AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X compare to the Intel Core i5-14500HX in terms of core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part offers more than twice the core count and significantly more threads for parallel workloads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base and boost clock.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip uses a smaller node.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55 watts. The Intel part has a lower TDP.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 memory. The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both support dual-channel memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a percentile ranking of 84, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a percentile ranking of 50. Benchmark data indicates the Intel chip ranks higher among all CPUs.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, which corresponds to the Zen 5 microarchitecture. The Intel Core i5-14500HX is part of the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh architecture, based on the Raptor Lake codename. These are fundamentally different designs: Zen 5 is a desktop-oriented architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while Raptor Lake-HX is a mobile-oriented architecture on a 10 nm Intel process.

The process node difference is substantial. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, and the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die size is 70.6 mm² with 8,315 million transistors, while the Intel die size is 257 mm². This makes the Intel die significantly larger, over 3.6 times the area of the AMD chip.

Cache organization differs as well. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor uses 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more L2 per core, but the AMD part has more shared L3 total.

The memory controller differs in bandwidth and support. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only and has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and its memory bandwidth is not specified in the database.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers more PCIe lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD processor uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. Both chips support ECC memory. Both have unlocked multipliers.

The market segments differ: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is a desktop part, and the Intel Core i5-14500HX is a mobile part. The production status is Active for both. Release dates differ, with the AMD chip released in October 2025 and the Intel chip released in January 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains extensive results for the Intel Core i5-14500HX, but no recorded benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X. Therefore, direct head-to-head comparisons rely on the Intel chip's measured scores and the AMD chip's architectural specifications.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 2442. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 344. The multi-core score is over 7 times the single-core score, which reflects the high core count of the Intel part.

In Cinebench R20, the Intel chip scores 10178 in multi-core and 1436 in single-core. The multi-core advantage over its own single-core result is about 7.1 times.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel chip scores 24234 in multi-core and 3421 in single-core. The multi-core score is approximately 7.1 times the single-core score. This indicates strong scaling across its 14 cores and 20 threads.

In Geekbench, the Intel chip scores 10171 in multi-core and 2129 in single-core. The multi-core score is about 4.8 times the single-core score.

In PassMark tests, the Intel chip shows a broad range of results. The single-thread score is 3629. The multithread score is 28508, which is about 7.9 times the single-thread score. Integer math scores 95584, and floating point math scores 69442. Data compression scores 333851, and data encryption scores 19502. Extended instructions score 20019, and find prime numbers scores 130. Random string sorting scores 36219, and physics scores 1911.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35094. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900HX with an average score of 35003 and a delta of 0.3 percent, the Intel Core i7-13800H with an average score of 34988 and a delta of 0.3 percent, the Intel Core 7 253PTE with an average score of 34962 and a delta of 0.4 percent, and the Intel Core i7-12700K with an average score of 35287 and a delta of -0.5 percent. The recorded data shows the i5-14500HX sits within 0.5 percent of several high-end desktop and mobile processors.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, with a percentile of 50. No benchmark scores are recorded for this chip, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly to the Intel part. The Intel chip has a percentile of 84, which is 34 points higher than the AMD chip's percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field.

Core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Clock speeds differ: the AMD chip has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip is faster in both metrics.

TDP differs: the AMD chip is rated at 65 watts, and the Intel chip is rated at 55 watts.

Socket differs: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1964.

Codename and generation differ: the AMD chip uses Granite Ridge and is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)). The Intel chip uses Raptor Lake-HX and is listed as Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh).

Process node differs: the AMD chip uses 4 nm at TSMC, and the Intel chip uses 10 nm at Intel.

Transistor count and die size differ: the AMD chip has 8,315 million transistors and a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel chip has no transistor count recorded and a 257 mm² die.

Cache configuration differs: both have 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB L2 per core and 32 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, and the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the AMD chip and not recorded for the Intel chip.

PCIe lanes differ: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes, and the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment differs: the AMD chip is a desktop part, and the Intel chip is a mobile part.

Release date differs: the AMD chip was released in October 2025, and the Intel chip was released in January 2024.

Part numbers differ: the AMD chip has part number 100-000001405E, and the Intel chip has part number SRMXJ.

Benchmark data differs: the AMD chip has no recorded benchmarks, and the Intel chip has 19 recorded benchmark scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins in measured benchmark performance. The database records extensive scores for this chip across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and PassMark tests. Its average benchmark score is 35094, and its percentile rank is 84. These results place it within 0.5 percent of several strong competitors, including the Intel Core i9-12900HX and the Intel Core i7-12700K. The data indicates the Intel chip delivers strong multi-threaded performance, with Cinebench R23 multi-core scores reaching 24234 and PassMark multithread scores reaching 28508.

The Intel chip also wins in core and thread counts, with 14 cores and 20 threads compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD chip. This gives it an advantage in heavily parallel workloads. The recorded Cinebench multi-core scores confirm strong scaling, with multi-core results around 7 times the single-core results. The PassMark multithread score of 28508 is about 7.9 times the single-thread score of 3629, further confirming the scaling of the Intel design.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X wins in several architectural specifications, even though no benchmark scores are recorded. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz is 0.50 GHz higher than the Intel chip's 4.90 GHz. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz is 1.30 GHz higher than the Intel chip's 2.60 GHz. The smaller 4 nm process node at TSMC provides a manufacturing advantage over the 10 nm Intel process. The die size of 70.6 mm² is much smaller than the Intel die of 257 mm², which indicates a denser design.

The AMD chip provides more PCIe lanes, with 24 lanes compared to 16 lanes for the Intel chip. It also has a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip's memory bandwidth is not recorded. The AMD chip has more shared L3 cache at 32 MB compared to 24 MB for the Intel chip. The AMD chip uses DDR5 memory only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

For single-threaded workloads, the AMD chip's higher clocks suggest an advantage, but without recorded benchmark scores, this cannot be confirmed from the database. For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel chip's measured results demonstrate a clear advantage in the recorded data.

The Intel chip wins in percentile ranking, 84 versus 50 for the AMD chip. The AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, which indicates no measured performance data is available. The Intel chip has a measured average of 35094.

The AMD chip wins in process technology and clock speed on paper. The Intel chip wins in measured performance, core count, and thread count. The two chips target different segments: the AMD chip is a desktop part, and the Intel chip is a mobile part. The release dates differ by over a year, with the Intel chip released in January 2024 and the AMD chip released in October 2025.