AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear split. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins 10 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 62839 against Intel's 38149. The AMD part sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14490F sits at the 86th percentile. For workloads dominated by integer math, extended instructions, and data compression, the AMD processor is the stronger choice. The Intel part claims only one win, in the physics test, where it leads by 15.3 percent. That single result indicates Intel retains an advantage in a specific simulation-style workload, but the broader dataset favors AMD across nearly every measured category.

The AMD processor also delivers this performance within a 28 W TDP envelope, whereas the Intel part is rated at 65 W. The data does not include power draw measurements, but the TDP figures in the database indicate a substantial efficiency gap on paper. For compact systems, embedded deployments, or any scenario where thermal headroom is limited, the AMD part is the more practical selection. The Intel processor, by contrast, is a desktop part with a higher power allocation, and its lone physics win does not offset the sweeping AMD advantage elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm².

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 and L3 configurations diverge. AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3. Intel allocates 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger Intel L3 pool does not translate into benchmark dominance in the recorded data, as AMD wins the majority of cache-sensitive tests.

Clock speeds are close. The AMD part has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. The Intel part has a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has the higher boost ceiling by 0.10 GHz, which aligns with its single-thread score advantage.

Memory and platform support also differ. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no ECC support listed. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 and is classified in the mobile market segment. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop part.

PCIe capabilities favor Intel on specification alone. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. However, the benchmark data does not include PCIe throughput tests, so the practical impact remains outside the measured results.

The AMD part includes integrated Radeon 890M graphics. The Intel part has no integrated graphics. For systems that require a display output without a discrete GPU, the AMD processor has a functional advantage, though the database does not include iGPU benchmark scores.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 dominates compute-heavy and data-oriented tasks. Its largest margin comes in integer math, where it scores 117832 against Intel's 87844, a 34.1 percent advantage. Extended instructions show a 22.1 percent lead, with scores of 26544 versus 21731. Data compression favors AMD by 10.1 percent, with 374429 against 340026. Random string sorting shows a 13.9 percent edge, 40557 against 35608. The multithread score favors AMD by 11 percent, 31817 against 28662.

The AMD part also wins the encryption test by 7.6 percent, floating-point math by 6.1 percent, and prime number finding by 5.7 percent. Single-thread performance goes to AMD by a narrow 2.7 percent margin, with scores of 3977 against 3873. The consistency of these wins across integer, floating-point, encryption, and sorting workloads indicates a broadly capable architecture.

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins only the physics test. Its score of 2093 beats AMD's 1772, a 15.3 percent margin. This is the largest single delta in either direction, and it suggests the Intel part has a specific strength in physics simulation workloads. The database does not include additional physics-related tests, so this remains an isolated data point rather than a trend.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the split. AMD's average of 62839 places it among rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 at 62498. Intel's average of 38149 places it among rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103. The two processors compete in entirely different performance strata according to the database averages.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The AMD processor is rated at 28 W. The Intel processor is rated at 65 W.

Q: Which processor performs better in single-threaded tasks?

A: The AMD processor scores 3977 in the single-thread test, a 2.7 percent advantage over the Intel processor's 3873.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: Yes, the Intel processor wins the physics test with a score of 2093 against AMD's 1772, a 15.3 percent margin.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD processor boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD processor supports ECC memory. The Intel processor does not list ECC support in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head dataset contains 11 comparisons. AMD wins 10, Intel wins 1. The largest AMD margin is in integer math. AMD scores 117832, Intel scores 87844, a 34.1 percent gap. This result aligns with the core and thread count difference, since integer throughput scales with parallel execution resources.

Extended instructions show the second-largest AMD margin. AMD scores 26544, Intel scores 21731, a 22.1 percent lead. This test measures CPU extensions and specialized instruction handling, where the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture demonstrates clear superiority over Raptor Lake.

Random string sorting favors AMD by 13.9 percent, with scores of 40557 and 35608. Data compression favors AMD by 10.1 percent, with 374429 against 340026. Both tests involve memory access patterns and data movement, where AMD's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and LPDDR5X support likely contribute to the advantage.

The multithread test shows AMD ahead by 11 percent, 31817 against 28662. This is a smaller margin than the integer math result, indicating that the Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads still deliver respectable parallel performance despite the core deficit.

Data encryption favors AMD by 7.6 percent, with 19612 against 18225. Floating-point math favors AMD by 6.1 percent, with 70587 against 66558. Prime number finding favors AMD by 5.7 percent, with 129 against 122. These margins are moderate but consistent.

Single-thread performance favors AMD by only 2.7 percent, with 3977 against 3873. This narrow margin suggests the two architectures are closely matched in per-core speed, despite the AMD part's higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 5.00 GHz.

The Intel processor's only win is in physics. Intel scores 2093, AMD scores 1772, a 15.3 percent margin. This is the largest delta in the entire head-to-head set, and it gives Intel a clear claim in that specific workload. However, the physics test is the only data point where Intel leads, and the overall pattern of results places the AMD processor firmly ahead.

The average benchmark scores from the database confirm the head-to-head outcome. AMD's average of 62839 is roughly 64.7 percent higher than Intel's average of 38149, based on the recorded values. The percentile rankings also separate the two: AMD at the 93rd percentile versus Intel at the 86th percentile. The nearest rival data reinforces this tier gap. AMD's closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, scores 62738 with a 0.2 percent delta, meaning AMD sits in a performance class with high-end mobile and desktop parts. Intel's closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, scores 38194 with a -0.1 percent delta, placing it in a mid-range class. The data does not support a close overall competition between these two specific processors.