AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data splits evenly, with each processor taking two wins across the four shared Cinebench tests. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS dominates the older Cinebench R15 suite, while the Intel Core i5-14401E counters decisively in the newer R23 tests.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 2458 against the Intel part's 1830, a 34.3% advantage. This is the largest single delta in the comparison. The AMD processor's eight cores and sixteen threads outwork the Intel processor's six cores and twelve threads in this workload. The single-core R15 result also favors AMD, with 271.5 versus 258, a narrower but still clear 5.2% lead. This indicates that even on a per-thread basis, the Zen 4 architecture in the 8840HS holds an edge over the Raptor Lake core in this older rendering benchmark.

The situation reverses sharply in Cinebench R23. The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161 in multi-core, defeating the AMD part's 14784 by 18.6%. This is a substantial swing given that AMD won the R15 multi-core test by over a third. The R23 workload scales differently, and the Intel chip's higher power envelope and desktop-oriented design allow it to sustain performance that the 28 W mobile part cannot match. The single-core R23 result widens the Intel lead further: 2564 versus 1724, a 32.8% gap. That is a massive delta in single-threaded performance, and it suggests the Intel core has a significant architectural advantage in this specific workload, likely related to higher sustained clocks under the 65 W TDP.

The aggregate figures confirm the split. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS holds an average benchmark score of 39603 and sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 at 39485 (0.3% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 39768 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS at 39325 (0.7% behind), and the AMD EPYC 4245P at 39215 (1.0% behind). The Intel Core i5-14401E, meanwhile, has an average benchmark score of 5253 and sits in the 60th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (0.8% behind). The percentile gap is large: 87th versus 60th. This reflects the AMD part's broader benchmark portfolio, which includes multiple PassMark tests that heavily favor its higher thread count and integrated memory bandwidth.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The transistor counts differ dramatically: the AMD chip integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel part's transistor count is not recorded in the database, though its die size is larger at 215 mm².

Core and thread counts differ. The AMD processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD versus 2.50 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks reverse the order: 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.70 GHz for Intel. The AMD part thus has both a higher base clock and a higher boost clock on paper, yet it lost the R23 single-core test by 32.8%. This indicates that clock rate alone does not explain the Intel part's single-core superiority in that workload; the Raptor Lake core appears to sustain its boost behavior differently under the R23 test conditions.

Cache configurations also differ. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip therefore has more cache at every level, which likely contributes to its strong R23 results.

Memory support diverges. 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, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part's newer PCIe standard offers higher per-lane bandwidth, though the AMD part has more total lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 780M, while the Intel processor uses the UHD Graphics 730. The market segments differ as well: the AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. This explains some of the performance characteristics: the AMD part is designed to operate within a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 65 W. The power envelope difference is substantial and likely drives much of the R23 performance gap. Production status for both is active. The AMD part launched on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part launched on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS wins in workloads that favor higher thread counts and the older Cinebench R15 rendering path. Its 34.3% multi-core lead in R15 is the clearest demonstration. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration, combined with the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, gives it an edge in parallel workloads that scale across many threads. The PassMark results in the database reinforce this profile: the AMD part scores 26646 in multithread, 93342 in integer math, 55739 in floating point math, 22298 in extended instructions, 18838 in data encryption, 311199 in data compression, 37922 in random string sorting, 84 in prime number finding, and 1351 in physics. These scores, which contribute to its 87th percentile ranking, show strength across a broad range of compute tasks.

The single-core R15 win for AMD, though smaller at 5.2%, indicates that the Zen 4 core is competitive even in lightly threaded scenarios within that benchmark generation. The AMD part also benefits from a lower TDP of 28 W, which makes it suitable for thermally constrained environments, and its 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes offer more total connectivity options.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins decisively in Cinebench R23, both in multi-core (18.6% ahead) and single-core (32.8% ahead). This suggests that the Raptor Lake architecture, with its larger per-core caches and 65 W power budget, is better suited to the sustained, AVX-heavy workloads that R23 represents. The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives it flexibility in memory configuration, and its PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes provides higher per-lane bandwidth for compatible devices. The UHD Graphics 730 is the integrated option, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks for either processor.

The use-case split is clear from the data. The AMD part is the stronger choice for multi-threaded throughput in the R15 benchmark generation and for the broad PassMark workload suite. The Intel part is the stronger choice for the R23 benchmark generation, particularly in single-threaded performance where its 32.8% lead is the largest margin in either direction across the head-to-head tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 2564 versus the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS's 1724, a 32.8% advantage for Intel.

Q: Which processor won the Cinebench R15 multi-core test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS won with a score of 2458 against 1830 for the Intel Core i5-14401E, a 34.3% lead.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS and the Intel Core i5-14401E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS has an average benchmark score of 39603 and ranks in the 87th percentile. The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253 and ranks in the 60th percentile.

The Verdict

The data presents two distinct performance profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS is the higher-ranked processor overall, sitting in the 87th percentile with an average score of 39603, versus the Intel Core i5-14401E's 60th percentile and average score of 5253. The AMD part wins the Cinebench R15 tests in both single-core and multi-core, and its PassMark portfolio covers a wide range of compute workloads. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support heavy parallel processing.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins the Cinebench R23 tests by substantial margins, especially in single-core where it leads by 32.8%. Its larger caches (80 KB L1, 1.25 MB L2, and 20 MB L3 per the database) and 65 W TDP allow it to pull ahead in that benchmark generation. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 connectivity and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

For users prioritizing Cinebench R23 performance, the Intel processor is the clear choice. For users prioritizing the broader benchmark suite, higher thread counts, and the R15 rendering path, the AMD processor is the better fit. The percentile gap, 87th versus 60th, favors AMD in the aggregate, but the R23 deltas show that the Intel part is not merely competitive; it is dominant in that specific workload. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP, so no pricing comparison is possible from the database. The choice depends entirely on which benchmark generation and workload profile matters more.