AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X versus the Intel Core i5-14401E. The AMD processor has no benchmark entries, zero average score, and no nearest rivals listed. The Intel processor, by contrast, has six Cinebench results and a percentile ranking of 60 among all CPUs.

For the Intel Core i5-14401E, the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 18,161, while the single-core score is 2,564. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 7,627 and single-core is 1,076. In the older Cinebench R15 test, multicore reaches 1,830 and single-core 258. These results place the Intel part at the 60th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 5,253.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X shows an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile, but that percentile is based on no recorded measurements. The absence of benchmark data for the AMD part means the database cannot produce a direct performance comparison. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 with an average score of 5,259 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5,241 with a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5,240 with a delta of 0.2 percent, and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5,210 with a delta of 0.8 percent. The i5-14401E sits within one percentage point of all four rivals, indicating it is tightly clustered with those processors in overall average score.

Because the head-to-head array is empty and the AMD side has no benchmark records, any numerical comparison between the two specific parts would require extrapolation beyond the data. The database records the Intel chip's Cinebench results as the only measured evidence available for this pairing.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially in core configuration and internal design. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 5 Granite Ridge architecture, and manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses 6 cores and 12 threads, based on Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, and manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Clock speeds show a clear separation. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Both carry a 65 watt TDP, so power envelopes are identical, but the AMD processor runs at higher frequencies on both ends.

Cache layouts differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part therefore has more L2 per core, while the AMD part has more total L3.

The physical die sizes are markedly different. The AMD processor has a die size of 70.6 mm² and is built from 8,315 million transistors. The Intel processor has a die size of 215 mm², with no transistor count recorded in the database. That difference reflects the denser 4 nm process used by AMD versus the 10 nm process used by Intel.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCI Express connectivity differs in lane count. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD processor uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part belongs to the 9000 series and the Ryzen Embedded generation, with a release date of 2025-10-06. The Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i5 generation, with a release date of 2024-06-30. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core i5-14401E are recorded as supporting ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 memory. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are the processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14401E does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Q: What PCIe lanes does each processor provide?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core i5-14401E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The Verdict

The data supports a clear architectural preference for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X in raw core count, thread count, clock speeds, L3 cache, memory bandwidth, PCIe lane count, and process node. It has 8 cores versus 6, a boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, 32 MB of L3 versus 20 MB, a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus no recorded figure, and 24 PCIe lanes versus 16. It is also built on a 4 nm process versus 10 nm, which corresponds to a much smaller die size of 70.6 mm² versus 215 mm².

The Intel Core i5-14401E holds advantages in L2 cache per core (1.25 MB versus 1 MB), memory flexibility (DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only), and recorded benchmark results. The Intel part has a complete set of Cinebench scores and sits at the 60th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part has no benchmark records and a 50th percentile that reflects an absence of data rather than measured performance.

For a buyer or system integrator choosing between these two desktop processors, the AMD part offers the higher core count, higher clocks, larger L3 pool, wider PCIe allocation, and a more advanced manufacturing node. The Intel part offers dual memory type support, more L2 per core, and the only measured benchmark results in this comparison. The Intel chip's average score of 5,253 places it within 0.8 percent of the Core i5-13400T and within 0.2 percent of the Core i7-11700B and Core i9-10850K, confirming it performs in line with those established desktop parts. The AMD processor's performance cannot be assessed from the database because no benchmark scores exist for it.

The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes the AMD part's superior specifications on paper or the Intel part's verified benchmark performance. The database records no direct comparison, so a definitive performance winner cannot be established.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000001404E | Q49JSRNJS |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 60 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 5,253 |

The two processors share a 65 W TDP, dual-channel memory buses, ECC support, 80 KB L1 cache per core, Gen 5 PCIe, Active production status, and the Desktop market segment. Everything else in the recorded specifications differs between them.