for the AMD, an 87.2% difference. The i5-14600T’s 14 cores and 20 threads provide a significant parallel processing advantage over the 8 cores and 16 threads of the Ryzen 7 6800HS. Geekbench multi-core shows a 34.9% lead (12840 vs. 9515), and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 13.8% lead (2262 vs. 1987). The data indicates that the Intel chip is not just faster per core but also scales better across its additional cores.

In synthetic PassMark tests, the Intel processor dominates in most categories. The physics test shows an 85.6% advantage (1873 vs. 1009), and the find prime numbers test shows a 116.1% lead (121 vs. 56). Floating point math is 36.2% higher (64726 vs. 47533), and integer math is 12.9% higher (95112 vs. 84228). The single-thread PassMark score is 17.6% higher (3744 vs. 3184), and the multithread score is 15.8% higher (26409 vs. 22801). Data compression and encryption are closer, with the Intel part winning by 3.1% and 0.7% respectively, suggesting that these workloads are less sensitive to the core count and clock speed differences.

The single win for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 20114 against the Intel’s 16985, a 15.6% advantage. This specific benchmark likely utilizes the AMD’s AVX-512 capabilities, which the Intel Raptor Lake architecture does not support. While this is a clear victory for the AMD chip in that specific instruction set, it does little to offset the overall performance deficit in the vast majority of other tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The Intel Core i5-14600T is built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundries and uses the Raptor Lake architecture with a die size of 257 mm². It features a hybrid core design with 14 cores and 20 threads, which is typical for desktop parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, in contrast, is manufactured on a more advanced 6 nm node at TSMC, with a smaller die size of 208 mm². Its Zen 3+ architecture is a refined version of the previous generation, and it uses a traditional monolithic design with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Cache configurations also differ significantly. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with a substantial 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has less L1 (64 KB per core) and L2 (512 KB per core) but also has a smaller 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its strong performance in memory-intensive and multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support is another key differentiator. The Intel i5-14600T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility for system builders. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS supports only DDR5. The AMD chip does have a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel chip’s memory bandwidth is not specified in the data. Both support dual-channel memory. Connectivity also differs: the Intel processor offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different as well, with the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 770 and the AMD part featuring the Radeon 680M.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded tasks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T is significantly faster. Benchmark results show it leads by 117.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core and by 54.9% in Geekbench single-core.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark extended instructions test, scoring 20114 compared to the Intel's 16985, a 15.6% advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the process node differences?

A: The Intel processor is built on a 10 nm process, while the AMD processor is built on a 6 nm process from TSMC.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has a 24 MB shared L3 cache, which is larger than the 16 MB shared L3 cache on the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

The following table lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the data provided.

| Field | Intel Core i5-14600T | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Series | Core 14th Gen | 6000 series |

| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |

| Cores | 14 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Rembrandt |

| Generation | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 208 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

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

| ECC Memory | True | False |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 680M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | Not specified |

| Launch MSRP | $255 | Not specified |

| Part Number | SRN46 | 100-000000545100-000000561 |

| Cinebench R23 Multi-core | 22447 | 11992 |

| Cinebench R23 Single-core | 3169 | 1455 |

| Geekbench Multi-core | 12840 | 9515 |

| Geekbench Single-core | 2559 | 1652 |

| PassMark Extended Instructions | 16985 | 20114 |

The Verdict

The data presents a clear picture. The Intel Core i5-14600T is the superior performer in the vast majority of tested workloads. For users prioritizing raw compute power, particularly in single-threaded applications and heavily multi-threaded scenarios like rendering or video encoding, the i5-14600T is the definitive choice. Its 87.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 117.8% lead in single-core are decisive. The processor’s larger core count, higher boost clock, and larger L3 cache all contribute to this dominance.

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, despite being on a more advanced 6 nm node, cannot overcome the performance gap. Its only win is in the specific PassMark extended instructions test, which may be relevant for specialized scientific or cryptographic workloads that can utilize those instructions. However, for general-purpose computing, its lower core count and significantly lower clock speeds result in a substantial disadvantage. The data suggests that the Intel part is the better option for a desktop system where performance is the primary goal. The AMD chip might be relevant in a mobile context, but its overall benchmark scores lag behind the Intel desktop part in almost every category. The verdict is straightforward: the Intel Core i5-14600T is the stronger processor.