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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Intel Core i5-14401TE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of thermal design power?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a TDP of 65 watts, whereas the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a lower TDP of 45 watts.

Q: What integrated graphics do each of these CPUs include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G includes Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14401TE's boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What is the production status of each CPU?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Intel Core i5-14401TE are listed as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G dominates on paper across nearly every measurable dimension, but the Intel Core i5-14401TE wins in specific areas related to platform flexibility and power efficiency.

The AMD processor wins outright on raw compute capability. With 8 cores and 16 threads versus the Intel chip's 6 cores and 12 threads, the Ryzen 7 8700G holds a substantial multi-threading advantage. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz far exceed the Intel part's 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost clocks. The recorded benchmark data confirms this: the Ryzen 7 8700G scores 17,128 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 14,584 in Geekbench multi-core, and 31,690 in Passmark multi-thread tests. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning the comparison leans entirely on the specifications and the AMD chip's measured performance.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins in platform versatility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. This gives system builders more options for memory selection. The Intel processor also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the AMD part. For workloads requiring error correction, the Intel chip is the only choice between the two.

The Intel processor also wins on power efficiency. Its 45-watt TDP is lower than the AMD chip's 65-watt TDP. For systems where thermal output and power draw are critical constraints, the Intel chip draws less power. Additionally, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, which means motherboard choices differ significantly.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins on PCIe bandwidth generation. It supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part's Gen 5 support offers newer technology, but the AMD chip provides more lanes at Gen 4 speeds.

For integrated graphics performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the clear winner on paper. The Radeon 780M is a significantly more capable integrated GPU compared to Intel's UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip's higher core count and clock speeds also feed its graphics performance, making it a better fit for light gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads without a discrete card.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a larger L3 cache at 20 MB shared, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's 16 MB shared L3 cache. However, the AMD chip's per-core L1 cache of 64 KB and per-core L2 cache of 1 MB are smaller than Intel's 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The Intel chip also has a larger die size at 215 mm², while the AMD chip measures 178 mm².

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix. It belongs to the 8000 series and uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. It is a desktop processor with an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. The chip has a 215 mm² die size. Its multiplier is locked, meaning no overclocking is possible. The Intel processor supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not.

The cache hierarchies differ between the two. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's larger per-core caches and larger L3 cache could benefit certain single-threaded or cache-sensitive workloads, though no benchmark data exists for the Intel part to confirm this.

The memory controllers differ. The AMD chip supports dual-channel DDR5 with a measured memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The Intel chip's broader memory compatibility is a notable architectural difference.

The PCIe implementations also differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14401TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip's Gen 5 support offers double the data rate per lane versus Gen 4, though the AMD chip offers more total lanes.

The integrated graphics differ substantially. The AMD chip uses Radeon 780M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The Radeon 780M is a much more robust integrated GPU based on the Zen 4 platform's design, while UHD Graphics 730 is a basic Intel integrated solution.

The release dates differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G was released on January 7, 2024, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE was released on June 30, 2024. The AMD chip also has a launch MSRP of $329, while the Intel chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification field. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 4.20 GHz for the AMD chip versus 2.00 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. TDP is 65 watts versus 45 watts.

The sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The architectures differ: Zen 4 (Phoenix) versus Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R). Process nodes differ: 4 nm TSMC versus 10 nm Intel. The AMD chip has 25,000 million transistors, while the Intel chip has no recorded transistor count. Die sizes differ: 178 mm² versus 215 mm².

Cache configurations differ across all levels. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports only DDR5, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for the AMD chip, with no recorded value for the Intel chip. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD chip.

PCIe differs: Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the AMD chip versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Intel chip. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 780M versus UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked.

The AMD chip has a recorded release date of January 7, 2024, a launch MSRP of $329, and part number 100-000001236. The Intel chip has a release date of June 30, 2024, no launch MSRP, and part number Q4T4SRNJP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark records between the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 23 recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores recorded. This means the only quantitative comparison available is the AMD chip's absolute performance.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance level. Its average benchmark score is 33,089, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13650HX with an identical average score of 33,089 and a delta percentage of 0. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX also matches at 33,091 with a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33,079, also with a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33,201, representing a -0.3 percent delta, meaning the Ryzen 7 8700G trails that chip by 0.3 percent.

Looking at specific benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, the strongest results appear in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 17,128, and Geekbench multi-core with 14,584. Single-core performance in Geekbench is 2,337, while Cinebench R23 single-core scores 1,817. Passmark tests show integer math at 103,107, floating point math at 63,815, and extended instructions at 29,067. Data compression scores 386,811, and data encryption scores 22,842. The 3DMark suite shows a max-thread score of 7,917 and a single-thread score of 1,010.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded scores in any benchmark category. Its percentile rank is 50, which is the median position in the database, but this is based on no actual measurements. Its average benchmark score is 0. Without recorded data, the Intel chip cannot be directly compared to the AMD chip in any specific workload.

The absence of Intel benchmark data means the head-to-head comparison rests on the AMD chip's confirmed performance and the Intel chip's specification-level advantages. The Intel chip's lower TDP, broader memory support, and ECC capability are qualitative wins. The AMD chip's measured performance across 3DMark, Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark gives it the quantitative edge in every recorded metric.