AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core i5-14401E support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is built on a 4 nm process, whereas the Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE includes a Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core i5-14401E features UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which CPU has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE ranks in the 79th percentile, while the Intel Core i5-14401E ranks in the 60th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core i5-14401E represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel part is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a larger die size of 215 mm².

Both processors feature 6 cores and 12 threads, but their cache hierarchies differ. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives Intel an advantage in total cache capacity, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though no specific bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives Intel a newer PCIe generation and more lanes, which can matter for high-bandwidth peripherals.

The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip's multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking is possible on the AMD side. The AMD processor is classified as a mobile segment part, whereas the Intel is a desktop segment part. The AMD chip was released on April 15, 2024, while Intel's release came later on June 30, 2024.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well: AMD's Radeon 740M versus Intel's UHD Graphics 730. Both are active in production status. The AMD chip has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 2.50 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The TDP figures are 35 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel, indicating the AMD chip is designed for lower power envelopes.

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data shows a consistent pattern across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests: the Intel Core i5-14401E wins every single comparison. The delta is uniform at 1.2% in Intel's favor across both multi-core and single-core tests in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23.

Looking at the broader database context, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has an average benchmark score of 27,712 and sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (average score 27,636, a 0.3% delta), the Intel Core i5-12600KF (27,799, -0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (27,578, 0.5% delta). This places the AMD chip in a performance class with strong desktop processors.

The Intel Core i5-14401E, however, has an average benchmark score of 5,253 and ranks in the 60th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5,259, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-11700B (5,241, 0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i9-10850K (5,240, 0.2% delta). This is a notably lower average score, reflecting that the Intel chip's benchmark portfolio in the database is limited to Cinebench tests (6 benchmarks total), while the AMD chip has 16 recorded benchmarks including Passmark tests.

The data indicates that for pure Cinebench rendering workloads, the Intel chip delivers slightly higher scores. However, the AMD chip's much higher average benchmark score, driven by its broader benchmark set, along with its higher percentile ranking, suggests it performs more strongly across a wider range of workloads. The AMD chip also offers lower power consumption (35 watts versus 65 watts), a smaller process node, and an unlocked multiplier.

For users prioritizing Cinebench rendering, the Intel chip holds a marginal edge. For a more balanced analysis across many workload types, the AMD chip's higher average score and percentile suggest better overall versatility, especially given its significantly lower TDP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE | Intel Core i5-14401E |

|---------------|-------------------|---------------------|

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | April 15, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001495 | Q49JSRNJS |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i5-14401E across all six Cinebench tests, with each result showing a 1.2% advantage for Intel.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 1,830 versus AMD's 1,808. The single-core R15 result is 258 for Intel and 255 for AMD. Both results favor Intel by the same 1.2% margin.

Cinebench R20 shows a similar pattern: Intel wins multi-core with 7,627 against AMD's 7,534, and single-core with 1,076 against 1,063. Again, the delta is 1.2% in Intel's favor.

Cinebench R23, which is often used for sustained multi-threaded workloads, shows Intel at 18,161 versus AMD at 17,940 in multi-core. The single-core result is 2,564 for Intel and 2,532 for AMD. Both maintain the 1.2% gap.

The largest absolute difference is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel leads by 221 points. The smallest absolute difference is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel leads by just 3 points.

Despite Intel winning every head-to-head test, the AMD chip's overall benchmark portfolio tells a different story. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a much higher average benchmark score of 27,712, driven by additional Passmark tests. These include data compression at 246,397, data encryption at 14,197, floating point math at 39,065, integer math at 62,666, multi-thread at 21,135, and single-thread at 3,914. The Intel chip has no recorded Passmark results in the database.

The AMD chip also has a higher percentile ranking (79th versus 60th), which places it in a different performance tier overall. Its nearest rivals (AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Intel Core i5-12600KF) are higher-end desktop parts with average scores near 27,600 to 27,800, confirming that the AMD chip performs in that company. The Intel chip's nearest rivals are older or lower-power processors with average scores near 5,200 to 5,260.

This discrepancy between the head-to-head Cinebench results and the overall average scores highlights the importance of workload coverage. The Intel chip wins specifically in Cinebench, but the AMD chip demonstrates broader strength across more diverse benchmark types, including encryption, compression, and math operations. The 1.2% consistent margin in Cinebench is small, while the AMD chip's average score advantage of over 20,000 points reflects a much wider performance envelope across the full benchmark suite.