AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D and Intel Core i5-14401E take fundamentally different approaches to processor design. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel chip uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip integrates 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, while the Intel chip uses a much larger 215 mm² die, though the database does not record its transistor count.

Both processors feature 6 cores and 12 threads, so the thread count parity is exact. The base clocks differ significantly: the AMD chip runs at 4.10 GHz, while the Intel chip starts at 2.50 GHz. Both boost to 4.70 GHz, which means the AMD part has a much smaller gap between base and boost. The TDP is identical at 65 watts for both.

Cache layouts are a major differentiator. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and only 20 MB of shared L3. That is a 76 MB difference in L3 capacity, and it is the defining architectural advantage for the AMD part. The database records no 3D V-Cache field for either chip, so the "X3D" branding is not quantified here, but the 96 MB of shared L3 is directly recorded.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present on both, with the AMD chip using Radeon Graphics and the Intel chip using UHD Graphics 730.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $299, while the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are locked, with the multiplier unlocked field set to false for each. The AMD chip was released on 2024-08-29, the Intel chip on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded head-to-head benchmarks show a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Across all six shared Cinebench tests, the AMD chip wins with a consistent 19.8% delta in every case. That includes both multicore and single-core workloads, so there is no workload category in the shared data where the Intel part takes the lead.

Looking at the broader benchmark database, the AMD chip has a much larger benchmark footprint. The database records 23 benchmark scores for the AMD part, covering 3DMark tests, Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark tests for integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, prime number search, physics, and random string sorting. The Intel part has only six recorded scores, all Cinebench variants. So the AMD chip's win count of 6 in the head-to-head section is the only direct comparison available, and it wins all of them.

The AMD chip's average benchmark score is 24,728, which places it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel chip's average benchmark score is 5,253, placing it at the 60th percentile. That gap in average score is large, but it is important to note that the averages are computed over different numbers of tests, so the percentile comparison is the more reliable indicator of overall standing.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (0.1% lower average score), Intel Core i7-11700B (0.2% higher), Intel Core i9-10850K (0.2% higher), and Intel Core i5-13400T (0.8% higher). The AMD chip's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (0.1% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (0.4% higher), Intel Core 5 210H (0.6% higher), and Intel Core i5-12450HX (0.6% lower). The AMD chip sits in a tighter performance cluster around the 24,700 to 24,900 average score range, while the Intel chip sits in a cluster around 5,210 to 5,260.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperforms the Intel Core i5-14401E in every single benchmark where both are recorded. The 19.8% advantage appears uniformly across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, in both single-core and multicore tests. There is no recorded workload in which the Intel chip wins.

The 96 MB of shared L3 cache on the AMD chip is the most plausible explanation for the consistent margin, combined with its higher 4.10 GHz base clock. The Intel chip's lower 2.50 GHz base clock and 20 MB of L3 put it at a disadvantage in every measured category. The Intel part does support DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which could matter for platform flexibility, but the database records no performance advantage from that support.

For a builder choosing between these two, the AMD chip is the stronger processor by the recorded data. It sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs versus the 60th percentile for the Intel part. Its average benchmark score of 24,728 is roughly 4.7 times higher than the Intel chip's 5,253, though again the test counts differ. The AMD chip also has a recorded launch MSRP of $299, while the Intel chip has no launch MSRP in the database.

The Intel chip's only advantages are structural rather than performance-based. It offers DDR4 compatibility, a different socket, and a larger per-core L1 and L2 cache. None of those translate into a benchmark win in the recorded data. The Intel part is also the older release, coming out on 2024-06-30 versus the AMD chip's 2024-08-29.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes. Both have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: Both processors boost to 4.70 GHz. The base clocks differ: the AMD chip runs at 4.10 GHz, and the Intel chip runs at 2.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two processors?

A: The margin is identical across all six shared Cinebench tests: 19.8% in favor of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D in each case.

Q: How do the processors compare in overall database percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data contains six Cinebench tests, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D wins every one by exactly 19.8%. That uniformity is striking. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip scores 2,193 versus 1,830 for the Intel chip. In R15 single-core, the scores are 309 versus 258. The R20 multicore test shows 9,138 versus 7,627, and R20 single-core shows 1,289 versus 1,076. The R23 multicore scores are 21,758 versus 18,161, and R23 single-core scores are 3,071 versus 2,564.

The 19.8% delta appearing across both single-core and multicore tests suggests the advantage is not tied to thread scaling but to per-core efficiency and cache behavior. The AMD chip's 96 MB of L3 versus 20 MB is a 76 MB gap, and its 4.10 GHz base clock versus 2.50 GHz is a substantial frequency advantage at the floor. Both chips boost to the same 4.70 GHz, so peak single-thread frequency is equal, yet the AMD chip still leads single-core Cinebench by the same 19.8%. That points to architectural efficiency differences rather than raw clock speed.

The broader benchmark database reinforces the AMD chip's position. Its 3DMark scores show 944 single-thread, 1,840 at 2 threads, 3,498 at 4 threads, 5,215 at 8 threads, 5,906 at 16 threads, and 5,956 at max threads. PassMark results include 73,804 in integer math, 44,289 in floating point math, 16,237 in data encryption, 281,665 in data compression, 21,108 in extended instructions, 234 in prime number search, 2,906 in physics, 34,318 in random string sorting, and 25,855 in multithread. The single-thread PassMark score is 3,605. None of these tests have a corresponding Intel result in the database, so they cannot be compared directly, but they document the AMD chip's wide-ranging capability.

The Intel chip's six recorded scores all come from Cinebench. Beyond the head-to-head numbers, there are no additional data points in the database for the Intel part. That limits the comparison, but the available evidence is consistent: the AMD chip delivers a 19.8% advantage in every measured test.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-R codename. The AMD chip is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 11,270 million transistors and a 71 mm² die. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel with no recorded transistor count and a 215 mm² die.

Cache configurations differ at every level. L1 is 64 KB per core on the AMD chip versus 80 KB per core on the Intel chip. L2 is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip versus 1.25 MB per core on the Intel chip. L3 is 96 MB shared on the AMD chip versus 20 MB shared on the Intel chip. The base clock is 4.10 GHz on the AMD chip versus 2.50 GHz on the Intel chip. The boost clock is 4.70 GHz on both.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 83.2 GB/s for the AMD chip, with no figure for the Intel chip. Both use dual-channel memory and both support ECC. PCIe connectivity differs: 24 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU on the AMD chip versus 16 Gen 5 lanes on the Intel chip. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics on the AMD chip versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel chip. The sockets are AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a launch MSRP of $299, the Intel chip has none recorded. The AMD chip released on 2024-08-29, the Intel chip on 2024-06-30. Both are locked processors with the multiplier unlocked field set to false.