AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for this comparison is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has a full suite of results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. The database records zero benchmark wins for the AMD part and zero for the Intel part in head-to-head testing, as no common test results exist to compare. This absence of data means conclusions must be drawn from architectural specifications and the Intel part's recorded performance against the broader CPU population.

The Intel Core i3-14100 holds a percentile rank of 72 among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the processors tracked in the database. Its average benchmark score is 18,318. The nearest rivals confirm this positioning: the Intel Core 3 305 scores 18,302, a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core 5 330 scores 18,345, a negative 0.1 percent delta, the Intel Core 7 360 scores 18,374, a negative 0.3 percent delta, and the Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18,380, also a negative 0.3 percent delta. The i3-14100 sits within a tight cluster, effectively tied with these four competitors.

Looking at the i3-14100's individual results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12,820 and the single-core score is 1,809. In Cinebench R20, it records 5,384 multicore and 759 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 1,292 multicore and 182 single-core. Geekbench results are 7,231 multicore and 2,133 single-core. The Passmark suite shows integer math at 45,329, floating point math at 35,266, extended instructions at 11,865, data compression at 174,115, data encryption at 8,838, physics at 958, random string sorting at 17,397, prime number finding at 55, and single-thread performance at 3,759.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no comparable numbers in the database. Its percentile rank is 50 and its average benchmark score is listed as 0, reflecting the absence of recorded tests. The database cannot produce a direct score comparison, so the Intel part's performance is the only measurable benchmark data on this page.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and use fundamentally different manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation based on Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 16,630 million transistors spread across a dual-die design with each die measuring 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core i3 generation based on Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a single die of 163 mm².

The core configurations differ sharply. The AMD part provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clock rates are 4.40 GHz for the AMD and 3.50 GHz for the Intel. Boost clocks reach 5.60 GHz on the AMD and 4.70 GHz on the Intel. The AMD processor carries a 120 W TDP, while the Intel processor is rated at 60 W.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has a slightly larger L2 per core at 1.25 MB, but a much smaller L3 at 12 MB shared. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel access and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part uses Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both, with Radeon Graphics on the AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor does not. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X boosts to 5.60 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100 boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100 support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes. The Intel Core i3-14100 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports DDR5 only.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X overclockable?

A: Yes. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a locked multiplier and cannot be overclocked.

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-14100 rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18,318. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 3 305, scores 18,302.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X | Intel Core i3-14100 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 4 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base clock | 4.40 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.60 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L2 cache per core | 1 MB | 1.25 MB |

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 12 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

| Part number | 100-000000662E | SRMX1 |

The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. Both processors support ECC memory and use dual-channel memory buses. Both are Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multicore result of 12,820 and single-core result of 1,809 place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Passmark multithread score of 15,095 and single-thread score of 3,759 show balanced performance for a 4-core, 8-thread design. Data compression at 174,115 and integer math at 45,329 are the strongest Passmark sub-scores. The processor also demonstrates a narrow competitive margin against its closest rivals, with deltas of 0.1 to 0.3 percent against the Intel Core 3 305, Core 5 330, Core 7 360, and Core i3-13100.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X wins on architectural specifications. It offers triple the cores and threads, a higher boost clock by 0.90 GHz, a larger L3 cache by 52 MB, a smaller process node, and more PCIe lanes. It also supports a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. These specifications indicate capacity for heavily threaded workloads, but the database contains no benchmark results to confirm real-world performance. The AMD part's unlocked multiplier allows frequency adjustment, which the Intel part does not permit.

For workloads that require many parallel threads, large cache, and high memory throughput, the AMD part's specifications are the clear choice on paper. For workloads where recorded performance matters, the Intel part has the only data. The Intel processor also draws half the TDP, 60 W versus 120 W, which favors lower-power builds.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i3-14100 is the only processor in this comparison with benchmark evidence. Its 72nd percentile ranking and average score of 18,318 place it in the upper tier of the database, and its near-tie with four similarly scoring rivals confirms consistent midrange performance. The data shows a capable 4-core part that handles single-threaded and moderately threaded tasks well, backed by a full suite of Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark results.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X presents a specification advantage that cannot be verified through measurements. With 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.60 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, it is architecturally the more powerful processor on paper. Its 4 nm process, 16,630 million transistors, and dual-die layout represent a newer design generation than the Intel part's 10 nm Raptor Lake Refresh. However, the database records no benchmark scores for it, so its actual performance relative to the i3-14100 remains unmeasured.

The choice depends on whether the buyer trusts specifications or requires measured results. For applications that can use 12 cores and 24 threads, the AMD part's architecture suggests it would dominate multi-threaded workloads, but no data confirms this. For a system where the workload is known to fit within 4 cores and 8 threads, the Intel part delivers verified performance at a 60 W TDP. The AMD part, with its 120 W TDP and unlocked multiplier, targets a different use case entirely: embedded systems needing substantial compute headroom. The Intel Core i3-14100 is the data-backed option; the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is the specification-driven option.