AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between these two processors is nearly even, with the Intel Core i5-14600T taking 6 wins and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 taking 5. The distribution, however, is heavily skewed by workload type. The Intel part dominates in raw computational throughput categories, while the AMD part shows clear superiority in instruction-level efficiency and single-thread responsiveness.

The Intel Core i5-14600T wins in data encryption by 11.9%, prime number finding by 41.3%, floating point math by 13.8%, integer math by 7.5%, multithread performance by 2%, and physics calculations by 35.4%. These are all classic compute-heavy workloads that benefit from a larger core count and higher sustained throughput. The physics score is particularly notable: 1873 versus 1210 for the AMD, a gap that suggests the Intel part handles simulation-style workloads with substantially more headroom.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 counters with wins in data compression by 8.6%, extended instructions by 42.4%, random string sorting by 1.4%, and both single-thread tests by 7.6%. The extended instructions result is the single largest margin in either direction, indicating that the AMD architecture executes specialized instruction sets with significantly greater efficiency. The single-thread win, 4029 versus 3744, is also critical for any workload that cannot parallelize across cores.

The use-case split is clear. The Intel part is the choice for sustained multi-core number crunching, physics simulation, and encryption-heavy tasks. The AMD part is better suited for compression workloads, single-thread-bound applications, and code that relies on modern extended instruction sets. For general desktop multitasking, the Intel multithread win is marginal at 2%, meaning the AMD part remains competitive despite having fewer cores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Gorgon Point codename and is built on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core configuration, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14600T uses the Raptor Lake-R architecture, part of the Core 14th Gen series, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. This explains much of the multithread performance gap, though the AMD part narrows it through higher clock speeds and architectural efficiency. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 1.80 GHz with a slightly higher boost of 5.10 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 is 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest difference: the AMD part has 8 MB total, while the Intel part has 24 MB shared. This larger Intel L3 cache likely contributes to its physics and integer math advantages, as more data can reside on-chip.

Memory support differs in both type and bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both are dual-channel and both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment part, while the Intel part is a desktop segment part. The AMD part was released in 2026, while the Intel part was released in 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 in extended instructions. Its score of 24193 compares to 16985 for the Intel part, a 42.4% advantage. This is a decisive margin that indicates the AMD core executes advanced instruction extensions far more efficiently, which matters for cryptography, signal processing, and certain scientific workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14600T counters with a 41.3% win in prime number finding, scoring 121 versus 71. This workload is highly dependent on integer division and modulus operations, where the Intel architecture clearly excels. The physics benchmark shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 1873 versus 1210, a 35.4% margin. Physics simulations often stress branch prediction and memory latency, areas where the larger L3 cache and higher core count help.

Data compression favors the AMD part at 327891 versus 301827, an 8.6% margin. This is a substantial absolute difference of over 26,000 points. The Intel part wins data encryption by 11.9%, scoring 18226 versus 16055. Floating point math goes to Intel by 13.8% (64726 versus 55799), and integer math goes to Intel by 7.5% (95112 versus 87940).

The multithread test is the closest of all: Intel wins 26409 versus 25889, a margin of just 2%. Despite having 6 more cores and 4 more threads, the Intel part only edges ahead by 520 points. This suggests that the AMD part's higher boost clock and architectural efficiency largely compensate for its lower core count. Random string sorting goes narrowly to AMD at 34801 versus 34310, a 1.4% margin.

Single-thread performance is a clear AMD win. The AMD part scores 4029 in both single-thread tests, versus 3744 for Intel, a 7.6% advantage. This is a significant gap for any application that relies on single-core speed, such as legacy software, certain database queries, and lightly threaded productivity tools.

The Verdict

The data shows two distinct profiles. The Intel Core i5-14600T is the stronger choice for compute-heavy, multi-core workloads. It wins physics by 35.4%, prime number finding by 41.3%, and floating point math by 13.8%. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide the raw throughput needed for rendering, simulation, and encryption tasks. The multithread win, while narrow at 2%, confirms that the Intel part has a slight edge in fully parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the better option for single-thread-bound tasks and instruction-efficiency-sensitive workloads. The 42.4% win in extended instructions is a decisive advantage, and the 7.6% single-thread lead means any application that cannot parallelize will run faster on the AMD part. Data compression also favors AMD by 8.6%, making it the stronger choice for archive management and storage-heavy workflows.

The database percentile ranking reflects this split: the AMD part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile. The average benchmark score tells a similar story, with the AMD part at 52901 and the Intel part at 32707. However, these aggregate figures skew toward the AMD part's strengths, and the head-to-head data shows that Intel wins more individual tests. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164's nearest rivals by average score include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F at 52873 (0.1% higher) and the Intel Xeon 634 at 52974 (0.1% lower). The Intel Core i5-14600T's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (0.0% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 (0.1% higher).

For a user prioritizing single-thread speed, compression, and modern instruction support, the AMD part is the data-backed choice. For a user prioritizing multi-core throughput, physics simulation, and encryption, the Intel part wins.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029 in the single-thread test, compared to 3744 for the Intel Core i5-14600T. This is a 7.6% advantage for AMD.

Q: How large is the extended instructions performance gap?

A: The AMD part scores 24193 versus 16985 for Intel, giving AMD a 42.4% lead. This is the largest margin in any head-to-head test between the two.

Q: Which processor wins the multithread benchmark?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T wins with a score of 26409 versus 25889 for the AMD part, a margin of 2%.

Q: What is the core and thread difference?

A: The Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 6 more cores and 4 more threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The difference is 0.10 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 1.80 GHz for Intel, and the AMD boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power differs: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 35 watts.

The process node differs substantially: the AMD part uses 4 nm technology from TSMC, while the Intel part uses 10 nm from Intel. Die size also differs: the AMD part measures 233 mm², while the Intel part measures 257 mm². The L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 2 MB for Intel, and the L3 cache is 8 MB for AMD and 24 MB for Intel.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth. Both support dual-channel memory and ECC. PCIe generation differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 880M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

The market segment differs: the AMD part is mobile, while the Intel part is desktop. Socket types also differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part was released in 2026, while the Intel part was released in 2024. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $255, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are currently active in production.