AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i5-14501E occupy different positions in the desktop processor landscape, and the recorded benchmark data makes that distinction clear. The Ryzen 7 8700G carries an average benchmark score of 33089, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core i5-14501E, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking with no recorded benchmark scores, meaning direct performance comparisons rest entirely on the AMD part's measured results and the architectural specifications of each processor.

The Ryzen 7 8700G delivers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-14501E provides 6 cores and 12 threads. That core and thread advantage, combined with the AMD part's benchmark results, positions the 8700G as the stronger multithreaded performer in this pairing. The Core i5-14501E counters with a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), a larger shared L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB), support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 lanes. For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the data favors the AMD part. For those requiring ECC memory, dual memory type flexibility, or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel part holds the advantage.

The Ryzen 7 8700G is an unlocked processor with a launch MSRP of $329, whereas the Core i5-14501E is multiplier-locked and has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The AMD part uses the AM5 socket, the Intel part uses Socket 1700, so platform choice further separates these two processors.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 7 8700G belongs to AMD's 8000 series, uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix codename, and is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count stands at 25,000 million with a die size of 178 mm². The Core i5-14501E belongs to Intel's Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The database does not list a transistor count for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ notably. The Ryzen 7 8700G provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14501E provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part thus has more cache per core and more shared L3 cache overall, which can benefit workloads with repeated data access patterns.

Memory support splits the two processors. The Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 only, in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also in a dual-channel configuration, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. The Intel part supports ECC memory; the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity also diverges. The Ryzen 7 8700G provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core i5-14501E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part offers the newer PCIe generation, while the AMD part offers more total lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 780M, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The Ryzen 7 8700G has an unlocked multiplier, the Core i5-14501E does not. The AMD part's release date is 2024-01-07, the Intel part's release date is 2024-06-30. Both processors are listed as Active in production status, and both target the desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark results between the Ryzen 7 8700G and the Core i5-14501E, and the Intel part has an empty benchmark array. Consequently, the measured performance data comes entirely from the AMD processor's benchmark suite. The Ryzen 7 8700G produces an average benchmark score of 33089, which places it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13650HX with an average score of 33089 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX with an average score of 33091 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with an average score of 33079 and a delta of 0 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33201 and a delta of -0.3 percent. These near-identical scores indicate the 8700G sits in a tightly clustered performance tier.

Looking at the AMD part's individual benchmark results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 17128, and the single-core score is 1817. The Cinebench R15 multicore score is 2693, and the single-core score is 286. Geekbench shows a multicore score of 14584 and a single-core score of 2337. In 3DMark tests, the 16-thread score is 7918, the 2-thread score is 1978, the 4-thread score is 3825, the 8-thread score is 6589, the max-thread score is 7917, and the single-thread score is 1010. The 16-thread and max-thread scores are nearly identical (7918 versus 7917), which indicates the processor's scaling plateaus beyond 16 threads, consistent with its 8-core, 16-thread design.

PassMark results further characterize the Ryzen 7 8700G. The multithread score is 31690, and the single-thread score is 3928 (listed twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread). Integer math scores 103107, floating point math scores 63815, extended instructions score 29067, data encryption scores 22842, data compression scores 386811, random string sorting scores 46025, find prime numbers scores 103, and physics scores 1647.

The Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance can only be inferred from its specifications. With fewer cores (6 versus 8) and fewer threads (12 versus 16), the Intel part would likely trail in heavily multithreaded workloads, though the database provides no direct measurements to confirm that. The Intel part's higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz) could help single-threaded tasks, and its larger L3 cache could improve cache-sensitive workloads, but no scores exist to verify these hypotheses.

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part provides two additional cores and four additional threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both processors use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an average benchmark score of 33089, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded average benchmark score.

Q: Are these processors overclockable?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it supports overclocking. The Intel Core i5-14501E has a locked multiplier, meaning it does not support overclocking.

Q: What PCIe generations do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14501E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins in scenarios that depend on raw multithreaded compute throughput. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a structural advantage over the Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads. The recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17128 and Geekbench multicore score of 14584 demonstrate substantial parallel processing capability. Workloads such as video rendering, 3D modeling, software compilation, and scientific simulations that scale across cores would likely favor the AMD part, though direct comparison scores are absent from the database. The 8700G also provides an unlocked multiplier, which allows users to adjust clock behavior for additional performance, and its Radeon 780M integrated graphics offer a built-in display output solution.

The Intel Core i5-14501E wins in scenarios that prioritize platform flexibility and specific feature support. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory means users can choose either memory type based on availability or existing hardware. ECC memory support makes it suitable for workstation or server-like environments where data integrity matters more than raw speed. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes provides higher bandwidth for compatible storage devices or expansion cards. The larger 24 MB shared L3 cache, compared to the AMD part's 16 MB, could benefit workloads with large working sets that fit in cache. The higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz may give a slight edge in lightly threaded tasks that depend on clock speed. The Intel part's 80 KB L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core exceed the AMD part's 64 KB and 1 MB per core figures, which may help latency-sensitive applications.

The AMD part uses the AM5 socket, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700, so the choice of processor dictates the motherboard platform. The AMD part's smaller die size (178 mm² versus 215 mm²) and 4 nm process node indicate a denser, more power-efficient design, though both processors share a 65 W TDP.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-14501E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 4.20 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Phoenix | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | null |

| 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) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | null |

| ECC memory | false | true |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | UHD Graphics 770 |

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

| Launch MSRP | $329 | null |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Part number | 100-000001236 | Q49HSRNJM |

| Average benchmark score | 33089 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 83 | 50 |

The shared specifications include a 65 W TDP, dual-channel memory bus, desktop market segment, and Active production status. The Ryzen 7 8700G's launch MSRP of $329 appears once here as recorded data.

The database shows the Ryzen 7 8700G as the only one of the pair with measured performance results, and those results place it firmly in the upper tier of all CPUs. The Core i5-14501E's lack of benchmark data means its positioning rests on its specification sheet alone. Users who need measured performance numbers will find them for the AMD part; users who require ECC memory, DDR4 compatibility, or PCIe Gen 5 will find those features only on the Intel part.