AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core i5-14600 holds a full set of benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and PassMark suites, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded scores in the database. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win count stands at zero for both parts. This means every quantitative comparison in this analysis relies entirely on the Intel processor's measured results, interpreted against its nearest rivals to establish a performance context the AMD part cannot currently match with recorded data.

Starting with multi-threaded rendering, the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 30464 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its nearest rivals provide the context: the Intel Core i9-12900KS averages 45094, which is 0.5% above the i5-14600, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D averages 44573, sitting 0.7% below the i5-14600. The i5-14600 effectively trades blows with these high-end parts, landing within a single percentage point of both. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the i5-14600 scores 12794, and in the older R15 multi-core test it records 3070. These numbers indicate a processor that scales well across rendering workloads, holding its ground against competitors that typically command higher power envelopes.

Single-core results follow a similar pattern. The Intel part scores 4300 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1806 in R20 single-core, and 433 in R15 single-core. Geekbench results show 2424 for single-core and 14680 for multi-core. These scores place the i5-14600 in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 44889. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-12900KS, averages 45094, a delta of only -0.5%, meaning the i5-14600 is essentially on par with a former flagship in aggregate performance. The AMD EPYC 4344P also sits at -0.5% with an average of 45122, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is 0.7% behind the Intel part, and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H is 1% behind.

PassMark results add further detail. The i5-14600 scores 117078 in integer math, 85759 in floating point math, 25674 in extended instructions, and 434620 in data compression. Encryption workloads yield 25082, while find prime numbers produces 155. Random string sorting scores 48043, and the multi-thread test records 35848. The single-thread PassMark score is 4167, consistent across the two recorded entries for that test. Physics scores 2330. These figures describe a processor with strong integer and floating-point throughput, and the data compression score in particular stands out as a high absolute number relative to the other PassMark sub-tests.

The absence of AMD benchmark data is the central finding. The database records no wins for either processor, and the head-to-head array is empty. Any claim of superiority would require fabricated numbers, which the data does not support. What the data does show is that the Intel Core i5-14600, measured against its nearest rivals, performs at a level comparable to processors that historically occupied higher market tiers. The 0.5% gap to the Core i9-12900KS and the 1% gap to the Core Ultra X9 388H are margins that fall within typical run-to-run variance for synthetic benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in design philosophy. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14600 uses a 10 nm process from Intel. This process gap alone suggests different thermal and power characteristics, and the recorded TDP values confirm that: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 65 watts. The AMD processor targets the mobile embedded segment, whereas the Intel processor is a desktop part. These are not competing in the same physical class, despite occupying the same benchmark database.

Core and thread counts differ. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, built on the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 and Zen 5c hybrid configuration. The Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Intel part uses a hybrid core layout typical of Raptor Lake refresh, though the database does not specify the performance-to-efficiency core ratio. The AMD part's 24 threads versus Intel's 20 threads gives AMD a thread count advantage, but Intel counters with two additional physical cores.

Clock speeds favor Intel on both base and boost. The AMD processor runs at 2.00 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. The Intel processor runs at 2.70 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. Both are locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $255, stated once here as recorded. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ in notable ways. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD processor uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel processor uses 2 MB of L2 per core. L3 cache is where the gap widens: the AMD part has 16 MB total L3, while the Intel part has 24 MB shared L3. This gives Intel a 50% larger L3 pool, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that fit in cache. The Intel L2 being double the per-core size also aids in latency-sensitive tasks.

Memory support shows different ranges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side offers higher bandwidth per lane for compatible devices.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part ships with Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either, so any comparison there is qualitative. The AMD's Radeon 890M is generally associated with higher iGPU performance in the embedded and mobile space, but no measured data appears here.

Die sizes are close but not identical: the AMD processor measures 233 mm², the Intel processor measures 257 mm². The AMD part is smaller despite the denser 4 nm process, which aligns with its lower core count and mobile orientation. The Intel part's larger die reflects the 10 nm process and the additional cores.

