AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 records an average benchmark score of 52901, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14400T has an average score of 27166, putting it in the 79th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (0.7% higher) and the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206 (0.6% higher).

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14400T wins 2. The AMD part's largest victory is in extended instructions, where it scores 24193 versus 14562, a 66.1% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD processor delivers higher multithreaded performance in the PassMark test, scoring 25889 compared to the Intel part's 20223.

Q: How do the clock speeds differ between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14400T has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The AMD chip holds a higher maximum boost frequency by 0.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 14.7% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400T's 3512. This advantage appears in both the "passmark_single_thread" and "passmark_singlethread" entries, which record identical values for each chip.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core i5-14400T represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD processor uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core i5 generation (Raptor Lake Refresh), and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm².

The cache structures differ notably. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache allocation diverges: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a larger gap, with the AMD chip offering 8 MB total versus the Intel chip's 20 MB shared L3. This larger L3 cache on the Intel side could benefit workloads with high cache reuse, though the benchmark data shows AMD winning most tests.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both processors support ECC memory, which matters for embedded and workstation reliability scenarios.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14400T provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side offers higher theoretical bandwidth for attached devices, though the database does not record measured PCIe throughput.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either processor, so a performance comparison cannot be drawn from the recorded data.

The release dates place the Intel part nearly two years earlier. The Intel Core i5-14400T was released on 2024-01-07, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 was released on 2026-03-08. Both processors remain in active production status according to the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 demonstrates broad dominance across the benchmark suite, winning 9 of 11 head-to-head tests. Its strengths concentrate in compute-heavy workloads: integer math, floating-point math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, and multithreaded tasks. The largest margins appear in extended instructions (66.1% ahead), data compression (39.2% ahead), and random string sorting (38.2% ahead). These results suggest the AMD architecture handles complex instruction sets and parallel data processing with particular efficiency.

The Intel Core i5-14400T wins only two tests: find prime numbers and physics simulation. Both wins are narrow, with a 2.7% margin in each case. The physics test score of 1244 versus 1210 indicates a modest advantage in that specific simulation workload. The find prime numbers result, 73 versus 71, shows a slight edge in prime-number calculation. These wins do not offset the AMD part's advantages in most other categories.

For single-thread performance, the AMD chip leads by 14.7%, scoring 4029 versus 3512. This advantage extends to multithreaded performance, where AMD leads by 28%, scoring 25889 versus 20223. The AMD processor also leads in floating-point math by 13.6% and integer math by 33.9%, indicating strong performance across both scalar and vector workloads.

The overall percentile rankings reinforce this split. The AMD part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 79th percentile. The average benchmark scores show a substantial gap: 52901 for AMD versus 27166 for Intel, making the AMD processor roughly 95% higher on average in the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Core count differs: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores. Thread count is identical at 16 for both. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks differ, with AMD at 5.00 GHz and Intel at 4.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 35 watts. The AMD processor draws less power in its TDP rating while delivering higher benchmark scores in most tests. Socket types differ completely: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Process nodes differ by generation: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. Die sizes are close but not equal: 233 mm² for AMD versus 215 mm² for Intel. L2 cache differs per core: 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs substantially: 8 MB for AMD versus 20 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s but is not recorded for Intel. ECC support is present on both. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4, Intel uses Gen 5, both with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 880M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

Market segments differ: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. Release dates differ by roughly two years, with Intel released on 2024-01-07 and AMD on 2026-03-08. The database lists a launch MSRP of $221 for the Intel part, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a decisive overall pattern. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins 9 of 11 tests, with margins ranging from 13.6% to 66.1%. The Intel Core i5-14400T wins 2 tests, both with a 2.7% margin.

The largest AMD victory comes in the extended instructions test. AMD scores 24193, while Intel scores 14562, producing a 66.1% delta. This test measures performance with advanced or specialized instruction sets, where the Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture shows a clear advantage.

Data compression shows AMD ahead with 327891 versus 235636, a 39.2% margin. Random string sorting follows closely, with AMD at 34801 versus Intel at 25181, a 38.2% delta. Integer math shows AMD at 87940 versus Intel at 65667, a 33.9% advantage. Multithreaded performance shows AMD at 25889 versus Intel at 20223, a 28% margin.

Data encryption shows AMD at 16055 versus Intel at 13244, a 21.2% advantage. Single-thread performance shows AMD at 4029 versus Intel at 3512, a 14.7% margin. Floating-point math shows AMD at 55799 versus Intel at 49139, a 13.6% advantage. The smallest AMD win is in floating-point math at 13.6%, still a substantial lead.

The Intel wins are narrow. In find prime numbers, Intel scores 73 versus AMD's 71, a 2.7% margin. In physics, Intel scores 1244 versus AMD's 1210, also a 2.7% margin. These wins represent the only two categories where the Intel part outperforms the AMD part, and both margins are small relative to the AMD victories.

The single-thread and singlethread test entries record identical values for each processor: 4029 for AMD and 3512 for Intel in both entries. This duplication in the database does not change the interpretation; the AMD part leads single-thread performance by the same margin in both records.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the stronger performer across nearly all measured workloads. It wins 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, holds a higher average benchmark score (52901 versus 27166), and sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs compared to the Intel part's 79th percentile. Its nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD EPYC 7313P, score within 0.7% of its average, placing it in the company of high-end desktop and server parts.

The Intel Core i5-14400T does hold advantages in specific areas. It offers 10 cores compared to AMD's 8, a larger 20 MB shared L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 support, and a lower launch MSRP of $221. It wins the physics and find prime numbers tests by small margins. Its average benchmark score of 27166 places it near the Intel Core i9-9900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700G in the database, indicating competent mid-range performance.

For workloads that depend on extended instructions, data compression, encryption, integer math, or multithreaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 delivers substantially higher scores, ranging from 21.2% to 66.1% ahead of the Intel part. For workloads that prioritize physics simulation or prime number calculation, the Intel Core i5-14400T offers a slight edge at 2.7%. The AMD part also provides higher single-thread performance by 14.7%, which benefits responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The data supports choosing the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 for compute-intensive tasks where the recorded benchmark wins matter. The Intel Core i5-14400T remains viable for scenarios where its specific wins, lower TDP of 35 watts compared to 28 watts (though AMD is lower), or platform features such as PCIe Gen 5 are relevant. The recorded measurements, however, clearly favor the AMD processor in the majority of tests.