AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core i5-14490F, but the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database at this time. This means the head-to-head comparison is asymmetric: the Intel part has 17 individual benchmark results across Cinebench and Passmark workloads, while the AMD processor currently has no measurement data attached to its entry. The absence of data on the AMD side limits direct score-to-score comparisons, but the recorded Intel results can still be used to establish a performance profile against which the AMD processor's specifications and architecture can be analyzed.

For the Intel Core i5-14490F, the strongest single-threaded result comes from Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3,247 points. In Passmark single-thread testing, it records 3,873 points. The multi-threaded picture is more pronounced: Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 23,000 points, while Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 9,660 and Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 2,318. The ratio between the Intel part's multi-core and single-core Cinebench R23 scores is roughly 7.1 to 1, which reflects the scaling available from its 10 cores and 16 threads.

The Passmark suite adds further granularity. Integer math scores 87,844, floating-point math scores 66,558, and extended instructions (SIMD) score 21,731. Data compression records 340,026, data encryption scores 18,225, and random string sorting scores 35,608. Physics tests reach 2,093, and the prime number finding test scores 122. The multithreaded Passmark score is 28,662. These results combine into an average benchmark score of 38,149 for the Intel part, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores, there are no head-to-head wins to report for either side in the traditional sense. The database lists zero wins for each processor. What can be established is the Intel part's position relative to its nearest rivals, all of which have comparable average scores. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T averages 38,194, which is 0.1 percent below the i5-14490F. The Intel Core i5-13600KF averages 38,103, which is 0.1 percent above. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 averages 38,221, 0.2 percent below. The Intel Core i5-13600HX averages 38,261, 0.3 percent below. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i5-14490F sits in a tightly packed performance cluster where no single rival holds a meaningful lead.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear distinction between the two processors, but it is a distinction based on data availability as much as measured performance. The Intel Core i5-14490F has a complete benchmark record with an average score of 38,149 and an 86th percentile ranking across all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects the absence of measurements rather than a measured performance level. Any user choosing between these two based strictly on the database would have concrete performance evidence only for the Intel side.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the only one of the two with measured results, so it is the only one that can be positioned against the field. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3 percent of its average score, which places it in a competitive mid-range cluster. The AMD part, by contrast, offers a newer platform and a different core design, but the database cannot confirm how that translates into workload performance. From the recorded data alone, the Intel part is the verified performer, while the AMD part remains unmeasured.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i5-14490F?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38,149, which places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: How close are the Intel Core i5-14490F's nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is 0.1 percent below, the Intel Core i5-13600KF is 0.1 percent above, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 is 0.2 percent below, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX is 0.3 percent below the i5-14490F's average score.

Q: What are the best recorded single-threaded and multi-threaded scores for the Intel Core i5-14490F?

A: The best single-threaded result is 3,873 in Passmark single-thread, and the best multi-threaded result is 23,000 in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread part with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a 10-core, 16-thread part with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65, but the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier while the Intel part is locked.

Cache configurations also diverge. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part therefore has a larger L3 pool, while the Intel part has more L2 per core.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 memory only, through a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also over a dual-channel bus, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe lanes are another differentiator. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

The manufacturing details are distinct as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count recorded and a die size of 215 mm². The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001405E, while the Intel part has a part number of SRN35.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, with a generation label of Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge). Its process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is labeled as Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Its process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. The AMD part is therefore built on a smaller process node and comes from a different foundry.

The core count difference is structural: the AMD part uses 6 Zen 5 cores with 12 threads, while the Intel part uses 10 Raptor Lake cores with 16 threads. The Intel part's higher core count gives it more parallel execution resources, while the AMD part's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz gives it a frequency advantage in single-threaded execution, based on the recorded specifications.

The L3 cache differences reflect the different design philosophies. The AMD part has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel part has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's L2 cache is larger per core at 1.25 MB compared to 1 MB on the AMD part. Neither processor has a v-cache variant recorded in the database.

The release timeline also differs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a release date of 2025-10-06, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has a release date of 2023-12-31. Both are listed as Active in production status. The AMD part targets the desktop market segment with an embedded designation, and the Intel part also targets the desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every category where measurements exist. It has verifiable benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core tests, plus a full Passmark suite covering integer math, floating-point math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, physics, prime number finding, single-thread, and multithread workloads. Its 86th percentile ranking and average score of 38,149 position it within 0.3 percent of four direct rivals, confirming it as a competitive performer in its measured class.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no measured wins in the database. Its strengths are visible only through specification and architecture fields: a 4 nm process node, 8,315 million transistors, a 5.40 GHz boost clock, 32 MB of L3 cache, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, ECC memory support, integrated Radeon Graphics, DDR5 support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and an unlocked multiplier. These features point to a modern platform with high per-core frequency and platform flexibility, but the database cannot confirm their real-world performance impact.

For workloads where multi-threading dominates, the Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads give it a structural edge, and the recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,000 supports that. For workloads where single-thread frequency matters, the AMD part's 5.40 GHz boost clock is higher than the Intel part's 5.00 GHz, but no benchmark score verifies how that translates into actual results. The Intel part is the only one with data, so it is the only one with demonstrated wins.