AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core i3-14100T Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core i3-14100T?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts up to 5.50 GHz, which is 1.10 GHz higher than the Intel Core i3-14100T's 4.40 GHz boost clock.

Q: What process nodes do these chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i3-14100T uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Intel Core i3-14100T supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core i3-14100T support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile ranking for the Intel Core i3-14100T?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T has an average benchmark score of 17,648 and sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database and a 50th percentile ranking.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is built on the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture, part of the 9000 series, while the Intel Core i3-14100T uses the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, part of the Core 14th Gen series. This architectural split drives nearly every other difference between the two chips.

The manufacturing process separates them sharply. AMD uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node from its own foundry. The AMD chip's die size is 70.6 mm², and it carries 8,315 million transistors. The Intel chip has a larger die at 163 mm², with transistor count not recorded in the database. These process differences influence power characteristics and the physical design of each processor.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i3-14100T has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part therefore offers substantially more total L3 capacity, which benefits workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not listed in the database. Both support ECC memory, which matters for embedded and reliability-focused builds.

PCIe capability favors AMD. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU-only lanes, while the Core i3-14100T provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. That extra lane count gives the AMD platform more headroom for expansion cards, NVMe storage, or embedded I/O.

Integrated graphics differ by vendor. AMD includes Radeon Graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel chip has a locked multiplier. The AMD part is a Ryzen Embedded product, while the Intel part is a standard desktop Core i3. Both are marked as Active in production status, with the Intel part launching on 2024-01-07 and the AMD part on 2025-10-06.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core i3-14100T. The AMD chip has zero recorded benchmark scores across all tests, while the Intel chip has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results. This asymmetry means the comparison relies entirely on the Intel chip's measured performance and the architectural specifications of the AMD part.

The Intel Core i3-14100T delivers concrete numbers across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,170 in multicore and 165 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4,877 multicore and 688 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11,612 multicore and 1,639 single-core. These results show a balanced part for a 4-core, 8-thread design, with single-core performance scaling cleanly across the three Cinebench versions.

PassMark results for the Intel chip cover a wider range of workloads. It scores 152,636 in data compression, 7,881 in data encryption, 10,414 in extended instructions, and 56 in find prime numbers. Floating-point math comes in at 31,379, integer math at 40,292, and multithread at 13,662. Physics testing yields 973, and random string sorting produces 15,579. Single-thread performance is recorded at 3,498 in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its standing. The Intel Core i3-13100F scores 17,653 on average, a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-1255U scores 17,656, also a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17,614, which is 0.2% ahead of the i3-14100T. The AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17,693, putting it 0.3% behind the i3-14100T. These near-identical scores place the i3-14100T in a tight performance cluster around the 17,600 to 17,700 range.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores, so its wins column reads zero, and the Intel chip also has zero wins in head-to-head entries. The data cannot confirm the AMD part's performance in any specific workload. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 5.50 GHz boost clock suggest strong potential, but the absence of measured results prevents a direct numerical comparison.

The Verdict

The data supports different conclusions for different use cases, but only one processor has measured results. The Intel Core i3-14100T is fully characterized: it holds a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, averages 17,648 in benchmark scores, and delivers consistent results across Cinebench and PassMark tests. Its nearest rivals all fall within a 0.3% delta, confirming that it performs as expected for its class.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no measured data in the database. Its specifications point to a higher-tier part: 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, 32 MB of L3 cache, DDR5 support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. These are attributes of a more capable processor on paper. But the database records zero benchmark scores for it, so any performance claim about the AMD chip cannot be verified from the available facts.

For a builder who needs verified performance today, the Intel Core i3-14100T is the only option with recorded data. It offers a known quantity: a 4-core, 8-thread chip with a 35 W TDP, a 4.40 GHz boost clock, and a 71st percentile standing. Its launch MSRP is $134, a single data point that can be stated once. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

For a builder prioritizing raw specifications over measured results, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X presents a compelling paper profile. It doubles the core count, nearly doubles the L3 cache, boosts 1.10 GHz higher, and supports more PCIe lanes. But the lack of benchmark data means those advantages remain theoretical in this database. The verdict is conditional: the Intel chip wins on evidence, the AMD chip wins on specification sheet potential.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field in the database.

| Field | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | Intel Core i3-14100T |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 8 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) | Raptor Lake Refresh |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | 163 mm² |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

Both chips support ECC memory, use dual-channel memory buses, and have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. Both are Active in production status and target the desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100T wins in the category of verified, measured performance. Its benchmark suite covers Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark tests across data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. Every one of these tests has a recorded score. Its 71st percentile ranking and average score of 17,648 place it among peers like the Core i3-13100F and Ryzen 3 8300GE within a 0.3% delta. For tasks that demand proven results, the Intel chip has the data.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on specification-based potential. Its 8 cores and 16 threads double the Intel chip's 4 cores and 8 threads, which matters for heavily threaded workloads. Its 32 MB of L3 cache is nearly three times the Intel chip's 12 MB, helping cache-sensitive applications. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock exceeds the Intel chip's 4.40 GHz by 1.10 GHz, aiding single-thread responsiveness. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and unlocked multiplier give it platform-level advantages for embedded systems that need expansion and tuning flexibility. Its 65 W TDP is higher than the Intel chip's 35 W, but it remains within a modest power envelope.

The Intel chip wins for low-power deployments. Its 35 W TDP is 30 W lower than the AMD chip's 65 W TDP, making it the better fit for thermally constrained enclosures. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory also offers more flexibility for existing system memory inventories. The AMD chip wins for future-oriented builds: DDR5-only memory, a newer 4 nm process, and a 2025 release date place it on a more recent platform generation.

The practical split is clear. For applications where measured results matter and power draw is a priority, the Intel Core i3-14100T is the documented choice. For applications where core count, cache size, memory bandwidth, and PCIe lane count define the workload, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers the stronger specification sheet, even without benchmark confirmation in the database.