AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The head-to-head section is empty, and the win counters for both processors stand at zero. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible from the recorded data.

What can be established is the AMD processor’s standing within the broader database. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185 holds an average benchmark score of 62,839 and sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, all within a narrow band, confirm its position: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX averages 62,738 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 averages 62,498 (0.5% behind), the Intel Core i7-13790F averages 63,080 (0.4% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX averages 63,173 (0.5% ahead). The P185 is essentially bracketed by these four parts, with the largest gap being a 0.5% deficit to the Core Ultra 7 265HX.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile rank is listed at 50, which is the median position, but with zero benchmark entries this value carries no supporting measurements. The data cannot show where the i9-14901TE lands relative to the P185 in any specific workload.

The AMD part does have a full suite of individual PassMark results. Its single-thread score is 3,977, its multithread score is 31,817, and its average benchmark score is 62,839. The data compression score is 374,429, while data encryption scores 19,612. Extended instructions reach 26,544, find prime numbers scores 129, floating point math scores 70,587, integer math scores 117,832, physics scores 1,772, and random string sorting scores 40,557. These figures provide a complete profile for the P185, but without any corresponding i9-14901TE scores, no head-to-head deltas can be computed. The analysis must remain one-sided.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing ecosystems. 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. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake codename, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series under the Core i9 Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically implies denser transistors and potentially lower power draw for the AMD design, though the database does not provide transistor counts for either chip.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part offers 50% more cores and 50% more threads. Base clock speeds also differ, with the AMD chip at 2.00 GHz and the Intel chip at 2.30 GHz, giving the Intel part a higher base frequency. Boost clocks reverse the order: the AMD chip boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts to 5.50 GHz, placing the Intel part 0.40 GHz higher at peak.

Cache hierarchies diverge in capacity and allocation. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 2 MB per core on the Intel part, so the Intel chip doubles per-core L2 capacity. The L3 cache is where the largest difference appears: the AMD P185 has 16 MB total, while the Intel i9-14901TE has 36 MB shared. The Intel part carries more than double the L3 cache, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that fit in cache.

Memory support overlaps on DDR5 but diverges on other standards. The AMD P185 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory, which suits embedded and server-adjacent roles.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD P185 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel i9-14901TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, which can double the per-lane bandwidth for compatible devices, though the database does not provide bandwidth numbers for either interface.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD P185 uses Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The database records no benchmark scores for either iGPU, so relative graphics performance cannot be quantified.

Socket and market positioning separate the two further. The AMD P185 mounts in AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile segment part. The Intel i9-14901TE mounts in Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop segment part. The AMD chip released on 2026-02-28, while the Intel chip released on 2024-06-30, a gap of roughly 20 months. Both are listed as active in production, and neither has a multiplier unlocked.

Where Each One Wins

Without direct head-to-head results, the wins must be inferred from architectural characteristics and the AMD part’s recorded scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins on core count, offering 12 cores and 24 threads against the Intel part’s 8 cores and 16 threads. For heavily threaded workloads such as compilation, rendering, or virtualization, the additional 4 cores and 8 threads give the AMD part a structural advantage, assuming scaling holds.

The AMD part also wins on process efficiency. Its 4 nm TSMC process is two generations ahead of the Intel 10 nm node, and its thermal design power is 28 watts compared to the Intel part’s 45 watts. The AMD chip draws less power while offering more cores, which suggests better performance-per-watt for sustained workloads, though the database does not include measured power consumption under load.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins on per-core cache and total cache. Its L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD part, and its L3 cache is 36 MB versus 16 MB. For single-threaded or lightly threaded workloads that repeatedly access a moderate-sized dataset, the larger cache hierarchy on the Intel part can reduce memory latency and improve hit rates.

The Intel part also wins on peak frequency. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock exceeds the AMD part’s 5.10 GHz by 0.40 GHz. In short bursts of single-threaded activity where thermal headroom is available, the higher boost clock can translate to faster completion times, though the AMD part’s single-thread score of 3,977 provides a measured baseline that the Intel part cannot match in the database because no scores exist for it.

PCIe Gen 5 support on the Intel part is another win. The AMD part is limited to PCIe Gen 4, so the Intel chip offers newer connectivity for high-bandwidth peripherals such as modern GPUs or NVMe storage, assuming the platform and devices support the newer standard.

The AMD part wins on memory bandwidth, with a recorded 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD part also supports LPDDR5X, which is a mobile-oriented memory type that the Intel desktop part does not support.

In the absence of direct benchmark deltas, the architecture data points to a split: AMD for multi-threaded throughput and power efficiency, Intel for cache capacity, peak frequency, and newer PCIe generation. The AMD part’s 93rd percentile ranking and average score of 62,839 give it a measurable standing, but the Intel part’s zero-score profile prevents any definitive performance verdict.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has 4 more cores and 8 more threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a 0.40 GHz higher peak frequency.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD part has a 17-watt lower TDP.

Q: Which processor uses a newer PCIe generation?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The Intel part supports the newer generation.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has an average benchmark score of 62,839 and sits at the 93rd percentile. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is listed as 0.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 | Intel Core i9-14901TE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | Unknown | Q49CSRNJJ |

The table shows the two parts share the same L1 cache size, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, and locked multipliers. They differ across every other recorded specification, from core counts and clocks to process nodes, cache capacities, memory types, PCIe generations, integrated graphics, sockets, market segments, and release dates.