AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14400 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries available, which limits direct score-to-score comparisons. The available measurements for the Intel part cover multiple test suites, including Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and Passmark.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core i5-14400 records 21,315 points in the multicore test and 3,009 points in the singlecore test. The Cinebench R20 results show 8,952 points multicore and 1,263 points singlecore. The R15 run yields 2,148 points multicore and 303 points singlecore. These scores place the processor at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 32,115.

Geekbench results for the Intel chip show 9,807 points multicore and 1,905 points singlecore. Passmark tests cover a wider range of workloads: multithread at 25,080, single-thread at 3,741, integer math at 82,017, floating point math at 61,549, data encryption at 16,731, data compression at 314,995, extended instructions at 19,816, physics at 1,396, random string sorting at 32,346, and find prime numbers at 80.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14400 include the Intel Core i7-12800H with an average score of 32,121, the Intel Core i7-13705H at 32,076, the Intel Core i5-14450HX at 32,040, and the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32,226. The delta percentages show essentially identical performance: 0% against the i7-12800H, 0.1% ahead of the i7-13705H, 0.2% ahead of the i5-14450HX, and 0.3% behind the i9-11900.

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X lacks benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison cannot produce a win count for either side. The database records zero wins for both processors in this pairing. The analysis must therefore rely on architectural specifications and known platform characteristics rather than measured performance deltas.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename. Its generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded with Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core i5-14400 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. These are fundamentally different design generations.

Process technology separates the two clearly. The AMD chip is built on a 4 nm node at TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm node at Intel's own foundry. The AMD die measures 70.6 mm² with 8,315 million transistors. The Intel die is substantially larger at 215 mm², though the database does not list a transistor count for the Intel part.

Core configurations differ in structure. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses 8 cores and 16 threads, all presumably of the same type. The Intel Core i5-14400 uses 10 cores and 16 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores. Both processors run at a 65 watt TDP. The AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Cache hierarchies show different strategies. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. The AMD L3 pool is 12 MB larger in total.

Memory support diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 exclusively with a dual-channel bus and a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but the database does not list a bandwidth figure for it. Both support ECC memory.

PCI Express connectivity differs. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier and uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part lists production status as Active, as does the Intel part. Release dates differ: the AMD chip launched on 2025-10-06, while the Intel chip launched on 2024-01-07.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400 wins in every category where measured data exists, simply because it is the only processor with recorded benchmarks. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,315 and singlecore score of 3,009 provide reference points for productivity and lightly threaded workloads. The Geekbench scores of 9,807 multicore and 1,905 singlecore align with that pattern.

Passmark results show strong integer math performance at 82,017 and floating point math at 61,549. Data compression reaches 314,995, which is the highest single Passmark subscore recorded for this chip. Data encryption at 16,731 and extended instructions at 19,816 round out the compute-focused results. The multithread score of 25,080 and single-thread score of 3,741 place the chip solidly in the upper percentile range.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X cannot claim benchmark wins due to missing data. Its architectural advantages are limited to specifications: a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, a larger L3 cache of 32 MB versus 20 MB, a smaller 4 nm process node versus 10 nm, higher PCIe lane count of 24 versus 16, and a newer Zen 5 generation. These specifications suggest potential advantages in memory bandwidth and platform expansion, but no measured scores confirm them.

The Intel chip shows a clear edge in measured performance across all recorded workloads. The database percentile of 82 places it above the majority of all CPUs. The AMD part sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of data rather than actual performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is 0.80 GHz higher than the Intel Core i5-14400's 4.70 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports only DDR5.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, and the Intel Core i5-14400 has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier, but the Intel Core i5-14400 has a locked multiplier.

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-14400's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has an average benchmark score of 32,115 and sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 10
• Base clock: AMD 3.80 GHz, Intel 2.50 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.50 GHz, Intel 4.70 GHz
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Granite Ridge, Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Zen 5 (Granite Ridge), Raptor Lake Refresh
• Process node: 4 nm, 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Die size: 70.6 mm², 215 mm²
• L2 cache per core: 1 MB, 1.25 MB
• L3 cache shared: 32 MB, 20 MB
• Memory support: DDR5 only, DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, not listed
• PCIe lanes: 24 Gen 5, 16 Gen 5
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics, UHD Graphics 730
• Multiplier unlocked: yes, no
• Release date: 2025-10-06, 2024-01-07
• Launch MSRP: not listed, $221
• Transistors: 8,315 million, not listed
• Part number: 100-000001404E, SRN3QSRN46

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice only for the Intel Core i5-14400, which has extensive benchmark coverage in the database. Its average score of 32,115 and 82nd percentile ranking come from real measurements across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark. The nearest rival comparison shows the chip trading blows with the Intel Core i7-12800H, Intel Core i7-13705H, Intel Core i5-14450HX, and Intel Core i9-11900, all within a 0.3% delta. That is a tightly clustered performance band.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers compelling specifications on paper: a newer 4 nm process, a higher 5.50 GHz boost clock, 32 MB of L3 cache, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. These features point to strong potential in memory bandwidth, expansion capability, and clock headroom. The absence of any benchmark entries means the database cannot confirm how that potential translates into measured performance.

The Intel chip wins on evidence. The AMD chip wins on specification headroom. Buyers who rely on measured results should favor the Intel Core i5-14400. Buyers who prioritize platform features such as PCIe lane count, cache size, and process efficiency may find the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X attractive, but they must accept the lack of recorded validation. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $221; the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.