AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a split decision, with the Intel Core i7-14701E taking 6 of 11 benchmark wins and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 taking 5. However, the margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 delivers its largest victory in extended instructions, scoring 24,193 against Intel's 18,528, a 30.6% advantage. This is the single biggest performance gap in either direction across all tests. The AMD part also shows a strong 19.4% lead in random string sorting, scoring 34,801 versus 29,158. In data compression, AMD wins 327,891 to 282,939, a 15.9% edge. The encryption test goes to AMD at 16,055 versus 14,862, an 8% margin. Integer math also favors AMD, with 87,940 against 81,325, a 8.1% lead.

The Intel Core i7-14701E counters with a decisive win in find prime numbers, scoring 176 versus AMD's 71, a 59.7% advantage in Intel's favor. That is the largest margin of any test in either direction. The physics test also goes strongly to Intel, 2,399 to 1,210, a 49.6% lead. Floating point math favors Intel at 61,873 versus 55,799, a 9.8% edge. The single-thread tests go to Intel by 6.4%, with scores of 4,305 against 4,029. The multithread test is extremely close, Intel winning 26,112 to 25,889, a margin of just 0.9%.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD part at 52,901, which sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part averages 33,206, putting it in the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F at 52,873 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon 634 at 52,974 (0.1% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53,206 (0.6% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53,288 (0.7% ahead). For Intel, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33,201 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33,244 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33,091 (0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33,089 (0.4% behind).

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 4,305 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4,029. Intel leads by 6.4%.

Q: How large is the AMD part's advantage in extended instructions?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 24,193 in extended instructions, which is 30.6% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701E's 18,528. This is the largest percentage gap in any head-to-head test.

Q: What is the difference in multithread performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins the multithread test with 26,112 points versus 25,889 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164. The margin is only 0.9%, making it the closest contest in the benchmark suite.

Q: Which processor performs better in integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 leads in integer math with 87,940 points, an 8.1% advantage over the Intel Core i7-14701E's 81,325 points.

Q: How do the two compare in floating point math?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 61,873 in floating point math, which is 9.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164's 55,799.

Q: Which processor has the higher overall percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14701E ranks in the 83rd percentile.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the stronger overall processor for workloads that exercise extended instruction sets, data compression, encryption, integer math, and string sorting. Its 30.6% lead in extended instructions and 19.4% lead in random string sorting are substantial margins. The 91st percentile ranking versus Intel's 83rd confirms this broader performance advantage.

The Intel Core i7-14701E, however, is the clear choice for prime number finding and physics simulations, where it leads by 59.7% and 49.6% respectively. It also holds advantages in floating point math, single-thread performance, and the overall multithread score, though the multithread margin is minimal at 0.9%.

For builders prioritizing single-thread responsiveness and physics-heavy workloads, the Intel part delivers. For workloads involving data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, or integer-heavy processing, the AMD part is the better fit. The AMD part also carries a much lower TDP of 28 watts against Intel's 65 watts, which the data shows does not prevent it from winning the majority of benchmark tests by average score.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification areas. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses an AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses an Intel Socket 1700. 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 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 watts, while the Intel TDP is 65 watts.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD integrated graphics are Radeon 880M; the Intel integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770.

The release dates differ, with the Intel part dated 2024-06-30 and the AMD part dated 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a recorded part number of Q49FSRNJK, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD codename is Gorgon Point with a generation listed as Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), while the Intel codename is Raptor Lake-R with a generation of Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) and an architecture of Raptor Lake.

Both chips have 8 cores and 16 threads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs substantially: the AMD part has 8 MB, while the Intel part has 33 MB shared. The die size differs, with AMD at 233 mm² and Intel at 257 mm².

The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part targets the desktop segment. Both are listed as active in production. Neither has recorded transistor counts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins in tasks involving data compression, where it scores 327,891 versus 282,939. It also wins in data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, and random string sorting. These are workloads that benefit from the Zen 5 architecture's instruction handling and integer throughput. The AMD part's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and LPDDR5X support align with its strong compression and sorting results.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in find prime numbers, physics, floating point math, multithread, and single-thread tests. The large 33 MB shared L3 cache likely contributes to its physics and prime number results. The Intel part also holds a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz against AMD's 5.00 GHz, which aligns with its single-thread advantage.

For a system builder choosing between these two, the decision hinges on workload type. The AMD part suits embedded or mobile deployments where power efficiency matters, given its 28 watt TDP, and where encryption, compression, integer math, and extended instructions dominate. The Intel part suits desktop builds where physics simulation, floating point math, and single-thread performance take priority, and where the higher 65 watt TDP is acceptable. The benchmark data shows that while the Intel part wins more individual tests, the AMD part wins the tests where it does win by larger margins, and its overall average score of 52,901 far exceeds Intel's 33,206.