AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins all 11 shared benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i5-14450HX. The closest margin is a 9.2% lead in single-thread performance, while the widest gap reaches 54.3% in extended instruction workloads. These results place the AMD part in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 82nd percentile for the Intel chip.

The largest differential appears in passmark_extended_instructions, where the AMD processor scores 26,544 against Intel's 17,207. This 54.3% advantage suggests the Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid design handles advanced instruction sets with considerably more efficiency. Integer math tells a similar story: 117,832 versus 78,330, a 50.4% gap that reinforces the AMD part's strength in general arithmetic throughput.

Data compression favors the AMD chip by 34.4%, with scores of 374,429 and 278,538 respectively. Random string sorting, a workload sensitive to memory latency and branch prediction, shows a 37.2% difference (40,557 vs. 29,565). Prime number finding, often a test of pure integer iteration speed, yields a 31.6% edge (129 vs. 98).

The multithread score of 31,817 for AMD compared to 23,680 for Intel represents a 34.4% advantage. This aligns with the core and thread count disparity: the AMD processor offers 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite the Intel chip's higher 55 W TDP versus AMD's 28 W, the AMD design delivers more parallel throughput per watt according to the benchmark data.

Floating point math shows a 21.6% lead (70,587 vs. 58,037), and physics calculations give AMD a 20.1% edge (1,772 vs. 1,475). Encryption workloads, which stress cryptographic instruction pipelines, favor AMD by 25.9% (19,612 vs. 15,574). The single-thread score of 3,977 for AMD versus 3,643 for Intel, a 9.2% difference, indicates that even in lightly threaded scenarios the AMD architecture holds the advantage despite Intel's higher 4.80 GHz boost clock compared to AMD's 5.10 GHz.

Nearest rival data places the AMD processor between the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, which trails by 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465, which trails by 0.5%. The Intel Core i5-14450HX, by contrast, sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-13705H and 0.6% above the Intel Core i9-11900. The average benchmark score of 62,839 for the AMD part dwarfs the 32,040 average for the Intel part, a 96% overall difference that reflects the consistent pattern across every individual test.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 3,977 in passmark_single_thread, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 3,643. The AMD part leads by 9.2%.

Q: How large is the multithread performance difference?

A: The AMD processor scores 31,817 in passmark_multithread versus 23,680 for the Intel chip, a 34.4% advantage for AMD.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in percentile ranking?

A: The AMD part ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks in the 82nd percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 boosts to 5.10 GHz, compared to 4.80 GHz for the Intel Core i5-14450HX.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The AMD processor averages 62,839 across all benchmark tests, while the Intel processor averages 32,040.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its largest margins come in extended instructions (54.3%), integer math (50.4%), and random string sorting (37.2%). These workloads point toward compute-heavy applications such as scientific simulation, data analytics, and compression pipelines where the Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement and 16 MB L3 cache provide substantial throughput.

The smallest AMD advantage, 9.2% in single-thread performance, still represents a clear lead for tasks like interactive responsiveness or lightly threaded legacy applications. The 20.1% edge in physics calculations suggests the AMD part handles rigid-body and particle simulations with greater efficiency, a relevant consideration for engineering and visualization workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX does not claim victory in any recorded comparison. Its closest result is the single-thread test, where it trails by only 9.2%. The Intel chip's 20 MB shared L3 cache and higher 2 MB per-core L2 cache do not translate into benchmark wins in this dataset. For workloads that rely heavily on AVX or similar extended instruction sets, the 54.3% gap in passmark_extended_instructions makes the Intel part a substantially weaker option.

The data indicates the AMD processor is better suited for multithreaded professional workloads, encryption, and data-heavy processing. The Intel part, while competitive in single-thread tasks relative to its own average, cannot match the AMD chip in any measured category. The 28 W TDP of the AMD processor compared to Intel's 55 W also suggests the AMD part achieves its performance lead with a lower thermal envelope, based solely on the specifications recorded.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.40 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks reverse the order: 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.80 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 55 W. Socket types also diverge: AMD uses Socket FP8, and Intel uses BGA 1964. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier set to false, while the Intel part has an unlocked multiplier set to true, despite the benchmark results favoring AMD.

Cache configurations show a mixed picture. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part provides 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD and 20 MB shared for Intel. The Intel chip thus has more total cache, but this does not produce benchmark wins.

Memory support differs in breadth. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel has no bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported by both processors.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 710. The production status for both is Active, with AMD's release date recorded as 2026-02-28 and Intel's as 2024-01-07.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is built on the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid generation. It uses a 4 nm process node manufactured by TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14450HX belongs to the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, uses Intel's 10 nm process, and has a die size of 257 mm². The AMD process node is therefore smaller, and the die is physically smaller as well.

Core architecture differs fundamentally. AMD combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores in a single package, while Intel uses a Raptor Lake-HX design. The AMD part's 12 cores and 24 threads come from this hybrid arrangement. The Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads reflect a traditional high-performance mobile HX layout. The AMD part also carries the Ryzen AI Embedded branding, indicating a focus on embedded AI workloads, though the database does not record specific AI accelerator details.

Cache hierarchy differences are notable. Intel allocates 2 MB of L2 per core versus AMD's 1 MB, and Intel's shared L3 is 20 MB versus AMD's 16 MB. Despite this larger cache footprint, the Intel part loses every benchmark comparison. The AMD part compensates with a higher boost clock, smaller process node, and different memory support including LPDDR5X.

The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5, one generation ahead of AMD's Gen 4, and includes an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. AMD does not offer an unlocked multiplier. The integrated graphics solutions are distinct, with AMD's Radeon 890M and Intel's UHD Graphics 710 representing different performance tiers, though no graphics benchmarks appear in the dataset.

The 4 nm TSMC process for AMD versus Intel's 10 nm process likely contributes to the 28 W versus 55 W TDP difference. The recorded data shows the AMD processor achieves higher benchmark scores across all 11 tests while consuming a lower rated TDP. The Intel part's higher base clock of 2.40 GHz does not compensate for its lower boost clock, smaller core count, and larger process node. The architectural choices in the AMD design, particularly the Zen 5 / Zen 5c combination, appear to deliver better performance per clock and per watt in every recorded workload.