AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G compare to the Intel Core i7-14701TE in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD processor records an average benchmark score of 28032, while the Intel processor records 26013. The AMD part sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, and the Intel part sits at the 78th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins the remaining 4 tests.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two processors?

A: The largest margin is in the PassMark data encryption test, where the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 15253 versus 11699 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a 30.4% advantage for AMD.

Q: Where does the Intel Core i7-14701TE score its biggest wins?

A: The Intel processor wins the PassMark find prime numbers test by 65.7% (143 versus 49) and the PassMark physics test by 63.1% (1860 versus 686).

Q: What are the nearest rivals to each processor according to the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054, 0.1% difference), Intel Core i9-12900H (28003, 0.1%), Intel Core i5-14500T (28065, 0.1%), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128, 0.3%). The Intel Core i7-14701TE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981, 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106, 0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25880, 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, 0.7%).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G and the Intel Core i7-14701TE have ECC memory support enabled.

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits the two processors into distinct workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G delivers consistent wins across Cinebench render tests and several PassMark integer and encryption workloads. Its single-thread PassMark score of 3241 is 22.9% above the Intel part's 2637, and its data encryption score of 15253 is 30.4% higher than the Intel's 11699. For tasks that depend on cryptographic throughput, compression, or random string sorting, the AMD part is the stronger choice.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE takes the opposite side in specific math-heavy and physics-oriented workloads. Its PassMark physics score of 1860 is 63.1% above the AMD's 686, and its find prime numbers score of 143 is 65.7% higher. The Intel part also wins the PassMark multithread test with 20042 versus 19129, a 4.6% margin.

The overall average benchmark score favors AMD by 7.8% (28032 versus 26013), and the AMD part holds the higher percentile ranking. However, the Intel part uses 8 cores and 16 threads versus the AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads, and it boosts to 5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. The data shows a split: AMD for broad single-thread and cryptographic efficiency, Intel for physics simulation and prime-number workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite is nearly uniform. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 1738 against the Intel's 1716, a 1.3% margin. The single-core R15 test gives AMD 245 versus 242, a 1.2% margin. Cinebench R20 multicore repeats the pattern: AMD 7244, Intel 7154, again 1.3%. R20 single-core shows AMD 1022 versus 1010, 1.2%. Cinebench R23 multicore gives AMD 17249 versus 17035, 1.3%, and R23 single-core gives AMD 2435 versus 2405, 1.2%. In every Cinebench test, the AMD part leads by a narrow but consistent margin.

The PassMark suite is far less uniform. The AMD part wins data compression with 255608 versus 220520, a 15.9% advantage. Data encryption goes to AMD by 30.4% (15253 versus 11699). Extended instructions favor AMD by 25% (17944 versus 14354). Integer math goes to AMD by 2.7% (67561 versus 65792). Random string sorting favors AMD by 11% (25253 versus 22760). The PassMark single-thread test gives AMD 3241 versus 2637, a 22.9% margin.

The Intel part wins four tests. Find prime numbers is the standout: Intel scores 143, AMD scores 49, a 65.7% difference in Intel's favor. Physics shows Intel at 1860 versus AMD at 686, a 63.1% difference. Floating point math favors Intel 50219 versus 38649, a 23% margin. The PassMark multithread test goes to Intel 20042 versus 19129, a 4.6% margin.

The head-to-head record is 13 wins for AMD and 4 for Intel. The AMD wins are generally larger in count, but the Intel wins include two very large margins in physics and prime numbers. The average benchmark score reflects the broader AMD advantage: 28032 versus 26013.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also differ significantly. The AMD base clock is 3.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a higher peak boost but a much lower base clock.

Thermal design power differs. The AMD part is rated at 65 W, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W. The sockets are different: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD processor supports DDR4 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD memory bandwidth is listed at 51.2 GB/s; the Intel memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capability differs. The AMD part provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 7, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Both have locked multipliers. The AMD release date is recorded as 2024-05-06, and the Intel release date as 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD architecture is Zen 3 with the codename Cezanne, part of the 5000 series. The Intel architecture is Raptor Lake with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of Core 14th Gen.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 cache is more than double the AMD L3 cache. The Intel die size is recorded as 257 mm², while the AMD die size is 180 mm². The AMD transistor count is listed as 10,700 million; the Intel transistor count is not recorded.

The Intel processor can access a wider range of memory technologies with DDR4 and DDR5 support, and its PCIe Gen 5 interface provides a newer generation of connectivity. The AMD part remains on PCIe Gen 3. The Intel part also carries a higher core count and larger per-core L2 cache. The AMD part compensates with a smaller process node and a lower die size. Both parts belong to the Desktop segment and both support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G wins in Cinebench across the board, including R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multicore variants. The margins are small, between 1.2% and 1.3%, but they are present in every render test. In PassMark workloads, AMD leads in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The data encryption and extended instructions wins are particularly large at 30.4% and 25% respectively. The PassMark single-thread score of 3241 is a strong indicator for lightly threaded applications. The AMD part also holds the higher average benchmark score at 28032 and the higher percentile at 80.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in four specific PassMark tests. The physics test result, 1860 versus 686, is a 63.1% advantage and points to workloads that stress physics calculations. The find prime numbers test shows a 65.7% advantage, suggesting strength in certain integer-heavy mathematical operations. The floating point math test gives Intel a 23% lead with 50219 versus 38649. The PassMark multithread test also goes to Intel at 20042 versus 19129, a 4.6% margin, which aligns with its higher core and thread count.

The recorded data indicates that users running render workloads, compression, encryption, or single-threaded applications will see the AMD part ahead. Users running physics simulations, prime-number calculations, or floating point math will see the Intel part ahead. The Intel part also offers higher boost clock headroom at 5.20 GHz, a larger L3 cache at 33 MB, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The AMD part counters with a smaller process node, lower die size, and a higher average benchmark score. The choice depends on the workload mix. The AMD part wins 13 of 17 head-to-head tests, but the Intel part controls the two largest margins in the entire comparison.