Intel Core i7-14700KF vs AMD Ryzen 5 3550U

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Ryzen 5 3550U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Graphics. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

Intel Core i7-14700KF

AMD Ryzen 5 3550U

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700KF

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
16 more cores, run more applications at once: 20 vs 4
20 more threads: 28 vs 8
Around 51% higher clock speed: 5.6 GHz vs 3.70 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 10 nm vs 12 nm
8.3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2.2x better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4497 vs 2053
6.9x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 53189 vs 7681

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	20 vs 4
Number of threads	28 vs 8
Maximum frequency	5.6 GHz vs 3.70 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm vs 12 nm
L3 cache	33 MB (shared) vs 4 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4497 vs 2053
PassMark - CPU mark	53189 vs 7681

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 3550U

3.6x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 125 Watt

Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 125 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-14700KF
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 3550U

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4497

2053

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

53189

7681

Name	Intel Core i7-14700KF	AMD Ryzen 5 3550U
PassMark - Single thread mark	4497	2053
PassMark - CPU mark	53189	7681

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-14700KF	AMD Ryzen 5 3550U
Essentials
Launch date	17 Oct 2023	Q1 2020
Launch price (MSRP)	$384
Place in performance rating	42	1195
Architecture codename		Zen+
Vertical segment		Laptop
Performance
Base frequency	3.4 GHz	2.10 GHz
Die size	257 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	33 MB (shared)	4 MB
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	12 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.6 GHz	3.70 GHz
Number of cores	20	4
Number of threads	28	8
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4-2400
Max memory channels		2
Maximum memory bandwidth		35.76 GB/s
Maximum memory size		32 GB
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	1700	FP5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt	35 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)
Max number of PCIe lanes		12
Graphics
Execution Units		8
Graphics base frequency		300 MHz
Graphics max frequency		1200 MHz
Number of pipelines		512
Processor graphics		Radeon Vega 8 Graphics