AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers six Cinebench tests, and the Intel Core i5-14401E wins every single one of them. The margins are consistent, all hovering around 2.2% to 2.3% in favor of Intel. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 18161 against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 17759, a 2.2% advantage. The single-core R23 result is similar, with Intel at 2564 and AMD at 2507, again a 2.2% gap.

The pattern repeats across older Cinebench versions. In R20 multi-core, Intel scores 7627 versus AMD's 7458, a 2.2% delta. The R20 single-core test shows Intel at 1076 and AMD at 1052, also 2.2% apart. Cinebench R15 multi-core has Intel at 1830 and AMD at 1789, a 2.2% difference, while the R15 single-core test shows Intel at 258 and AMD at 252, a 2.3% margin. This uniformity suggests a consistent per-thread performance advantage for the Intel chip across all rendering workloads, rather than a workload-specific quirk.

It is important to note the broader benchmark context. The AMD processor has an average benchmark score of 29656 and sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel processor has an average benchmark score of only 5253 and sits in the 60th percentile. That large discrepancy comes from the fact that the AMD part has many more recorded PassMark tests in the database, including integer math, floating point math, encryption, and compression. The Intel part only has Cinebench results recorded. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29713 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 at 29461 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X at 29447 (0.7% lower). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (0.1% higher) and the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2% lower). These rival comparisons confirm that the AMD chip competes with modern mid-range and older high-end parts, while the Intel chip's recorded data places it near older workstation and desktop CPUs.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

The core count difference is significant. AMD brings two additional physical cores and four additional threads, but Intel's higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz helps close the gap in single-threaded work. The benchmark data shows Intel winning all six Cinebench tests despite having fewer cores, which indicates that the Raptor Lake cores deliver more performance per thread in these workloads.

Cache configurations differ as well. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. Intel uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L2 and L3 allocations likely contribute to its per-thread efficiency in the Cinebench tests.

Power and platform specifications diverge sharply. AMD has a 35 W TDP, while Intel is rated at 65 W. AMD uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform, while Intel uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. AMD supports only DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. AMD does not support ECC memory, while Intel does. AMD's PCIe interface is Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel's is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has a transistor count of 10,700 million on a 180 mm² die, while Intel's transistor count is not recorded but its die size is 215 mm². The AMD part was released on 2024-09-04, and the Intel part on 2024-06-30. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear if narrow winner in the six recorded head-to-head tests: the Intel Core i5-14401E. It wins every Cinebench test by a margin between 2.2% and 2.3%. For users whose primary concern is raw Cinebench rendering performance, the Intel processor has the edge.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE counters with structural advantages that the head-to-head tests do not fully capture. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads versus Intel's 6 cores and 12 threads, a 35 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W, and a much larger recorded benchmark profile with an 81st percentile ranking versus Intel's 60th. The AMD part also uses the AM4 socket, which may be relevant for platform compatibility, and it has a smaller die at 180 mm² versus 215 mm².

The average benchmark score difference is stark: 29656 for AMD versus 5253 for Intel. However, this is a reflection of test coverage, not necessarily performance. AMD has extensive PassMark results in the database, while Intel has only Cinebench results. The direct head-to-head comparisons, which are the only apples-to-apples measurements, favor Intel in all six cases.

Users who need ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe, or DDR5 memory compatibility should consider the Intel part, as those features are absent from the AMD chip. Users who prioritize lower power draw, higher core count, or the AM4 platform should lean toward the AMD chip. The data does not support a universal recommendation, but it does support a workload-specific one.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E wins with a score of 18161, compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 17759, a 2.2% difference.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has a 35 W TDP. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in all six recorded Cinebench benchmarks. This includes multi-core and single-core variants of Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. The margins are consistent, between 2.2% and 2.3%. The Intel part also wins on platform features: it supports ECC memory, DDR5 memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Its larger L3 cache of 20 MB shared, versus AMD's 16 MB, and its larger per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB versus 512 KB, give it a structural edge in cache-heavy workloads. The Intel processor also has a higher boost clock at 4.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE wins on core count and thread count, with 8 cores and 16 threads against Intel's 6 cores and 12 threads. It wins on power efficiency, with a 35 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W. It wins on process node, using TSMC's 7 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip has a smaller die at 180 mm² versus Intel's 215 mm², and it has a recorded transistor count of 10,700 million while Intel's is not recorded. The AMD part also has the higher overall benchmark percentile, sitting at the 81st percentile of all CPUs versus Intel's 60th, and its average benchmark score of 29656 far exceeds Intel's 5253, though this reflects the larger set of recorded PassMark tests available for AMD.

For rendering workloads measured by Cinebench, the Intel processor is the stronger choice according to the data. For multi-threaded general workloads that scale with core count, the AMD processor's 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides more parallel resources. For power-constrained builds, the AMD processor's 35 W TDP is substantially lower. For memory flexibility, the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD is limited to DDR4. For reliability-focused systems that require ECC memory, Intel is the only option of the two.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. AMD's base clock is 3.20 GHz versus Intel's 2.50 GHz. AMD's boost clock is 4.60 GHz versus Intel's 4.70 GHz. AMD's TDP is 35 W versus Intel's 65 W.

The socket and platform differ: AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The architecture differs: AMD uses Zen 3 with the Cezanne codename, Intel uses Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The process node differs: AMD uses 7 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. The foundry differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Cache allocations differ: AMD has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory, but AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s while Intel has none recorded. ECC support differs: AMD does not support it, Intel does. PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The die size differs: AMD is 180 mm², Intel is 215 mm². AMD has a recorded transistor count of 10,700 million, Intel has none recorded. Release dates differ: AMD was released on 2024-09-04, Intel on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers differ: AMD is 100-000001750, Intel is Q49JSRNJS. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are listed as Active in production status.