AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14500HX is the stronger overall performer in the recorded data. It holds an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel chip also has a complete benchmark suite, with an average benchmark score of 35094, but the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores at all. If the task is raw compute, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the clear choice.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is a different kind of product. It is built for integrated AI workloads, uses a 28 TDP, and pairs with the Radeon 890M integrated graphics. It has 12 cores and 24 threads, which is fewer cores but more threads than the Intel part. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel. For a system that prioritizes power efficiency, embedded AI features, and a smaller process node, the AMD part is the pick. For anyone measuring CPU throughput, the Intel part wins on every recorded metric.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX architecture under the Raptor Lake codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. These are fundamentally different designs.

The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process manufactured by TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process manufactured by Intel. The die sizes differ as well: the AMD part measures 233 mm², while the Intel part is larger at 257 mm². The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, whereas the Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads. That means the AMD chip has 2 fewer cores but 4 more threads, which indicates a hybrid core arrangement on the AMD side that favors thread count.

Cache layouts also differ. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core on the AMD side, but the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The AMD chip has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 50% more L3 cache and double the L2 cache per core.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory and use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe support differs. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip has a newer PCIe standard, which matters for storage and GPU bandwidth.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is also marked as having an embedded AI focus, which is absent from the Intel specification.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table contains no entries, and the recorded win counts are zero for both parts. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no benchmark scores in the database, so there is no direct comparison data between the two CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14500HX, however, has a full set of benchmark results.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 2442 in multicore and 344 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10178 in multicore and 1436 in singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 24234 in multicore and 3421 in singlecore. Geekbench results show 10171 in multicore and 2129 in singlecore.

PassMark results for the Intel chip cover specialized workloads. Data compression scores 333851, data encryption scores 19502, extended instructions score 20019, and finding prime numbers scores 130. Floating point math scores 69442, integer math scores 95584, and multithread scores 28508. Physics scores 1911, random string sorting scores 36219, and single thread scores 3629. The average benchmark score is 35094.

The nearest rivals for the Intel chip show how it stacks up against other CPUs. The Intel Core i9-12900HX has an average score of 35003, which is 0.3% behind. The Intel Core i7-13800H has an average score of 34988, also 0.3% behind. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has an average score of 34962, 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average score of 35287, which is 0.5% ahead. This places the Intel Core i5-14500HX in a tight cluster with these CPUs, all within a 0.9% spread.

Because the AMD part has no recorded scores, comparisons must rely on architecture and feature differences rather than measured performance. The Intel chip has a decisive advantage in available benchmark data, and its 84th percentile ranking versus the AMD chip's 50th percentile indicates a substantial expected performance gap.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields.

Core count: AMD has 12 cores, Intel has 14 cores. Thread count: AMD has 24 threads, Intel has 20 threads. Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel runs at 2.60 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz, Intel reaches 4.90 GHz. TDP: AMD uses 28, Intel uses 55. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1964.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Die size: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel measures 257 mm². L2 cache per core: AMD has 1 MB, Intel has 2 MB. L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB, Intel has 24 MB shared. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD has 89.6 GB/s, Intel has no recorded figure. PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Multiplier unlock: AMD is locked, Intel is unlocked. Part number: AMD is listed as unknown, Intel is listed as SRMXJ. Release date: AMD was released on 2026-02-28, Intel on 2024-01-07. The AMD chip is part of the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, while the Intel chip is part of the Core 14th Gen series.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads. Intel has more cores, AMD has more threads.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14500HX boosts to 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip is 0.20 GHz higher.

Q: Which CPU supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 16 MB of L3 cache. Intel has 8 MB more.

Q: Which CPU has a lower power draw?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a TDP of 28. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55. The AMD chip draws less.

Q: Which CPU has recorded benchmark scores?

A: Only the Intel Core i5-14500HX has recorded benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no benchmark entries in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins on raw performance based on the recorded data. Its 84th percentile ranking versus the AMD chip's 50th percentile shows a wide gap. It has a complete set of Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark scores, all indicating strong multicore and singlecore capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24234 and Geekbench multicore score of 10171 confirm that this chip handles heavy compute workloads. The Intel chip also has more L3 cache at 24 MB, double the L2 cache per core at 2 MB, and PCIe Gen 5 support, which gives it an edge in data-heavy tasks and high-bandwidth peripherals.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i wins on efficiency and integration. Its 28 TDP is less than half of the Intel chip's 55 TDP, which makes it suited for thermally constrained systems. The 4 nm TSMC process versus the Intel 10 nm process indicates a more modern manufacturing approach. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, and it has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which the Intel chip lacks. The AMD part also has more threads at 24 versus 20, which helps in heavily threaded workloads.

For integrated graphics, the AMD chip uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is designed for embedded AI use cases, as indicated by its naming and generation. The AMD chip also has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded tasks.

For a builder prioritizing CPU throughput, benchmark coverage, and PCIe Gen 5 support, the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the obvious choice. For a builder prioritizing low power, a smaller process node, LPDDR5X support, and embedded AI features, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is the better fit. The Intel chip is also unlocked for multiplier adjustment, while the AMD chip is locked. The AMD chip has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance claims cannot be verified from the database, whereas the Intel chip has a full suite of measurements that place it in the 84th percentile.