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

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and Intel Core i5-14500T occupy different corners of the processor market, one a mobile-focused embedded chip and the other a desktop part. The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy across the tested workloads, with the AMD part winning all 11 head-to-head comparisons. The average benchmark score for the AMD chip is 62839, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip averages 28065, landing in the 80th percentile. The AMD processor sits between the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (0.2% above) and the Intel Core i7-13790F (0.4% below) in its rival group, while the Intel i5-14500T is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G. These scores indicate two processors aimed at different performance strata, with the AMD part delivering substantially higher throughput in nearly every measured category.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 dominates the entire head-to-head benchmark suite, leaving no workload where the Intel Core i5-14500T takes the lead. The largest margin comes in extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 26544 against Intel's 16043, a 65.5% advantage. This suggests the AMD architecture handles complex instruction sets with considerably more efficiency. Prime number finding shows a 59.3% gap (129 versus 81), and integer math delivers a 45.6% delta (117832 versus 80922). These results point to a processor whose computational cores are simply faster at raw arithmetic and logic operations.

The multithreaded picture reinforces the same conclusion. The AMD part scores 31817 in the multithread test, 38.9% ahead of Intel's 22910. Physics simulation shows a 37.6% delta (1772 versus 1288), and data compression runs 42.7% faster (374429 versus 262417). The single-thread margin is the narrowest of all, with AMD leading 3977 to 3736, a 6.5% difference. Even where the gap is smallest, the AMD chip still wins.

The Intel Core i5-14500T has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its strengths lie elsewhere, primarily in its desktop-oriented configuration with PCIe Gen 5 support and a higher TDP envelope. The data does not show any test where the Intel part outperforms the AMD chip, so any use-case advantage must come from platform features rather than measured performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally 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 fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm².

Core configuration differs in an interesting way. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores but only 20 threads. This indicates the Intel part uses a hybrid layout with performance and efficiency cores, where not all cores contribute an equal number of threads. The AMD chip's 24 threads versus Intel's 20 threads helps explain its multithreaded advantage despite having fewer physical cores.

Cache hierarchies show structural differences. Both processors 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 the gap widens, with AMD offering 16 MB and Intel offering 24 MB shared. Despite having less L3 cache, the AMD chip still outperforms in the recorded tests, suggesting the Zen 5 memory hierarchy compensates effectively.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 dual-channel memory, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs, with AMD using Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and Intel using Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part's newer PCIe generation offers more platform bandwidth for desktop expansions.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. No graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database, so any comparison there remains qualitative.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

Q: Which processor has more threads?

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

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 3977 in the single-thread test, which is 6.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500T's 3736.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Q: What is the multithreaded performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 31817 in the multithread test, which is 38.9% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500T's 22910.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14500T boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.70 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 5.10 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively. The TDP figures are 28 watts for AMD and 35 watts for Intel, making the AMD chip the more power-efficient option on paper.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ at 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Die sizes are 233 mm² and 215 mm² respectively. Cache configurations differ in L2 (1 MB per core for AMD, 1.25 MB per core for Intel) and L3 (16 MB for AMD, 24 MB shared for Intel). Memory support shows AMD with DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel with DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s is only recorded for AMD. PCIe generations differ at Gen 4 for AMD and Gen 5 for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The market segments differ as well, with AMD listed as Mobile and Intel as Desktop. The release dates are roughly two years apart: AMD on 2026-02-28 and Intel on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while AMD has no recorded launch price.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent and substantial AMD advantage across every recorded test. The largest delta is in extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 26544 against the Intel Core i5-14500T's 16043, a 65.5% difference. This test measures the execution of specialized instruction sets, and the result suggests the Zen 5 architecture handles these operations far more efficiently than Raptor Lake.

Prime number finding shows the second-largest gap at 59.3%, with scores of 129 and 81. This test is often memory-latency sensitive, and the AMD chip's performance here indicates strong cache and memory behavior. Integer math follows at 45.6% (117832 versus 80922), reflecting raw ALU throughput. Data compression shows a 42.7% delta (374429 versus 262417), a workload that benefits from both memory bandwidth and core efficiency. Random string sorting runs 42.5% faster on AMD (40557 versus 28462), another memory-oriented workload.

The multithread test shows a 38.9% advantage for AMD (31817 versus 22910), which aligns with the thread count difference of 24 versus 20. Physics simulation shows a 37.6% delta (1772 versus 1288). Data encryption runs 27.3% faster on AMD (19612 versus 15410). Floating point math shows the smallest double-digit gap at 19.9% (70587 versus 58869). The single-thread tests show the narrowest margin, with AMD leading 3977 to 3736, a 6.5% delta.

The average benchmark score comparison reinforces the head-to-head results. The AMD chip averages 62839 across its benchmark suite, while the Intel chip averages 28065. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 (0.2% lower) and the Intel Core i7-13790F at 63080 (0.4% higher), placing it in a performance tier with high-end desktop and mobile processors. The Intel i5-14500T sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 28032, a much lower performance band.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the faster processor in every measured benchmark. The 11 wins out of 11 head-to-head tests are unambiguous. The AMD chip is 38.9% ahead in multithreaded performance, 6.5% ahead in single-thread performance, and ahead by margins ranging from 19.9% to 65.5% across the other workloads. Its average benchmark score of 62839 is more than double the Intel part's 28065, and its 93rd percentile ranking versus Intel's 80th places it in a different performance class.

The Intel Core i5-14500T still has a defined role. It is a desktop processor with PCIe Gen 5 support, DDR4 compatibility, more physical cores, and a larger L3 cache of 24 MB. The launch MSRP of $232 positions it as a mainstream desktop option, though pricing cannot be analyzed further here. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a different configuration than the AMD chip's 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part also uses a 10 nm process versus AMD's 4 nm, and it carries a 35 watt TDP versus AMD's 28 watts.

Buyers who prioritize raw computational throughput across integer math, floating point, encryption, compression, and multithreaded workloads should favor the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 based on the data. The chip delivers higher scores in every recorded category and does so with a lower TDP. Those who need a desktop platform with PCIe Gen 5, DDR4 support, and a larger shared L3 cache may prefer the Intel Core i5-14500T, accepting the lower benchmark scores in exchange for those platform features. The data does not show any workload where the Intel part wins, so the decision rests on platform compatibility and feature requirements rather than measured performance.