AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly along workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 claims 3 wins out of 11 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX takes 8. The AMD part wins in single-thread performance, extended instruction throughput, and it ties or edges ahead in the two single-core oriented PassMark tests. The Intel part dominates everything multi-threaded, plus the heavier math and encryption workloads.

For single-threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 posts a PassMark single-thread score of 4029 against 3841 for the Intel Core i7-14650HX, a 4.9% advantage. That edge also shows up in extended instructions, where AMD scores 24193 versus 24150, a slim 0.2% margin. Applications that depend on one or two fast cores, such as lightly threaded productivity tools, respond well to the AMD part's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins the multi-threaded categories by large margins. In PassMark multithread, Intel scores 33495 against 25889, a 22.7% gap. The physics test shows the biggest relative difference: Intel scores 2202 versus 1210, a 45% lead. Prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, data compression, data encryption, and random string sorting all go to Intel with deltas ranging from 17.7% to 53.3%.

The overall average benchmark score reflects this split. The AMD part's average is 52901, while the Intel part's average is 41576. The AMD processor's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 91, versus 88 for the Intel chip. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F at 52873 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon 634 at 52974 (0.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (0.7% ahead). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H at 41621 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core 7 251TE at 41650 (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41376 (0.5% behind).

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029 in PassMark single-thread, which is 4.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 3841.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 33495 in PassMark multithread, 22.7% ahead of the AMD part's 25889. The largest single delta is in prime number finding, where Intel leads by 53.3%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core i7-14650HX list ECC memory support as enabled.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 boosts to 5.00 GHz. Despite the lower boost clock, the AMD part has the higher single-thread score.

Q: How do the two compare in data encryption?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 22917 in PassMark data encryption, 29.9% ahead of the AMD part's 16055.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data contains one clear pattern: Intel wins the throughput tests, AMD wins the latency-sensitive single-core tests. The largest Intel margin appears in PassMark find prime numbers. Intel scores 152, AMD scores 71, a 53.3% difference. That workload is heavily dependent on integer iteration and branch handling, and the Intel part's 16 cores and 24 threads give it a structural advantage.

The physics test shows the second largest gap. Intel scores 2202, AMD scores 1210, a 45% lead for Intel. Physics benchmarks typically scale well with core count and sustained power, and the Intel part operates at a 55 W TDP versus 28 W for the AMD part. Floating point math also goes strongly to Intel: 84999 versus 55799, a 34.4% margin. Integer math follows at 116661 versus 87940, a 24.6% lead.

Data encryption favors Intel by 29.9%, with scores of 22917 and 16055. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 43035 versus 34801, a 19.1% margin. Data compression shows Intel ahead at 398418 versus 327891, a 17.7% lead. The multithread aggregate test gives Intel 33495 against 25889, a 22.7% advantage.

The AMD wins are narrower but consistent. The single-thread test gives AMD 4029 against 3841, a 4.9% lead. The extended instructions test gives AMD 24193 against 24150, a 0.2% margin. These two results suggest the AMD architecture extracts more work per clock in single-threaded and SIMD-heavy scenarios, despite the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The average benchmark score tells a different story than the head-to-head wins. The AMD part's average of 52901 is 27.2% higher than the Intel part's 41576. That discrepancy exists because the AMD part's benchmark set in the database includes high-scoring workloads that are not part of the shared head-to-head list, while the Intel part's set includes Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Geekbench results. The Intel part's Cinebench R23 multicore score is 20454 and its single-core score is 1969. Geekbench multicore is 14249 and single-core is 2173. These additional measurements pull the Intel average down relative to its head-to-head performance.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads. That is twice the core count and 50% more threads for Intel.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Intel holds a 0.20 GHz advantage in both base and boost.

Thermal design power differs by a factor of nearly two. The AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 55 W. This affects sustained performance in compact chassis and battery-powered systems.

Socket and platform differ completely. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1964. The AMD part's PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with 16 CPU-only lanes. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 but has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses the Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 710. The AMD part does not have an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does.

The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRMXH. The AMD part's part number is listed as unknown. Release dates differ as well: the AMD part entered production with a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Intel part arrived with a release date of 2024-01-07. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². Its codename is Raptor Lake-HX, and it belongs to the Core 14th Gen family as a Raptor Lake-HX Refresh.

Cache layouts differ in meaningful ways. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache per core is 1 MB on the AMD part and 2 MB on the Intel part. The L3 cache is 8 MB on the AMD part versus 30 MB shared on the Intel part. The Intel part's larger L3 gives it more room for shared working sets in multi-threaded workloads.

The AMD part's process advantage is clear from the numbers. A 4 nm TSMC process versus a 10 nm Intel process means the AMD die is smaller despite containing a different core topology. The AMD die is 233 mm², the Intel die is 257 mm². The AMD part also achieves a lower 28 W TDP while still delivering competitive single-thread performance.

The Intel part's architecture relies on more cores and more cache to win multi-threaded tests. Its 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with 30 MB of shared L3 and 2 MB L2 per core, produce the large margins seen in physics, prime numbers, and floating point math. The AMD part's Zen 5 and Zen 5c hybrid core arrangement emphasizes efficiency and single-thread throughput.

Both parts support ECC memory, which is notable for embedded and workstation-adjacent use cases. The AMD part lists LPDDR5X support, which is absent from the Intel part's memory support list. The Intel part lists DDR4 support, which is absent from the AMD part's list. The AMD part's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database.

The integrated graphics also reflect different design priorities. AMD pairs the CPU with the Radeon 880M, a more capable integrated GPU. Intel uses UHD Graphics 710, a basic display-output solution. The AMD part's higher average benchmark score of 52901 and its 91st percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 88th percentile suggest that the AMD architecture, despite fewer cores, delivers better overall measured performance across the database's full benchmark suite.