AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14490F, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no benchmark entries in the current dataset. This asymmetry means a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the measured data. The Intel part, however, has a substantial set of Cinebench and Passmark results that establish its performance profile.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23,000 in multi-core and 3,247 in single-core. The R20 results show 9,660 multi-core and 1,363 single-core. The R15 run delivers 2,318 multi-core and 327 single-core. These numbers indicate a processor that scales well with thread count, with the multi-core scores roughly 7 times the single-core figures across all three Cinebench versions.

Passmark results for the Intel part confirm its strengths. The multithread score is 28,662, while the single-thread score is 3,873. Integer math reaches 87,844, floating point math hits 66,558, and extended instructions score 21,731. Data compression posts 340,026, data encryption scores 18,225, and random string sorting reaches 35,608. Physics simulation scores 2,093, and finding prime numbers scores 122.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, by contrast, has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its percentile rank is 50, while the Intel chip sits at percentile 86. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 38,149. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip are all within 0.3 percent of its average score: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38,194 (0.1 percent behind), the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38,103 (0.1 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38,221 (0.2 percent behind), and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38,261 (0.3 percent behind). This clustering shows the i5-14490F sits in a tightly competitive band of mid-range processors.

Because the AMD part lacks measured scores, the head-to-head comparison must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than direct benchmark deltas. The Intel chip delivers a clear advantage in recorded multi-threaded workloads, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,000. The single-core score of 3,247 in R23 also indicates strong per-thread performance.

The data shows that the Intel Core i5-14490F is an active production part with 17 recorded benchmark entries. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has zero recorded entries, meaning its performance characteristics are unquantified in this dataset. Any claim about relative performance must therefore be qualified by the absence of AMD-side measurements.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the only part with measurable performance. Its percentile rank of 86 versus the AMD part's 50 indicates that in the database's overall CPU distribution, the Intel chip sits well above the midpoint while the AMD chip sits exactly at it. The average benchmark score of 38,149 for the Intel part confirms it as a solid mid-range performer, with nearest rivals all within 0.3 percent of its score.

For users needing a desktop processor with proven multi-threaded capability, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the only option with data to support a choice. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, position it for demanding workloads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U, with 8 cores and 16 threads, offers comparable thread counts but lacks any benchmark confirmation.

The AMD part does have advantages in the specification sheet. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC versus Intel's 10 nm process, which typically indicates better power efficiency. Its 28 W TDP is far lower than Intel's 65 W TDP, making it suitable for thermally constrained environments. The integrated Radeon 780M graphics provide display output capability, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: for measured performance, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the clear choice. For low-power embedded applications where integrated graphics matter and benchmark data is not required, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has structural advantages that the Intel part cannot match.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only part with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,000 and Passmark multithread score of 28,662 establish it as a capable multi-threaded processor. The single-core results, 3,247 in R23 and 3,873 in Passmark, show strong per-thread performance as well.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U wins on specification-based criteria. Its 28 W TDP is less than half of the Intel part's 65 W TDP, making it more suitable for power-sensitive designs. The 4 nm process node from TSMC represents a more advanced manufacturing technology than Intel's 10 nm. The Radeon 780M integrated GPU provides graphics capability, which the Intel part lacks entirely. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel specification.

For workload distribution, the Intel part appears suited for compute-heavy desktop tasks: rendering, compilation, data processing. The Cinebench scores suggest strong performance in CPU-bound applications. The Passmark data compression score of 340,026 indicates particular strength in file archive and database workloads.

The AMD part, with its embedded market segment designation and mobile socket, is suited for compact systems, industrial applications, and fanless or low-noise designs where the 28 W TDP and integrated graphics are decisive. Its DDR5 memory support and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provide a solid foundation for memory-intensive embedded workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14490F boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Does either processor have integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U includes Radeon 780M integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

Q: What is the thermal design power for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i5-14490F has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: How do the benchmark scores compare for the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has recorded benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,000 and a Passmark multithread score of 28,662. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U uses Zen 4 architecture under the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 215 mm² die size.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel chip a larger total cache footprint, particularly in L3 where it has 50 percent more capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with no recorded memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD part.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8840U provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14490F provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Intel part a newer PCIe standard but fewer lanes.

The AMD chip integrates Radeon 780M graphics, making it a complete system-on-chip solution. The Intel part has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output. Socket types reflect their market positions: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8 (mobile), while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 (desktop).

Process technology is a significant differentiator. The 4 nm TSMC process for AMD represents a more advanced manufacturing node than Intel's 10 nm process, which likely contributes to the AMD chip's much lower 28 W TDP despite a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus Intel's 5.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. Core count: the AMD chip has 8 cores, the Intel chip has 10. Thread count is identical at 16. Base clock differs substantially: the AMD chip runs at 3.30 GHz, the Intel chip at 2.50 GHz. Boost clock favors AMD slightly at 5.10 GHz versus 5.00 GHz.

TDP is one of the largest gaps: 28 W for the AMD part versus 65 W for the Intel part. This reflects the AMD chip's mobile/embedded positioning versus Intel's desktop orientation. The AMD socket is FP8, while Intel uses LGA 1700.

Process node and foundry differ completely: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at its own foundry. Die size is 178 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 25,000 million; no figure exists for the Intel part.

Cache specifications diverge as detailed previously: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel; L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support: AMD supports only DDR5, Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD part. PCIe generation favors Intel (Gen 5 versus Gen 4), while lane count favors AMD (20 versus 16). Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 780M, Intel has none.

Market segment differs: AMD is classified as Mobile, Intel as Desktop. Release dates are close, with the AMD chip released in April 2024 and the Intel chip in December 2023. Both are active in production. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers. The Intel part has a known part number (SRN35), while the AMD part's is listed as unknown.

The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 38,149 and 86th percentile rank stand in contrast to the AMD chip's zero recorded benchmarks and 50th percentile. These specification differences explain the performance gap: the Intel chip has more cores, more cache, and a desktop-oriented design that prioritizes sustained throughput over power efficiency.