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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a stark asymmetry between these two processors: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14400F has a full suite of 19 measurements. This means the head-to-head comparison is entirely defined by the Intel part’s results, with the AMD chip’s capabilities inferred only from its specification sheet.

The Intel Core i5-14400F delivers an average benchmark score of 32,279 across its tested workloads. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database is 83, placing it comfortably above the midpoint. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X carries a percentile of 50, but with zero recorded scores, that figure represents a placeholder rather than a measured outcome. When the database has no direct comparison points, the only honest analysis is that the Intel part has verifiable performance data, and the AMD part does not.

Looking at the Intel chip’s raw scores, the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 21,645 indicates strong sustained multi-threaded throughput. Its single-core score of 3,055 in the same test shows solid per-thread efficiency. In Geekbench, the multi-core score of 11,268 and single-core score of 2,058 reinforce a balanced profile. The Passmark suite adds granularity: integer math scores 81,524, floating point math scores 61,319, and extended instructions score 19,937. Data compression hits 315,521, while encryption reaches 16,949. The multithread score of 25,470 and single-thread score of 3,701 complete the picture.

The nearest rivals for the Intel chip are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32,233, a delta of 0.1% ahead of the i5-14400F. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32,226, also 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354, 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32,121, 0.5% behind. These deltas are negligible, meaning the i5-14400F sits in a performance band where four different chips from two vendors produce nearly identical average scores. The practical conclusion is that, within this cluster, no single part has a measurable edge in aggregate benchmarks.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X lacks any benchmark entries, there are no wins to attribute to it. The wins column for the AMD chip is zero, and the wins column for the Intel chip is also zero, since the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The database simply has not recorded comparative test data for these two processors against each other. Any claim of superiority from either side would be speculation, not measurement.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400F wins in every category where data exists, purely because it is the only chip with recorded results. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2,181 and single-core score of 307 establish a baseline for older rendering workloads. The R20 scores of 9,090 multi-core and 1,283 single-core show scaling across benchmark revisions. The R23 results, already noted, represent the most modern rendering test in the set.

In the Passmark suite, the i5-14400F shows particular strength in data compression at 315,521, which is the highest single score among its recorded tests. Integer math at 81,524 and floating point math at 61,319 indicate robust arithmetic throughput. Random string sorting scores 32,680, and prime number finding scores 86. The physics test scores 1,523, which is lower than the multithread score of 25,470, suggesting that the physics workload does not scale as efficiently with the chip’s thread count.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, the specification sheet suggests potential advantages that the database does not confirm. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, identical thread count to the Intel chip’s 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD chip’s boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the Intel chip’s 4.70 GHz, which could imply higher single-thread performance, but no benchmark verifies this. The AMD chip also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, compared to the Intel chip’s 16 lanes, which matters for expansion capacity rather than CPU compute scores.

The AMD chip’s L3 cache is 32 MB shared, versus 20 MB shared on the Intel part. Larger cache can improve performance in cache-sensitive workloads, but again, no recorded data confirms this. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. Smaller process geometry typically enables higher efficiency, but the database does not include power or efficiency benchmarks for either chip.

The Verdict

The data supports only one defensible verdict: the Intel Core i5-14400F is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance, and its results place it in the top quartile of all CPUs with an 83rd percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no rival comparisons. Its 50th percentile is a default value, not a measured outcome.

For a buyer or system integrator who requires verified performance data, the Intel chip delivers a complete picture. Its average benchmark score of 32,279 puts it within 0.5% of four closely matched rivals, meaning it performs equivalently to a broad set of CPUs in the same class. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and Passmark multithread score of 25,470 provide concrete reference points for multi-threaded workloads.

The AMD chip, by contrast, offers specifications that could make it competitive, but the database records no evidence. Its higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and newer process node are all promising on paper. However, without a single recorded benchmark, there is no basis to claim it outperforms the Intel part in any workload. The verdict from the recorded data is clear: choose the Intel Core i5-14400F if you require proven results, and treat the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X as an unverified option.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,279. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmarks.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It scores within 0.5% of four rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is 0.1% ahead, the Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core i7-12800H is 0.5% behind.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: Which chip has more cores?

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

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14400F boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Does either chip support ECC memory?

A: Both chips support ECC memory. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture. Its generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded with Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). The Intel Core i5-14400F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its generation is Core i5 with Raptor Lake Refresh.

The manufacturing processes differ substantially. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 215 mm² and no recorded transistor count. The AMD die is roughly one-third the size of the Intel die, which reflects the denser process geometry.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB per core. For L3 cache, the AMD chip has 32 MB shared, while the Intel chip has 20 MB shared. The AMD chip’s larger L3 cache could benefit workloads that repeatedly access the same data, though no benchmark confirms this.

Memory support differs in flexibility. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 memory, with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The AMD chip’s bandwidth specification provides a concrete number for memory throughput, while the Intel chip’s absence of a figure means its bandwidth is unmeasured.

PCIe capabilities show a clear difference. The AMD chip supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the AMD chip more expansion headroom for GPUs, NVMe drives, or other PCIe devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics, meaning it has a built-in GPU. The Intel chip lists integrated graphics as N/A, so it requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Specification Differences

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

Base clocks differ significantly. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the AMD chip reaching 5.50 GHz and the Intel chip reaching 4.70 GHz.

Both chips have a TDP of 65 watts.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

The process nodes differ: the AMD chip uses 4 nm from TSMC, and the Intel chip uses 10 nm from Intel. The die sizes are 70.6 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. The AMD chip has 8,315 million transistors, while the Intel chip has no recorded transistor count.

L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs: 32 MB shared for AMD versus 20 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD chip at 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD chip has 24 lanes of Gen 5, while the Intel chip has 16 lanes of Gen 5.

Integrated graphics: the AMD chip has Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip has N/A.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD chip and locked on the Intel chip.

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

The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $196, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

The part numbers are 100-000001404E for AMD and SRN3RSRN47 for Intel.