AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core i9-14900KS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X versus the Intel Core i9-14900KS. The Intel Core i9-14900KS carries a full suite of recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD part currently has no benchmark entries. This means the comparison must rely on the Intel part's absolute scores and the architectural and specification differences between the two processors.

The Intel Core i9-14900KS delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50995 and a single-core score of 7199. In Geekbench, it records 23931 for multi-core and 2692 for single-core. The PassMark multithread score is 60012, with a single-thread score of 4815. These figures place the i9-14900KS at the 96th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 81127.

Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The Intel Xeon w5-3535X scores 81115, a 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX also scores 81103, another 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 scores 80762, which is 0.5% lower, and the Intel Xeon 638 scores 80723, also 0.5% lower. This shows the i9-14900KS sits at the top of a very narrow performance band, with its closest competitors within half a percent.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and a percentile of 50. It has no nearest rivals listed. Therefore, no direct numerical comparison can be made for the AMD part in any workload. The data indicates that the Intel processor is fully characterized, while the AMD processor is not represented in the benchmark database at this time.

For the Intel part, the individual PassMark subtests show where its strengths lie. Integer math scores 212644, floating point math scores 153975, and extended instructions score 45524. Data compression scores 803368, data encryption scores 47717, and random string sorting scores 89789. Prime number finding scores 244, and physics scores 3381. The Cinebench scores confirm strong sustained multi-threaded performance, while the single-core scores indicate a high-frequency design.

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 i9-14900KS uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip has a die size of 70.6 mm² and contains 8,315 million transistors. The Intel chip has a die size of 257 mm², with no transistor count listed in the database.

The AMD processor is built on the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen Embedded series in the 9000 series, with a generation listed as "Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))". The Intel processor uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series, with a generation of "Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)". The AMD architecture field is null in the database, while the Intel architecture is listed as Raptor Lake.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock is 5.50 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 3.20 GHz and boost clock is 6.20 GHz. The Intel part reaches a higher boost clock by 0.70 GHz, but the AMD part has a higher base clock by 0.60 GHz.

Cache hierarchies differ in size and organization. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core. The AMD L3 cache is 32 MB shared, while the Intel L3 cache is 36 MB shared. The Intel part has 4 MB more L3 and double the L2 per core.

The AMD processor supports only DDR5 memory, in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not listed in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

Power specifications are not fully comparable. The AMD processor has a TDP of 65, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 150. Both have unlocked multipliers. The AMD part is listed with a release date of 2025-10-06, while the Intel part is listed with a release date of 2024-03-13. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $689; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split in database representation. The Intel Core i9-14900KS is a fully benchmarked processor with a 96th percentile rank and an average score of 81127. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile rank. Any selection between the two must be based on the available specification data and the Intel part's measured performance.

For users who require maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Intel part's 24 cores and 32 threads, along with its recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50995, indicate a high-performance desktop processor. Its 6.20 GHz boost clock is the highest among the two, and its 36 MB L3 cache is larger. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which may offer platform flexibility.

For users who prioritize a lower TDP, the AMD part at 65 TDP versus the Intel part at 150 TDP suggests a more power-efficient design. The AMD part also provides more PCIe lanes (24 versus 16) and a smaller die size (70.6 mm² versus 257 mm²), indicating a more compact and potentially more integrated solution. The AMD part's 4 nm process node is smaller than the Intel 10 nm node, which usually correlates with improved power efficiency.

The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $689. The AMD part has no launch MSRP. The database reveals no benchmark evidence for the AMD part, so its actual performance cannot be quantified here.

Given the data, the Intel Core i9-14900KS is the only processor with measured performance, and it ranks at the 96th percentile. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, while architecturally distinct, lacks any recorded benchmark results in the database. The choice depends on whether the user needs the confirmed high-end performance of the Intel part or the lower TDP and newer process node of the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors, based solely on the database entries:

• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm (TSMC), Intel uses 10 nm (Intel).
• Die size: AMD is 70.6 mm², Intel is 257 mm².
• Transistors: AMD has 8,315 million, Intel has no listing.
• Codename: AMD is Granite Ridge, Intel is Raptor Lake-R.
• Generation: AMD is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), Intel is Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh).
• Architecture: AMD is null, Intel is Raptor Lake.
• Cores: AMD has 8, Intel has 24.
• Threads: AMD has 16, Intel has 32.
• Base clock: AMD is 3.80 GHz, Intel is 3.20 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD is 5.50 GHz, Intel is 6.20 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 65, Intel is 150.
• Socket: AMD is AMD Socket AM5, Intel is Intel Socket 1700.
• L2 cache per core: AMD is 1 MB, Intel is 2 MB.
• L3 cache: AMD is 32 MB shared, Intel is 36 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD is DDR5 only, Intel is DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD is 89.6 GB/s, Intel is not listed.
• PCIe lanes: AMD is Gen 5, 24 lanes, Intel is Gen 5, 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD is Radeon Graphics, Intel is UHD Graphics 770.
• Release date: AMD is 2025-10-06, Intel is 2024-03-13.
• Launch MSRP: AMD is null, Intel is $689.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000001404E, Intel is SRN7R.
• Benchmarks: AMD has none, Intel has a full suite.
• Percentile: AMD is 50, Intel is 96.
• Average score: AMD is 0, Intel is 81127.
• Nearest rivals: AMD has none, Intel has four listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz, which is 0.70 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X's boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD processor support DDR4 memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i9-14900KS supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a TDP of 65, while the Intel Core i9-14900KS has a TDP of 150.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS is at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is at the 50th percentile. The AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: Does the Intel processor have an ECC memory support?

A: Yes. Both processors support ECC memory according to the database.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14900KS has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.