AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive picture in favor of the Intel Core i5-14401E across every recorded Cinebench test. The database records six head-to-head comparisons, and Intel wins all six, with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U trailing by a consistent margin in both multi-core and single-core workloads.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 18161 against 15456 for the AMD processor, a 14.9% advantage. The single-core R23 result follows the same pattern: Intel scores 2564, AMD scores 2182, again a 14.9% gap. This consistency across tests suggests a uniform performance differential rather than workload-specific behavior.

Cinebench R20 multi-core shows Intel at 7627 versus AMD at 6491, another 14.9% delta. The R20 single-core test records 1076 for Intel and 916 for AMD, with the same 14.9% separation. Cinebench R15 multi-core delivers 1830 for Intel and 1557 for AMD, and R15 single-core shows 258 versus 219, both at 14.9% deltas. The uniformity of the 14.9% margin across all six Cinebench iterations is notable, indicating that the relative standing of these two processors does not shift with the benchmark version or workload type.

Beyond the direct head-to-head results, the database also records additional PassMark workloads for the AMD part alone. The Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U scores 205703 in data compression, 12319 in data encryption, 15410 in extended instructions, 34865 in floating point math, 56738 in integer math, 18218 in multithread, 983 in physics, 24797 in random string sorting, and 3563 in single-thread tests. These figures provide context for where the AMD processor stands in broader workloads, though comparable Intel data for these specific tests is absent from the recorded head-to-head set.

The average benchmark score in the database tells a more complex story. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U holds an average score of 23709, placing it at the 76th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average score of 5253, placing it at the 60th percentile. The discrepancy between the Cinebench head-to-head results and the average score stems from the differing benchmark sets recorded for each processor. The AMD part has seventeen recorded benchmark entries, including the PassMark suite, while the Intel part has only six Cinebench entries. This uneven data coverage means the average scores are not directly comparable as aggregate indicators of relative performance.

The nearest rivals listed for each processor reinforce the positioning. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U sits near the Intel Core i5-11500, which has an average score of 23718 and a delta of 0%, along with the Intel Xeon 6333P at 23823 with a delta of -0.5%, the Intel Core 3 100HL at 23545 with a delta of 0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U at 23982 with a delta of -1.1%. The Intel Core i5-14401E is positioned near the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 with a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 with a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 with a delta of 0.8%.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded Cinebench results, the Intel Core i5-14401E wins in every measured category. Multi-core rendering favors Intel by 14.9% across R15, R20, and R23, and single-core performance favors Intel by the same margin. For workloads that rely on sustained multi-threaded computation, such as video rendering, 3D scene compilation, or CPU-based simulation, the data shows Intel delivering consistently higher throughput. The 18161 R23 multi-core score versus 15456 for AMD represents a meaningful lead for long-duration rendering tasks.

Single-core performance also belongs to Intel. The R23 single-core score of 2564 against 2182 for AMD, a 14.9% gap, indicates that lightly threaded applications, including many productivity tools and legacy software, will execute faster on the Intel processor. The same pattern holds in R20 and R15 single-core tests, so the advantage is not an artifact of a particular benchmark version.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U does not win any recorded benchmark in the head-to-head set. However, the database does show this processor holding a high average score of 23709 and a 76th percentile ranking among all CPUs, which is higher than the Intel part's 60th percentile. This reflects the broader benchmark set recorded for AMD, including the PassMark workloads where the processor demonstrates strong results in data compression, integer math, and floating point math. Users whose workloads align with those PassMark categories may find the AMD part competitive, though the direct Cinebench comparisons do not support an AMD victory in any tested scenario.

The Intel Core i5-14401E also carries a higher TDP of 65 watts against 28 watts for the AMD part. The database does not record power consumption measurements for these specific workloads, so efficiency conclusions cannot be drawn from the recorded data. What the data does show is that the Intel processor delivers higher Cinebench scores while consuming a higher thermal design envelope, and the AMD processor delivers lower scores within a lower envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, part of the 8000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 215 mm² die size; the transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD processor runs at a higher base and boost frequency, yet the Intel processor still achieves higher Cinebench scores in the recorded data. This indicates that architectural efficiency and per-clock execution capability favor the Intel design in these workloads, despite the AMD clock advantage.

Cache configurations differ. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Intel holds a cache capacity advantage at every level, which may contribute to its higher scores in cache-sensitive rendering workloads.

The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, through a dual-channel interface with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface; its bandwidth figure is not recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. Memory compatibility differs in that Intel offers legacy DDR4 support, which could matter for platform migration, though the database does not record performance implications of this difference.

PCI Express support also differs. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes, which affects expansion capability for GPUs and storage devices, though the database records no direct performance comparisons for these features.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U uses a Radeon 740M. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. The database records no graphics benchmark data for either processor, so no performance comparison is possible from the recorded information.

The socket and platform targets differ. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP7, which is a mobile platform socket, and the processor is classified as a mobile segment part. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform socket, and is classified as a desktop segment part. The release dates also differ: the AMD part entered production with an April 15, 2024 release date, while the Intel part has a June 30, 2024 release date. Both parts remain in active production status.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part lists part numbers 100-000001329 (FP7r2) and 100-000001331 (FP7), while the Intel part lists part number Q49JSRNJS.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 18161 against 15456 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U, a 14.9% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The database records zero wins for the AMD processor and six wins for the Intel Core i5-14401E across the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 single-core and multi-core tests.

Q: How does the single-core performance compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E leads by 14.9% in every single-core Cinebench test. In R23 single-core, Intel scores 2564 and AMD scores 2182.

Q: What is the difference in process node technology?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory and both support ECC.

Q: What are the market segments for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FP7. The Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 watts | 65 watts |

| 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 | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Part number | 100-000001329 (FP7r2), 100-000001331 (FP7) | Q49JSRNJS |

The two processors share 6 cores and 12 threads, dual-channel memory buses, ECC support, locked multipliers, and active production status. The Intel part carries a higher TDP of 65 watts compared with 28 watts for the AMD part, and it achieves higher scores in every recorded Cinebench benchmark. The AMD part has the higher clock speeds, the smaller process node, and the larger transistor count, but the recorded performance data shows the Intel processor delivering stronger results in all six direct comparisons.