AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700HX is the clear overall performer in the recorded benchmark data. Its average benchmark score of 45,953 places it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of zero, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it in the database. Consequently, all comparative analysis for this page relies on the Intel part's recorded scores and the architectural specifications of both processors.

The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-14700HX delivers substantial multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,595 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 14,390. These figures position it near the performance of the AMD EPYC 7303, which has an average score of 45,960, and the AMD EPYC 4364P, at 45,970, with a delta percentage of zero. It also trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 by 0.2 percent and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 by 0.2 percent. For any workload that relies on many cores, the Intel Core i7-14700HX is the only option with recorded evidence of capability.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, presents a fundamentally different design. It targets a desktop market segment with a 65 TDP and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The absence of benchmark scores does not indicate a failure, rather it means the database contains no measured performance data for this specific processor. The Intel part, despite being a mobile processor with a 55 TDP, has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz and significantly more cores: 20 total versus 6, and 28 threads versus 12. Users who require a mobile processor with proven high multi-core scores should select the Intel Core i7-14700HX. Users who need a desktop embedded processor with AMD's Zen 5 architecture and a lower core count, according to the specifications, would consider the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, though no performance data exists to validate its capabilities.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14700HX wins in every measurable category because it is the sole processor with benchmark results. Its wins are most pronounced in multi-core workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,595 and the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13,059 indicate strong performance in rendering and compute-heavy tasks. The Passmark multi-thread score of 36,566 further confirms this strength. For single-core performance, the Intel part records a Geekbench single-core score of 2,116 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,103, which are the only available data points for such comparisons.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded wins in any benchmark category. However, its architectural specifications suggest potential strengths that are not measured. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz is higher than the Intel part's 2.10 GHz base clock, and its boost clock of 5.40 GHz is close to the Intel's 5.50 GHz. With a process node of 4 nm from TSMC and a die size of 70.6 mm², the AMD processor uses a more advanced manufacturing process than Intel's 10 nm node with a 257 mm² die. The AMD part also supports DDR5 memory with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded. These differences in specifications could translate to efficiency or single-thread advantages, but the database does not contain benchmark results to confirm such outcomes.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, with a generation described as Ryzen Embedded based on Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The processor contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, and ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics. The socket is AMD Socket AM5. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is 100-000001405E.

The Intel Core i7-14700HX belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture with a Raptor Lake-HX codename. Its generation is described as Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh). It is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel. The die size is 257 mm², and the transistor count is not recorded. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus, and ECC memory is supported. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The socket is Intel BGA 1964. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is SRMXG.

The core counts differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel part also has a larger L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1 MB, and a slightly larger L3 cache at 33 MB versus 32 MB. The AMD part uses a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm) and a smaller die (70.6 mm² versus 257 mm²). The AMD part provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released later in the database timeline. The market segments differ as well: the AMD processor is listed as Desktop, while the Intel processor is listed as Mobile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core i7-14700HX both list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14700HX is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has an average benchmark score of 45,953. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an average benchmark score of zero, as no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX ranks at the 89th percentile. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X ranks at the 50th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only processor with recorded benchmark scores is the Intel Core i7-14700HX, so all head-to-head comparisons rely on its data. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries in the database, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. Therefore, the following analysis describes the Intel part's absolute scores and its standing relative to its nearest rivals.

In multi-core workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700HX delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,595. This result is complemented by a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13,059 and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3,812. The Geekbench multi-core score is 14,390. In the Passmark suite, the multi-thread score is 36,566, the integer math score is 131,296, and the floating point math score is 93,836. The data compression score is 438,539, and the data encryption score is 26,092. The extended instructions score is 25,718, and the random string sorting score is 48,544. The find prime numbers score is 165, and the physics score is 2,252.

For single-core performance, the Intel Core i7-14700HX records a Geekbench single-core score of 2,116. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2,103, the Cinebench R20 single-core score is 1,843, and the Cinebench R15 single-core score is 296. The Passmark single-thread score is 3,947, which appears twice in the data as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-14700HX is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7303 and the AMD EPYC 4364P, both showing a delta percentage of zero relative to the Intel part's average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 each show a delta percentage of -0.2, meaning they score 0.2 percent higher than the Intel Core i7-14700HX on average. These differences are minimal, indicating the Intel part performs within a tight band of comparable processors.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core i7-14700HX differ in several key specifications. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 20 cores and 28 threads. The base clock for the AMD part is 3.90 GHz, whereas the Intel part has a base clock of 2.10 GHz. The boost clock for the AMD part is 5.40 GHz, and the Intel part boosts to 5.50 GHz. The TDP for the AMD part is 65, and the Intel part is rated at 55.

The socket types are different: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1964. The process nodes differ, with the AMD part on 4 nm from TSMC and the Intel part on 10 nm from Intel. The die size for the AMD part is 70.6 mm², and the Intel part has a die size of 257 mm². The transistor count is recorded only for the AMD part at 8,315 million; the Intel part's transistor count is not recorded.

The cache structures differ in L2 and L3. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s. The PCIe lane count differs: the AMD part provides Gen 5, 24 lanes from the CPU, and the Intel part provides Gen 5, 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics are different: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments differ, with the AMD part listed as Desktop and the Intel part as Mobile. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released later than the Intel part. The part numbers are unique: 100-000001405E for the AMD part and SRMXG for the Intel part. Both processors have an unlocked multiplier. The architecture field is null for the AMD part, while the Intel part is listed as Raptor Lake. The codename for the AMD part is Granite Ridge, and the Intel part uses Raptor Lake-HX.