AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14401E across six Cinebench tests, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries in the current dataset. This asymmetry means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel processor's measured results. The Intel Core i5-14401E achieves a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1830, a R15 single-core score of 258, a R20 multicore score of 7627, a R20 single-core score of 1076, a R23 multicore score of 18161, and a R23 single-core score of 2564.

The multicore scores indicate a strong scaling pattern across Cinebench versions. The R20 multicore result of 7627 represents a substantial jump over the R15 multicore result of 1830, which aligns with the heavier workload characteristics of the newer benchmark version. The R23 multicore score of 18161 continues this upward trajectory, showing consistent performance growth as the benchmark becomes more demanding. These figures place the Intel Core i5-14401E in the 60th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 5253.

Comparing to its nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-14401E sits extremely close to the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, which holds an average score of 5259. The delta percentage is -0.1, meaning the Core i5-14401E trails that Xeon part by just one-tenth of one percent. Against the Intel Core i7-11700B, which averages 5241, the Core i5-14401E leads by 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i9-10850K also averages 5240, and the Core i5-14401E again leads by 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i5-13400T averages 5210, giving the Core i5-14401E a 0.8 percent advantage. These margins are narrow across all four nearest rivals, indicating that the Core i5-14401E delivers performance that is statistically indistinguishable from several established desktop and server-class parts.

The single-core results show a different scaling picture. The R15 single-core score of 258, the R20 single-core score of 1076, and the R23 single-core score of 2564 demonstrate that the processor's per-thread performance improves substantially with each newer benchmark iteration. The R23 single-core score of 2564 is more than nine times the R15 single-core score of 258, reflecting both benchmark evolution and the processor's boost behavior under lighter loads.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores, the database does not provide a direct numerical comparison between these two processors. The wins tally shows zero wins for each side in the head-to-head section, which is consistent with the absence of paired test data. The AMD part's average benchmark score is listed as zero, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, which appears to be a placeholder value rather than a measured result. The Intel part, by contrast, has a measured percentile of 60 and an average score of 5253, giving it a concrete performance profile in the database.

The data suggests that the Intel Core i5-14401E is a well-characterized processor in the database, with benchmark results spanning multiple Cinebench versions. Its proximity to the Xeon E5-2699A v4, the Core i7-11700B, the Core i9-10850K, and the Core i5-13400T indicates that it competes in the upper-mid tier of desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, lacking any measured scores, cannot be positioned relative to these parts based on the current records.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and Intel Core i5-14401E diverge significantly in their underlying architectures. The AMD part uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 architecture. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core i5 generation built on the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, and uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. This process node difference is substantial, with the AMD part using a more advanced 4 nm node compared to Intel's 10 nm node.

The transistor counts further highlight the architectural gap. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X contains 8,315 million transistors, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has no transistor count listed in the database. The die size also differs considerably: the AMD part measures 70.6 mm², whereas the Intel part measures 215 mm². This means the AMD processor packs more transistors into a much smaller die area, a direct consequence of the denser 4 nm process. The Intel processor's larger die with a less dense node reflects an older design approach.

Both processors feature six cores and twelve threads, so the core count parity is exact. The base clock speeds differ, with the AMD part running at 3.90 GHz and the Intel part at 2.50 GHz. The boost clocks also differ, with the AMD part reaching 5.40 GHz and the Intel part reaching 4.70 GHz. The AMD processor has a 1.40 GHz higher base clock and a 0.70 GHz higher boost clock, giving it a clock speed advantage at both ends of the frequency range.

Cache hierarchies show both similarities and differences. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both processors. The L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core, giving Intel a 0.25 MB per core advantage in L2. The L3 cache shows a larger gap in the other direction: the AMD part has 32 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel part has 20 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD processor therefore offers 12 MB more shared L3 cache, which can improve performance in workloads that benefit from larger pooled caches.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel memory bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The Intel part offers broader memory compatibility, while the AMD part provides a specific bandwidth specification that the Intel part lacks in the records.

PCIe connectivity also differs between the two. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part offers eight additional PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which can matter for multi-GPU setups or high-bandwidth storage configurations. Both processors support ECC memory, which is listed as true for each. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither part's integrated graphics has benchmark scores in the database.

