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

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 as the stronger all-round performer, winning 7 of 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i7-14700T. The AMD part leads in multithreaded throughput, integer math, extended instruction handling, data compression, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The Intel part counters with wins in data encryption, prime number finding, floating-point math, and physics simulation.

For workloads that rely on compiled code execution, encryption, or physics calculations, the Intel Core i7-14700T delivers measurable advantages. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the better choice for general productivity, compression tasks, and mixed instruction workloads where its 32.4% lead in extended instructions provides a substantial edge.

The percentile rankings reinforce this split: the AMD processor sits at the 93rd percentile versus 88th for Intel. The average benchmark scores differ considerably, with AMD at 62839 and Intel at 41914, though the Intel part's nearest rivals cluster within 0.6% of its score, indicating tight competition in its performance class.

Architecture Differences

The two processors take fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with a Gorgon Point codename and a Zen 5 / Zen 5c generation. The Intel Core i7-14700T uses Intel's 10 nm process with a Raptor Lake-R codename and Raptor Lake Refresh architecture.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD part provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part offers 20 cores and 28 threads. Despite fewer cores, the AMD processor achieves higher multithread scores, indicating superior per-core efficiency from the Zen 5 design.

Cache configurations also differ. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part pairs 1 MB of L2 per core with 16 MB of L3, while the Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel side does not translate into benchmark wins in cache-sensitive workloads like compression, where AMD leads by 5.7%.

Clock speeds are similar at the top end: AMD boosts to 5.10 GHz, Intel to 5.20 GHz. Base clocks differ more substantially, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 1.30 GHz. The AMD part's power envelope is 28 W versus 35 W for Intel, yet AMD still posts higher multithread scores.

Memory support overlaps partially. Both support DDR5 and dual-channel configurations. The AMD part additionally supports LPDDR5X and specifies 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 as well but does not list a bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8 with PCIe Gen 4 and 16 CPU lanes. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon 890M, Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel.

The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. Release dates place Intel in January 2024 and AMD in February 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single victory belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 in extended instructions, scoring 26544 against 20052, a 32.4% margin. This indicates substantially better handling of SIMD and specialized instruction sets, which matters for multimedia encoding and scientific computing.

Intel's biggest win comes in floating-point math, where it scores 79042 versus 70587, a 10.7% advantage. The Intel part also leads in physics simulation by 8.9% (1946 versus 1772) and in prime number finding by 11% (145 versus 129). Data encryption goes to Intel by 7.8% (21277 versus 19612).

AMD wins the remaining categories. Data compression shows 374429 versus 354216, a 5.7% lead. Integer math delivers 117832 versus 113854, a 3.5% margin. Multithread performance gives AMD 31817 against 30571, a 4.1% advantage. Random string sorting favors AMD by 5.2% (40557 versus 38546). Single-thread performance is close, with AMD at 3977 against 3905, a 1.8% edge.

The multithread result is particularly notable given the core disparity. The AMD part achieves its 4.1% multithread lead with 12 cores versus Intel's 20 cores, suggesting the Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid arrangement extracts more work per core than the Raptor Lake layout.

The passmark_multithread and passmark_single_thread scores align with the overall average benchmark scores. The AMD part's average of 62839 puts it within 0.5% of its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 at 62498. The Intel part's average of 41914 sits within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS at 41963.

Physics simulation favors Intel despite AMD's higher single-thread score. This suggests the Intel architecture handles the specific physics workload pattern more efficiently, possibly due to its larger L3 cache or different scheduling behavior across its 28 threads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Does the AMD processor beat the Intel processor in multithreaded benchmarks despite fewer cores?

A: Yes. The AMD part scores 31817 in passmark_multithread versus 30571 for Intel, a 4.1% advantage, despite having 8 fewer cores.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in extended instructions, where AMD scores 26544 versus Intel's 20052, a 32.4% difference. Intel's largest win is in floating-point math at 79042 versus 70587, a 10.7% margin.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD part leads by a small margin, scoring 3977 in passmark_single_thread versus 3905 for Intel, a 1.8% difference.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare for each processor's performance class?

A: The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 62839 and sits at the 93rd percentile. The Intel part has an average score of 41914 and sits at the 88th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins in seven benchmark categories. Its 32.4% lead in extended instructions makes it the clear choice for workloads that leverage advanced instruction sets, including vectorized code and cryptography extensions. The 5.7% edge in data compression suits archive management and database workloads. Integer math, with a 3.5% advantage, benefits financial calculations and general computation. The 5.2% win in random string sorting helps with data processing and text manipulation tasks.

The multithread result of 31817 versus 30571 indicates AMD's advantage in heavily parallel workloads like rendering, compilation, and server-side processing. The 1.8% single-thread lead means AMD also handles lightly threaded applications slightly better, including older games and office software that rely on one or two cores.

The Intel Core i7-14700T wins in four categories. Its 10.7% floating-point math lead (79042 versus 70587) makes it preferable for scientific simulations, 3D modeling, and audio processing that depend heavily on FPU throughput. The 8.9% physics advantage (1946 versus 1772) suggests better performance in physics-based game logic or engineering simulation. The 11% prime number finding lead (145 versus 129) points to stronger performance in certain number-theoretic computations. The 7.8% encryption win (21277 versus 19612) favors Intel for secure communications and data protection tasks.

The wider context from the nearest rivals data shows both processors competing closely with their respective classes. The AMD part's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, trails by only 0.2% in average score. The Intel part's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, leads by 0.1%. These tight margins indicate that the benchmark differences between the two processors in this comparison are meaningful within their performance tiers.

For buyers choosing between these two, the decision hinges on workload type. The AMD processor delivers superior performance in compression, integer-heavy tasks, and extended instruction workloads, all while maintaining a 93rd percentile ranking. The Intel processor excels in floating-point math, encryption, and physics simulation, with a 88th percentile ranking. The 20-core Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 support, while the 12-core AMD part offers a lower 28 W power envelope versus 35 W for Intel.