AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X shows no individual benchmark results in the database, which limits direct score-to-score comparisons. The Intel Core i5-14490F, by contrast, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. The AMD processor holds a position in the 50th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip reaches the 86th percentile, indicating a substantial gap in recorded performance standing.

Looking at the Intel i5-14490F data, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and single-core score of 3247 place it among stronger desktop parts. Its average benchmark score of 38149 sits nearly identical to its nearest rivals: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194, which is 0.1% ahead, and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103, which trails by 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 records 38221, 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX reaches 38261, 0.3% ahead. These margins are incredibly tight, all within a fraction of a percent of each other.

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison rests on the Intel chip's measured results and the structural differences between the two processors. The Intel part delivers a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9660 and a single-core score of 1363, while PassMark results show multithread performance at 28662 and single-thread at 3873. Data encryption reaches 18225, extended instructions score 21731, and floating-point math hits 66558. Integer math records 87844, random string sorting reaches 35608, and data compression posts 340026. Physics testing shows 2093, and prime number finding scores 122.

The AMD processor's lack of benchmark data means it cannot claim any measured wins in this comparison. The Intel processor holds every recorded score. What matters for the reader is that the Intel i5-14490F has proven, quantified performance across many workloads, while the AMD part's database entry remains unpopulated with test results. The percentile gap, 86 versus 50, reinforces the Intel chip's stronger standing in the current database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every measurable category because it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores. Multi-threaded workloads favor it heavily, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000 and the PassMark multithread score of 28662. Single-threaded tasks also favor it, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3247 and PassMark single-thread at 3873.

Specialized workloads further demonstrate the Intel chip's strengths. Data compression at 340026 and integer math at 87844 indicate strong performance in productivity and general computing tasks. Floating-point math at 66558 and extended instructions at 21731 cover scientific and SIMD-heavy applications. Data encryption at 18225 and random string sorting at 35608 round out a comprehensive performance profile. Physics simulation scoring 2093 and prime number finding at 122 complete the picture.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, without recorded benchmarks, cannot be said to win any measured category in this database. Its architectural features, however, suggest different capabilities that are discussed later in this analysis. For now, the data shows a one-sided comparison where Intel holds all quantified victories.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger choice for users who rely on measured benchmark performance. Its 86th percentile standing versus the AMD chip's 50th percentile, combined with a comprehensive suite of Cinebench and PassMark scores, gives it a clear advantage in every tested workload. The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 38149 places it in close competition with similarly positioned CPUs like the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, Intel Core i5-13600KF, AMD Ryzen 7 250, and Intel Core i5-13600HX, all within 0.3% of each other.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X should be considered only by users who prioritize its specific platform features, such as ECC memory support, an unlocked multiplier, and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Its 50th percentile ranking and absence of benchmark data mean it cannot be recommended on measured performance grounds. Users needing proven multi-core and single-core results should select the Intel i5-14490F. Users requiring a 4 nm processor with integrated Radeon Graphics and ECC support should evaluate the AMD part based on those attributes, not on benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38149. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14490F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average score of 38149 is 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T, 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600KF, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 250, and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-13600HX.

Q: What is the Cinebench R23 multi-core score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23000. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no Cinebench R23 score in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-14490F does not.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename with Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) generation architecture, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake-R codename, Raptor Lake architecture, and Raptor Lake Refresh generation, using Intel's 10 nm process on a 215 mm² die.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also provides 80 KB of L1 per core but gives 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on the AMD part may benefit certain cache-sensitive workloads, though no benchmark data confirms this.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, using a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip.

Integrated graphics differ completely. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. PCIe lane counts also differ: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

Clock speeds separate the two processors clearly. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X runs a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14490F runs a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP.

Socket compatibility is exclusive to each platform. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Multiplier unlocking also differs: the AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel processor does not.

Core and thread counts favor the Intel chip in core count, with 10 cores versus 8, though both support 16 threads. The part numbers differ as well, with the AMD chip identified as 100-000001404E and the Intel chip as SRN35. Release dates show the Intel processor arrived on 2023-12-31, while the AMD processor followed on 2025-10-06. Both processors are currently Active in production status and target the desktop market segment. No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor.