AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly separates these two processors by deployment intent. The Intel Core i5-14600 wins 9 of 11 head-to-head comparisons, delivering higher raw throughput in most measured workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins only 2 comparisons: extended instructions and integer math. Desktop users seeking maximum compute performance should select the Intel part. The AMD part, with its 28 W TDP versus 65 W for Intel, targets embedded and mobile deployments where power efficiency is the priority. The Intel Core i5-14600 also holds a higher single-thread score of 4167 versus 3977, a 4.6% margin, and a multithread score of 35848 versus 31817, an 11.2% advantage. The AMD part, however, sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs versus 89th for Intel, and its average benchmark score of 62839 is substantially higher than Intel's 44889. This discrepancy stems from the different benchmark suites recorded for each processor: the AMD scores come from PassMark tests only, while the Intel results include Cinebench and Geekbench workloads. The data indicates the Intel Core i5-14600 is the choice for desktop compute density, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is positioned for power-constrained embedded systems that still require strong multi-threaded capability.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 233 mm², while Intel uses its own 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die. The AMD part is codenamed Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel part is codenamed Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Core configuration differs fundamentally: AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel provides 14 cores and 20 threads. Intel achieves its higher thread count through fewer threads per core, meaning its core count advantage does not translate into a thread advantage. The AMD part uses a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c arrangement, while Intel uses the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both list 80 KB L1 per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD versus 24 MB shared on Intel. The larger Intel L3 cache contributes to its performance lead in cache-sensitive workloads. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using the Radeon 890M and Intel using UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is an active mobile segment product on AMD Socket FP8, while Intel is an active desktop product on Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600 dominates the throughput-oriented workloads. In data compression, Intel scores 434620 versus 374429, a 13.8% lead. In data encryption, Intel scores 25082 versus 19612, a 21.8% lead. Floating point math goes to Intel at 85759 versus 70587, a 17.7% margin. Physics simulation favors Intel at 2330 versus 1772, a 23.9% lead. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 48043 versus 40557, a 15.6% margin. Prime number finding favors Intel at 155 versus 129, a 16.8% lead. Multithread performance favors Intel at 35848 versus 31817, an 11.2% margin. Single-thread performance favors Intel at 4167 versus 3977, a 4.6% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins in two specific areas. Extended instructions score 26544 versus 25674, a 3.4% edge. Integer math scores 117832 versus 117078, a slim 0.6% margin. These wins indicate the AMD architecture handles integer-heavy and instruction-extension workloads with slightly better efficiency, despite the Intel part's overall dominance. The AMD part also wins on power efficiency, with a 28 W TDP versus 65 W, and on process technology, using 4 nm versus 10 nm. For embedded deployments where thermal limits are strict, the AMD part's power profile may matter more than raw benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 4167 in PassMark single-thread testing, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 3977, a 4.6% difference in Intel's favor.

Q: What is the multithread performance gap?

A: Intel scores 35848 in PassMark multithread testing versus 31817 for AMD, giving Intel an 11.2% lead.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core i5-14600 list ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 16 MB.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The AMD part is rated at 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 65 W, a 37 W difference.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core i5-14600 comes in physics simulation. Intel scores 2330 versus AMD's 1772, a 23.9% advantage. This workload benefits from Intel's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz and its larger 24 MB L3 cache. Data encryption shows a 21.8% lead for Intel, scoring 25082 versus 19612. Floating point math follows with a 17.7% margin, Intel at 85759 and AMD at 70587. These three workloads demonstrate the Intel part's strength in compute-heavy desktop tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 counters in extended instructions with a 3.4% win, scoring 26544 versus 25674. Its integer math score of 117832 edges out Intel's 117078 by 0.6%. These are the only two categories where AMD leads, but they show the Zen 5 architecture's efficiency in specific instruction paths.

Data compression shows Intel at 434620 versus 374429, a 13.8% margin. Random string sorting favors Intel at 48043 versus 40557, a 15.6% gap. Prime number finding goes to Intel at 155 versus 129, a 16.8% difference. Multithread performance favors Intel at 35848 versus 31817, an 11.2% margin. Single-thread performance favors Intel at 4167 versus 3977, a 4.6% edge. Across the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons, Intel wins 9 and AMD wins 2.

The Cinebench and Geekbench results appear only for the Intel part. Cinebench R23 multicore scores 30464, single-core scores 4300. Cinebench R20 multicore scores 12794, single-core scores 1806. Cinebench R15 multicore scores 3070, single-core scores 433. Geekbench multicore scores 14680, single-core scores 2424. No comparable data exists for the AMD part in the database, so cross-processor conclusions cannot be drawn from these tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every physical and electrical specification. AMD uses 12 cores and 24 threads; Intel uses 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clock differs: AMD at 2.00 GHz versus Intel at 2.70 GHz. Boost clock differs: AMD at 5.10 GHz versus Intel at 5.20 GHz. TDP differs: AMD at 28 W versus Intel at 65 W. Socket differs: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node differs: TSMC 4 nm versus Intel 10 nm. Die size differs: 233 mm² versus 257 mm². L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 cache differs: 16 MB versus 24 MB shared. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure. PCIe differs: AMD Gen 4, 16 lanes versus Intel Gen 5, 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 890M versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment differs: mobile versus desktop. Release dates differ: AMD released on 2026-02-28, Intel on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $255; no MSRP is recorded for AMD. Both support ECC memory, both have 80 KB L1 per core, both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part number is SRN44; the AMD part number is unknown.