AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS boosts up to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts up to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS and the Intel Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory.

Q: What process nodes are used for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses a Radeon 780M. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors packed into a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is part of the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses a 10 nm process at Intel on a larger 215 mm² die, with transistor count not recorded in the database.

The cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip offers 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3. Per-core cache is larger on the Intel side, but the AMD processor brings two additional cores, which changes the total working set available across all threads.

Memory support diverges. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports DDR5 only, running dual-channel with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. Both chips enable ECC memory, which matters for embedded and reliability-focused deployments.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel platform has a newer PCIe generation, which can matter for high-throughput peripherals, while the AMD platform provides more total lanes.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor is classified in the mobile segment, and the Intel processor is classified in the desktop segment. Both are marked as Active in production status and both have locked multipliers.

The release dates are close. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS was released on 2024-04-01, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array is empty in the database, so no direct measurement scores exist for a side-by-side comparison. However, the recorded specifications allow for a meaningful projection of relative performance based on the architectural data.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz with 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz with 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD chip holds a 1.80 GHz advantage at base and a 0.60 GHz advantage at boost. This raw clock advantage, combined with two additional cores and four additional threads, indicates that the AMD processor should lead in multi-threaded workloads that scale across cores.

The Intel chip compensates with a larger L3 cache, 20 MB versus 16 MB, and a newer PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4). The higher per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Intel side, 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core respectively, can reduce memory latency in single-threaded tasks. Still, the clock deficit at both base and boost levels suggests that single-threaded performance may favor the AMD chip as well, since the boost clock difference of 0.60 GHz is substantial.

Both processors are rated at a 45 W TDP, which places them in the same power envelope. The AMD chip achieves its higher clocks within that same thermal budget, which points to better performance-per-watt on paper. The process node difference reinforces this: 4 nm at TSMC versus 10 nm at Intel. A smaller process typically yields better power efficiency and higher frequency headroom.

The memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s for the AMD processor is recorded, while the Intel processor has no such figure in the database. For memory-bound applications, the AMD chip has a documented advantage in bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which could be a flexibility benefit in existing systems, but it does not necessarily translate into higher performance.

The integrated graphics comparison heavily favors the AMD side. The Radeon 780M is a much larger GPU than the UHD Graphics 730. While no benchmark scores are recorded, the architectural gap between a Radeon 780M and an Intel UHD 730 is significant in the database context, as the former is designed for substantial graphical workloads while the latter is a basic display output solution. This matters for embedded systems that need on-chip display capability without a discrete GPU.

The percentile versus all CPUs is 50 for both processors, indicating that each sits at the median of recorded CPUs in the database. With no benchmark scores and no rival data, the median percentile is a neutral starting point. The actual performance split will depend on the workload characteristics.

Specification Differences

Cores: AMD 8, Intel 6.

Threads: AMD 16, Intel 12.

Base clock: AMD 3.80 GHz, Intel 2.00 GHz.

Boost clock: AMD 5.10 GHz, Intel 4.50 GHz.

Process node: AMD 4 nm, Intel 10 nm.

Foundry: AMD TSMC, Intel Intel.

Die size: AMD 178 mm², Intel 215 mm².

Transistors: AMD 25,000 million, Intel not recorded.

L1 cache per core: AMD 64 KB, Intel 80 KB.

L2 cache per core: AMD 1 MB, Intel 1.25 MB.

L3 cache shared: AMD 16 MB, Intel 20 MB.

Memory support: AMD DDR5, Intel DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bandwidth: AMD 89.6 GB/s, Intel not recorded.

PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 780M, Intel UHD Graphics 730.

Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel Socket 1700.

Market segment: AMD Mobile, Intel Desktop.

Architecture: AMD Zen 4, Intel Raptor Lake.

Codename: AMD Hawk Point, Intel Raptor Lake-R.

Part number: Intel Q4T4SRNJP, AMD unknown.

Release date: AMD 2024-04-01, Intel 2024-06-30.

Multiplier: Both locked.

ECC memory: Both supported.

TDP: Both 45 W.

Production status: Both Active.

Launch MSRP: Neither recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS wins in scenarios that demand high core counts and high clock speeds. With 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.10 GHz boost, and a 3.80 GHz base, it is positioned for multi-threaded workloads such as virtualization, data processing, and parallel compilation. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth further supports memory-intensive operations. The Radeon 780M integrated graphics gives it a clear edge in any embedded application that requires on-chip graphical output or GPU acceleration, including digital signage, edge AI inference, and visualization tasks. The 4 nm process and 178 mm² die also indicate a more power-efficient design at the same 45 W TDP.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins in scenarios where PCIe Gen 5 connectivity is required. The 16 Gen 5 lanes offer newer interconnect bandwidth for high-speed storage devices, network adapters, or accelerators. The larger L3 cache of 20 MB can benefit workloads with high cache reuse, such as certain database workloads or repeated compute patterns. The dual memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 gives platform flexibility, which can matter for upgrading existing systems that already have DDR4 memory installed. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches may reduce latency in lightly threaded tasks, even though the base and boost clocks are lower. The desktop market segment classification suggests it is aimed at fixed installations rather than mobile or compact embedded deployments.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is the stronger processor for raw compute throughput. It has more cores, more threads, higher base and boost clocks, and a documented memory bandwidth advantage, all within the same 45 W TDP. The smaller 4 nm process and the larger integrated GPU (Radeon 780M versus UHD Graphics 730) reinforce this lead. For any embedded workload that is CPU-bound, memory-bound, or graphics-bound, the AMD chip is the better choice.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE is the better choice when PCIe Gen 5 is a hard requirement, or when the ability to use existing DDR4 memory reduces platform reconfiguration. Its larger L3 cache and per-core caches may also favor workloads with high locality of reference. The desktop socket and newer release date indicate a different deployment intent, but the specification sheet does not show a performance advantage to offset the lower clocks and fewer cores.

Both processors sit at the 50th percentile versus all CPUs, and both are active in production. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The decision rests on workload type. For multi-threaded compute with integrated graphics, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is clearly ahead. For PCIe Gen 5 and DDR4 compatibility, the Intel Core i5-14401TE has the distinct feature advantage. The data does not show any benchmark scores, so this assessment relies entirely on the architectural and specification differences recorded in the database.