AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 52901. The Intel part sits 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, while the AMD embedded chip sits 0.7% below that same rival.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: In the Passmark multithread test, the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 41317 versus 25889 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164. That is a 59.6% advantage for Intel, the second-largest single-test margin between the two.

Q: Which chip wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F wins the Passmark single-thread test with 4257 points against 4029 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164. The delta is 5.7%, the smallest winning margin in any head-to-head benchmark.

Q: Are there any benchmark categories where the AMD chip wins?

A: No. Across all 11 head-to-head Passmark tests, the Intel Core i7-14700F records a win in every category. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has zero wins.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in Passmark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 176 versus AMD's 71. That is a 147.9% advantage for the Intel chip, more than double the AMD result.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the Intel Core i7-14700F and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 list ECC memory support as true. They also both use dual-channel memory buses, though Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 while AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-14700F is the faster processor in every measured benchmark. Of the 11 head-to-head tests, Intel wins all 11, with margins ranging from 5.7% in single-threaded work to 147.9% in prime-number finding. Anyone selecting a processor purely on compute throughput should choose the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is not without reason to exist, but its appeal is architectural, not performance-based. It is a mobile-segment chip on AMD Socket FP8 with a 28 TDP, built on TSMC's 4 nm node. The Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65 TDP on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip integrates Radeon 880M graphics; the Intel part has no integrated graphics. For embedded or mobile designs where power envelope and integrated GPU matter more than raw Passmark scores, the AMD part has a clear role.

The verdict for most buyers is simple: the Intel Core i7-14700F delivers 59.6% higher multi-threaded throughput, 91.8% higher floating-point math, and 87.8% higher encryption performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 matches it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, but that parity in percentile hides the fact that every measured workload favors Intel. The AMD chip should be selected for its 28 W TDP, its 4 nm process, and its integrated Radeon 880M — not for benchmark victories.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Passmark suite reveals a consistent pattern: Intel wins every category, and most wins are by large margins. The single-thread test is the closest contest. Intel scores 4257 against 4029, a 5.7% edge. That is the only test where the AMD chip comes within single digits of Intel's result.

The multi-thread test tells a different story. Intel's 41317 is 59.6% ahead of AMD's 25889. That margin is driven by core count: Intel fields 20 cores and 28 threads, while AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads. The core-count gap shows up across all compute-heavy workloads.

Floating-point math is a particularly stark comparison. Intel scores 107005, which is 91.8% higher than AMD's 55799. Integer math follows the same trend: Intel's 155808 beats AMD's 87940 by 77.2%. Data compression favors Intel by 54.3% (505885 versus 327891), and random string sorting favors Intel by 60.7% (55918 versus 34801).

The largest delta in the entire comparison is find prime numbers. Intel's 176 is 147.9% above AMD's 71, meaning Intel completes the task at more than double the rate. Encryption performance is also heavily lopsided: Intel's 30144 beats AMD's 16055 by 87.8%. Extended instructions favor Intel by 18.1% (28564 versus 24193), and physics simulation favors Intel by 102.9% (2455 versus 1210).

The average benchmark scores reflect these individual wins. Intel's 53620 average is 719 points higher than AMD's 52901. Both chips sit near comparable rivals: Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6505P with an average score of 53701 (0.2% higher), while AMD's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 634 with 52974 (0.1% higher). The two processors are separated by 1.4% in average score, but that narrow aggregate gap masks the fact that Intel wins every individual test.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most consequential differences. Intel offers 20 cores and 28 threads; AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads. That 2.5x core advantage and 1.75x thread advantage explains most of Intel's benchmark dominance.

Clock speeds also favor Intel. The Intel part has a 2.10 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. AMD's base is 2.00 GHz and boost is 5.00 GHz. Intel boosts 0.40 GHz higher, a meaningful margin for single-threaded workloads.

Power and platform targets diverge sharply. Intel's TDP is 65 W, while AMD's is 28 W. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform; AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile platform. AMD's process node is 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel's is 10 nm from Intel. The die sizes are close — Intel at 257 mm², AMD at 233 mm² — but the process difference gives AMD a significant efficiency advantage per transistor.

Memory support differs. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5; AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. AMD also lists a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel does not list a bandwidth figure. Both use dual-channel memory buses and support ECC.

PCIe generations differ: Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), AMD is Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated GPU situation is inverted: AMD includes Radeon 880M, while Intel lists no integrated graphics. AMD's cache configuration is smaller at each level: 1 MB L2 per core versus 2 MB, and 8 MB L3 shared versus 33 MB shared. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Architecture Differences

Intel's architecture is Raptor Lake, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family. The codename is Raptor Lake-R and the generation is listed as "Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)." AMD's architecture is not listed, but the codename is Gorgon Point and the generation is "Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)." Intel builds on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry; AMD builds on TSMC's 4 nm node.

The cache hierarchies are structurally different. Intel allocates 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core and only 8 MB of shared L3. That 25 MB L3 deficit is a major factor in AMD's weaker performance in data-heavy workloads like compression and random string sorting, where Intel leads by 54.3% and 60.7% respectively.

The core-count disparity is architectural too. Intel's 20-core design relies on a hybrid arrangement typical of Raptor Lake, while AMD's 8-core design uses Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores, which can include a mix of full and compact cores. AMD's 4 nm process allows a 233 mm² die, slightly smaller than Intel's 257 mm² die, while offering an integrated Radeon 880M GPU — a feature Intel's chip lacks entirely.

The manufacturing and packaging philosophies diverge as well. Intel's chip is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP and no integrated graphics, prioritizing raw throughput. AMD's chip is a mobile embedded part with a 28 W TDP, integrated graphics, and a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, prioritizing efficiency and system integration. The release dates reflect this: Intel launched in January 2024, while AMD's release date is March 2026, nearly two years later.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins every measured benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by what the benchmarks do not capture. Intel wins multi-threaded rendering-style workloads: its 41317 Passmark multithread score is 59.6% ahead, and its physics score of 2455 is 102.9% ahead. For integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, and prime-number finding, Intel leads by margins from 18.1% to 147.9%. Any workload that stresses raw compute throughput should use the Intel chip.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins in categories that are qualitative rather than quantitative. It has a 28 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W, making it the only choice for power-constrained embedded designs. It includes Radeon 880M integrated graphics, while Intel has no integrated GPU, so systems requiring a GPU without a discrete card must use AMD. Its 4 nm TSMC process node is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm node, and its mobile FP8 socket targets a different physical form factor. AMD also supports LPDDR5X memory, which Intel does not, and lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

The average benchmark scores put both chips in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, so neither is a weak processor. But the distribution of wins is one-sided. Intel wins all 11 head-to-head tests. AMD's advantage is in efficiency, integration, and platform fit — not in any Passmark metric. For a desktop system chasing maximum performance, Intel is the only choice. For an embedded mobile design with a 28 W budget and a need for integrated graphics, AMD is the only choice. The data does not support any other conclusion.