AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core i9-14900 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 records an average benchmark score of 62839, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14900 has an average score of 58115, placing it in the 92nd percentile.

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

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 4323, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 3977. The Intel part leads by 8 percent in this metric.

Q: What is the difference in core counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads, giving it double the core count and a higher thread count.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe connectivity?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core i9-14900 has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core i9-14900 support ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

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. The Intel Core i9-14900 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i9 generation built on the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture.

The manufacturing processes differ substantially. AMD fabricates the P185 on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while Intel fabricates the i9-14900 on a 10 nm process at its own foundry. The die sizes also differ, with the AMD chip measuring 233 mm² and the Intel chip measuring 257 mm².

Core organization reveals a fundamental design split. The AMD processor uses 12 cores with 24 threads, relying on a unified Zen 5 and Zen 5c hybrid arrangement. The Intel processor uses 24 cores with 32 threads, reflecting a larger physical core count. Both processors share the same L1 cache size of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs, with AMD providing 1 MB per core and Intel providing 2 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs significantly: AMD offers 16 MB, while Intel offers 36 MB shared.

The integrated graphics solutions differ as well. AMD integrates a Radeon 890M, while Intel integrates UHD Graphics 770. The market segments diverge, with the AMD chip classified as Mobile and the Intel chip classified as Desktop. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700.

Memory support shows another split. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, though the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it.

PCIe connectivity favors Intel. The i9-14900 provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the P185 provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither offers unlocked overclocking. The release dates differ by over two years, with Intel arriving on 2024-01-07 and AMD arriving on 2026-02-28. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRN3V, while the AMD part number is unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data contains 11 benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core i9-14900 wins all 11. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 records zero wins in this set. The widest gaps appear in throughput-heavy workloads.

In data compression, Intel scores 550271 against AMD's 374429, a delta of negative 32 percent for AMD. Data encryption shows Intel at 33540 versus AMD at 19612, a 41.5 percent deficit. Floating-point math delivers one of the largest margins: Intel scores 120262, AMD scores 70587, and the delta reaches negative 41.3 percent. Integer math shows Intel at 175010 against AMD's 117832, a 32.7 percent gap.

The multithread test reinforces the core-count advantage. Intel scores 44578, AMD scores 31817, and the delta is negative 28.6 percent. Physics follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 2486 and AMD at 1772, a negative 28.7 percent delta. Random string sorting shows Intel at 61060 versus AMD's 40557, a negative 33.6 percent gap.

Prime number finding delivers a negative 31.4 percent delta, with Intel at 188 and AMD at 129. Extended instructions show the narrowest margin among the multicore workloads: Intel scores 30624, AMD scores 26544, and the delta is negative 13.3 percent.

Single-thread performance presents the closest contest. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 4323 and AMD at 3977, a delta of negative 8 percent. The duplicate PassMark singlethread record confirms the same numbers. Despite losing every head-to-head matchup, the AMD chip remains competitive in single-threaded work, falling less than 10 percent behind Intel.

The average benchmark scores put the overall picture in context. AMD's average of 62839 exceeds its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, by 0.2 percent. Intel's average of 58115 trails its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, by 0.4 percent. The AMD chip's higher average score comes despite losing every direct comparison, which reflects the different benchmark sets recorded for each processor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification category.

The core and thread counts differ: AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel has 24 cores and 32 threads. The boost clocks differ by 0.70 GHz, with Intel reaching 5.80 GHz and AMD reaching 5.10 GHz. The base clocks match at 2.00 GHz for both.

The TDP ratings differ by 37 watts. AMD draws 28 watts, while Intel draws 65 watts. The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700.

The process nodes differ by generation and foundry. AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses a 10 nm process at its own foundry. The die sizes differ by 24 mm², with AMD at 233 mm² and Intel at 257 mm².

The cache hierarchy diverges in L2 and L3. AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core and 16 MB L3 total. Intel provides 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3. The L1 cache matches at 80 KB per core.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure. Both use dual-channel memory buses and support ECC.

PCIe generations differ. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon 890M, Intel has UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ: AMD is Mobile, Intel is Desktop.

The release dates differ by over two years, with Intel at 2024-01-07 and AMD at 2026-02-28. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part number is SRN3V, while the AMD part number is unknown. Both processors have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data gives a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14900 dominates the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 in every recorded head-to-head benchmark. The largest margins appear in encryption, floating-point math, and data compression, where Intel leads by 41.5 percent, 41.3 percent, and 32 percent respectively. The multithread score favors Intel by 28.6 percent, and the physics test favors Intel by 28.7 percent.

The Intel chip's advantages trace directly to its specification sheet. It has double the cores, a higher boost clock, more L2 and L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 support. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration with 36 MB of shared L3 cache explains the wide throughput margins in compression, encryption, and math workloads.

The AMD chip's strengths appear outside the head-to-head tests. Its average benchmark score of 62839 exceeds Intel's 58115, and it ranks in the 93rd percentile versus Intel's 92nd. The AMD chip also draws significantly less power, with a TDP of 28 watts versus Intel's 65 watts. The 4 nm TSMC process and the smaller die size contribute to this efficiency profile.

Buyers should weigh the workload type. For compute-heavy tasks that stress many cores, such as data compression, encryption, and floating-point math, the Intel Core i9-14900 delivers substantially higher throughput. The single-thread gap is smaller at 8 percent, so Intel still leads there, but the margin narrows considerably.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 suits scenarios where the recorded average benchmark score matters more than any single workload. Its higher percentile ranking and better power efficiency make it attractive for power-constrained environments. The mobile market segment and lower TDP indicate a design focused on embedded and portable applications.

The Intel Core i9-14900 suits desktop workloads where maximum core count and peak performance are the priorities. Its 24 cores, 32 threads, and 5.80 GHz boost clock provide the raw capability that wins all 11 recorded comparisons. The launch MSRP of $549 reflects its desktop positioning.

Neither processor offers an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiator. Both support ECC memory, which matters for reliability-sensitive deployments. The memory support differs, with AMD offering LPDDR5X alongside DDR5 and Intel offering DDR4 alongside DDR5.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward. The Intel Core i9-14900 wins every direct performance test and offers the highest boost clock and core count. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins on average benchmark score, percentile ranking, and power efficiency. The choice depends on whether the workload prioritizes raw throughput or efficiency-weighted performance.