AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 vs Intel Core i9-14900 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 and the Intel Core i9-14900?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 reaches a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 boosts up to 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14900 has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the process nodes used by these chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core i9-14900 uses Intel's 10 nm process node.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core i9-14900 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What does the percentile data indicate about their overall standings?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 sits at the 92nd percentile against all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 is at the 50th percentile. This places the Intel chip far higher in the overall performance distribution.

The Verdict

The data in the database tells a clear story for different workloads. The Intel Core i9-14900 is the dominant performer in nearly every recorded benchmark category. Its 92nd percentile ranking versus 50th for the AMD part shows a wide gap in overall capability. The Intel chip scores 58115 in average benchmark score, a figure that places it among the top tier of desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which limits direct comparison but also indicates a lack of measured results for this mobile-oriented part.

The Intel Core i9-14900 is the pick for anyone running multi-threaded desktop workloads, heavy compute tasks, or applications that scale across many cores. Its 24 cores and 32 threads give it a massive parallel advantage. The chip also wins in single-threaded tests, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2212 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2488. These numbers confirm that the Intel part leads in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 targets a different use case entirely. It is a mobile segment processor with a 28 W TDP, compared to the Intel chip's 65 W TDP. The AMD part uses the Gorgon Point codename with Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process. That combination points to efficiency-focused design rather than raw performance. For embedded systems, laptops, or fanless designs where power draw matters more than peak throughput, the AMD chip is the sensible choice. The Intel part, with its higher TDP and desktop socket, belongs in traditional desktop builds.

There is no scenario in the recorded data where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip on raw numbers, because the AMD part has no benchmark entries. The verdict therefore splits by use case: the Intel Core i9-14900 for maximum compute performance, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 for low-power embedded or mobile integration.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14900 has a full suite of benchmark results in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has none. This absence of data for the AMD part means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided, but the Intel numbers still provide a detailed picture of what the desktop chip delivers.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 4793 in multi-core and 315 in single-core. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core score jumps to 15910 and the single-core score reaches 2245. The Cinebench R23 results continue the trend: 31070 multi-core and 2212 single-core. These scores show strong scaling from generation to generation of the Cinebench test. The R23 multi-core figure of 31070 indicates a chip that handles heavy rendering and video encoding workloads with ease.

Geekbench results confirm the pattern. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 18495 in multi-core and 2488 in single-core. The single-core Geekbench score of 2488 is particularly notable, as it shows strong per-thread performance that benefits everyday applications and lightly threaded games.

PassMark results add more detail. The multi-thread score is 44578, while the single-thread score is 4323. In specific PassMark subtests, the Intel chip delivers 175010 in integer math, 120262 in floating point math, 33540 in data encryption, 550271 in data compression, 30624 in extended instructions, 61060 in random string sorting, 2486 in physics, and 188 in find prime numbers. These numbers cover a wide range of computational patterns, from integer-heavy database work to floating-point scientific calculations.

The Intel chip also compares favorably against its nearest rivals in the database. The average score of 58115 places it close to the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, which scores 58323 and is 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58386, 0.5 percent higher. The Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504, 0.7 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 1 percent lower. These deltas show that the Core i9-14900 sits in a tight cluster of high-end processors, trading blows with workstation and server parts within a single percentage point.

Without any benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174, the database cannot confirm a single win for that part. Every measured metric belongs to the Intel side.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge sharply on core architecture. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i9-14900 uses 24 cores and 32 threads. This core count difference gives Intel a 14-core and 12-thread advantage.

Clock speeds differ as well. Both chips have a base clock of 2.00 GHz. The boost clocks separate them: the AMD chip reaches 5.00 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts to 5.80 GHz. That 0.80 GHz boost advantage for Intel matters for burst workloads and single-threaded performance.

Thermal design power shows the largest practical gap. The AMD part is rated at 28 W TDP. The Intel part is rated at 65 W TDP. The AMD chip consumes less than half the thermal budget of the Intel chip, which makes it suitable for compact or passively cooled systems.

Sockets are entirely different. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. These sockets are not interchangeable, so platform choice dictates which chip can be used.

Memory support shows another split. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe generations differ. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe standard for faster peripheral connectivity.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses Radeon 880M. The Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either, so performance comparisons are not possible from this data.

Launch MSRP is recorded only for the Intel part at $549. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The die size is 233 mm². The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of L3 cache shared across the chip.

The Intel Core i9-14900 uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen family and the Core i9 generation with Raptor Lake Refresh. Intel manufactures this chip on its own 10 nm process. The die size is 257 mm². The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The process node difference is significant. The TSMC 4 nm process used by AMD is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm process. This helps explain how the AMD chip delivers competitive clock speeds up to 5.00 GHz while maintaining a 28 W TDP. The Intel chip, on a larger process node, requires 65 W TDP to reach 5.80 GHz boost clocks.

The L2 and L3 cache arrangements differ in capacity. Intel doubles the per-core L2 cache from 1 MB to 2 MB. Intel also more than doubles the shared L3 cache from 16 MB to 36 MB. These larger caches give the Intel chip more on-die storage for frequently accessed data, which contributes to its higher benchmark scores.

The market segments differ by design. The AMD chip targets mobile and embedded applications. The Intel chip targets desktop systems. This explains the TDP, socket, and memory differences. The AMD chip uses LPDDR5X support, which is common in mobile platforms. The Intel chip supports DDR4 alongside DDR5, which gives desktop builders flexibility in memory choice.

The production status for both chips is Active in the database. The Intel chip was released on 2024-01-07, while the AMD chip has a release date of 2026-02-28.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900 wins in every measured benchmark category in the database. Its multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 31070 and Geekbench multi-core score of 18495 show dominance in heavily threaded workloads. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration gives it a massive parallel throughput advantage for rendering, video encoding, scientific simulations, and software compilation. The PassMark multi-thread score of 44578 reinforces this position.

The Intel chip also wins in single-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2212 and Geekbench single-core score of 2488 indicate strong per-core efficiency. The PassMark single-thread score of 4323 confirms this. Applications that rely on fast single-thread execution, such as many games and legacy software, benefit from the Intel chip's 5.80 GHz boost clock.

The Intel chip wins in specific computational patterns as well. The PassMark integer math score of 175010 and floating point math score of 120262 make it strong for both business and scientific workloads. The data compression score of 550271 and data encryption score of 33540 cover storage and security tasks. The extended instructions score of 30624 shows capability in SIMD-heavy code.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no recorded wins in the database because it has no benchmark entries. Its advantages appear only in specification-level comparisons. The 28 W TDP makes it the clear choice for power-constrained embedded systems. The 4 nm TSMC process and LPDDR5X memory support point to an efficiency-focused design. The AMD Socket FP8 platform serves mobile and embedded designs where the Intel Socket 1700 desktop platform cannot fit.

The 50th percentile ranking for the AMD chip versus 92nd for the Intel chip places them in different performance tiers. The AMD part sits at the median of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits near the top. For workloads that prioritize power efficiency, compact form factors, or embedded integration, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 is the appropriate selection. For workloads that prioritize raw performance, multi-threaded throughput, or single-thread speed, the Intel Core i9-14900 is the only choice supported by the recorded data.