AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly along workload types. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 takes 3 wins out of 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-14500 claims 8.

The AMD part wins in single-thread performance, extended instruction throughput, and one of the two identical single-thread entries. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4029 edges out Intel's 3952, a 1.9% margin. In extended instructions, AMD scores 24193 against Intel's 22473, a 7.7% advantage. These are narrow but consistent wins in latency-sensitive and SIMD-heavy code paths.

The Intel Core i5-14500 dominates the throughput-oriented tests. Its largest margins come in prime number finding, where it scores 106 versus AMD's 71, a 33% gap. Floating point math shows Intel ahead by 29.9% (79576 vs 55799), physics by 30.7% (1746 vs 1210), and data encryption by 25.2% (21457 vs 16055). Data compression, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting also go Intel's way with margins between 11.7% and 18.7%.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 suits workloads that prioritize single-core responsiveness and extended instruction efficiency. The Intel Core i5-14500 is the stronger choice for heavily parallel, multi-threaded, and math-intensive tasks. The multithread score difference of 25889 versus 30777 (15.9%) reinforces that Intel's higher core and thread counts translate directly into aggregate work output.

The average benchmark scores tell a similar story at a higher level: AMD's 52901 average sits well above Intel's 38531, but that figure is influenced by the PassMark suite composition and does not reflect the head-to-head sweep where Intel wins 8 of 11 tests. The percentile rankings place AMD at 91 and Intel at 86, which again reflects the broader PassMark database rather than this specific matchup.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14500 uses Raptor Lake-R silicon, part of the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die.

Core counts differ substantially. AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel provides 14 cores and 20 threads. Both parts run at a 5.00 GHz boost clock, but the base clocks differ: AMD at 2.00 GHz versus Intel at 2.60 GHz. The TDP gap is large, with AMD rated at 28 watts and Intel at 65 watts, reflecting the mobile versus desktop market positioning.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD's L2 is 1 MB per core, Intel's is 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is the biggest structural difference: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. That larger shared pool helps Intel in workloads with high data reuse across cores.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics also separate the two. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments reflect the intended use: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. AMD's socket is AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. Intel's production status is Active and its part number is SRN3T; AMD's part number is listed as unknown. Intel has a recorded release date of 2024-01-07, while AMD's release date is 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win in either direction belongs to Intel in the prime number test. Intel's 106 versus AMD's 71 represents a 33% deficit for AMD, the widest margin in the entire comparison. This test typically stresses integer recursion and branch prediction, areas where Intel's higher core count and larger L3 cache provide an advantage.

Floating point math follows closely. Intel scores 79576 against AMD's 55799, a 29.9% lead. Physics simulation shows Intel at 1746 versus 1210, a 30.7% edge. Data encryption gives Intel 21457 against 16055, a 25.2% advantage. These three results all exceed 25%, indicating that Intel's throughput advantage is most pronounced in sustained compute loops.

Integer math goes to Intel by 18.7% (108124 vs 87940). Multithread performance shows Intel ahead by 15.9% (30777 vs 25889). Random string sorting goes Intel's way by 15.1% (40980 vs 34801). Data compression is the closest Intel win at 11.7% (371294 vs 327891).

AMD's wins are smaller but real. Extended instructions show AMD at 24193 versus Intel's 22473, a 7.7% margin. Single-thread performance gives AMD 4029 versus 3952, a 1.9% edge. The same single-thread result appears twice in the recorded data with identical scores.

The implication is that AMD's Zen 5 architecture delivers better per-clock instruction throughput, while Intel compensates with 6 additional cores, 4 additional threads, and a 16 MB larger L3 cache. In aggregate multithread tests, the core count advantage wins out. In single-thread and instruction-set-specific tests, AMD's design shows superior efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029, which is 1.9% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500's 3952.

Q: How much faster is Intel in multithread workloads?

A: Intel scores 30777 versus AMD's 25889, a 15.9% advantage in the PassMark multithread test.

Q: What is the core and thread difference between the two?

A: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core i5-14500 list ECC memory support.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: Intel has 24 MB shared L3 cache, which is 16 MB more than AMD's 8 MB.

Q: What process nodes are used by each?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process. Intel uses a 10 nm process.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 | Intel Core i5-14500 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | not recorded | $232 |

| Multiplier unlocked | false | false |

| Part number | unknown | SRN3T |