AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

The Verdict

The database positions the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X as a decisive leader over the Intel Core i5-14401TE in nearly every measurable scenario, though the comparison is complicated by the fact that the Intel part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Ryzen 7 9700X holds a 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 37,943 dwarfs the Intel chip's recorded average of 0, which reflects the absence of any submitted benchmark data for the Intel part rather than a literal performance of zero. Given this data asymmetry, the Ryzen 7 9700X is the only part in this comparison with verified performance figures, and it should be selected by anyone seeking a desktop processor with demonstrated multi-threaded and single-threaded capability. The Intel Core i5-14401TE, with its lower core count, lower clock speeds, and no benchmark results, is appropriate only for users who prioritize the specific platform characteristics of Intel Socket 1700 or who require DDR4 memory support, which the AMD part does not offer. The data does not support any scenario where the Intel chip outperforms the AMD chip, because no such measurements exist.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying architectures. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, part of the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, with the die size measuring 70.6 mm² and containing 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm², and the database records no transistor count for this part. The manufacturing differences are stark: the AMD chip uses a smaller process node and a much smaller die, while the Intel chip uses a larger process and a die nearly three times the area. The transistor density implied by these figures is far higher on the AMD side, although the database does not state a density number directly.

The core configurations differ as well. The Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache hierarchies also differ: both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the AMD part versus 20 MB shared on the Intel part. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache. Memory support diverges: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. Both parts support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ: the Ryzen 7 9700X provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part's socket is AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. These architectural differences explain why the benchmark outcomes, where measured, favor the AMD part so heavily.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE has an empty benchmark array. Consequently, the comparison relies entirely on the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X's recorded scores. The Ryzen 7 9700X produces strong results across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 20,485 and the single-core score is 2,211. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 3,178 and the single-core score is 346. Geekbench results show a multicore score of 17,906 and a single-core score of 3,023. The 3DMark suite records scores of 9,824 for 16 threads, 2,525 for 2 threads, 4,869 for 4 threads, 8,184 for 8 threads, 9,771 for max threads, and 1,280 for single thread. PassMark results are extensive: data compression scores 437,140, data encryption scores 21,815, extended instructions score 35,318, find prime numbers scores 192, floating point math scores 78,999, integer math scores 120,142, multithread scores 37,161, physics scores 2,241, random string sorting scores 46,782, and single thread scores 4,654 (recorded twice, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, with identical values). The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 7 9700X is 37,943.

Since the Intel part has no scores, the "biggest wins" in favor of the AMD chip are total and absolute. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 9700X, with an average score of 37,943, outperforms the Intel Core i5-14401TE's recorded average of 0 by a margin that cannot be quantified because the denominator is missing. The nearest rivals to the AMD chip in the database provide context for its performance level: the Intel Core i9-14901E has an average score of 37,911, a delta of 0.1 percent behind the AMD part; the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904, also 0.1 percent behind; the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829, 0.3 percent behind; and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804, 0.4 percent behind. These rival comparisons indicate that the Ryzen 7 9700X sits in a tight cluster of high-performing desktop and embedded processors, with all four nearest rivals within 0.4 percent of its average score. The Intel Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, has no nearest rivals listed, reinforcing its status as a part with no benchmark data in the database.

The single-threaded performance of the Ryzen 7 9700X is particularly notable: a Geekbench single-core score of 3,023 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,211 suggest strong per-core efficiency, consistent with the Zen 5 architecture's design. The multithreaded scores, such as Cinebench R23 multicore at 20,485 and PassMark multithread at 37,161, align with the 8-core/16-thread configuration. Without any Intel scores, no direct per-core or per-thread comparison is possible. The recorded data simply shows that the AMD part achieves these results, and the Intel part has none.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. Core count: 8 for the AMD part versus 6 for the Intel part. Thread count: 16 versus 12. Base clock: 3.80 GHz for the AMD part versus 2.00 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clock: 5.50 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. TDP: 65 watts versus 45 watts. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. Codename: Granite Ridge versus Raptor Lake-R. Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Transistor count: 8,315 million versus null (not recorded). Die size: 70.6 mm² versus 215 mm². L2 cache per core: 1 MB versus 1.25 MB. L3 cache: 32 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. Memory support: DDR5 only versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus null. PCIe lanes: 24 (Gen 5) versus 16 (Gen 5). Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics versus UHD Graphics 730. Multiplier: unlocked versus locked. Launch date: 2024-08-07 versus 2024-06-30. Launch MSRP: $359 for the AMD part, while the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP. Part number: 100-000001404 versus Q4T4SRNJP. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are Active in production status.

The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. Both parts support ECC memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Neither has 3D V-Cache. The Intel part has a higher L2 cache per core (1.25 MB versus 1 MB), but the AMD part has a larger L3 cache (32 MB versus 20 MB). The AMD part has a higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), along with a higher TDP (65 watts versus 45 watts). The Intel part uses a larger die (215 mm² versus 70.6 mm²) on a larger process node (10 nm versus 4 nm). The AMD part offers more PCIe lanes (24 versus 16) and a higher memory bandwidth figure (89.6 GB/s versus no recorded value). The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel part does not. These specification differences align with the performance gap implied by the benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE have any recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The benchmark array for the Intel Core i5-14401TE is empty, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. The database contains no performance measurements for this processor.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X?

A: The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 37,943. This places it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700X compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The four nearest rivals are all within 0.4 percent of the Ryzen 7 9700X's average score. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37,911 (0.1 percent behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904 (0.1 percent behind), the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829 (0.3 percent behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804 (0.4 percent behind).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X?

A: The launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is $359. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a locked multiplier.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.