AMD Ryzen 9 270 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 includes the Radeon 780M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14401TE includes the UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the manufacturing process for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 is the clear winner in all recorded benchmark categories. The database shows a complete sweep of wins for the AMD part across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, as well as every PassMark workload. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so there is no measured workload where it takes a victory.

For single-threaded performance, the Ryzen 9 270 records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3732 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3784. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz is well above the Intel part's 4.50 GHz, which aligns with the AMD chip's advantage in lightly threaded tasks.

For heavily threaded workloads, the Ryzen 9 270's 8 cores and 16 threads produce a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26438. The PassMark multithread score of 29089 further confirms its strength in parallel tasks. The Intel Core i5-14401TE, with only 6 cores and 12 threads, has no benchmark data to counter this.

The Ryzen 9 270 also wins in specialized workloads. It records a PassMark data compression score of 351398, a data encryption score of 20852, and an extended instructions score of 26729. The Intel chip has no recorded scores in any of these tests. The data shows no scenario where the Intel Core i5-14401TE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 270.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the code name Hawk Point. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The processor uses 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the code name Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². The Intel chip's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ between the two designs. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core cache on the Intel side does not translate into measured performance advantages, as the Intel part has no benchmark scores.

The platform features differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses the AMD Socket FP8 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip is a desktop part, while the AMD chip is classified as a mobile segment processor.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 supports dual-channel DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Intel part adds ECC memory support, a feature absent from the AMD chip.

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 integrates the Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE integrates UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip was released on January 5, 2025, while the Intel chip was released on June 30, 2024. Both processors are marked as active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core count differs: the AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores. Thread counts follow the same pattern, with 16 threads on the AMD part and 12 threads on the Intel part.

Clock speeds are substantially different. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 runs at 4.00 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The Intel Core i5-14401TE runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. Both processors have a 45 W TDP.

The process node differs: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The foundry also differs, with TSMC producing the AMD chip and Intel producing its own. The die size is 178 mm² for the AMD part and 215 mm² for the Intel part.

Cache sizes differ per core and in total. The AMD part uses 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, with 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part and is not recorded for the Intel part. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip.

PCIe support differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The sockets differ, with AMD Socket FP8 on the AMD side and Intel Socket 1700 on the Intel side. The integrated graphics differ, with Radeon 780M on the AMD part and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part. The market segment is mobile for the AMD chip and desktop for the Intel chip. Release dates differ, with the AMD part launching on January 5, 2025, and the Intel part launching on June 30, 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has a full set of recorded scores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This makes a direct comparison one-sided.

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26438 and a single-core score of 3732. In Cinebench R20, it scores 11103 multi-core and 1567 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2664 multi-core and 376 single-core. These scores place the AMD chip at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0 due to the absence of recorded results. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has an average benchmark score of 40246.

The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database show how its average score of 40246 stacks up. The Intel Core i9-13905H has an average score of 40313, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Xeon 6369P has an average score of 40327, also 0.2% higher. The Intel Core 5 221E has an average score of 40144, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average score of 40081, which is 0.4% lower. These small deltas place the Ryzen 9 270 in a tight competitive band.

PassMark results for the AMD Ryzen 9 270 further detail its performance. The data compression score is 351398, data encryption is 20852, extended instructions is 26729, and find prime numbers is 88. Floating point math scores 60122, integer math scores 98266, and random string sorting scores 42819. The physics score is 1365, and the single-thread score is 3784. The multithread score is 29089.

None of these workloads have a corresponding Intel Core i5-14401TE score, so no delta percentage can be calculated for any individual test. The recorded data shows that the AMD Ryzen 9 270 holds every measured advantage.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 9 270. It has 8 cores and 16 threads compared to 6 cores and 12 threads on the Intel Core i5-14401TE. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 4.50 GHz. The AMD chip records an average benchmark score of 40246, while the Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 0 because no scores are recorded for it.

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are within a narrow range of 0.4% below and 0.2% above its average score. The Intel Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. This percentile gap is large, and it is supported by the AMD part's full set of Cinebench and PassMark results.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE does bring features that the AMD chip lacks. It supports ECC memory, which matters for certain reliability-focused desktop setups. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving platform flexibility. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Its larger L3 cache of 20 MB, compared to 16 MB on the AMD part, and its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches are noted in the specifications.

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 counters with a smaller 4 nm process, a higher boost clock, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Its Radeon 780M integrated graphics is also a more capable part on paper than the Intel UHD Graphics 730, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded for either chip.

The database shows a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 is the choice for any workload where measured performance matters, as it wins every recorded benchmark category. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is the choice for a desktop platform requiring ECC memory support or the option of DDR4 memory, since those features are absent from the AMD part. The Intel chip's lack of recorded benchmark data means its performance cannot be quantified in this comparison. The data supports the AMD Ryzen 9 270 as the higher-performing processor across all measured tests.