AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits the two processors into distinct profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE dominates the Cinebench suite, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE counters with a narrower set of wins in specific PassMark workloads.

The most decisive result in the entire comparison is the PassMark single-thread test, where the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 3914 against the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 2637, a 48.4% advantage. This is the largest delta between the two processors and confirms that AMD's Zen 4 architecture has a substantial per-core performance lead. The single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern, with the AMD part winning Cinebench R15 single-core by 5.4% (255 vs 242), R20 single-core by 5.2% (1063 vs 1010), and R23 single-core by 5.3% (2532 vs 2405).

The multi-core Cinebench tests stay consistently in AMD's favor. The Ryzen 5 8500GE records 1808 in Cinebench R15 multicore versus 1716 for Intel, a 5.4% win. The gap narrows slightly in R20 multicore at 5.3% (7534 vs 7154) and holds at 5.3% in R23 multicore (17940 vs 17035). PassMark multithread also lands in AMD's column, with a score of 21135 against Intel's 20042, a 5.5% margin.

AMD's lead expands sharply in several PassMark sub-tests. Random string sorting goes to the Ryzen 5 8500GE by 29.6% (29501 vs 22760), extended instructions by 25.1% (17962 vs 14354), and data encryption by 21.4% (14197 vs 11699). Data compression adds another win for AMD at 246397 versus 220520, an 11.7% margin.

Intel's counterattacks are concentrated in math-heavy and physics workloads. The Core i7-14701TE wins PassMark find prime numbers with 143 against AMD's 79, a 44.8% advantage. Physics goes to Intel by 38.2% (1860 vs 1150), and floating point math follows with 50219 versus 39065, a 22.2% win. Integer math is nearly even, but Intel takes it anyway at 65792 versus 62666, a 4.8% margin.

The final tally shows 13 benchmark wins for AMD and 4 for Intel. The average benchmark score reflects this overall distribution: the Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27712 across all tests, while the Core i7-14701TE averages 26013. The AMD part sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with Intel close behind at the 78th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, and its thermal design power is 35 W.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh family, using the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The die measures 257 mm², and the thermal design power is 45 W. Intel lists no transistor count for this chip in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 33 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on Intel does not translate into a benchmark advantage in the recorded data, as AMD wins the majority of tests.

Memory support diverges as well. The Ryzen 5 8500GE supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCI Express capabilities differ by generation and lane count. AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 740M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments and sockets separate them further. The Ryzen 5 8500GE targets the mobile segment on AMD Socket AM5, while the Core i7-14701TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, whereas Intel's multiplier is locked. Release dates fall close together, with AMD launching on 2024-04-15 and Intel on 2024-06-30.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE's 5.00 GHz boost clock.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE win in single-core performance?

A: Yes. The database shows AMD wins every single-core test, including a 48.4% margin in PassMark single-thread (3914 vs 2637) and a 5.3% margin in Cinebench R23 single-core (2532 vs 2405).

Q: Where does the Intel Core i7-14701TE have its biggest advantage?

A: The largest Intel win is in PassMark find prime numbers, with a score of 143 versus AMD's 79, a 44.8% advantage. Intel also leads in physics by 38.2% and floating point math by 22.2%.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory and support ECC.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27712 across all benchmark tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013. AMD also holds a higher percentile ranking at 79 versus Intel's 78.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks diverge widely: AMD runs at 3.40 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 5.00 GHz and Intel at 5.20 GHz.

Thermal design power favors AMD at 35 W versus Intel's 45 W. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i7. Architecture and process node separate them further, with AMD on Zen 4 at 4 nm from TSMC and Intel on Raptor Lake at 10 nm from Intel. The die sizes differ at 137 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel, and AMD lists 20,900 million transistors while Intel lists none.

Cache configurations are distinct. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support sees AMD limited to DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated GPUs are the Radeon 740M on AMD and UHD Graphics 770 on Intel. AMD's multiplier is unlocked; Intel's is locked. Market segments also differ, with AMD classified as mobile and Intel as desktop.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins in general-purpose throughput and single-threaded responsiveness. Its 48.4% lead in PassMark single-thread and consistent 5.2% to 5.4% margins across all Cinebench single-core tests make it the stronger choice for workloads that reward per-core speed. The 11.7% advantage in data compression and 21.4% lead in data encryption point to strong performance in file archiving and cryptographic tasks. The 29.6% win in random string sorting and 25.1% win in extended instructions further reinforce AMD's edge in structured data processing and SIMD-heavy workloads.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins where raw math throughput and physics simulation matter. Its 44.8% lead in find prime numbers and 38.2% lead in physics indicate a clear advantage in integer-heavy prime computation and physics engines. The 22.2% win in floating point math shows Intel's strength in scientific and engineering calculations that rely on FPU performance. Integer math goes to Intel by 4.8%, a narrow but real margin.

For mixed desktop workloads, the benchmark distribution favors AMD. The Ryzen 5 8500GE takes 13 of 17 head-to-head tests and holds a higher average benchmark score of 27712 versus 26013. The Intel part's wins are concentrated in a narrow set of math-oriented tests, while AMD wins across the Cinebench suite and most PassMark sub-tests. The overall percentile rankings place AMD at 79 and Intel at 78, confirming that the aggregate performance profile sits slightly in AMD's favor despite Intel's additional two cores and larger shared L3 cache.