AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14500HX holds a commanding lead in the recorded benchmark data, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores in the database. The absence of any recorded measurements for the AMD part means the comparison is one-sided: the Intel processor carries the entire benchmark dataset. The Intel Core i5-14500HX achieves an average benchmark score of 35094, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting its lack of recorded test results.

Looking at the Intel Core i5-14500HX's specific results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24234 and single-core score of 3421 show a balanced performance profile. The Geekbench results follow a similar pattern: 10171 for multicore and 2129 for single-core. The PassMark suite provides the most detailed breakdown, with integer math scoring 95584, floating point math at 69442, and extended instructions at 20019. Data compression scores 333851, data encryption reaches 19502, and random string sorting hits 36219. The processor also records 28508 for multithread, 3629 for single-thread, and 1911 for physics. Prime number finding scores 130.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14500HX show how tightly clustered the competition sits. The Intel Core i9-12900HX averages 35003, just 0.3 percent behind. The Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34988, also 0.3 percent behind. The Intel Core 7 253PTE averages 34962, trailing by 0.4 percent. The Intel Core i7-12700K leads the Intel Core i5-14500HX by 0.5 percent with an average score of 35287. These narrow margins indicate the i5-14500HX performs essentially at parity with several higher-tier processors, with differences well under one percent in either direction.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses a 10 nm process from Intel. This process gap manifests in physical characteristics: the AMD chip measures 70.6 mm² die size with 8,315 million transistors, whereas the Intel die is substantially larger at 257 mm². The AMD processor belongs to the 9000 series with the Granite Ridge codename, built on Zen 5 architecture. The Intel processor belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake-HX codename, using Raptor Lake architecture.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500HX provides 14 cores and 20 threads. Clock speeds also diverge: the AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 2.60 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip draws 65 W TDP, the Intel chip draws 55 W TDP.

Cache layouts show distinct design philosophies. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2 MB per core. Shared L3 cache also differs, with AMD offering 32 MB shared and Intel offering 24 MB shared. Neither processor includes 3D V-Cache.

Memory support presents another divergence. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14500HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also on a dual-channel memory bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins every category where benchmark data exists. The recorded scores span Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, Geekbench, and the full PassMark suite, covering multicore, single-core, and specialized workloads. The Intel processor demonstrates particular strength in data compression with a score of 333851 and integer math at 95584. Floating point math reaches 69442, and extended instructions hit 20019. These results indicate the processor handles both general-purpose and specialized numerical workloads effectively.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark wins because no benchmark scores exist in the database. Its architecture, however, offers certain characteristics that the data cannot quantify: a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to 4.90 GHz, a smaller 70.6 mm² die size on a 4 nm process, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor also carries 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 16 on the Intel, and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. These specifications suggest potential advantages in specific scenarios, but the benchmark record does not substantiate them.

The Intel processor's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that its measured performance places it well above the median. The AMD processor's 50th percentile ranking reflects its lack of recorded measurements rather than a performance assessment. The nearest rival data for the Intel processor shows it sits within 0.5 percent of several comparable Intel and Intel-compatible parts, indicating consistent performance across the broader market.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core i5-14500HX. It is the only processor of the two with recorded measurements, and those measurements place it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded results, so no performance conclusions can be drawn from the database. Users requiring measured performance data should select the Intel Core i5-14500HX, as it delivers documented results across multiple benchmark suites.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X remains an unmeasured quantity. Its specification sheet shows a 4 nm TSMC process, Zen 5 architecture, 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. These are architectural facts, not performance guarantees. The Intel Core i5-14500HX offers 14 cores and 20 threads, a 4.90 GHz boost clock, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel processor's broader core count and recorded benchmark dominance make it the data-backed choice.

Market segment also differs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X targets the desktop segment with an AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core i5-14500HX targets the mobile segment with an Intel BGA 1964 socket. The AMD chip was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel chip was released on 2024-01-07. Both remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35094, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i5-14500HX provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core i5-14500HX support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do the processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX uses UHD Graphics 770.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | Intel Core i5-14500HX |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-HX |

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

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 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 770 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-01-07 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | Yes |

| Part Number | 100-000001404E | SRMXJ |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 35094 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 84 |