AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on the 4 nm TSMC process with a 5.60 GHz boost clock, while Intel Core i5-14500 is a 14-core, 20-thread chip on Intel's 10 nm process with a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD part, rendering direct numerical comparison impossible. However, the Intel part has a substantial recorded data set, achieving an average benchmark score of 38531 and ranking in the 86th percentile against all CPUs. The AMD part's percentile is listed at 50, and its average benchmark score is 0, indicating a lack of recorded performance data. This analysis focuses on the available Intel data and the architectural differences that define the two products.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14500 is the only part with measurable wins. It holds scores across every benchmark category in the database, from single-threaded tests to multi-core workloads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has zero recorded benchmarks, zero wins in head-to-head comparisons, and an average score of zero. Therefore, the Intel part wins in every measurable category.

The Intel Core i5-14500 shows particular strength in multi-threaded integer operations, scoring 108124 in Passmark integer math. Its floating-point math score of 79576 indicates strong computational throughput. The processor also delivers a multi-thread score of 30777 in Passmark, which is a broad measure of parallel performance. For single-thread performance, the chip records 3952 in Passmark single-thread tests and 1917 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

The AMD part's wins, if any, are purely theoretical based on specifications. It has a higher boost clock (5.60 GHz vs 5.00 GHz), a newer process node (4 nm vs 10 nm), and double the L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB). These specifications suggest potential advantages in latency-sensitive workloads, but the database contains no benchmark evidence to confirm this. The data shows the Intel part is the only one with verified performance, making it the default choice for any workload where measured results matter.

The Verdict

The verdict is straightforward: the Intel Core i5-14500 is the only processor with recorded performance data, so it is the only one that can be recommended based on measurements. Its 86th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, backed by an average benchmark score of 38531, places it in the upper tier of desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X, with no benchmarks and a 50th percentile placeholder, cannot be evaluated for performance.

For users who require proven multi-threaded capability, the Intel part delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15012 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 13390. Its 14 cores and 20 threads are configured as a hybrid design, though the database does not specify the core type split. The chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in system builds.

The AMD part should be selected only when its specific features are mandatory. It uses AMD Socket AM5, supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes (versus Intel's 16 lanes), and includes Radeon Graphics. The AMD chip also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. However, without benchmark data, any performance claim for the AMD processor is unsupported. The data indicates Intel is the verified performer; AMD is an unverified alternative.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the AMD part has zero wins against the Intel part. All available benchmark scores belong to the Intel Core i5-14500, so the comparison is entirely one-sided. The Intel chip's largest advantages are in multi-core tests, where it scores 15012 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 13390 in Geekbench multi-core.

In Cinebench R20, the Intel part scores 10985 multi-core and 1550 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 2435 multi-core and 273 single-core. These numbers indicate a consistent performance profile across Cinebench versions. The Geekbench single-core score of 2099 reinforces the chip's single-thread capability.

Passmark results vary by workload type. Data compression scores 371294, while data encryption scores 21457. Extended instructions reach 22473, and finding prime numbers scores just 106, a low figure that suggests a specific workload limitation. Random string sorting hits 40980, and physics scores 1746. The floating-point math score of 79576 and integer math score of 108124 are the two highest Passmark sub-scores, indicating strong arithmetic processing.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part provide context. Intel Core Ultra 5 235T scores 38561, a delta of -0.1 percent relative to the i5-14500. Intel Xeon w3-2525 scores 38392, a 0.4 percent delta. Intel Core 9 270H scores 38335, a 0.5 percent delta, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 38312, a 0.6 percent delta. These deltas are all within one percent, showing the i5-14500 is competitively positioned against these four chips. The AMD part has no nearest rivals listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU-only lanes. The Intel Core i5-14500 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has an average benchmark score of 38531. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded benchmarks.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X and the Intel Core i5-14500 support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses the Granite Ridge codename and is built on the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) generation. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm² and a transistor count of 16,630 million. The Intel Core i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm².

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but a larger 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, paired with a smaller 24 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's larger L3 cache may benefit workloads with high data reuse, though no benchmark data confirms this.

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

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor's integrated graphics performance is benchmarked in the database.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 4.40 GHz, Intel at 2.60 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: AMD reaches 5.60 GHz, Intel 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power (TDP) differs, with AMD at 120 and Intel at 65.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ: AMD is on 4 nm from TSMC, Intel is on 10 nm from Intel. Die sizes differ: AMD uses 2x 70.6 mm², Intel uses 215 mm². Transistor count is listed only for AMD at 16,630 million; Intel's is not provided.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The release dates differ: AMD was released on 2025-10-06, Intel on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. The Intel part has a part number of SRN3T, while AMD lists 100-000000662E. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are in Active production status.