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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data for this comparison is entirely one-sided. The Intel Core i5-14400T is the only processor in this pairing with recorded benchmark results, and it wins all 17 available tests by default. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no entries in the benchmark database at this time, meaning there is no measured performance data to compare directly.

The Intel Core i5-14400T shows its strengths across both single-threaded and multithreaded workloads. In single-thread performance, it records a Passmark single-thread score of 3512, which places it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database. This is a strong result for a 35W TDP desktop processor. The multithreaded Passmark score of 20223 further confirms that the 10-core, 16-thread configuration delivers substantial parallel throughput.

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel part demonstrates consistent scaling. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1732 and single-core score of 244 show the base level of performance. The Cinebench R20 results jump to 7219 multicore and 1018 single-core, while Cinebench R23 reaches 17189 multicore and 2426 single-core. These results indicate that the processor maintains its relative standing as the workload becomes more demanding.

The Passmark extended tests reveal where the Intel chip excels. Data compression scores 235636, which is the highest single score in the entire benchmark set. Integer math reaches 65667, and floating-point math hits 49139. Random string sorting completes at 25181, and extended instructions score 14562. The data encryption test returns 13244, while find prime numbers scores 73. Physics simulation records 1244.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, by contrast, has zero recorded benchmarks. Its percentile versus all CPUs is listed at 50, but this is a default placeholder rather than a measured result. The average benchmark score of 0 confirms that no testing data exists for this processor in the database. As such, the use-case analysis can only be made for the Intel part with the current information.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded Zen 5 generation. It is built on a 4nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14400T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and is fabricated on Intel's 10nm process with a die size of 215 mm².

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but the Intel chip achieves this with two additional physical cores. The base clock of the AMD part is 3.80 GHz, which is considerably higher than the Intel's 1.50 GHz base clock. However, the boost clocks tell a different story: the AMD boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel boosts to 4.50 GHz. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. For L3 cache, the AMD processor has 32 MB shared, while the Intel processor has 20 MB shared. This gives the AMD chip a 12 MB advantage in shared L3 capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports only DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The AMD part offers 8 additional PCIe lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a TDP of 35W, which is lower than the AMD's 65W TDP. The AMD processor was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel processor was released on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison is incomplete. The database lists 17 benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14400T and zero for the AMD part. The wins tally reflects this: winsA is 0 and winsB is 0, because the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The Intel processor's scores stand as the only measured data points.

The Intel Core i5-14400T achieves an average benchmark score of 27166. Its nearest rivals in the database provide context for this result. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, which is 0.3% behind the i5-14400T. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G scores 27051, 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i7-13700H scores 27355, which is 0.7% ahead of the i5-14400T. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 27382, 0.8% ahead. These deltas place the i5-14400T in a tight performance band with these four rivals, all within roughly one percentage point of each other.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17189 is the most relevant modern multithreaded metric. The single-core score of 2426 in the same test shows the processor's per-thread capability. The gap between multicore and single-core in R23 is approximately 7.1 times, which reflects the scaling efficiency of the 10-core design under a fully threaded workload.

Passmark results reinforce the pattern. The single-thread score of 3512 appears twice in the database, once under passmark_single_thread and once under passmark_singlethread, confirming data consistency. The multithread score of 20223 is roughly 5.8 times the single-thread score, which is lower than the Cinebench scaling ratio. This difference is expected because Passmark's multithread test does not scale linearly with core count due to memory bandwidth and scheduling overheads.

The data compression score of 235636 stands out as particularly strong. This workload benefits from the 20 MB shared L3 cache and the high per-core L2 allocation. Integer math at 65667 and floating-point math at 49139 show a ratio of about 1.34, indicating that the processor handles integer operations more efficiently than floating-point operations in this benchmark suite.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one processor in this comparison. The Intel Core i5-14400T has a full set of 17 benchmark results, an average score of 27166, and a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark results, no average score, and a placeholder 50th percentile. Any selection between these two processors must be made with the understanding that the AMD part has no measured performance data available.

The Intel processor's 79th percentile placement indicates that it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i9-9900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, sit within 0.4% of its average score. This places the i5-14400T in established performance territory. The 35W TDP is notable for a processor that delivers this level of multithreaded throughput.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers architectural advantages on paper: a 4nm process, 8,315 million transistors in a 70.6 mm² die, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, 32 MB of L3 cache, and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The 65W TDP is higher than the Intel part's 35W. These specifications suggest competitive potential, but without benchmark data, no quantitative performance claims can be made.

For users requiring verified performance data, the Intel Core i5-14400T is the only option with recorded measurements. For those considering the AMD processor, the database currently lacks the evidence needed for a comparative analysis.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i5-14400T?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has an average benchmark score of 27166.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has zero recorded benchmark results in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400T compare to the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, while the Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, making the i5-14400T 0.3% ahead.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a 4nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14400T uses a 10nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a TDP of 65W, while the Intel Core i5-14400T has a TDP of 35W.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

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