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

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core i5-14500HX serve different priorities despite both being mobile processors. The data shows the AMD part wins 3 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel part wins 8. However, the AMD chip takes the single-thread crown with a score of 4029 against 3629, an 11% advantage. That result matters for lightly threaded workloads and responsiveness. The Intel chip counters with a 45.4% lead in prime number finding, a 36.7% lead in physics simulation, and a 17.7% lead in data encryption. The Intel processor also holds a 9.2% edge in multithread performance, scoring 28508 versus 25889. For users prioritizing raw multi-core throughput, encryption, or physics workloads, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the stronger pick. For those who need faster single-core execution, extended instruction throughput, and lower power draw, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 fits better.

The AMD processor sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip lands at the 84th percentile. The AMD part's average benchmark score is 52901, compared to 35094 for the Intel. That large gap in average score comes partly from the AMD chip's superior single-thread and extended instruction results, which carry weight in the aggregate. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900HX (0.3% higher average score) and the Intel Core i7-12700K (0.5% lower), placing it in solid company. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.7% lower), showing it competes with desktop-class silicon. The verdict: choose Intel for sustained multi-core work and encryption, choose AMD for single-thread speed, extended instructions, and lower power consumption.

FAQ

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 11% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500HX's score of 3629.

Q: How do the two compare in multithread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX leads with a PassMark multithread score of 28508, beating the AMD's 25889 by 9.2%.

Q: Which chip uses more power?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a TDP of 28. The AMD part draws less power by specification.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, built on a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid architecture. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX refresh architecture, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The AMD chip is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The die sizes differ: the AMD processor measures 233 mm², the Intel processor measures 257 mm². Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache also varies significantly: the AMD chip has 8 MB total, while the Intel chip has 24 MB shared.

The AMD processor's hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c design mixes high-performance and high-efficiency cores, which explains its lower TDP of 28 while still reaching a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip's Raptor Lake-HX refresh uses a heterogeneous core layout as well, but with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip's integrated graphics is the Radeon 880M, whereas the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is only listed for the AMD chip at 89.6 GB/s; the Intel chip's bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

The AMD part has a locked multiplier, meaning overclocking is not supported. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing user-controlled tuning. Both processors are active in production status. The AMD chip's release date is 2026-03-08, while the Intel chip's release date is 2024-01-07. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1964. The Intel part has a known part number, SRMXJ, while the AMD part's part number is unknown.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. Core count: AMD has 8, Intel has 14. Thread count: AMD has 16, Intel has 20. Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.60 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, Intel reaches 4.90 GHz. TDP: AMD is rated at 28, Intel at 55. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1964. Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm. Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses Intel. Die size: AMD is 233 mm², Intel is 257 mm². L2 cache per core: AMD has 1 MB, Intel has 2 MB. L3 cache: AMD has 8 MB, Intel has 24 MB shared. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD has 89.6 GB/s, Intel has no recorded value. PCIe version: AMD uses Gen 4, Intel uses Gen 5, both with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 880M, Intel has UHD Graphics 770. Multiplier: AMD is locked, Intel is unlocked. Release date: AMD is 2026-03-08, Intel is 2024-01-07. Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Intel is Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh).

Both processors support ECC memory and are dual-channel for memory bus. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. Neither has a listed launch MSRP. Both target the mobile market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, all from the PassMark suite. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins 3 of these tests, and the Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 8.

The AMD chip's largest victory comes in extended instructions, where it scores 24193 against the Intel's 20019, a 20.9% advantage. This indicates the AMD processor handles advanced instruction sets more efficiently. The AMD chip also wins the single-thread test twice (the database lists both "passmark_single_thread" and "passmark_singlethread" with identical scores). In both instances, the AMD scores 4029 versus the Intel's 3629, an 11% lead. These single-thread results are critical for everyday responsiveness, application launches, and lightly threaded software.

The Intel chip's biggest win is in prime number finding, scoring 130 against the AMD's 71, a 45.4% margin. This test stresses integer arithmetic and branch prediction. The Intel chip also dominates physics simulation, scoring 1911 versus 1210, a 36.7% lead. Data encryption shows a 17.7% edge for Intel, with scores of 19502 versus 16055. Floating point math goes to Intel by 19.6%, scoring 69442 versus 55799. Integer math favors Intel by 8%, with 95584 versus 87940. Multithread performance goes to Intel by 9.2%, scoring 28508 versus 25889. Random string sorting is close, with Intel winning 36219 versus 34801, a 3.9% margin. Data compression is the tightest race, Intel wins 333851 versus 327891, only 1.8% apart.

The average benchmark score difference is stark: the AMD chip averages 52901, while the Intel chip averages 35094. This discrepancy arises because the AMD chip's single-thread and extended instruction scores are high, and the average calculation weights all tests equally. The Intel chip's physics and prime number scores are lower in absolute terms, pulling its average down despite winning more head-to-head tests.

The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F (0.1% higher average score), the Intel Xeon 634 (0.1% lower), the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.6% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.7% lower). This places the AMD part in the company of high-end desktop and server processors. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900HX (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i7-13800H (0.3% higher), the Intel Core 7 253PTE (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (0.5% lower). The Intel chip sits among upper-midrange mobile and desktop parts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins in three benchmark categories: extended instructions, single-thread performance, and the overall average score. The 20.9% lead in extended instructions suggests the AMD processor executes complex instruction sets more quickly, which benefits cryptography, compression algorithms, and certain scientific workloads. The 11% single-thread advantage means the AMD chip provides faster response in applications that rely on one or two cores, such as web browsing, office productivity, and many games that are not fully multi-threaded. The higher average benchmark score of 52901 versus 35094 indicates that, across the full PassMark suite, the AMD processor delivers more total computing throughput per test on average.

The AMD chip's lower TDP of 28 versus 55 for the Intel chip makes it suitable for thinner, lighter laptops or embedded systems where thermal and power budgets are constrained. Its 4 nm process at TSMC contributes to this efficiency. The AMD chip also supports LPDDR5X memory, which can further reduce power consumption in mobile designs. The Radeon 880M integrated graphics may offer stronger GPU performance than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though the database does not include direct GPU benchmark comparisons.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins in eight benchmark categories: data compression, data encryption, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. The 45.4% lead in prime numbers and the 36.7% lead in physics indicate strong integer and simulation performance, which matters for scientific computing, engineering simulations, and financial modeling. The 17.7% edge in encryption benefits security-focused workloads, such as VPNs, disk encryption, and secure communications. The 19.6% floating point advantage helps with 3D rendering, video editing, and machine learning inference that relies on FP32 or FP64 math. The 9.2% multithread lead, combined with 14 cores and 20 threads against the AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads, makes the Intel chip better for heavily parallel tasks like video encoding, batch photo processing, and software compilation.

The Intel chip's 24 MB of shared L3 cache, double the L2 cache per core, and PCIe Gen 5 support provide architectural advantages for workloads that benefit from large caches and high-bandwidth I/O. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking for users who want to push performance further, assuming the laptop's cooling and power delivery can handle it. The Intel chip's support for DDR4 memory also offers compatibility with a wider range of existing memory modules, which can be useful in some upgrade scenarios.

The data shows a clear split: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the choice for single-thread speed, extended instruction efficiency, and lower power consumption, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the choice for multi-core throughput, physics and encryption workloads, and memory flexibility. Neither processor dominates the other entirely; the decision depends on which benchmark categories align with the user's primary applications. The AMD chip's 91st percentile ranking and higher average score suggest it is the more well-rounded performer in the database's aggregate metrics, while the Intel chip's 84th percentile and 8 head-to-head wins show strength in specific, often demanding workloads.