Release dates place the Intel part earlier. The Intel Core i5-14600 released on 2024-01-07, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i released on 2026-02-28. The Intel part is listed as active production, as is the AMD part. The Intel part number is recorded as SRN44, while the AMD part number is listed as unknown.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14600 wins in every measurable category because it is the only part with benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded scores, no percentile ranking beyond the 50th percentile placeholder, and no average benchmark score. The Intel part sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44889.

The Intel processor's strengths are clear from its PassMark sub-tests. Data compression at 434620 indicates strong throughput for archiving and compression workloads. Integer math at 117078 and floating point math at 85759 suggest solid general-purpose compute. Extended instructions at 25674 reflect good SIMD and vector processing capability. The multi-thread score of 35848 and single-thread score of 4167 show balance across both parallel and single-threaded tasks.

Cinebench results reinforce this. The R23 multi-core score of 30464 places the Intel part within 1% of rivals like the Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 5 7500X3D, which are typically positioned as higher-tier processors. The R23 single-core score of 4300 indicates strong per-thread performance. The Geekbench multi-core score of 14680 and single-core score of 2424 align with this pattern.

The AMD processor's wins would need to be inferred from architecture, not from benchmark data. Its 28 watt TDP versus 65 watts for Intel suggests a power efficiency advantage, though the database records no power consumption measurements to confirm this. The 24 threads versus 20 threads could benefit heavily threaded workloads that scale beyond 20 threads, but no recorded benchmark demonstrates this. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is a recorded figure that the Intel part lacks, which could indicate an advantage in memory-bound scenarios, but again, no comparative benchmark exists.

The Intel part wins on L3 cache capacity with 24 MB versus 16 MB, on L2 per core with 2 MB versus 1 MB, and on boost clock with 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. It also wins on PCIe generation with Gen 5 versus Gen 4. These are architecture-level advantages, not measured performance wins, but they are factual differences recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 averages 44889 in benchmark scores. The Intel Core i9-12900KS averages 45094, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 4344P averages 45122, also 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D averages 44573, which is 0.7% lower. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H averages 44466, which is 1% lower.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has an empty benchmarks array, a percentile of 50, and an average benchmark score of 0. All recorded benchmark scores belong to the Intel Core i5-14600.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in dual-channel mode with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: Both are listed as active. The Intel Core i5-14600 released on 2024-01-07, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i released on 2026-02-28.

The Verdict

The recorded data cannot support a direct performance verdict between these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14600 has a complete benchmark profile across 19 tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has zero recorded scores. Any claim that one outperforms the other would be unsupported by the database.

What the data does support is a characterization of each part's role. The Intel Core i5-14600 is a desktop processor with a 65 watt TDP, 14 cores, 20 threads, and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. Its benchmark scores place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and its aggregate performance is within 1% of rivals such as the Core i9-12900KS and the Ryzen 5 7500X3D. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30464 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 35848 indicate strong all-around compute for desktop workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is a mobile embedded processor with a 28 watt TDP, 12 cores, 24 threads, and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. Its architecture uses a 4 nm TSMC process, which is denser than Intel's 10 nm node. It supports LPDDR5X memory and carries a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure the Intel part lacks. Its Radeon 890M integrated graphics are more advanced on paper than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, but no graphics benchmarks are recorded.

The choice between these parts depends on the use case, and the data informs that choice differently for each. For desktop performance with measurable results, the Intel Core i5-14600 is the only part with evidence in the database. Its 89th percentile ranking and close margins to higher-tier rivals make it a defensible selection for general desktop compute. For embedded or mobile applications where power efficiency and a lower TDP matter, the AMD part's 28 watt rating and 24 threads offer architectural appeal, but the database provides no measured performance to validate that appeal. The verdict, strictly from the data: the Intel Core i5-14600 is the only processor with demonstrated benchmark performance, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i remains unquantified.