AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data presents a clear split between two different performance philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins 8 of the 11 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-14500 takes 3. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the win count alone.

The AMD processor's largest victory comes in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where it scores 129 against Intel's 106, a 21.7% advantage. This is a substantial lead in a workload that stresses integer recursion and branch prediction. The passmark_extended_instructions test shows an 18.1% gap, with AMD scoring 26544 versus Intel's 22473. This suggests the AMD architecture handles advanced instruction sets with noticeably greater efficiency.

Integer math also favors AMD. The score of 117832 versus 108124 represents a 9% lead. The multithread test shows AMD ahead by 3.4%, scoring 31817 against 30777. The physics test is closer, with AMD at 1772 and Intel at 1746, a 1.5% edge. Even the single-thread scores, which are nearly identical, go to AMD: 3977 versus 3952, a 0.6% margin. The data compression test is tight as well, with AMD scoring 374429 against Intel's 371294, a 0.8% difference.

Intel's wins are concentrated in specific areas. The floating_point_math test shows Intel ahead by 11.3%, scoring 79576 versus AMD's 70587. This is the largest margin in either direction, and it reveals a significant strength in floating-point throughput. The data_encryption test goes to Intel by 8.6%, with a score of 21457 versus 19612. Random string sorting shows Intel with a slim 1% edge: 40980 against 40557.

The overall picture from the benchmark data is that AMD leads in most integer-centric and general-purpose workloads, while Intel holds a decisive advantage in floating-point operations and encryption. The multithread score difference of just 3.4% is notable given the different core configurations, and the single-thread parity suggests both designs extract similar performance from a single execution stream.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. 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 fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500 belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Core counts differ in an interesting way. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part has more physical cores but fewer threads, which reflects its hybrid architecture of performance and efficiency cores. AMD's 12 cores all contribute to a 24-thread count, giving it a higher thread-to-core ratio.

Cache hierarchies show meaningful differences. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where Intel pulls ahead, with 24 MB shared versus AMD's 16 MB. Die size is comparable, with AMD at 233 mm² and Intel at 215 mm².

Memory support diverges considerably. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe interface differs by generation: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the processor with a Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment product with a 28 TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop product with a 65 TDP. AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results point to distinct use-case strengths for each processor. AMD's wins in integer math, prime number finding, extended instructions, multithread, physics, and single-thread tests suggest it handles general computation, scientific integer workloads, and instruction-heavy code with greater efficiency. The 21.7% lead in prime number calculation and the 18.1% lead in extended instructions indicate a strong showing in algorithmic and cryptographic-adjacent tasks that rely on complex instruction paths.

Intel's 11.3% lead in floating-point math is the standout result. Workloads that depend heavily on floating-point throughput, such as certain simulation, rendering, or numerical analysis tasks, would see a measurable benefit from the Intel part. The 8.6% lead in data encryption also points to a specific strength in encryption workloads, which often rely on dedicated instruction paths and data manipulation patterns. The slim 1% win in random string sorting suggests a minor edge in sorting and text-processing tasks.

The average benchmark scores place the two processors in different competitive neighborhoods. The AMD part holds a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 86th percentile. The AMD's average benchmark score is 62839, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, scores 62738, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i5-14500 has an average score of 38531, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T as its closest rival at 38561, a 0.1% gap. These percentile and rival figures indicate that the AMD processor competes at a higher overall performance tier despite the mixed head-to-head results.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several fields where the two processors differ directly.

• Cores: AMD has 12, Intel has 14
• Threads: AMD has 24, Intel has 20
• Base clock: AMD at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.60 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD at 5.10 GHz, Intel at 5.00 GHz
• TDP: AMD at 28, Intel at 65
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Gorgon Point versus Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC versus Intel
• Die size: 233 mm² versus 215 mm²
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: 16 MB versus 24 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X versus DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s recorded for AMD, none recorded for Intel
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 890M versus UHD Graphics 770
• Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop
• Release date: 2026-02-28 versus 2024-01-07
• Launch MSRP: Intel listed at $232, AMD has no recorded launch MSRP
• Part number: Intel listed as SRN3T, AMD listed as unknown

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has 20 threads.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 leads by 21.7% in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. The Intel Core i5-14500 leads by 11.3% in the passmark_floating_point_math test.

Q: How do the processors compare on memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The database lists no memory bandwidth figure for the Intel Core i5-14500.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core i5-14500 support ECC memory.

Q: What percentile rank does each processor hold?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14500 ranks in the 86th percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 as the higher-performing processor overall. It wins 8 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a 93rd percentile ranking versus Intel's 86th, and posts an average benchmark score of 62839 against Intel's 38531. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 at 62498, all sit within 0.5% of its average score, confirming it competes at a performance tier well above the Intel Core i5-14500.

The Intel Core i5-14500 remains the better choice for workloads where floating-point math and encryption dominate. Its 11.3% lead in floating-point math and 8.6% lead in data encryption are the largest margins recorded in either direction, and its 14-core configuration with 24 MB of shared L3 cache provides a different resource profile. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T at 38561 and the Intel Xeon w3-2525 at 38392, show it sits in a lower overall performance bracket.

The AMD processor also delivers its performance at a 28 TDP compared to Intel's 65 TDP, and it uses a 4 nm process at TSMC versus Intel's 10 nm process. The mobile segment classification and the Radeon 890M integrated graphics further distinguish it from the desktop-oriented Intel part with UHD Graphics 770. The data suggests the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the stronger general-purpose processor, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has a narrower but real set of strengths in floating-point and encryption work.