AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 records an average benchmark score of 62,839, while the Intel Core i7-14700F records 53,620. That places the AMD processor about 17.2% higher in average score. However, the Intel part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 93rd percentile.

Q: How do their single-threaded scores compare?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, Intel scores 4,257 against AMD's 3,977, a 6.6% advantage for Intel. Both processors show identical single-thread and singlethread PassMark entries, confirming the result is stable across repeated runs.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core i7-14700F support ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher power envelope?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a 65 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has a 28 W TDP. The Intel processor also uses a larger die at 257 mm² compared to 233 mm² for AMD.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Intel Core i7-13790F, Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465. The Intel Core i7-14700F sits within 0.8% of the Intel Xeon 6505P, Intel Xeon Phi 7290, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, and AMD EPYC 7313P.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid core arrangement, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core i7-14700F uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen family, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which helps explain the AMD part's lower TDP of 28 W against Intel's 65 W.

Cache layouts also differ sharply. Both share 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 cache gives it a meaningful edge in workloads that repeatedly access a large working set. AMD's smaller L3 may be compensated by the hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c arrangement, which pairs high-performance cores with efficiency-oriented cores in a single package.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor accepts DDR5 and LPDDR5X through a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor accepts DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database lists no bandwidth figure for it. The AMD part therefore has a documented memory bandwidth advantage, though the Intel part's support for DDR4 gives it flexibility across older platforms.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU only, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel part's Gen 5 interface doubles the theoretical link speed for storage and discrete GPUs that can use it, though the AMD part's Gen 4 interface remains sufficient for most current peripherals.

Integrated graphics is another clear split. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 includes a Radeon 890M iGPU, while the Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics at all. A system built around the Intel part requires a discrete GPU for any display output. The AMD part can run headless or with a display attached directly.

The market segments reflect their intended use. AMD targets the mobile and embedded space with the FP8 socket, while Intel targets desktop with Socket 1700. The production status for both is listed as Active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is not part of the value proposition for either.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins the average benchmark score category with 62,839 against 53,620, a difference of about 17.2%. That places it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, two points above Intel's 91st percentile. For users who prioritize the aggregate benchmark profile, the AMD part is the stronger choice.

Yet the head-to-head benchmark table tells a different story. Intel wins all 11 recorded comparisons, with margins ranging from 6.6% in single-threaded tests to 34.9% in data encryption. The Intel Core i7-14700F is the outright winner in every direct contest in the database. The AMD part's higher average score comes from a broader benchmark pool that includes results not shared in the head-to-head table, not from beating Intel in any listed test.

The practical verdict depends on what the system must do. For embedded and mobile deployments where power draw and integrated graphics matter, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 delivers a 28 W TDP and a Radeon 890M iGPU, making it self-contained. For desktop workloads where raw compute throughput dominates, the Intel Core i7-14700F provides 20 cores, 28 threads, and a 5.40 GHz boost clock, and it wins every measured contest against the AMD part. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $359, which can be stated once for reference.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: 12 for AMD, 20 for Intel. Thread count: 24 for AMD, 28 for Intel. Base clock: 2.00 GHz for AMD, 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz for AMD, 5.40 GHz for Intel. TDP: 28 W for AMD, 65 W for Intel.

Socket and platform: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: TSMC 4 nm versus Intel 10 nm. Die size: 233 mm² versus 257 mm². L2 cache per core: 1 MB versus 2 MB. L3 cache: 16 MB versus 33 MB shared. Memory types: DDR5 and LPDDR5X versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s recorded for AMD, none recorded for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 versus Gen 5. Integrated graphics: Radeon 890M versus none.

Release dates also differ. The AMD part entered production status Active with a release date of 2026-02-28, while the Intel part has a release date of 2024-01-07. The AMD part has no launch MSRP on record, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $359.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head table contains 11 entries, and Intel wins all of them. The largest margin comes in PassMark data encryption, where Intel scores 30,144 against AMD's 19,612, a 34.9% advantage. Floating-point math shows a similar gap: Intel at 107,005 against AMD at 70,587, a 34% edge. These two results indicate that the Intel part's wider core arrangement and larger cache translate directly into throughput for math-heavy and cryptographic workloads.

Data compression favors Intel by 26%, with scores of 505,885 versus 374,429. Prime number finding favors Intel by 26.7%, with 176 versus 129. Random string sorting favors Intel by 27.5%, with 55,918 versus 40,557. Physics simulation favors Intel by 27.8%, with 2,455 versus 1,772. The consistency of these margins, all clustering between roughly 23% and 35%, suggests a systemic throughput advantage for Intel rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Integer math shows Intel at 155,808 against AMD's 117,832, a 24.4% edge. Multithreaded performance shows Intel at 41,317 against AMD's 31,817, a 23% edge. Extended instructions show a narrower gap: Intel at 28,564 against AMD's 26,544, a 7.1% edge. Single-threaded performance shows the smallest gap of all: Intel at 4,257 against AMD's 3,977, a 6.6% edge. The single-thread result appears twice in the table as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, with identical scores and the same delta.

The narrowing of the margin from multithreaded workloads to single-threaded workloads is informative. Intel's advantage shrinks as the workload becomes less parallel, from 23% in multithread to 6.6% in single-thread. That pattern suggests the AMD Zen 5 cores are competitively strong on a per-thread basis, but the Intel part's additional 8 cores and 4 threads widen the gap when all resources are engaged.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins in every measured head-to-head category, so the use-case split must be derived from the broader database profile rather than the direct comparisons. The Intel part's wins are concentrated in throughput-heavy tasks: data compression, data encryption, floating-point math, integer math, prime number finding, random string sorting, physics simulation, and multithreaded workloads. Any application that can use 20 cores and 28 threads will see the Intel part pull ahead by 23% to 35% depending on the exact task.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins the aggregate comparison through its average benchmark score of 62,839, which is higher than Intel's 53,620. It also holds the 93rd percentile against Intel's 91st, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at a 0.2% delta and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 at a 0.5% delta. Those rivals cluster within half a percent, indicating the AMD part sits in a competitive tier of mobile and embedded processors. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at a 0.6% delta and the AMD EPYC 7313P at a 0.8% delta, placing it in a different performance neighborhood dominated by desktop and server parts.

The AMD part's advantages are architectural rather than raw throughput. Its 28 W TDP makes it suitable for thermally constrained environments. Its Radeon 890M integrated graphics eliminate the need for a separate GPU. Its support for LPDDR5X memory and its recorded 89.6 GB/s bandwidth point to power-efficient memory designs. Its 4 nm TSMC process gives it a density and efficiency profile that the Intel 10 nm process cannot match.

The Intel part's advantages are computational. It has more cores, more threads, higher clocks, a larger L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 support. It wins all 11 direct benchmark comparisons. It supports DDR4 as well as DDR5, which broadens platform compatibility. Its release date of 2024-01-07 makes it an established desktop part, while the AMD part's 2026-02-28 release date places it in a newer, embedded-focused lineup.

For systems that need sustained multi-threaded compute, the Intel Core i7-14700F is the clear choice from the recorded data. For systems that need low power, integrated graphics, and a competitive average benchmark profile in a mobile or embedded form factor, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 holds the edge. Neither processor is unlocked, so both are locked to their factory clock behavior.