AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows a comprehensive set of benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. This absence of data for the Intel part means that direct numerical comparisons cannot be made from the measurements. The AMD processor's closest rivals, based on average benchmark score, are the Intel Core i9-14901E, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the Intel Core 5 211E, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X posts an average benchmark score of 37,943 across its entire test suite. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, records an average score of 37,911, placing the AMD part 0.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904, also a 0.1% difference in favor of the 9700X. The Intel Core 5 211E and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 trail by 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively, with scores of 37,829 and 37,804.

The 9700X achieves a percentile ranking of 86 among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. In contrast, the Intel Core i5-14501E holds a percentile ranking of 50, placing it at the median of all recorded CPUs. The Intel part's average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and it has no wins in the head-to-head data.

Within the AMD processor's own benchmark suite, the strongest results appear in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 20,485, and Geekbench multi-core at 17,906. Single-thread performance is led by Geekbench single-core at 3,023 and Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,211. The 3DMark tests show a scaling pattern from 1,280 in single-thread to 9,824 in 16-thread and 9,771 in max-thread configurations.

The PassMark suite reveals specific workload characteristics. Integer math scores 120,142, while floating-point math reaches 78,999. Extended instructions score 35,318, data encryption scores 21,815, and data compression scores 437,140. Random string sorting records 46,782, and find prime numbers scores 192. The PassMark multithread score is 37,161, and single-thread is 4,654.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. These process nodes represent different manufacturing generations, with the AMD part using a smaller fabrication process.

The AMD processor contains 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor contains 6 cores and 12 threads. This gives the AMD part a 2-core and 4-thread advantage. Clock speeds differ as well: the 9700X has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, whereas the 14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Both processors carry a 65 W TDP.

Cache configurations differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 1.25 MB per core. For L3, the AMD processor has 32 MB shared, while the Intel processor has 24 MB shared. Neither part lists a 3D V-Cache option.

Memory support diverges significantly. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The AMD processor offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The transistor counts and die sizes present a notable contrast. The AMD processor contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel processor has no recorded transistor count but uses a 215 mm² die. This difference in die size reflects the different process nodes and architectural approaches.

The socket types are incompatible. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates place the AMD part at 2024-08-07 and the Intel part at 2024-06-30.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X demonstrates clear advantages in core count, thread count, and clock speeds. With 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, the AMD part has a structural advantage for heavily threaded workloads. The higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz also provides a single-thread speed advantage.

The Intel Core i5-14501E offers advantages in memory flexibility. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 allows system builders to choose between memory generations, whereas the AMD part is restricted to DDR5 only. The Intel part also has a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB, which can benefit certain latency-sensitive workloads.

The Intel processor's 215 mm² die size, while larger, does not directly translate to a performance advantage in the recorded data. The AMD part's smaller 70.6 mm² die on a 4 nm process suggests higher transistor density, though the database does not record a transistor count for the Intel part to make a direct comparison.

For integrated graphics, the Intel UHD Graphics 770 versus AMD Radeon Graphics presents a feature difference, but the database contains no benchmark scores for either iGPU. The AMD part's 24 PCIe lanes versus 16 on the Intel part provides more expansion bandwidth for GPUs and storage devices.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X holds a significant percentile advantage at 86 versus 50 for the Intel part. This indicates that in the broader CPU landscape, the AMD processor sits well above the median, while the Intel processor sits exactly at the median. The AMD part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $359, though the database does not list a launch MSRP for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i5-14501E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Launch MSRP | $359 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | 100-000001404 | Q49HSRNJM |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14501E's boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14501E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the Intel Core i5-14501E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14501E ranks at the 50th percentile.