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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly along workload types. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins 9 of 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes only 2. The AMD part dominates data-heavy and math-heavy tasks, while Intel holds ground in prime number calculation and physics simulation.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 shows its strongest advantages in extended instruction handling, where it scores 24193 versus Intel's 14354, a 68.5% lead. Data compression also favors AMD heavily: 327891 versus 220520, a 48.7% gap. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 52.9%, and single-thread performance favors AMD by 52.8% with scores of 4029 versus 2637. Integer math shows a 33.7% advantage for AMD, while floating-point math is closer at 11.1% ahead.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in prime number finding with 143 versus AMD's 71, which is a 50.3% margin in Intel's favor. Physics simulation also goes to Intel, 1860 versus 1210, a 34.9% advantage. These two wins reveal a specific pattern: Intel handles integer-heavy, branch-heavy scalar workloads with fewer large data sets better, while AMD excels in SIMD-style and throughput-oriented tasks.

Overall average benchmark scores confirm the split. AMD posts an average of 52901, which places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Intel averages 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288, only 0.7% higher, and the Intel Xeon 634 at 52974, 0.1% higher. Intel's nearest rivals are lower-tier parts: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981, 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106, 0.4% higher. This places the two processors in entirely different performance strata despite identical core and thread counts.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on Gorgon Point, a codename tied to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i7-14701TE is a Raptor Lake Refresh part, built on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². The smaller process node gives AMD a density advantage, though both chips fit 8 cores and 16 threads.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD provides 1 MB of L2 per core while Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache tells a different story: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 33 MB shared. Intel's larger last-level cache likely explains its strength in prime number finding, a workload that can benefit from larger working sets residing in cache. AMD's smaller L3 is offset by higher per-core efficiency and a more modern process.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel's PCIe Gen 5 support offers more interface bandwidth for expansion devices, though AMD's LPDDR5X support suits its embedded and mobile positioning.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not record graphics benchmark scores, so direct comparison of iGPU performance is not possible from the available data. The market segments differ too: AMD is classified as mobile, while Intel is desktop. Both are active production parts. The AMD release date is recorded as March 2026, while Intel's is June 2024. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 52.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE's 2637.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes. Intel wins passmark_find_prime_numbers with 143 versus AMD's 71, a 50.3% advantage, and passmark_physics with 1860 versus AMD's 1210, a 34.9% advantage.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD part averages 52901, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part averages 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile. AMD's average is roughly double Intel's.

Q: What cache configurations do the two processors use?

A: Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. Intel uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core i7-14701TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the larger multi-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 25889 in passmark_multithread, which is 29.2% ahead of Intel's 20042.

Specification Differences

The two processors share core and thread counts, both at 8 cores and 16 threads, but nearly every other specification differs.

Clock speeds: AMD has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Intel has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Intel clocks higher on paper, yet AMD posts higher benchmark scores in most tests.

Power: AMD has a 28 W TDP, while Intel has a 45 W TDP. The AMD part delivers higher average performance at a lower rated power draw.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. These are not interchangeable platforms.

Process and die: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process with a 233 mm² die. Intel uses its own 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die.

Cache: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3. Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB shared L3.

Memory: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both are dual-channel and both support ECC.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 880M. Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Generation and codename: AMD is from the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, codename Gorgon Point, using Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. Intel is Core 14th Gen, codename Raptor Lake-R, using the Raptor Lake architecture.

Market segment: AMD is classified as mobile, Intel as desktop. Release dates differ by roughly 20 months, with Intel releasing first.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for AMD is in extended instructions, where the 24193 score beats Intel's 14354 by 68.5%. This is a massive margin and indicates superior SIMD and cryptographic instruction throughput. Data compression follows at 48.7% ahead, with AMD scoring 327891 against 220520. Random string sorting shows a 52.9% advantage, and single-thread performance shows a 52.8% advantage, with AMD scoring 4029 in both single-thread listings against Intel's 2637.

Integer math favors AMD by 33.7%, with scores of 87940 versus 65792. Multithread performance favors AMD by 29.2%, 25889 versus 20042. Data encryption goes to AMD by 37.2%, 16055 versus 11699. Floating-point math is the closest AMD win at 11.1%, 55799 versus 50219.

Intel's wins are concentrated in two areas. Prime number finding shows Intel at 143 against AMD's 71, a 50.3% margin. This test typically measures branch prediction and integer division efficiency, where Intel's larger L3 cache and higher clocks help. Physics simulation favors Intel by 34.9%, 1860 versus 1210. Physics workloads often depend on rigid body calculations and collision detection, which can be latency-sensitive and benefit from Intel's cache layout.

The benchmark distribution shows a clear pattern. AMD wins all throughput-oriented tests, including compression, encryption, sorting, and math. Intel wins latency-sensitive scalar tests. For most real-world workloads that mix these patterns, AMD's wins cover a broader set of common tasks.

The Verdict

The data points decisively toward the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 for general compute performance. It wins 9 of 11 benchmark comparisons, holds a 52901 average score versus 26013, and sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs compared to Intel's 78th. The AMD part achieves this with a 28 W TDP, lower than Intel's 45 W, and a smaller 233 mm² die on a 4 nm process versus Intel's 257 mm² on 10 nm.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE has specific strengths. Its 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 give it an edge in prime number finding and physics simulation. Systems running those specific workloads, or workloads with similar cache-sensitive, branch-heavy patterns, would see better results from Intel. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5, which provides more expansion bandwidth than AMD's Gen 4.

For embedded and mobile deployments, the AMD part offers better power efficiency, a more modern process node, LPDDR5X memory support, and a higher average benchmark score. For desktop builds where the workload is dominated by physics simulation and prime number calculations, Intel's wins carry weight. The recorded data, however, shows AMD winning the majority of comparisons by large margins, including a 52.8% single-thread lead and a 68.5% extended instructions lead. The choice depends on whether the target workload resembles Intel's two wins or AMD's nine.