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

AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and Intel Core i5-14500T occupy different corners of the desktop processor market, with the AMD part built on a newer manufacturing process and the Intel part offering more physical cores. The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark runs between the two, so the analysis below relies on the recorded Intel Core i5-14500T scores and the architectural specifications listed for both.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, giving Intel a 6-core and 4-thread advantage.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14500T boosts to 4.80 GHz. The AMD part holds a 0.70 GHz advantage in maximum frequency.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core i5-14500T has a 35 W TDP, which is 30 W lower.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14500T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700T has a percentile of 50, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, meaning no benchmark data has been logged for it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, is part of the Core 14th Gen family, and is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

The AMD processor features an 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a uniform design where each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, plus a shared 32 MB L3 cache. The Intel processor uses a hybrid architecture with 14 cores and 20 threads, where each core has 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache, plus a shared 24 MB L3 cache. The larger L2 per core on the Intel side suggests a different cache hierarchy design, while the AMD part has a larger total L3 pool.

The manufacturing process difference is significant: the 4 nm TSMC node versus the 10 nm Intel node. The AMD die is considerably smaller at 70.6 mm² compared to Intel's 215 mm², reflecting the density advantage of the newer process. The AMD processor uses an AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

For integrated graphics, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14500T includes UHD Graphics 770. PCIe support differs as well: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core i5-14500T. The AMD processor has an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded benchmark entries, while the Intel processor has a robust set of 19 recorded scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests.

Using the Intel Core i5-14500T's recorded data as a reference point, the Cinebench R15 multicore score is 2022, and the single-core score is 252. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score reaches 8177, with a single-core score of 1154. The Cinebench R23 multicore result is 11790, and the single-core result is 1838. The Geekbench multicore score is 11894, with a single-core score of 2229.

Passmark results for the Intel processor show a multithread score of 22910, a single-thread score of 3736, and a physics score of 1288. In specific workloads, the data compression score is 262417, data encryption is 15410, extended instructions is 16043, find prime numbers is 81, floating point math is 58869, integer math is 80922, and random string sorting is 28462.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14500T provide context for these numbers. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has an average score of 28054 with a delta of 0%, meaning it performs essentially identically. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032 with a delta of 0.1%, slightly behind. The Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003 with a delta of 0.2%, also slightly behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128 with a delta of -0.2%, slightly ahead. The Intel Core i5-14500T's average benchmark score is 28065, placing it in a tight cluster with these four rivals, all within a 0.4% range.

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores recorded, the database cannot quantify its performance relative to the Intel part or to any rival. The percentile data places the AMD processor at 50, which is below the Intel processor's 80, but that percentile is based on an average score of 0, which likely reflects missing data rather than actual performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every measured specification. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename and is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm² and no recorded transistor count.

Core counts differ: the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz for AMD and 1.70 GHz for Intel, a 2.10 GHz difference. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz for AMD and 4.80 GHz for Intel, a 0.70 GHz difference. TDP is 65 W for AMD and 35 W for Intel.

Cache layouts differ in L2 and L3. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ: the AMD part has Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, and the Intel part was released on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, but the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part number is 100-000001404E, and the Intel part number is SRN3P.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split between these two processors depends heavily on what the data can support. The Intel Core i5-14500T has a complete benchmark profile, so its strengths are directly measurable. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores, so its advantages must be inferred from specifications.

The Intel Core i5-14500T wins in scenarios that benefit from more cores and threads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 35 W TDP, make it suited for multi-threaded workloads where power efficiency is a priority. The recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11790 and Geekbench multicore score of 11894 indicate solid parallel performance. The Passmark multithread score of 22910 and integer math score of 80922 reinforce this picture. For tasks like data compression (262417 in Passmark) and floating point math (58869), the Intel part has demonstrated capability. Its 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28065, places it in a competitive position relative to its nearest rivals, all of which fall within a 0.4% performance band.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on architectural modernity and certain specification advantages. Its 4 nm process node represents a significantly more advanced manufacturing technology than the Intel part's 10 nm node. The smaller die size of 70.6 mm² versus 215 mm² indicates higher transistor density. The AMD part has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, which could benefit single-threaded workloads if the architecture scales accordingly, though no benchmark data confirms this. The larger shared L3 cache of 32 MB versus 24 MB may help in workloads with high cache reuse. The AMD part also offers more PCIe lanes at 24 versus 16, which could matter for systems with multiple high-bandwidth devices. Its DDR5-only support with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s provides a defined memory throughput figure, whereas the Intel part's bandwidth is unrecorded.

The TDP difference points to different deployment scenarios. The Intel part's 35 W TDP makes it suitable for thermally constrained systems, while the AMD part's 65 W TDP suggests a higher performance envelope. The AMD part's unlocked multiplier offers tuning flexibility that the Intel part lacks.

For single-thread performance, the AMD part's higher boost clock gives it a theoretical edge, but the Intel part's recorded Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1838 and Passmark single-thread score of 3736 set a measurable baseline. The AMD part's 50th percentile, based on an average score of 0, cannot be interpreted as a performance indicator due to the absence of benchmark data.

The database shows that the Intel Core i5-14500T is a fully characterized processor with strong multi-threaded results and a high percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is a newer part with a more advanced process node and higher clock speeds, but its performance remains unquantified in the database. The choice between them would hinge on whether the user prioritizes measured multi-core throughput and low power draw, which favors the Intel part, or process technology and raw clock speed, which favors the AMD part.