AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor offer?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Both processors support 20 threads, but Intel provides a higher physical core count.

Q: What is the boost clock speed for each CPU?

A: Both processors reach a maximum boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The base clocks differ, with the Intel Core i5-14500 starting at 2.60 GHz and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 starting at 2.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 features 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 16 MB of L3 cache. Intel holds the advantage in this metric.

Q: What memory types does each CPU support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 ranks in the 50th percentile. This indicates a substantial performance gap in aggregate scores.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500 uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip has a smaller process node.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 and Intel Core i5-14500 represent fundamentally different design philosophies. AMD uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. This hybrid arrangement combines full-performance Zen 5 cores with denser Zen 5c cores to balance throughput against power draw. The chip is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, giving it a 233 mm² die size.

Intel's Core i5-14500 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The processor is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry with a 215 mm² die size. Intel's approach uses a single core design with performance and efficiency cores, though the architecture details differ from AMD's Zen 5 split.

Thread counts match at 20 for both chips, but the core counts differ. Intel offers 14 physical cores versus AMD's 10. This suggests Intel allocates more die area to core count while AMD focuses on per-core efficiency and integrated features.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both CPUs use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel offers 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache totals 16 MB on the AMD chip and 24 MB shared on the Intel chip. The larger L3 cache on Intel could benefit workloads that repeatedly access a moderate-sized working set.

Memory support shows another split. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip is a mobile segment processor with an AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses the desktop Intel Socket 1700.

PCI Express capabilities differ. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU. The newer PCIe standard on Intel offers higher potential transfer rates.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD packs a Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not provide performance figures for either GPU, so direct comparison is not possible from recorded data.

The AMD chip's release date is recorded as 2026-02-28, while the Intel chip's release date is 2024-01-07. The Intel part has an established benchmark history; the AMD part has no recorded benchmarks in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14500 holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 38531. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it in the database.

For users choosing between these two processors, the data supports the Intel Core i5-14500 for any workload where benchmark scores matter. The Intel chip has 14 cores versus 10, a larger 24 MB L3 cache versus 16 MB, and a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. Both chips boost to 5.00 GHz, but Intel starts from a higher baseline.

The AMD chip targets the mobile embedded market with a 28 W TDP, while Intel targets desktop with a 65 W TDP. The AMD chip uses a smaller 4 nm process, which likely contributes to lower power consumption, and supports LPDDR5X memory for mobile applications. The Intel chip supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which provides flexibility for existing platforms.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14500 show tight competition. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T scores 38561, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 scores 38392, which is 0.4% lower. The Intel Core 9 270H scores 38335, which is 0.5% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 38312, which is 0.6% lower. This places the Core i5-14500 in a dense cluster of similarly performing processors.

For embedded or mobile scenarios where low power and compact design matter, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 may fit a specific niche. Its 28 W TDP and 4 nm process suggest an energy-conscious design. However, without any recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot quantify its performance relative to the Intel chip.

For desktop workloads where raw throughput is the primary concern, the Intel Core i5-14500 is the only chip with recorded performance data. Its 86th percentile ranking and multi-core benchmark results demonstrate solid performance across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields.

Cores: AMD has 10 cores; Intel has 14 cores.

Base Clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz; Intel runs at 2.60 GHz.

Boost Clock: Both reach 5.00 GHz.

TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W; Intel is rated at 65 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Codename: AMD uses Gorgon Point; Intel uses Raptor Lake-R.

Generation: AMD uses Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c); Intel uses Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Process Node: AMD uses 4 nm; Intel uses 10 nm.

Foundry: AMD uses TSMC; Intel uses Intel.

Die Size: AMD measures 233 mm²; Intel measures 215 mm².

L2 Cache: AMD provides 1 MB per core; Intel provides 1.25 MB per core.

L3 Cache: AMD provides 16 MB; Intel provides 24 MB shared.

Memory Support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory Bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s; Intel has no recorded figure.

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

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

Market Segment: AMD is Mobile; Intel is Desktop.

Release Date: AMD released 2026-02-28; Intel released 2024-01-07.

Part Number: AMD lists unknown; Intel lists SRN3T.

Launch MSRP: AMD lists none; Intel lists $232 (stated once as launch MSRP).

Benchmark Data: AMD has no recorded benchmarks; Intel has 19 recorded benchmark entries.

Percentile: AMD ranks 50th; Intel ranks 86th.

Average Benchmark Score: AMD scores 0; Intel scores 38531.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 and the Intel Core i5-14500. The AMD chip has zero recorded benchmark entries across all test suites. The Intel chip has 19 recorded scores spanning Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and multiple PassMark tests.

Since the AMD processor lacks any benchmark data, the comparison must rely on the Intel chip's scores and its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-14500 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15012 and a single-core score of 1917. The R20 results show 10985 multi-core and 1550 single-core. The R15 results show 2435 multi-core and 273 single-core.

Geekbench results for Intel show 13390 multi-core and 2099 single-core. PassMark tests cover a broad range: multi-thread scores 30777, single-thread scores 3952, integer math scores 108124, floating point math scores 79576, extended instructions score 22473, data compression scores 371294, data encryption scores 21457, physics scores 1746, random string sorting scores 40980, and find prime numbers scores 106.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals provide context. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T outperforms it by 0.1% with an average score of 38561. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 trails by 0.4% at 38392. The Intel Core 9 270H trails by 0.5% at 38335. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H trails by 0.6% at 38312. These deltas are small, indicating that the Core i5-14500 sits in a tightly competitive segment where minor workload variations could shift rankings.

The absence of AMD benchmark data means no direct scoring comparison is possible. The database records a 50th percentile for the AMD chip, but with an average score of 0, this percentile likely reflects the lack of measurements rather than a true performance estimate. The Intel chip's 86th percentile and 38531 average score provide a concrete reference point.

The 14-core Intel chip should deliver higher multi-threaded throughput than a 10-core chip, assuming similar IPC. The larger L3 cache on Intel (24 MB versus 16 MB) may improve cache-sensitive workloads. The higher base clock on Intel (2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) could provide better sustained performance in lightly threaded tasks, though both chips boost to the same 5.00 GHz ceiling.

The AMD chip's 28 W TDP versus Intel's 65 W TDP suggests AMD targets lower power envelopes. The 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm process indicates a manufacturing advantage for AMD in transistor density and efficiency. However, these architectural advantages do not translate to recorded benchmark scores in the database.

The Intel chip's memory bandwidth is not recorded, while AMD lists 89.6 GB/s. This figure gives AMD a quantifiable advantage in theoretical memory throughput, though real-world performance would depend on memory configuration and workload.

For users seeking a processor with validated performance data, the Intel Core i5-14500 stands alone in this comparison. Its benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark provide a comprehensive picture of multi-core and single-core capability. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 remains an unknown quantity in the database, with no scores to verify its performance claims.