Intel Core i5-14500HX vs AMD Ryzen Z1

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-14500HX and AMD Ryzen Z1 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Core i5-14500HX

AMD Ryzen Z1

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14500HX

CPU is newer: launch date 8 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
8 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 6
8 more threads: 20 vs 12
2.9x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
4893354.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
1572864x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 45% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 27566 vs 18999

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	8 Jan 2024 vs May 2023
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	14 vs 6
Number of threads	20 vs 12
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 64K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 1MB (per core)
L3 cache	24 MB (shared) vs 16MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	27566 vs 18999

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Z1

A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 4 nm vs 10 nm
3.7x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 55 Watt
Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3719 vs 3461

Specifications (specs)
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm vs 10 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt vs 55 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3719 vs 3461

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-14500HX
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Z1

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3461

3719

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

27566

18999

Name	Intel Core i5-14500HX	AMD Ryzen Z1
PassMark - Single thread mark	3461	3719
PassMark - CPU mark	27566	18999

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-14500HX	AMD Ryzen Z1
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	May 2023
Place in performance rating	306	310
Performance
Base frequency	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz
Die size	257 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	64K (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	1MB (per core)
L3 cache	24 MB (shared)	16MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	4 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72°C
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of cores	14	6
Number of threads	20	12
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR5-5600 MHz, Dual-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	Intel BGA 1964	FP8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	55 Watt	15 Watt
Configurable TDP		9-30 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 4, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)