The sockets are incompatible with each other. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part has a locked multiplier, meaning the AMD processor allows overclocking while the Intel processor does not. The production status for both is listed as active, and both target the desktop market segment. The release dates differ, with the Intel part released on 2024-06-30 and the AMD part released on 2025-10-06, placing the AMD processor over a year later in the timeline. The part numbers are 100-000001405E for AMD and Q49JSRNJS for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is 0.70 GHz higher than the Intel Core i5-14401E's boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core i5-14401E list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, a difference of 12 MB in favor of AMD.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The AMD part's 4 nm node is the smaller of the two.

Q: Can either processor be overclocked?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a locked multiplier, so it does not support overclocking in the same manner.

Q: How many PCIe Gen 5 lanes does each processor provide?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core i5-14401E provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear asymmetry in available performance data. The Intel Core i5-14401E has measured benchmark scores across six Cinebench tests, with an average score of 5253 and a 60th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, the Intel Core i7-11700B, the Intel Core i9-10850K, and the Intel Core i5-13400T, all within a 0.8 percent delta or better. This indicates that the Core i5-14401E delivers performance consistent with a well-established mid-range desktop processor, closely matching several previous-generation high-end parts.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark scores in the database, so its average score is zero and its percentile is listed at 50. Without measured results, the data cannot confirm how it compares to the Intel part in actual workloads. The architectural specifications, however, provide some qualitative indicators. The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process, has a higher base clock of 3.90 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, more L3 cache at 32 MB versus 20 MB, and more PCIe Gen 5 lanes at 24 versus 16. These specifications suggest the AMD processor has advantages in clock speed, cache capacity, and expansion capability.

The Intel part counters with a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB, broader memory support covering both DDR4 and DDR5, and a verified benchmark profile that places it in the 60th percentile. The Intel part also has a lower base clock, which may affect sustained all-core workloads despite its higher L2 allocation.

For users selecting between these two parts strictly on the basis of recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14401E has the advantage of proven benchmark performance. Its R23 multicore score of 18161 and R23 single-core score of 2564 provide concrete reference points. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, while architecturally advanced on paper, lacks any measured scores in the database, so its real-world performance cannot be validated from these records. The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes verified results or newer architectural specifications. The data favors the Intel part for anyone needing immediate, confirmed performance numbers, while the AMD part appeals to those who value the latest process node, higher clocks, and larger L3 cache based on its spec sheet alone.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based solely on the database records.

Base Clock: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X runs at 3.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E runs at 2.50 GHz.

Boost Clock: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X reaches 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E reaches 4.70 GHz.

Process Node: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses 4 nm, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses 10 nm.

Foundry: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is fabricated by Intel.

Transistors: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X contains 8,315 million transistors, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has no transistor count listed.

Die Size: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X measures 70.6 mm², while the Intel Core i5-14401E measures 215 mm².

L2 Cache: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 1 MB per core, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 1.25 MB per core.

L3 Cache: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 32 MB shared, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB shared.

Memory Support: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory Bandwidth: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X lists 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has no bandwidth figure recorded.

PCIe Lanes: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core i5-14401E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated Graphics: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730.

Socket: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700.

Multiplier: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is unlocked, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is locked.

Codename: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses Granite Ridge, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake-R.

Architecture: The Intel Core i5-14401E is listed as Raptor Lake, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no architecture field listed.

Generation: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), while the Intel Core i5-14401E belongs to Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Series: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is part of the 9000 series, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is part of Core 14th Gen.

Release Date: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel Core i5-14401E was released on 2024-06-30.

Part Number: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has part number 100-000001405E, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has part number Q49JSRNJS.

Benchmark Score: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an average benchmark score of 0, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253.

Percentile: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X sits at the 50th percentile versus all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile versus all CPUs.

The two processors share identical core and thread counts at 6 cores and 12 threads each, identical L1 cache at 80 KB per core, identical dual-channel memory bus configuration, identical ECC memory support (true), identical desktop market segment, and identical active production status.