AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and the Intel Core i5-14401E represent two distinct approaches to processor design, one aimed at mobile efficiency and the other at desktop performance. The recorded data shows a clear pattern across all six shared benchmark tests, with the AMD part winning every head-to-head comparison. However, the two chips serve different market segments, use different architectures, and offer different platform features, which makes the benchmark results only part of the story. This analysis walks through the architecture, the measured performance deltas, and the specification differences to determine where each processor fits based strictly on the database entries.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average benchmark score of 32233, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253. The AMD part also sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 60th percentile.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U compare to the Intel Core i5-14401E in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 20254 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 11.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-14401E’s score of 18161. The same 11.5% delta appears in the R20 and R15 multicore tests.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900 with an average score of 32226 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-14400F at 32279 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121 (0.3%), and the Intel Core i5-14400 at 32115 (0.4%). The Intel Core i5-14401E’s nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2%), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (0.8%).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U lists ECC memory as true, and the Intel Core i5-14401E also lists ECC memory as true.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die size is 178 mm², and the Intel die size is 215 mm².

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has 16 threads from 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 12 threads from 6 cores. The AMD part also has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz compared to 4.70 GHz for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses the Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 215 mm² die size, and the transistor count is not recorded in the database.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The cache hierarchy also differs. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support and platform connectivity differ as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also with dual-channel access, but the memory bandwidth is not recorded. For PCIe, the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ too: the AMD part includes Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730.

The market segments are different. The AMD part is classified as Mobile, using AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop, using Intel Socket 1700. Both are currently Active in production status, and both are multiplier-unlocked false, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, and the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U winning all six recorded benchmark tests, with a consistent delta of 11.5% or 11.6% across the board. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD part scores 2041 against 1830 for the Intel part, a delta of 11.5%. The single-core version of R15 shows the AMD part at 288 versus 258, a delta of 11.6%. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore scores are 8506 for AMD and 7627 for Intel, again an 11.5% delta. The R20 single-core result is 1200 for AMD versus 1076 for Intel, an 11.5% delta.

Cinebench R23 multicore follows the same pattern: the AMD part scores 20254, and the Intel part scores 18161, an 11.5% delta. The R23 single-core test shows 2859 for AMD versus 2564 for Intel, also an 11.5% delta. Across all six tests, the AMD part holds a margin of between 11.5% and 11.6%, with no test where the Intel part takes the lead. The total wins count is 6 for the AMD part and 0 for the Intel part.

The AMD part also has a much higher average benchmark score of 32233, but that figure is not directly comparable to the Intel part’s average of 5253 because the AMD part has additional PassMark tests recorded (data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread), while the Intel part only has Cinebench tests in its benchmark list. The head-to-head comparisons are limited to the six Cinebench tests where both parts have recorded scores.

The percentile ranking reinforces the gap. The AMD part sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 60th percentile. In terms of nearest rivals, the AMD part’s average score of 32233 puts it within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-14400 (32115) and the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121), and essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226). The Intel Core i5-14401E’s average score of 5253 puts it within 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-13400T (5210) and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. Core count: the AMD part has 8 cores, the Intel part has 6. Thread count: 16 versus 12. Base clock: 3.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. TDP: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 65 watts. Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Transistor count: the AMD part has 25,000 million, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count. Die size: 178 mm² versus 215 mm². L1 cache per core: 64 KB versus 80 KB. L2 cache per core: 1 MB versus 1.25 MB. L3 cache shared: 16 MB versus 20 MB.

Memory support: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: the AMD part records 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth. PCIe generation and lanes: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes, the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 780M versus UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release date: 2024-04-15 versus 2024-06-30.

Both parts support ECC memory, both are dual-channel for memory, and both are multiplier-unlocked false. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers differ: the AMD part lists 100-000001317 (FP7r2) and 100-000001377 (FP7), while the Intel part lists Q49JSRNJS.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U wins every recorded benchmark comparison. In single-core tests, it leads by 11.5% to 11.6% across R15, R20, and R23. In multicore tests, it leads by 11.5% in all three Cinebench versions. The AMD part also has a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz), a higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), and more cores and threads (8/16 versus 6/12). The 28-watt TDP is substantially lower than the 65-watt TDP of the Intel part, which aligns with its Mobile market segment classification.

The AMD part’s integrated graphics, Radeon 780M, is a stronger iGPU option than the Intel UHD Graphics 730, based on the product positioning in the database, though no direct graphics benchmark scores are recorded. The AMD part also offers Gen 4 PCIe with 20 lanes, which is a higher lane count than the Intel part’s Gen 5 with 16 lanes, though the newer PCIe generation on the Intel side is a platform advantage for bandwidth per lane.

The Intel Core i5-14401E does not win any recorded benchmark test. Its advantages are structural rather than performance-based. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives platform flexibility for desktop builds. It uses PCIe Gen 5, which is the newer standard. It has a larger L3 cache at 20 MB shared versus 16 MB shared, and a larger die size at 215 mm² versus 178 mm². The Intel part is classified as Desktop, which means it targets a different form factor and power envelope than the Mobile-classified AMD part.

For workloads that rely on the Cinebench rendering tests recorded in the database, the AMD part is the clear winner. For workloads that depend on platform features like DDR4 compatibility or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel part offers those specific capabilities. The AMD part’s lower TDP and mobile socket make it suitable for compact or portable systems, while the Intel part’s desktop socket and higher TDP align with traditional desktop builds.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U outperforming the Intel Core i5-14401E in every shared benchmark test, with consistent deltas of 11.5% to 11.6%. The AMD part also holds a much higher average benchmark score (32233 versus 5253) and a higher percentile ranking (83rd versus 60th). For users prioritizing raw CPU performance in the Cinebench tests, the AMD part is the correct choice.

The Intel Core i5-14401E retains specific platform advantages. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which is a broader memory compatibility range than the AMD part’s DDR5-only support. It uses PCIe Gen 5, which is the newer interface standard. It also has a larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 16 MB) and a larger L1 and L2 cache per core (80 KB and 1.25 MB versus 64 KB and 1 MB). For desktop builds that require DDR4 memory or PCIe Gen 5 devices, the Intel part provides those features.

The market segments are clear: the AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28-watt TDP and AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65-watt TDP and Intel Socket 1700. Users building a desktop system with existing DDR4 memory or planning to use Gen 5 peripherals would select the Intel part based on those requirements. Users prioritizing computational throughput, lower power draw, and higher benchmark scores would select the AMD part.

Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP, so pricing cannot be compared from the database. Both processors are currently Active in production, both support ECC memory, and both are locked from multiplier overclocking. The AMD part has a higher core count, higher clock speeds, and a smaller process node, while the Intel part has a larger cache pool and broader memory support. The benchmark data favors the AMD part in all six head-to-head tests, and that is the decisive factor for performance-oriented comparisons.