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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core i5-14500T?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X reaches a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14500T boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core i5-14500T support ECC memory.

Q: What is the manufacturing process for each chip?

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

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Core i5-14500T has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-14500T?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is based on the Granite Ridge design, part of the Zen 5 architecture within the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake-R architecture, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation for Core 14th Gen, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The physical design differs substantially. The AMD chip integrates 8,315 million transistors on a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel chip has a die size of 215 mm², with no transistor count recorded in the database. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache organization also differs. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip versus 1.25 MB per core on the Intel chip. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the AMD chip, against 24 MB shared on the Intel chip.

Memory support separates the two. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14500T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both, with the AMD chip featuring Radeon Graphics and the Intel chip featuring UHD Graphics 770.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, whereas the Intel Core i5-14500T has a locked multiplier. The AMD part is part number 100-000001405E, and the Intel part is part number SRN3P. The AMD chip was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel chip was released on 2024-01-07.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core i5-14500T but no recorded benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X. The Intel chip's results therefore stand as the only measured data available for direct analysis.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i5-14500T scores 2022 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 252 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8177 multi-core and 1154 single-core. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 11790 and the single-core score is 1838.

Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 11894 and a single-core score of 2229 for the Intel chip.

PassMark results offer a broader view. The Intel Core i5-14500T scores 262417 in data compression, 15410 in data encryption, and 16043 in extended instructions. In find prime numbers, it scores 81. Floating point math scores 58869, integer math scores 80922, and multithread scores 22910. Physics scores 1288, random string sorting scores 28462, and single-thread scores 3736.

The Intel Core i5-14500T holds a percentile rank of 80 among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28065. Its nearest rivals are closely grouped. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has an average score of 28054, a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032, a 0.1 percent delta. The Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003, a 0.2 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128, a -0.2 percent delta.

These deltas indicate that the Intel Core i5-14500T sits in a cluster where rival processors are within a fraction of a percent of its average score. The differences are minimal, meaning the Intel chip is effectively tied with these competitors in average performance. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50, with no benchmark entries and no nearest rivals recorded. The data cannot support a direct comparison of measured performance between the two processors.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and Intel Core i5-14500T differ across several specification fields in the database.

Core and thread counts: the AMD chip uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip uses 14 cores and 20 threads.

Clock speeds: 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 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

TDP: the AMD chip is rated at 65 watts, and the Intel chip is rated at 35 watts.

Socket: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Codename and generation: the AMD chip uses the Granite Ridge codename with the Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5) generation. The Intel chip uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The architecture field is null for the AMD chip and Raptor Lake for the Intel chip.

Process node and foundry: the AMD chip is 4 nm at TSMC, and the Intel chip is 10 nm at Intel.

Transistors and die size: the AMD chip has 8,315 million transistors and a 70.6 mm² die size. The Intel chip has no transistor count and a 215 mm² die size.

Cache: both have 80 KB L1 per core. L2 is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 1.25 MB per core on Intel. L3 is 32 MB shared on AMD versus 24 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s on the AMD chip and null on the Intel chip.

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

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

Multiplier: the AMD chip is unlocked, and the Intel chip is locked.

Release date: the AMD chip was released on 2025-10-06, and the Intel chip on 2024-01-07.

Launch MSRP: the Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $232, and the AMD chip has none recorded.

Part number: the AMD chip is 100-000001405E, and the Intel chip is SRN3P.

Benchmarks and percentile: the AMD chip has no benchmarks, a percentile of 50, and an average score of 0. The Intel chip has 19 benchmark entries, a percentile of 80, and an average score of 28065.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an asymmetric picture. The Intel Core i5-14500T has a complete benchmark profile, a percentile rank of 80, and an average benchmark score of 28065. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmarks, a percentile rank of 50, and an average score of 0. Any selection between these two processors must be made with that limitation in mind.

For users who prioritize the Intel chip's measured strengths, the data shows a 14-core, 20-thread processor with a 35 watt TDP, a 4.80 GHz boost clock, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and a launch MSRP of $232. Its benchmark results place it at the 80th percentile, with nearest rivals all within a 0.2 percent delta of its average score. This indicates a solid, well-measured performer in the database.

For users who prioritize the AMD chip's specifications, the data shows a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 65 watt TDP, a 5.40 GHz boost clock, a 4 nm process, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. These specifications point to a design focused on higher clock speeds and newer process technology, but the database contains no measured performance results to confirm how those specifications translate into benchmark scores.

The Intel chip is the only one of the two with recorded performance data. The AMD chip is the only one with an unlocked multiplier and a smaller process node. The choice depends on whether the buyer values measured benchmark results or the AMD chip's specification advantages. The database does not provide enough information to declare a performance winner.