AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT across all six shared Cinebench tests. The AMD part wins both single-core and multi-core workloads in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, with a consistent 31% delta in every instance. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23,794 against the Intel Core i5-14401E's 18,161. That 31% advantage reflects the AMD processor's 8 cores and 16 threads versus the Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads, but the margin is larger than the raw core count difference would predict. The single-core R23 result tells a similar story: 3,359 for AMD versus 2,564 for Intel, again a 31% lead. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's 4.80 GHz boost clock, compared to the Core i5-14401E's 4.70 GHz, contributes to this advantage, but the efficiency of the Zen 3 architecture appears to amplify the gap.

Cinebench R20 shows the same pattern. The AMD chip posts 9,993 multi-core and 1,410 single-core, while Intel manages 7,627 and 1,076 respectively. The 31% delta persists exactly, indicating that neither the workload scaling nor the thread scheduling introduces any variability between these two processors. Cinebench R15 follows suit: 2,398 versus 1,830 multi-core, and 338 versus 258 single-core.

The wider benchmark database reinforces this picture. The Ryzen 7 5800XT sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,879. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29,868 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS at 29,955 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29,713 (0.6% delta). All of these competitors are within a fraction of a percent, placing the 5800XT in a tightly contested performance tier.

The Core i5-14401E, by contrast, ranks at the 60th percentile with an average benchmark score of 5,253. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5,259 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5,241 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5,240 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5,210 (0.8% delta). These are older or lower-tier parts, and the 14401E's score places it in a different competitive class entirely.

The 31% head-to-head margin is consistent across every Cinebench generation, which is unusual. Most processors show some variance between older and newer render workloads due to instruction set changes or memory bandwidth sensitivity. The consistency here indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800XT's advantage is fundamental to its core design and cache hierarchy, not a quirk of any specific benchmark.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It integrates 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh variant, on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD chip provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads. This gives the Ryzen 7 5800XT a 33% core advantage, which aligns closely with the observed 31% multi-core performance lead. The base clocks also differ substantially: the AMD part runs at 3.80 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, while the Intel part runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. The lower Intel base clock is notable, though boost behavior matters more for single-threaded workloads.

Cache layouts follow different philosophies. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, with 32 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14401E has 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, which typically helps latency-sensitive workloads, but the AMD part's larger L3 pool (32 MB versus 20 MB) provides a capacity advantage for data-sharing across cores.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 7 5800XT supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though its bandwidth figure is not recorded. Both processors support ECC memory. The Ryzen 7 5800XT uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU; the Core i5-14401E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the AMD part has no integrated graphics.

The power envelopes differ considerably. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has a 105 W TDP, while the Core i5-14401E has a 65 W TDP. This 40 W difference helps explain the AMD part's higher sustained multi-threaded output, but it also means the Intel chip draws less power under load. The AMD processor is multiplier-unlocked, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD chip uses the AM4 socket; the Intel chip uses Socket 1700.

Release timing is close. The Ryzen 7 5800XT launched on 2024-07-30 with a launch MSRP of $249. The Core i5-14401E launched on 2024-06-30, one month earlier, with no recorded launch MSRP. Both are listed as active production parts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins every recorded head-to-head test by exactly 31%. This includes both single-core and multi-core workloads across three Cinebench versions. The AMD part also holds a significantly higher percentile ranking among all CPUs: 81st versus 60th for the Intel part.

The average benchmark score gap is enormous. The Ryzen 7 5800XT averages 29,879 across all recorded tests, while the Core i5-14401E averages 5,253. That difference is driven partly by the AMD part's broader benchmark set, which includes PassMark tests not recorded for the Intel chip. The PassMark results for the Ryzen 7 5800XT include multi-thread at 28,053, integer math at 93,942, floating point math at 53,808, and data compression at 352,002. These additional scores pull the average upward.

For buyers choosing between these two specific parts, the data favors the AMD processor on pure performance. The 31% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (23,794 versus 18,161) represents a substantial rendering throughput advantage. The single-core lead of 31% in R23 (3,359 versus 2,564) is equally decisive for lightly threaded applications.

The Intel part does offer attributes that the AMD part lacks. It includes integrated graphics, which the Ryzen 7 5800XT does not. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It has a lower 65 W TDP. None of these attributes appear in the benchmark scores, but they matter for system design flexibility. The Intel part's 10 nm process and larger die (215 mm² versus 74 mm²) also indicate a different manufacturing approach.

The data does not record any benchmark where the Core i5-14401E wins. The wins count is 6 for the AMD part and 0 for the Intel part across the shared head-to-head suite. The verdict is straightforward: the Ryzen 7 5800XT is the faster processor in every measured workload.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT in multi-core workloads?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT leads by exactly 31% in all three Cinebench multi-core tests. In R23, it scores 23,794 versus the Core i5-14401E's 18,161.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401E win any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head record shows 6 wins for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and 0 wins for the Intel Core i5-14401E across the six shared Cinebench tests.

Q: What is the core and thread difference between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT supports DDR4 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a 105 W TDP. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a 65 W TDP.

Q: How do their overall percentile rankings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401E ranks at the 60th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins in every performance category recorded in the shared benchmark suite. Its 31% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (23,794 versus 18,161) makes it the clear choice for rendering, video encoding, and any workload that scales across cores. The 31% single-core lead in R23 (3,359 versus 2,564) also makes it preferable for general desktop responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, provide a structural advantage that the data shows across all three Cinebench versions.

The Core i5-14401E's recorded advantages are not performance-based. It includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks entirely. This makes the Intel chip viable for systems without a discrete GPU, a scenario where the Ryzen 7 5800XT would require separate graphics hardware. The Intel part also supports DDR5 memory in addition to DDR4, offering a modern memory path that the AMD part cannot access. Its 65 W TDP is lower than the AMD part's 105 W, which may simplify cooling requirements in compact builds.

The Intel part's higher per-core L1 cache (80 KB versus 64 KB) and L2 cache (1.25 MB versus 512 KB) are architectural features that could theoretically benefit certain latency-sensitive workloads, but the recorded Cinebench data does not show any such advantage materializing. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes versus the AMD part's Gen 4 with 20 lanes is another trade-off: newer standard versus more lanes.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the only choice supported by the benchmark record. For users who need integrated graphics, DDR5 support, or a lower power envelope, the Core i5-14401E offers those features, but it sacrifices 31% performance in every measured Cinebench test to get them. The data does not show any workload where the Intel part closes the gap.