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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear split between these two processors. In the eleven paired PassMark tests, the Intel Core i9-14900T secures ten wins, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 takes a single, decisive victory. The margin of that AMD win is substantial. In the passmark_extended_instructions test, the AMD part scores 26,544 against Intel's 23,660, a 12.2% advantage. This indicates the AMD processor's x86 instruction set extensions handle specialized workloads with noticeably better efficiency.

The Intel processor's wins are spread across a wide range of workloads, and the margins are frequently large. In passmark_data_compression, Intel scores 436,066 versus AMD's 374,429, a 14.1% gap. Data encryption shows an even larger divide: Intel's 27,062 outpaces AMD's 19,612 by 27.5%. This suggests the Intel part has a meaningful edge in cryptographic tasks, likely due to its higher core count and clock speeds.

The floating-point and integer math tests further emphasize Intel's dominance. In passmark_floating_point_math, Intel scores 92,699 against AMD's 70,587, a 23.9% difference. In integer math, Intel's 138,149 exceeds AMD's 117,832 by 14.7%. These are not marginal differences; they represent substantial performance deltas in compute-heavy scenarios.

The multi-threaded results tell a similar story. The passmark_multithread test shows Intel at 36,239 versus AMD's 31,817, a 12.2% advantage. The physics test, which often scales well with core counts, shows Intel at 2,245 against AMD's 1,772, a 21.1% gap. Even in random string sorting, a test that can be sensitive to memory latency and cache behavior, Intel wins with 49,484 versus 40,557, an 18% difference.

The single-thread results are the closest contest in the entire dataset. Intel's passmark_single_thread score of 4,016 edges out AMD's 3,977 by a mere 1%. This near-tie suggests that for lightly threaded tasks, the architectural differences between the two processors largely cancel out. The AMD part's boost clock of 5.10 GHz is lower than Intel's 5.50 GHz, but the Zen 5 architecture appears to compensate, keeping the per-core performance nearly level.

The only other Intel win in the lower double-digit range is the find_prime_numbers test, where Intel scores 164 versus AMD's 129, a 21.3% gap. This test is often dependent on integer throughput and cache residency, areas where the Intel part's 36 MB of shared L3 cache likely provides an advantage over AMD's 16 MB.

The Verdict

The data indicates two distinct design philosophies. The Intel Core i9-14900T is a high-throughput processor that excels in multi-threaded and memory-intensive workloads. Its 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, deliver broad superiority across the PassMark suite. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is a more efficiency-oriented part, but the benchmark results show it cannot match Intel's raw output in most categories.

For users whose workloads involve data compression, encryption, or heavy floating-point math, the Intel processor is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. The 27.5% encryption advantage and the 23.9% floating-point lead are decisive. The Intel part's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, versus AMD's 93rd percentile, puts them in the same overall tier, but the per-test breakdown shows Intel's strengths are more consistent.

The AMD processor's single win in extended instructions is notable but narrow in scope. It suggests that workloads specifically leveraging advanced instruction sets, such as certain SIMD operations, may see better performance on the AMD part. However, with only one win out of eleven tests, the evidence for AMD superiority is limited to that specific category.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces this analysis. Intel's average is 51,015, while AMD's is 62,839. This is a counterintuitive result: AMD's average is higher, yet Intel wins most head-to-head tests. This discrepancy likely stems from the fact that AMD's average includes a broader set of benchmarks in its calculation, some of which may favor its architecture. The head-to-head data, however, is the more direct comparison, and it favors Intel in ten of eleven categories.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T wins, but by a razor-thin margin. Its passmark_single_thread score is 4,016 versus AMD's 3,977, a difference of only 1%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_data_encryption, where Intel leads by 27.5%. Intel's score of 27,062 compares to AMD's 19,612.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins the passmark_extended_instructions test. AMD scores 26,544 against Intel's 23,660, a 12.2% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors rank against all other CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 sits in the 93rd percentile, while the Intel Core i9-14900T sits in the 90th percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 62,839, while the Intel part has an average of 51,015. The AMD average is higher, despite losing most head-to-head tests.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185's 5.10 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially in their core configurations. The Intel Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. This core count difference directly explains Intel's dominance in multi-threaded tests.

Base clocks also diverge sharply. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz, nearly double Intel's 1.10 GHz. However, Intel's boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds AMD's 5.10 GHz. The thermal design power (TDP) figures show Intel at 35 watts versus AMD's 28 watts, a modest difference given the core count disparity.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and organization. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger cache pool gives Intel a likely advantage in workloads with high data reuse.

Memory support varies as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD processor has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This gives Intel a potential bandwidth advantage for high-speed peripherals, though no benchmark data directly measures this.

Architecture Differences

The processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename and is built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c microarchitecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core i9-14900T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process.

The die sizes are comparable but not identical. The AMD processor has a die size of 233 mm², while the Intel processor measures 257 mm². Both are active production parts, but their release dates differ: AMD's is dated 2026-02-28, while Intel's is dated 2024-01-07.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part includes a Radeon 890M, while the Intel part features UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported for either.

The market segments differ: AMD's part is classified as Mobile, while Intel's is Desktop. This distinction aligns with their socket types: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD processor is part of the Ryzen AI Embedded series, specifically the Gorgon Point generation, while the Intel processor belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.

The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRN3U and a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no part number or launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900T wins across nearly every benchmark category in the head-to-head comparison. Its 24 cores and 32 threads provide overwhelming advantages in multi-threaded workloads. The data compression test, which often scales with core count and cache size, shows Intel winning by 14.1%. Encryption workloads, which can use AES-NI instructions and benefit from parallel execution, show Intel winning by 27.5%.

Floating-point math is another stronghold for Intel. The 23.9% victory in that test suggests that scientific computing, financial modeling, and other FP-heavy tasks will run faster on the Intel part. The integer math test, with a 14.7% margin, reinforces this pattern for general-purpose computation.

The physics test, which often simulates rigid bodies and particle systems, shows Intel winning by 21.1%. This result is consistent with the multi-threaded performance advantage. The random string sorting test, which can be sensitive to memory bandwidth and cache behavior, also favors Intel by 18%.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins only in the extended instructions test. This category measures performance on advanced instruction sets, such as AVX-512 or similar extensions. The 12.2% advantage suggests that workloads specifically optimized for these instructions, such as certain AI or signal-processing tasks, will perform better on the AMD part.

The single-thread test is essentially a tie, with Intel winning by just 1%. For applications that rely heavily on single-threaded performance, such as older games or lightly threaded productivity apps, the difference between these two processors is negligible. The AMD part's lower power consumption, at 28 watts versus Intel's 35 watts, may also make it attractive for thermally constrained environments, though the benchmark data does not directly measure power efficiency.