AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. This gives the AMD part a two-core and four-thread advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. The AMD part's average benchmark score is 33,089 against 5,253 for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also has a larger L1 (80 KB per core vs. 64 KB) and L2 (1.25 MB per core vs. 1 MB) cache.

Q: Which integrated graphics solution does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It uses 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The database records no transistor count for the Intel part.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support differs: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Intel platform a newer PCIe generation, though with fewer lanes.

Memory architecture also differs substantially. The AMD part supports only DDR5, with a measured memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but the database lists no bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on the Intel part but absent on the AMD part.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and distribution. The AMD part uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier and a part number of 100-000001236. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier and part number Q49JSRNJS. The AMD part launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $329. The Intel part launched on 2024-06-30, and the database records no launch MSRP for it.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in multi-threaded scenarios that scale across its 8 cores and 16 threads. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2,693 is 47.2% ahead of the Intel part's 1,830. The AMD part also wins in Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 286 against 258, a 10.9% edge. In the broader database, the AMD part's average benchmark score of 33,089 places it alongside the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33,089, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33,091, 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33,079, 0% delta). Its 83rd percentile ranking reflects strong all-around performance.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in the newer Cinebench R23 tests. Its multicore score of 18,161 is 5.7% ahead of the AMD part's 17,128. Its single-core score of 2,564 is 29.1% ahead of the AMD part's 1,817. This suggests the Intel architecture handles the R23 workload more efficiently despite having fewer cores. The Intel part's 60th percentile ranking and average score of 5,253 place it near the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5,259, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-11700B (5,241, 0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i9-10850K (5,240, 0.2% delta).

For users running older multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench R15, the AMD part delivers a clear edge. For users running newer single-thread-heavy tasks that use Cinebench R23 scoring, the Intel part is the stronger choice. The AMD part also brings a more capable integrated GPU (Radeon 780M) and an unlocked multiplier, which matters for overclocking-oriented builds. The Intel part counters with ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 4.20 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Phoenix | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | Not recorded |

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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The two processors split their four head-to-head benchmark results evenly, with two wins each.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G dominates the Cinebench R15 multicore test. Its score of 2,693 beats the Intel Core i5-14401E's 1,830 by 47.2%. This is the largest delta in the head-to-head set. The AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads clearly scale better in this workload, and the gap is substantial enough to be a deciding factor for anyone running R15-based rendering or simulation tasks.

The AMD part also wins Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 286 against the Intel part's 258, a 10.9% advantage. This result is notable because single-core performance usually favors Intel in the database's broader trends, but in this specific test the AMD Zen 4 architecture holds the edge.

The Intel Core i5-14401E takes the newer Cinebench R23 multicore test. Its score of 18,161 beats the AMD part's 17,128 by 5.7%. This is a reversal from the R15 result. Despite having 2 fewer cores and 4 fewer threads, the Intel part produces a higher multicore score in R23. The workload characteristics of R23 apparently reward the Intel architecture's efficiency per core more than raw core count.

The Intel part's biggest win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its score of 2,564 beats the AMD part's 1,817 by 29.1%. This is a large margin and the second-largest delta in the head-to-head set. For single-threaded tasks that resemble R23, the Intel part is clearly ahead.

The overall picture from these four tests is that the AMD part wins the older R15 workload by a wide margin in multicore and a modest margin in single-core, while the Intel part wins the newer R23 workload by a modest margin in multicore and a wide margin in single-core. The net result in the database is a 2-2 split in head-to-head wins.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear but conditional choice. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the better all-round processor for multi-threaded legacy workloads. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2,693 is 47.2% ahead of the Intel part, and its 8-core, 16-thread configuration gives it a structural advantage in heavily parallel tasks. The AMD part also wins the R15 single-core test and carries a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its 83rd percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 60th percentile reflects a higher standing across the entire CPU database.

The Intel Core i5-14401E is the better choice for newer single-thread-heavy workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,564 is 29.1% ahead of the AMD part, and it also wins the R23 multicore test by 5.7% despite having fewer cores. The Intel part supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5, which may matter for specific workstation builds. It also has a larger L3 cache at 20 MB versus 16 MB.

The AMD part should be selected by users who run older multi-threaded applications, need a strong integrated GPU, or want an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The Intel part should be selected by users who prioritize the newest single-thread benchmarks, require ECC memory support, or want PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The 2-2 head-to-head split means the decision rests entirely on which workload family matches the user's actual usage pattern.