Intel Core i5-14600 vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-14600 and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 i5-14600

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14600

6 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 8
4 more threads: 20 vs 16
Around 2% higher clock speed: 5.2 GHz vs 5.1 GHz
Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
2.2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3.5x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4094 vs 3945
Around 6% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 33610 vs 31811

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	14 vs 8
Number of threads	20 vs 16
Maximum frequency	5.2 GHz vs 5.1 GHz
Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 95°C
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	24 MB (shared) vs 16 MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4094 vs 3945
PassMark - CPU mark	33610 vs 31811

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 4 nm vs 10 nm

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Manufacturing process technology	4 nm vs 10 nm

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-14600
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4094

3945

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

33610

31811

Name	Intel Core i5-14600	AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
PassMark - Single thread mark	4094	3945
PassMark - CPU mark	33610	31811

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-14600	AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	8 Jan 2024
Launch price (MSRP)	$255	$329
Place in performance rating	123	165
Performance
Base frequency	2.7 GHz	4.2 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	178 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	24 MB (shared)	16 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	4 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	95°C
Maximum frequency	5.2 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of cores	14	8
Number of threads	20	16
Unlocked
Transistor count		25,000 million
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	AM5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	65 Watt
Configurable TDP		45 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 4, 20 Lanes, (CPU only)