AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 records an average benchmark score of 52901, while the Intel Core i5-14490F records 38149. The AMD part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Intel part at the 86th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4029, which is 4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14490F's score of 3873.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F wins 7 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins 4 tests.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Intel's 10 nm process.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core i5-14490F represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is part of the Core 14th Gen series built on Raptor Lake Refresh. It uses Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm².

The core configurations differ notably. The AMD processor uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Both processors have identical per-core L1 cache at 80 KB per core, but they diverge in L2 cache: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs substantially, with the AMD part carrying 8 MB and the Intel part carrying 24 MB shared.

The AMD processor integrates a Radeon 880M graphics solution, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. The AMD part supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation: the AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a part number of SRN35, while the AMD part's part number is recorded as unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment processor with a 28 TDP and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part is a desktop segment processor with a 65 TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clear division of workload strengths. The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates in multithreaded and compute-heavy tasks, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 leads in single-thread performance and certain instruction-heavy workloads.

The largest Intel victories come in physics and prime number finding. The Intel part scores 2093 in PassMark physics against the AMD part's 1210, a 42.2% advantage. In PassMark find prime numbers, the Intel part scores 122 versus 71, a 41.8% lead. These are substantial margins that indicate the Intel processor's advantage in integer-heavy and simulation-style workloads.

The Intel part also wins in floating-point math with a score of 66558 versus 55799, a 16.2% advantage. Data encryption shows an 11.9% lead for Intel with 18225 versus 16055. In the multithread test, the Intel part scores 28662 against 25889, a 9.7% lead. Data compression goes to Intel with 340026 versus 327891, a 3.6% margin. Random string sorting shows a narrow Intel win at 35608 versus 34801, a 2.3% difference.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 shows its strongest win in extended instructions, scoring 24193 against 21731, an 11.3% lead. The single-thread test goes to AMD with 4029 versus 3873, a 4% advantage. The integer math test is essentially tied, with AMD scoring 87940 versus Intel's 87844, a 0.1% margin.

The overall win count favors Intel at 7 wins versus AMD's 4 wins. However, the AMD part's average benchmark score of 52901 is substantially higher than Intel's 38149. This discrepancy between head-to-head results and average score reflects the different benchmark suites used in each measurement. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F with an average score of 52873 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Xeon 634 with 52974 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD EPYC 7313P with 53206 and a delta of -0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with 53288 and a delta of -0.7%. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with 38194 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13600KF with 38103 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 with 38221 and a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX with 38261 and a delta of -0.3%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses 10 cores. Both have 16 threads. The base clock differs: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.50 GHz. Both boost to 5.00 GHz. The TDP differs significantly: AMD at 28, Intel at 65. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

The process node differs: AMD at 4 nm from TSMC, Intel at 10 nm from Intel. Die size is close, with AMD at 233 mm² and Intel at 215 mm². L2 cache differs: AMD at 1 MB per core, Intel at 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache differs substantially: AMD at 8 MB, Intel at 24 MB shared. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support differs: AMD supports it, Intel does not. PCIe generation differs: AMD at Gen 4, Intel at Gen 5, both with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon 880M, Intel has none. Market segment differs: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates differ: AMD at 2026-03-08, Intel at 2023-12-31. The part numbers differ: AMD unknown, Intel SRN35. Both have locked multipliers. The AMD part's generation is "Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)", while the Intel part's generation is "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)".

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core i5-14490F serve different primary purposes despite overlapping thread counts. The AMD part is a mobile-segment processor with a 28 TDP, integrated Radeon 880M graphics, ECC memory support, and a 4 nm process. The Intel part is a desktop-segment processor with a 65 TDP, no integrated graphics, no ECC support, and a 10 nm process.

The average benchmark score strongly favors AMD: 52901 versus 38149. The AMD part also holds the higher percentile ranking at 91 versus 86. However, the Intel part wins the majority of head-to-head tests, particularly in physics, prime number finding, floating-point math, encryption, and multithread workloads. The AMD part wins in single-thread performance, extended instructions, and integer math.

For workloads that depend on raw multithreaded compute, physics simulation, or prime number generation, the Intel Core i5-14490F shows clear advantages in the recorded data. For single-thread responsiveness, extended instruction set efficiency, and ECC memory requirements, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 holds the edge. The AMD part's higher average score and 91st percentile placement suggest broader overall capability in the database's aggregate metrics, while the Intel part's head-to-head wins indicate specific workload superiority.

The AMD part's 4 nm process and lower 28 TDP indicate a more power-efficient design, while the Intel part's higher 65 TDP and 10 nm process suggest a less efficient but more compute-capable configuration in the tested workloads. The AMD part's integrated graphics and ECC support make it suitable for embedded and mobile applications, while the Intel part's lack of integrated graphics and desktop socket point to traditional desktop use.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164: The AMD processor wins in single-thread performance, recording a 4% advantage over Intel in the PassMark single-thread test. It also wins in extended instructions with an 11.3% lead, and in integer math with a marginal 0.1% edge. The AMD part's 28 TDP, 4 nm process, integrated Radeon 880M graphics, and ECC memory support make it the appropriate choice for mobile or embedded systems where power efficiency, integrated display output, and memory error correction are required. Its higher average benchmark score of 52901 and 91st percentile ranking indicate strong aggregate performance in the database's overall metrics.

Intel Core i5-14490F: The Intel processor wins 7 of 11 head-to-head tests, with the largest margins in physics (42.2%), prime number finding (41.8%), floating-point math (16.2%), and data encryption (11.9%). It also wins in multithread performance (9.7%), data compression (3.6%), and random string sorting (2.3%). The Intel part's 10 cores, 24 MB L3 cache, Gen 5 PCIe support, and desktop socket position it for desktop compute workloads that favor multithreaded throughput and simulation-style tasks. Its higher base clock of 2.50 GHz and 65 TDP reflect a design oriented toward sustained compute rather than power efficiency. The Intel part's 86th percentile ranking and average score of 38149 place it below the AMD part in aggregate metrics, but its head-to-head dominance in specific tests indicates clear workload-specific strengths.