AMD Ryzen 7 9700F vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two processors into very different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F dominates the PassMark suite, winning every single workload category in which it has scores. The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, has no PassMark entries at all; its only recorded measurements come from the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 series. That distinction alone frames the comparison: the AMD part is measured across a broad range of integer, floating-point, encryption, compression, and sorting tasks, while the Intel part is evaluated purely on rendering-style multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

Within its own benchmark set, the Ryzen 7 9700F shows particular strength in multi-threaded throughput. Its PassMark multithread score of 36,470 points, combined with an integer math result of 120,788 and a floating-point math result of 77,955, indicates that heavily parallelized compute tasks are where this chip does its best work. The data also shows a strong single-thread showing: the single-thread score of 4,691 places it well above typical desktop processors, and the find prime numbers score of 183, while small in absolute terms, reflects per-core efficiency rather than raw core count.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in one specific sense: it is the only one of the two with any Cinebench data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,161 and single-core score of 2,564 provide a direct reference point for users who rely on that rendering benchmark. However, because the Ryzen 7 9700F has no Cinebench scores in the database, a direct side-by-side comparison in those tests is not possible from the recorded facts. The Intel chip also has integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the AMD part lists N/A for integrated graphics, which matters for systems built without a discrete GPU.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is built on Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, using a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake Refresh), manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process, with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Both are listed as 65 W TDP parts, but the underlying transistor counts differ sharply: the AMD chip packs 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, while the Intel chip's transistor count is not recorded but its die size is 215 mm², roughly three times larger.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 9700F versus 20 MB on the Core i5-14401E. That 12 MB difference in L3 capacity can matter for workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 20 MB but smaller than 32 MB.

Memory support separates them further. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory, which is a relevant feature for workstation or server-style builds. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Socket compatibility is entirely different as well, with AMD on Socket AM5 and Intel on Socket 1700, meaning motherboard choice is dictated by the processor selection.

The Ryzen 7 9700F has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is locked. The Intel chip includes integrated graphics; the AMD chip does not. Release timing also differs, with the AMD part launched in September 2025 and the Intel part in June 2024, although the analysis here focuses on performance data rather than chronology.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

With no shared benchmark entries between the two processors, the database cannot produce direct head-to-head scores. The comparison must instead rely on each part's nearest rivals to infer relative standing. The Ryzen 7 9700F has a percentile rank of 94 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (average score 69,875, delta of 0.2% favoring the 9700F), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (average score 70,163, delta of -0.2% favoring the rival), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (average score 69,515, delta of 0.7% favoring the 9700F), and the Intel Core i7-14700K (average score 69,355, delta of 0.9% favoring the 9700F). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Ryzen 7 9700F sits in a tightly packed performance cluster with high-end desktop and mobile flagship parts.

The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 60, with an average benchmark score of 5,253. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (average score 5,259, delta of -0.1% favoring the rival), the Intel Core i7-11700B (average score 5,241, delta of 0.2% favoring the 14401E), the Intel Core i9-10850K (average score 5,240, delta of 0.2% favoring the 14401E), and the Intel Core i5-13400T (average score 5,210, delta of 0.8% favoring the 14401E). This places the Core i5-14401E among older or lower-tier parts, with a percentile gap of 34 points versus the Ryzen 7 9700F.

The single largest recorded score for the Ryzen 7 9700F is its PassMark data compression result of 421,988, which is more than ten times its own multithread score and reflects a workload where the chip's architecture excels. The integer math score of 120,788 and floating-point math score of 77,955 are also substantial. In contrast, the Intel Core i5-14401E's highest recorded score is its Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 18,161, followed by its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7,627 and its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1,830. The single-core Cinebench scores for Intel are 2,564 (R23), 1,076 (R20), and 258 (R15), while the Ryzen 7 9700F's single-thread PassMark score of 4,691 has no direct equivalent in the Intel data.

The benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 7 9700F is in a different performance tier entirely. Its average benchmark score is approximately 13 times higher than the Intel part's average (69,996 versus 5,253), and its percentile rank of 94 versus 60 reflects a processor that competes with flagship-class silicon rather than mid-range parts. The Intel chip's nearest rivals are all older generation or lower-tier models, which positions it as a mainstream processor with modest multi-threaded capabilities relative to the AMD offering.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the clearly superior processor in raw compute performance. Its PassMark scores across every category, its 94th percentile ranking, and its average benchmark score of 69,996 place it alongside the Ryzen 9 7940HX, Core i7-14700KF, Ryzen 9 7950X, and Core i7-14700K, all within a 0.9% delta or less. The Intel Core i5-14401E, with a 60th percentile ranking and an average score of 5,253, sits in a different class entirely, competing with parts like the Xeon E5-2699A v4, Core i7-11700B, Core i9-10850K, and Core i5-13400T.

Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, large L3 cache, and the latest platform features (DDR5-only memory, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, overclocking support) should select the Ryzen 7 9700F. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.50 GHz boost clock and 32 MB of L3 cache, provide the kind of headroom that the data shows in its integer, floating-point, and multithread scores. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is required, but for a desktop build with a dedicated card, that is not a limitation.

Users who require integrated graphics, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, or a locked multiplier for stability in managed environments may prefer the Intel Core i5-14401E. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, deliver respectable Cinebench scores, and its 20 MB of L3 cache is adequate for many workloads. However, the benchmark data shows that it operates in a performance tier roughly 13 times lower on average, and its 60th percentile placement reflects a processor that is not competitive with the Ryzen 7 9700F in any recorded measurement category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-threaded performance score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F records a PassMark single-thread score of 4,691. The Intel Core i5-14401E has no PassMark single-thread score, but its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2,564. The two are not directly comparable because they use different benchmark suites.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part also has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz for Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the Intel Core i5-14401E list ECC memory support as enabled. However, the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part also has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 1.25 MB per core.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401E ranks in the 60th percentile. This 34-point gap is consistent with the average benchmark score difference.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: Only the Intel Core i5-14401E has integrated graphics, listed as UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.