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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i7-14700HX, which wins 9 of the 11 compared workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 takes only 2 wins, both in single-threaded PassMark tests. The average benchmark score for the Intel part sits at 45953, while the AMD part records 52901, a gap that reflects the different workload profiles in the database.

The largest Intel advantage appears in prime number finding, where the i7-14700HX scores 165 versus 71 for the AMD chip, a delta of negative 57 percent from AMD's perspective. That is the steepest single-workload margin in the entire comparison. Floating point math also shows a substantial gap: Intel scores 93836 against AMD's 55799, a 40.5 percent deficit for the AMD part. Physics simulation follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2252 and AMD at 1210, a 46.3 percent shortfall for AMD. Data encryption favors Intel at 26092 versus 16055, a 38.5 percent margin, while integer math lands at 131296 against 87940, a 33 percent gap. Data compression shows Intel at 438539 compared to 327891, a 25.2 percent lead, and multithread performance puts Intel at 36566 versus 25889, a 29.2 percent advantage. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 48544 against 34801, a 28.3 percent margin, and extended instructions come in close: Intel at 25718 versus 24193, a 5.9 percent edge.

The AMD part's only victories are narrow ones. In PassMark single-thread, AMD scores 4029 against Intel's 3947, a 2.1 percent lead. The same result appears under the singlethread listing, confirming the same 4029 versus 3947 numbers. These are the only workloads where the AMD architecture turns the tables, and the margins are small relative to the Intel wins elsewhere.

The percentile data places the AMD chip at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 89th percentile. That ranking seems to contradict the head-to-head results, but the percentile is computed across the full database of processors, not just this pair. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F with an average score of 52873 (0.1 percent difference), the Intel Xeon 634 at 52974 (negative 0.1 percent), the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206 (negative 0.6 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (negative 0.7 percent). The Intel chip's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45960 (0 percent), the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970 (0 percent), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 (negative 0.2 percent), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46062 (negative 0.2 percent). These rival clusters show that the AMD chip competes in a higher average-score tier, even though the Intel chip wins most of the direct workload comparisons.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. 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. The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series as a Raptor Lake-HX Refresh part. Intel fabricates it on a 10 nm process at its own foundry.

Die sizes differ modestly: the AMD chip measures 233 mm², while the Intel chip measures 257 mm². Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part provides 20 cores and 28 threads. That core and thread count difference explains much of the multithreaded workload gap. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.10 GHz, but boost clocks favor Intel at 5.50 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power tells a different story: AMD lists 28 watts, while Intel lists 55 watts. The Intel chip draws more power to reach higher performance, while the AMD chip targets lower power consumption.

Cache layouts differ in structure. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. L3 cache is where the gap widens: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 33 MB shared. That larger shared cache benefits Intel in workloads with repetitive data access. Memory support also differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel does not report a bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics units also differ: AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has a locked multiplier, while the Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, which allows overclocking on the Intel side if the platform permits it. The Intel part carries a specific part number, SRMXG, while the AMD part lists its part number as unknown. Release dates differ by just over two years: the Intel chip entered production status in January 2024, while the AMD chip's release date is March 2026.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear workload-based split. For multithreaded throughput, integer-heavy math, compression, encryption, and physics simulation, the Intel Core i7-14700HX is the stronger option by substantial margins. The 20-core, 28-thread configuration with 33 MB of shared L3 cache delivers between 25.2 percent and 57 percent higher scores than the AMD part across those workloads. The Intel chip also carries a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz and supports PCIe Gen 5, which may matter for storage or GPU bandwidth in certain mobile platforms.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins only in single-threaded PassMark tests, and even there the margin is just 2.1 percent. That small edge does not offset the large deficits elsewhere. However, the AMD part draws far less power at 28 watts versus 55 watts, and it uses a more modern 4 nm process at TSMC. For thermally constrained embedded designs, that power difference could be the deciding factor. The AMD part also supports LPDDR5X memory and lists a specific memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which may benefit certain memory-bound embedded workloads.

The average benchmark score favors AMD at 52901 versus 45953, and the percentile ranking favors AMD at 91 versus 89. Those aggregate figures suggest the AMD chip performs closer to higher-tier desktop and server parts in the database, while the Intel chip sits in a lower average tier. The direct head-to-head results, however, show Intel winning most real workloads. The verdict depends on whether the user prioritizes raw throughput across many cores or lower power consumption with a modest single-thread edge.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: AMD has 8, Intel has 20
• Threads: AMD has 16, Intel has 28
• Base clock: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD at 5.00 GHz, Intel at 5.50 GHz
• TDP: AMD at 28 watts, Intel at 55 watts
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1964
• Codename: AMD uses Gorgon Point, Intel uses Raptor Lake-HX
• Generation: AMD uses Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Intel uses Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh)
• Process node: AMD at 4 nm, Intel at 10 nm
• Foundry: AMD at TSMC, Intel at Intel
• Die size: AMD at 233 mm², Intel at 257 mm²
• L2 cache: AMD at 1 MB per core, Intel at 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD at 8 MB, Intel at 33 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD for DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel for DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: AMD lists 89.6 GB/s, Intel does not list a value
• PCIe: AMD at Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel at Gen 5 with 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 880M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD false, Intel true
• Part number: AMD unknown, Intel SRMXG
• Release date: AMD in March 2026, Intel in January 2024

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel chip boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD chip boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded PassMark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029 in PassMark single-thread, compared to Intel's 3947, a 2.1 percent lead for AMD.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD part lists 28 watts, while the Intel part lists 55 watts.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD part has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core i7-14700HX list ECC memory support as true.