AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core i7-14700HX?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14700HX is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a base clock of 3.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX has a base clock of 2.10 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a TDP of 55 watts.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i7-14700HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the market segment and socket for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is a desktop processor using AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core i7-14700HX is a mobile processor using Intel BGA 1964.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 microarchitecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm². The chip integrates 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and includes ECC memory support. It provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU alone and integrates Radeon Graphics. The multiplier is unlocked, and the production status is active with a release date of October 6, 2025.

The Intel Core i7-14700HX is part of the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation with the Raptor Lake-HX codename. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process and has a die size of 257 mm². The chip uses a hybrid architecture with 20 cores and 28 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory enabled. The processor provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is unlocked, and it was released on January 7, 2024, with active production status.

The two designs diverge sharply in process technology and core count. AMD uses a smaller 4 nm node with fewer, higher-clocked cores. Intel uses a larger 10 nm node with 12 additional cores and 12 additional threads. The L2 cache per core doubles on the Intel part, while the L3 cache is nearly identical, with Intel holding a 1 MB advantage. Both processors support ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5, but the AMD part offers more PCIe lanes. The memory bandwidth figure is only recorded for the AMD processor at 89.6 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core i7-14700HX, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X currently has no recorded benchmark scores. The Intel processor shows strong multicore results across rendering and general compute workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel chip scores 3812, and in Cinebench R20 multicore it reaches 13059. The Cinebench R23 multicore result is 24595. These scores reflect the advantage of its 20-core, 28-thread configuration.

Single-core results for the Intel processor are also recorded. Cinebench R15 singlecore scores 296, Cinebench R20 singlecore scores 1843, and Cinebench R23 singlecore scores 2103. In Geekbench, the Intel part delivers 14390 for multicore and 2116 for singlecore. PassMark single-thread performance is 3947, a figure that appears twice in the database under slightly different test names.

The PassMark suite provides additional workload-specific data for the Intel processor. Integer math scores 131296, floating point math scores 93836, and extended instructions score 25718. Data compression scores 438539, while data encryption scores 26092. Random string sorting scores 48544, and the find prime numbers test scores 165. The physics test scores 2252, and the multithread score is 36566.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i7-14700HX is 45953, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7303 with an average score of 45960 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD EPYC 4364P with an average score of 45970 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with an average score of 46030 and a delta of -0.2 percent, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with an average score of 46062 and a delta of -0.2 percent. This places the i7-14700HX essentially level with the EPYC 7303 and EPYC 4364P, and slightly behind the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core Ultra 5 235 by 0.2 percent.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison cannot be quantified. The database shows zero wins for each processor in direct matchups, and the average benchmark score for the AMD part is 0 with a percentile of 50. The absence of data prevents a direct score comparison, but the architectural differences provide context: the AMD part relies on a higher base clock and a smaller process node, while the Intel part leans on a much larger core and thread count.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: 3.80 GHz for AMD versus 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks match at 5.50 GHz for both. TDP differs by 10 watts, with AMD at 65 watts and Intel at 55 watts.

The process node shows a clear split: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. The die size is 70.6 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. Transistor counts are recorded only for AMD at 8,315 million. Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3: AMD uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 32 MB of shared L3, while Intel uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support differs in scope. AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no figure listed for Intel. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lane counts differ: AMD provides 24 Gen 5 lanes, Intel provides 16 Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segment and socket also differ. AMD targets desktop with AMD Socket AM5, while Intel targets mobile with Intel BGA 1964. Release dates are separated by about 21 months: AMD on October 6, 2025, and Intel on January 7, 2024. Both processors have unlocked multipliers and active production status. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a decisive advantage in threaded workloads due to its 20 cores and 28 threads versus the AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads. The recorded Cinebench and PassMark multicore scores for Intel reflect this core advantage, and the 89th percentile standing among all CPUs indicates strong overall performance. The 33 MB of L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 per core provide additional headroom for data-heavy tasks. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving platform flexibility on memory choice, and its 55 watt TDP is lower than the AMD part's 65 watts.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X counters with a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded or latency-sensitive tasks that do not scale with core count. Its 4 nm process node suggests better power efficiency per transistor relative to Intel's 10 nm node, though no efficiency measurements are recorded in the database. The AMD part offers more PCIe Gen 5 lanes at 24 versus 16, which could support more expansion devices or faster storage configurations. The smaller die size of 70.6 mm² versus 257 mm² indicates a more compact implementation. The AMD part also records a higher memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s.

For use-case splits, the Intel Core i7-14700HX is positioned for multithreaded rendering, compilation, and heavy parallel compute based on its benchmark scores in Cinebench and PassMark multithread tests. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, with no benchmark data recorded, cannot be assigned a performance-based win in any specific workload. Its higher base clock and desktop socket suggest a focus on embedded desktop applications where single-thread responsiveness and platform integration matter more than raw thread throughput. The absence of benchmark scores for the AMD part means the database currently supports only the Intel processor's measured strengths.