AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core i9-14900F Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core i9-14900F occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The Intel Core i9-14900F wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 60008 compared to the AMD's 52901. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs (92nd versus 91st). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is a mobile processor designed for embedded systems, while the Intel Core i9-14900F is a desktop processor aimed at high-performance computing. Buyers should choose the Intel Core i9-14900F for raw performance across every measured workload, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 suits applications requiring its embedded feature set, integrated graphics, and lower thermal envelope.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i9-14900F is the clear performance winner in this comparison. Its average benchmark score of 60008 exceeds the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164's 52901 by roughly 13%, and it wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database. The largest margins come in compute-heavy tasks: the Intel part delivers 209 in the find prime numbers test versus 71 for the AMD, a 66% advantage. In floating point math, the Intel scores 119550 against 55799, a 53.3% lead. The Intel part also leads in multithread performance with 46532 versus 25889, a 44.4% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is not without merit. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC versus the Intel's 10 nm process from Intel, and it integrates Radeon 880M graphics while the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The AMD processor also supports ECC memory and comes with a 28 TDP rating compared to the Intel's 65 TDP. For embedded systems, edge computing, or fanless designs where power draw is critical, the AMD part's specifications make it a viable option despite its lower benchmark scores.

The data shows no scenario where the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 outperforms the Intel Core i9-14900F in the recorded benchmarks. The Intel part's 24 cores and 32 threads versus the AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads explain most of the multi-threaded advantage. The Intel boost clock of 5.80 GHz versus the AMD's 5.00 GHz also contributes to its single-thread lead of 4506 versus 4029, a 10.6% margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI Embedded generation using Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The processor is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². It uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile market segment.

The Intel Core i9-14900F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The processor is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². It uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market segment.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but doubles the L2 cache to 2 MB per core and provides 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger cache hierarchy gives the Intel part a substantial advantage in workloads that benefit from data locality.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, though the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel's Gen 5 PCIe support offers higher bandwidth for compatible devices, though the AMD's Gen 4 is adequate for many embedded applications.

The AMD processor integrates Radeon 880M graphics, making it suitable for systems that need display output without a discrete GPU. The Intel Core i9-14900F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A), requiring a separate graphics card for any display output.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F scores 4506 in the passmark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029. This gives the Intel part a 10.6% advantage.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a TDP of 28, while the Intel Core i9-14900F has a TDP of 65. The AMD part consumes less power, which is relevant for embedded and mobile applications.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core i9-14900F have ECC memory support listed as true in the database.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 includes Radeon 880M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i9-14900F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900F has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part provides three times the cores and double the threads.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Intel Core i9-14900F has a release date of 2024-01-07.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core i9-14900F uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel has 24 cores and 32 threads. Both have a base clock of 2.00 GHz, but the Intel boost clock reaches 5.80 GHz versus the AMD's 5.00 GHz.

The TDP ratings differ substantially: 28 for the AMD and 65 for the Intel. The AMD is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a 233 mm² die size, while the Intel is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 257 mm² die size. The AMD uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with Raptor Lake architecture.

Cache configurations differ: both have 80 KB L1 per core, but the AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3, while the Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure listed. The AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD includes Radeon 880M integrated graphics, while the Intel has none. The AMD targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel targets desktop.

The Intel Core i9-14900F has a launch MSRP of $524, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has no launch MSRP listed. The Intel part has a part number of SRN3W, while the AMD part number is listed as unknown. Both processors are unlocked for multiplier adjustments (listed as false for both), and both are active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a decisive victory for the Intel Core i9-14900F across all 11 recorded benchmarks, with the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 winning zero comparisons. The Intel part's smallest advantage comes in the passmark single-thread test, where it scores 4506 against 4029, a delta of -10.6% for the AMD. This indicates that while the AMD lags in single-thread performance, the gap is less severe than in multi-threaded workloads.

The largest margin appears in the passmark find prime numbers test, where the Intel scores 209 versus 71 for the AMD, a 66% deficit for the AMD. This test heavily favors the Intel's higher core count and clock speed. Similarly, the passmark physics test shows the Intel at 2899 versus 1210 for the AMD, a 58.3% deficit. The passmark data encryption test shows the Intel at 34644 versus 16055, a 53.7% deficit, and the passmark floating point math test shows the Intel at 119550 versus 55799, a 53.3% deficit.

The passmark integer math test gives the Intel a 50.3% lead with 177066 versus 87940. The passmark random string sorting test shows the Intel at 63728 versus 34801, a 45.4% lead. The passmark multithread test gives the Intel 46532 versus 25889, a 44.4% lead. The passmark data compression test shows the Intel at 564207 versus 327891, a 41.9% lead. The passmark extended instructions test gives the Intel 31084 versus 24193, a 22.2% lead.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall trend. The Intel Core i9-14900F averages 60008, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 averages 52901. The Intel's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX with an average score of 60099 and a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX with 60104 and a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F with 52873 and a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Xeon 634 with 52974 and a delta of -0.1%.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900F wins in every performance category recorded in the database. Its 24 cores and 32 threads provide a massive advantage in multi-threaded workloads, as shown by the 44.4% lead in the passmark multithread test. The Intel part also leads in single-thread performance with a 10.6% margin, driven by its higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Applications that rely on data compression, encryption, floating point math, integer math, physics simulation, prime number calculation, random string sorting, and extended instructions all favor the Intel part based on the recorded scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has no benchmark wins to claim. Its strengths lie in its specification profile rather than measured performance. The lower TDP of 28 makes it suitable for thermally constrained environments, while the integrated Radeon 880M graphics eliminates the need for a discrete GPU in display-capable systems. The 4 nm process node from TSMC suggests improved power efficiency per transistor, and the support for LPDDR5X memory enables compact system designs. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which is valuable in reliability-critical embedded applications.

For workloads that require maximum throughput, the Intel Core i9-14900F is the only choice based on the data. For embedded deployments where power consumption, integrated graphics, and mobile form factor matter more than raw compute, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 provides a functional alternative, though it will deliver substantially lower performance in every measured benchmark. The Intel part's 92nd percentile ranking versus the AMD's 91st percentile confirms that both processors sit near the top of the database, but the Intel part sits slightly higher overall.