AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

# FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core i9-14901E?

A: Both processors feature 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part uses a hybrid configuration based on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architectures, while the Intel part is a Raptor Lake Refresh design with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel part also starts at a higher base clock of 2.80 GHz compared to the AMD’s 2.00 GHz.

Q: How do the cache hierarchies differ between these two CPUs?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37911. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0.

# Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core i9-14901E represent two fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation. It uses a hybrid architecture combining Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, which allows the processor to balance performance and efficiency within a 28 W TDP envelope. The die size is 233 mm², and the processor is designed for mobile and embedded applications, using AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core i9-14901E, in contrast, is a Raptor Lake Refresh part built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700. The die size is 257 mm², slightly larger than the AMD part. Intel’s architecture is a more traditional monolithic design with 8 cores, all based on the same Raptor Lake core, and it operates at a 65 W TDP. The foundry is Intel itself, whereas AMD relies on TSMC.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3, while the Intel processor doubles the L2 per core to 2 MB and offers 36 MB of shared L3. This gives the Intel part a significant cache advantage, which can benefit workloads that repeatedly access large datasets. The AMD part’s smaller cache is offset by its lower power envelope and integrated Radeon 880M graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, which offers broader compatibility with existing memory modules, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory, which is relevant for embedded and workstation reliability.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, doubling the per-lane bandwidth available for expansion devices such as GPUs or NVMe storage. This is a meaningful architectural advantage for the Intel processor in systems that can utilize Gen 5 devices.

# The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear benchmark advantage for the Intel Core i9-14901E. It has an average benchmark score of 37911 and ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0. The Intel part also has higher base and boost clocks, more cache, and PCIe Gen 5 support.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded and single-threaded performance in a desktop context, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the choice. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25753 and single-core score of 3635 demonstrate strong capabilities across both parallel and latency-sensitive workloads. The Intel part also offers a wide range of Passmark scores covering data compression, encryption, floating-point math, and physics.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, however, targets a different segment. It is a 28 W mobile and embedded processor with integrated Radeon 880M graphics. The data shows that it belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded family, which is designed for power-constrained systems such as embedded controllers, fanless devices, or mobile workstations. For those use cases, the lower TDP and support for LPDDR5X memory may be more relevant than raw benchmark scores.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Intel Core i9-14901E is the higher-performing processor across all recorded benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is positioned for low-power embedded deployment where the Intel part’s 65 W TDP would be unsuitable. The absence of benchmark data for the AMD part makes direct comparison impossible, but the architectural differences and power targets clearly separate their intended roles.

# Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

The TDP differs significantly: the AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 65 W. This is one of the most consequential differences, as it affects cooling requirements, system size, and power delivery.

The socket types are incompatible: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node also differs: the AMD part is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Cache specifications differ across L2 and L3. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The die size differs as well: 233 mm² for the AMD part versus 257 mm² for the Intel part.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth. The PCIe version differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4, and the Intel part uses Gen 5, both with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part includes Radeon 880M, and the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. The release dates differ too: the AMD part was released on 2026-03-08, and the Intel part on 2024-06-30. The Intel part has a known part number, Q49ESRNJH, while the AMD part’s part number is listed as unknown.

Market segments differ: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, and the Intel part as Desktop. The Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i versus the Intel Core i9-14901E. The AMD part has an empty benchmarks array, so no scores are available for comparison. The Intel part, however, has a comprehensive set of recorded scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 2595 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 366 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10816 multicore and 1526 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25753 multicore and 3635 single-core. These results indicate strong performance in both heavily threaded rendering workloads and lightly threaded tasks.

Passmark results for the Intel part include a multithread score of 30298 and a single-thread score of 4354. Data compression scores 288777, and data encryption scores 18571. Extended instructions score 17249, and find prime numbers scores 189. Floating-point math scores 81089, and integer math scores 112736. Random string sorting scores 39138, and physics scores 3041.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i9-14901E, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with an average score of 37904 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with an average score of 37943 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core 5 211E with an average score of 37829 and a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with an average score of 37804 and a delta of 0.3%. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Intel Core i9-14901E performs essentially on par with these four rivals.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison is entirely one-sided. The data confirms that the Intel part is a high-performing desktop processor with a broad set of recorded results, while the AMD part’s performance profile is undocumented in the database.

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25753 and single-core score of 3635 show strength in both parallel and single-threaded workloads. The Passmark multithread score of 30298 and single-thread score of 4354 reinforce this. For tasks such as data compression (288777), integer math (112736), floating-point math (81089), and random string sorting (39138), the Intel part delivers high throughput. Physics simulation scores 3041, and extended instructions score 17249, indicating solid performance in scientific and engineering workloads.

The Intel part also wins on memory flexibility, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, and on PCIe connectivity with Gen 5 support. Its 65 W TDP is higher than the AMD part’s 28 W, but that is a trade-off for the higher clock speeds and larger cache.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i wins in power efficiency, with a 28 W TDP against the Intel part’s 65 W. It also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is common in low-power mobile and embedded systems. The AMD part’s integrated Radeon 880M graphics may offer different graphical capabilities than Intel’s UHD Graphics 770, though no benchmark data is available to quantify the difference. The AMD part is also smaller, with a 233 mm² die against 257 mm², and uses a more advanced 4 nm process at TSMC versus Intel’s 10 nm process.

The AMD part’s release date is later, 2026-03-08, compared to the Intel part’s 2024-06-30, which may indicate a more recent design. However, without benchmark scores, the AMD part’s performance cannot be assessed. The database places the AMD part at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, suggesting that it has not been tested or that its scores are not recorded. The Intel part, at the 86th percentile, is clearly the higher-performing processor based on available evidence.

For users prioritizing low power consumption, compact system design, and mobile or embedded deployment, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is the relevant choice. For users prioritizing raw performance, cache capacity, and PCIe Gen 5 capability, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the only choice supported by benchmark data.