AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database positions the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 as the stronger overall performer, with an average benchmark score of 18,811 and a percentile ranking of 73 against all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, holds a percentile ranking of 50 and lacks any recorded benchmark scores in the database, making direct numerical comparison impossible for most workloads. The data clearly favors the AMD part for users who need confirmed multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, as its Cinebench R23 scores of 7,840 multi-core and 1,812 single-core, along with a Passmark multi-thread score of 12,797, provide concrete evidence of capability.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE should be selected only in scenarios where its specific platform attributes matter more than measured performance. It offers six cores and twelve threads, 20 MB of shared L3 cache, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and a desktop socket with a 45 W TDP. These features make it appropriate for desktop builds requiring ECC memory or newer PCIe connectivity, even though its benchmark data is absent. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, with four cores, eight threads, and a 28 W TDP, targets mobile systems and delivers verified results across all tested workloads, making it the data-backed choice for portable computing.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the codename Krackan Point 2. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, though the database records four cores and eight threads for this specific part. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process, with the codename Raptor Lake-R and a die size of 215 mm². It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part matches the 80 KB L1 per core but increases L2 to 1.25 MB per core and offers 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 is five times larger in total, which can benefit certain workloads that rely on large working sets. The AMD processor uses 4 nm manufacturing, while Intel uses a 10 nm node, and the foundries are TSMC versus Intel respectively.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory support is exclusive to the Intel part, as the AMD processor does not support ECC. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 820M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE has an empty benchmark array. All comparable performance data comes from the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330's recorded results and its nearest rivals. The AMD part's Passmark multi-thread score of 12,797 and single-thread score of 3,515 indicate substantial capability for both parallel and single-core tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 7,840 and single-core result of 1,812 further confirm balanced performance. The older Cinebench R15 results show 1,191 multi-core and 199.9 single-core, which align with the newer numbers in relative terms.

Since the Intel part has no scores, the analysis must rely on the AMD processor's position against its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-1355U, which averages 18,730. It sits 0.6% above the AMD EPYC 7643, which averages 18,697, and 0.7% above the Intel Core i5-12400, which averages 18,683. Against the AMD EPYC 7773X, the Ryzen AI 5 330 trails by 0.9%, as that part averages 18,979. These deltas are narrow, indicating that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 performs in a tight band around these rivals despite its mobile-oriented design. The strongest measured margins appear in Passmark sub-tests: data compression at 152,012, integer math at 37,771, floating point math at 26,196, and random string sorting at 16,188. Data encryption scores 7,251, extended instructions score 11,124, physics scores 705, and find prime numbers scores 42, with single-thread Passmark at 3,515.

The absence of Intel benchmark data means no wins can be credited to the Core i5-14401TE in the recorded measurements. The database shows zero wins for each processor in the head-to-head section, reflecting the missing comparison set rather than actual performance equality.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field recorded in the database. Core count differs: AMD has 4 cores, Intel has 6. Thread count differs: AMD has 8, Intel has 12. Base clocks match at 2.00 GHz for both, and boost clocks also match at 4.50 GHz. TDP differs substantially: AMD is 28 W, Intel is 45 W. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Architecture differs: Zen 5 versus Raptor Lake. Process nodes differ: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Die size is recorded only for Intel at 215 mm², with no value for AMD. L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB versus 1.25 MB. L3 cache differs: 4 MB versus 20 MB shared. Memory support differs: AMD uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel uses DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support differs: AMD false, Intel true. PCIe generation and lanes differ: AMD Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 820M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment differs: Mobile versus Desktop. Release dates differ: AMD released on 2025-07-15, Intel on 2024-06-30. Part numbers differ: 100-000001897 versus Q4T4SRNJP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18,811. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded average benchmark score in the database.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Does the Intel processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What PCIe versions and lane counts do they offer?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core i5-14401TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the release dates for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 was released on 2025-07-15. The Intel Core i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30.