AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core i7-14700
43.4Single-core81
38.6Multi-core79.6
42.4Gamingspec-based67.3
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 550016 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+41) and single-core (+38). AMD Ryzen 5 5500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 43
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 39
- 833% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 3 MB
- 233% higher cores: 20 vs 6
- 222% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 10,100
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 219 W+149% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 28+133% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz+29% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 28 MB+833% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 33 MB+106% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750Bottom 43% | 2,920+67%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900Bottom 40% | 17,800+125%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390Bottom 40% | 2,130+53%Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100Bottom 36% | 32,500+222%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 19,000Bottom 33% | 49,000+158%Top 19% |
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