AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

The Intel Core i5-14400T and AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT are both desktop processors released on the same date, but they take different approaches. The Intel part offers 10 cores and 16 threads with a 35W TDP, while the AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads with a 65W TDP. The Intel Core i5-14400T carries a launch MSRP of $221, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a launch MSRP of $125. In the database's head-to-head benchmark suite, the Intel processor wins 14 of 17 tests, but the AMD processor claims three notable victories in data-oriented workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin for the Intel Core i5-14400T appears in Passmark physics, where it scores 1244 against the AMD's 840, a 48.1% advantage. In Passmark find prime numbers, Intel leads 73 to 54, a 35.2% gap. Floating point math also favors Intel: 49139 versus 36694, a 33.9% lead. Single-thread performance is 14.5% higher, with scores of 3512 and 3066. The Cinebench suite shows a consistent 8.4% to 8.5% lead for Intel across R15, R20, and R23, both single and multi-core. For example, Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 17189 for Intel and 15848 for AMD, an 8.5% difference. The Intel part also wins Passmark multithread by 6.4% (20223 vs 19000), integer math by 2.3% (65667 vs 64218), and random string sorting by 2.4% (25181 vs 24583).

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT takes the lead in three Passmark tests. Extended instructions show the largest gap: 17027 versus 14562, a 14.5% advantage for AMD. Data encryption follows at 10.2% (14754 vs 13244), and data compression is 3.4% ahead (243904 vs 235636). These wins indicate that AMD's Zen 3 architecture handles certain instruction-heavy and data-processing tasks more efficiently, despite having fewer cores and threads.

The overall pattern is clear: Intel dominates in rendering, physics, and general arithmetic, while AMD excels in specific data transformation workloads. The average benchmark scores reflect this: Intel averages 27166, AMD 26748, a difference of 418 points. Both processors sit at the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 17189, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 15848, giving Intel an 8.5% lead.

Q: In which tests does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT outperform the Intel Core i5-14400T?

A: The AMD part wins in Passmark data compression (243904 vs 235636, 3.4% ahead), data encryption (14754 vs 13244, 10.2% ahead), and extended instructions (17027 vs 14562, 14.5% ahead).

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The Intel part is rated at 35W, and the AMD part at 65W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T averages 27166, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT averages 26748.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14400T is the stronger choice for most workloads. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, including all Cinebench rendering benchmarks, Passmark physics, floating point math, and single-thread performance. Its 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides a clear advantage in multi-threaded tasks, as seen in the 8.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The lower 35W TDP also makes it suitable for compact or power-conscious builds.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, however, is not without merit. Its wins in data compression, encryption, and extended instructions suggest that users running those specific workloads may see better throughput. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing manual overclocking, and it supports only DDR4 memory, which may be a consideration for users on AM4 platforms. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and includes ECC memory support, which is absent on the AMD.

For a general-purpose desktop processor, the Intel Core i5-14400T is the better performer in the database's measurements. For specialized data-processing tasks, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT offers a measurable edge. The choice ultimately depends on the workload mix.

Specification Differences

| Feature | Intel Core i5-14400T | AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT |

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Cezanne |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not specified | 10,700 million |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 180 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 16 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not specified | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon Vega 7 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | SRN3N | 100-000001489 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $125 |

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. Intel's Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) uses a 10 nm process from Intel, while AMD's Zen 3 (Cezanne) uses a 7 nm process from TSMC. The Intel die measures 215 mm², the AMD die 180 mm². AMD lists 10,700 million transistors; Intel does not provide a figure. The cache hierarchy differs: Intel provides 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of L3. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while AMD is limited to DDR4. Intel's PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes, AMD's is Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Intel includes ECC memory support, AMD does not. The integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, AMD uses Radeon Vega 7. The Intel part has a locked multiplier, while the AMD part is unlocked. The base and boost clocks also differ: Intel runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost, AMD at 3.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. The TDP is 35W for Intel and 65W for AMD. These architectural choices explain the performance patterns seen in the benchmarks.