AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core i9-14900KS Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two processors into clearly different roles. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries in the database, so its wins cannot be quantified against the Intel Core i9-14900KS directly. That leaves the Core i9-14900KS as the only unit with measured results, and those results place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X sits at the 50th percentile, which indicates a mid-pack standing.

The Intel part wins every measured category because it is the only one with scores. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 50,995, while the single-core result is 7,199. Geekbench multi-core reaches 23,931 and single-core hits 2,692. PassMark tests show a broad sweep: multi-thread at 60,012, integer math at 212,644, floating point math at 153,975, and extended instructions at 45,524. Data compression scores 803,368, data encryption scores 47,717, and random string sorting scores 89,789. Physics reaches 3,381, and prime number finding reaches 244.

The use-case split is therefore one-sided in the measurements. For workloads that rely on multi-threaded throughput, the Intel chip has the only recorded scores, and they are substantial. For single-threaded tasks, the 7,199 in Cinebench R23 and 4,815 in PassMark single-thread indicate strong per-core performance. The AMD chip, lacking any benchmark entries, cannot be positioned as a winner in any measured category. Its role in the comparison is defined by its specifications rather than its recorded results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14900KS uses Raptor Lake-R, based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The generation labels confirm the split: the AMD chip is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), while the Intel chip is Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 24 cores and 32 threads. That 18-core gap drives much of the multi-threaded performance difference. Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part therefore has double the per-core L2 and 4 MB more shared L3.

Transistor counts and die sizes tell a different story. The AMD chip packs 8,315 million transistors into a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel chip has no transistor count listed, but its die size is 257 mm², which is roughly 3.6 times larger. The process advantage sits with AMD at 4 nm versus 10 nm, which helps explain how the smaller die packs such a high transistor density.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lanes favor AMD: 24 lanes of Gen 5 versus 16 lanes of Gen 5 for Intel.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 770. Both have unlocked multipliers. Release dates are separated by roughly 19 months: the Intel chip launched on 2024-03-13, and the AMD chip on 2025-10-06. The Intel part carries part number SRN7R, while the AMD part is listed as 100-000001405E.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database shows no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. WinsA and winsB are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. That means the comparison must rely on the Intel chip's standalone scores and the AMD chip's absence of scores.

The Intel Core i9-14900KS delivers strong multi-core numbers across Cinebench versions. In R15 multi-core it scores 5,140, in R20 multi-core 21,417, and in R23 multi-core 50,995. Single-core results scale similarly: R15 at 725, R20 at 3,023, and R23 at 7,199. Geekbench shows 23,931 multi-core and 2,692 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 96th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 81,127.

The nearest rivals in the database confirm the Intel chip's standing. The Intel Xeon w5-3535X scores 81,115, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX also scores 81,103, again delta 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 80,762, a delta of 0.5 percent. The Intel Xeon 638 scores 80,723, a delta of 0.5 percent. The Core i9-14900KS sits essentially level with the Xeon w5-3535X and Ryzen 9 8940HX, and only marginally ahead of the other two rivals.

PassMark results add detail. Multi-thread performance scores 60,012, integer math scores 212,644, and floating point math scores 153,975. Extended instructions score 45,524. Data compression reaches 803,368, which is the highest single PassMark score recorded for this chip. Data encryption scores 47,717, random string sorting scores 89,789, and physics scores 3,381. Prime number finding is the outlier at 244, a low score relative to the other PassMark tests.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries, so there are no exact numbers to compare against the Intel chip. Its percentile rating of 50 suggests it sits in the middle of the database distribution, but no recorded scores support a direct head-to-head comparison. Any claim about its performance relative to the Core i9-14900KS would lack measured support.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear divergence across nearly every field. Core and thread counts differ: 6 cores and 12 threads for AMD, versus 24 cores and 32 threads for Intel. Base clocks differ: 3.90 GHz for AMD, 3.20 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ: 5.40 GHz for AMD, 6.20 GHz for Intel. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock by 0.80 GHz, while the AMD chip has a higher base clock by 0.70 GHz.

TDP differs significantly. The AMD chip is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel chip is rated at 150 watts. That is a 85-watt gap. Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Codename and architecture differ: Granite Ridge and Zen 5 for AMD, Raptor Lake-R and Raptor Lake for Intel.

Cache specifications differ. L1 is the same at 80 KB per core. L2 differs: 1 MB per core for AMD, 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 differs: 32 MB shared for AMD, 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, but not for Intel. PCIe lanes differ: 24 Gen 5 lanes for AMD, 16 Gen 5 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Release dates differ: 2024-03-13 for Intel, 2025-10-06 for AMD. Launch MSRP is recorded only for Intel at $689, with no equivalent field for AMD. Both have unlocked multipliers. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip has a transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm²; the Intel chip has no transistor count but a die size of 257 mm².

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock differences?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Intel chip's boost clock is 0.80 GHz higher.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core i9-14900KS has a TDP of 150 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50,995. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded Cinebench scores in the database.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i9-14900KS?

A: The launch MSRP is $689. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear conclusion: the Intel Core i9-14900KS is the only processor in this comparison with measured performance. Its 96th percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 81,127, and comprehensive PassMark results establish it as a high-end part. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark scores, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of zero. That is not a competitive position.

For workloads that demand multi-threaded throughput, the Intel chip's 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50,995, make it the only viable choice in this comparison. For single-threaded tasks, the 7,199 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 4,815 PassMark single-thread score indicate strong per-core performance. The AMD chip's 6 cores and 12 threads, 65 watt TDP, and 5.40 GHz boost clock suggest a lower-power design, but without recorded benchmarks its actual performance cannot be assessed.

The Intel chip also offers broader memory compatibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support, a higher boost clock at 6.20 GHz, and more L3 cache at 36 MB. The AMD chip counters with a smaller process node at 4 nm, a smaller die at 70.6 mm², more PCIe lanes at 24 Gen 5, and a lower TDP at 65 watts. Those specification advantages do not translate into measured wins because no scores exist for the AMD side.

Buyers who need maximum measured performance in multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads should select the Intel Core i9-14900KS. Buyers who prioritize lower power consumption, a smaller die, or AMD-specific platform features such as Socket AM5 and Radeon Graphics must accept that no benchmark data supports the AMD chip's performance claims. The database records only one set of results, and those results belong entirely to the Intel part.