AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X contains no benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has a complete set of measurements. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: the Intel part holds all recorded performance data points, and the AMD part holds none. The database shows zero wins for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and zero wins for the Intel Core i3-14100 in the head-to-head section, because no paired benchmark results exist.

The Intel Core i3-14100 posts a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 12820 and a single-core score of 1809. In Cinebench R20, the same processor records 5384 multi-core and 759 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 workload yields 1292 multi-core and 182 single-core. Geekbench measurements show 7231 multi-core and 2133 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 15095 and a single-thread score of 3759.

The Intel part's average benchmark score of 18318 places it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The Intel Core 3 305 scores 18302, which is 0.1% behind the i3-14100. The Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345, putting it 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core 7 360 sits at 18374, 0.3% ahead. The Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380, also 0.3% ahead. This grouping indicates the i3-14100 sits within a narrow performance band where a 0.3% swing separates it from its closest competitors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no average benchmark score recorded, so no percentile or rival comparisons can be made for it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to the 9000 series, uses the Granite Ridge codename, and is built on Zen 5 architecture. Intel's Core i3-14100 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on Raptor Lake architecture. The AMD part's generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), while the Intel part's generation is Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Manufacturing processes differ substantially. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The AMD die size is 70.6 mm² with 8,315 million transistors. The Intel die size is 163 mm², and the database does not list a transistor count for it. The larger Intel die with the older process node explains its larger physical footprint.

Core and thread counts differ. The AMD chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.90 GHz for AMD and 3.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for AMD and 4.70 GHz for Intel. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 60 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies show clear structural differences. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD L2 is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 is 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache differs significantly: AMD provides 32 MB shared, while Intel provides 12 MB shared. The AMD part's larger L3 cache and higher core count give it a memory hierarchy advantage, though the Intel part's larger per-core L2 partially compensates.

Memory support diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. Socket types differ as well: AMD uses Socket AM5, and Intel uses Socket 1700. Release dates are distinct, with Intel launching in January 2024 and AMD in October 2025. The AMD part's part number is 100-000001405E, and the Intel part's is SRMX1.

Where Each One Wins

The data does not support a balanced comparison because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries. Every recorded performance score belongs to the Intel Core i3-14100. For workloads represented in the database, the Intel part delivers the only measurable results.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i3-14100 shows consistent output across Cinebench versions. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12820 and R20 multi-core score of 5384 indicate solid scaling across its 4 cores and 8 threads. PassMark's multithread score of 15095 reinforces this. The AMD part cannot be assessed in these workloads because no scores exist.

In single-threaded workloads, the Intel part records 1809 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 759 in R20 single-core, and 2133 in Geekbench single-core. PassMark single-thread lands at 3759. The AMD part's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz suggests potential single-thread strength, but the database contains no measurement to confirm it.

Specialized PassMark workloads give a fuller picture of the Intel part's behavior. Data compression scores 174115, data encryption scores 8838, and extended instructions score 11865. Find prime numbers scores 55, floating point math scores 35266, integer math scores 45329, physics scores 958, and random string sorting scores 17397. These figures cover a range of instruction types and memory access patterns. The AMD part has no corresponding entries, so no workload-based advantage can be assigned to it.

The percentile data shows the Intel part ranks at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all Intel models, and the closest one, the Intel Core 3 305, trails by only 0.1%. This indicates the i3-14100 competes in a dense field where performance differences among near neighbors are minimal.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Core counts differ: 6 for AMD versus 4 for Intel. Thread counts differ: 12 versus 8. Base clock differs by 0.40 GHz (3.90 GHz versus 3.50 GHz). Boost clock differs by 0.70 GHz (5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz). TDP differs by 5 W (65 W versus 60 W).

Process node and foundry differ: 4 nm TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm Intel for Intel. Die size differs: 70.6 mm² for AMD versus 163 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 8,315 million. L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs: 32 MB shared for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: DDR5 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, with no Intel figure in the database. PCIe lanes differ: 24 for AMD versus 16 for Intel, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Release dates differ: January 2024 for Intel versus October 2025 for AMD. Multiplier unlock status differs: unlocked for AMD, locked for Intel. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers differ: 100-000001405E for AMD and SRMX1 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100 boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the recorded memory bandwidth for the AMD processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. No memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel Core i3-14100.

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-14100 compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has an average benchmark score of 18318. Its closest rival, the Intel Core 3 305, scores 18302, which is 0.1% behind. The Intel Core 5 330 scores 18345, 0.1% ahead.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i3-14100 does not.