AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X vs Intel Core i9-14900HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14900HX holds a commanding lead in the recorded benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 56004 and a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database and sits at the 50th percentile. This is not a close contest in the measured data; the Intel part delivers scores across every available test while the AMD part has zero entries.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-14900HX posts 30055 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 15616 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 4574 in Cinebench R15 multicore. Single-core results are equally substantial: 2181.5 in Cinebench R23, 2204 in Cinebench R20, and 310.5 in Cinebench R15. Geekbench results show 17511 for multi-core and 2330 for single-core.

The PassMark suite further reinforces Intel's dominance. The multi-thread score is 43778, with integer math at 157375, floating point math at 112273, and extended instructions at 31247. Data compression reaches 539965, data encryption hits 32619, and random string sorting scores 60861. Physics processing records 2638, find prime numbers scores 193, and single-thread performance is 4175 (listed twice in the database under slightly different test names, both with identical values).

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark entries, there are no head-to-head comparisons, no wins for either side, and no delta percentages to report. The database shows zero wins for the AMD processor and zero wins for the Intel processor, as the comparison framework remains empty. Every available data point belongs to Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900HX wins in every measurable category within the database. The recorded data shows scores for rendering (Cinebench R15, R20, R23), general system performance (Geekbench), and a broad array of PassMark workloads including compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point and integer math, multithreading, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread execution.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X, the database contains no benchmark records. This means there is no evidence in the measured data of any workload where it outperforms the Intel part. The AMD processor cannot be positioned as a winner in any tested scenario, because no test results exist for it.

The Intel part's percentile ranking of 91 versus AMD's 50 places it well above the median CPU, while the AMD processor sits exactly at the median. The nearest rivals to the Intel Core i9-14900HX in the database are the Intel Core 7 253PQE (average score 55919, just 0.2 percent behind), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (56273, 0.5 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (56306, 0.5 percent ahead), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (56555, 1 percent ahead). This cluster indicates that the Intel chip is within one percentage point of several strong competitors, but it has a substantial measured advantage over the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X, which has no scores at all.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is a desktop-class part built on the Granite Ridge architecture, belonging to the Ryzen Embedded family within the 9000 series. It uses the Zen 5 microarchitecture and is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14900HX is a mobile processor using the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The AMD chip integrates 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip offers 24 cores and 32 threads. Core counts differ substantially: Intel has twice the physical cores and 33 percent more threads. The AMD base clock is 4.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, whereas Intel runs a lower 2.20 GHz base but reaches a higher 5.80 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core (totaling 12 MB across 12 cores) while Intel uses 2 MB per core (totaling 48 MB across 24 cores). L3 cache favors AMD: 64 MB shared versus Intel's 36 MB shared. Intel's larger per-core L2 and AMD's larger shared L3 reflect different approaches to feeding their respective core counts.

The process node difference is significant: AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm² and 16,630 million transistors, while Intel uses a 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size. The AMD chip is built as a dual-chiplet design (two 70.6 mm² dies), whereas Intel uses a monolithic 257 mm² die.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity: AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon Graphics, Intel includes UHD Graphics 770.

Socket and form factor separate these parts entirely. AMD uses Socket AM5 (a desktop socket) while Intel uses BGA 1964 (a soldered mobile package). The AMD processor carries a TDP of 120, while the Intel part is rated at 55 TDP, reflecting their desktop versus mobile positioning. Both have unlocked multipliers, and both are marked as active production parts. The AMD release date is October 6, 2025, while Intel's release date is January 7, 2024. Part numbers also differ: AMD lists 100-000000662E, Intel lists SRMXF.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX boosts to 5.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 64 MB of shared L3 cache, which is larger than the Intel Core i9-14900HX's 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the Intel Core i9-14900HX has recorded benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark entries, resulting in an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking versus Intel's 91st percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X | Intel Core i9-14900HX |

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

| Cores | 12 | 24 |

| Threads | 24 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 4.40 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.60 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 120 | 55 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Part Number | 100-000000662E | SRMXF |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 91 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 56004 |

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear answer: the Intel Core i9-14900HX is the only processor with measurable performance evidence. Its average benchmark score of 56004 places it in the 91st percentile, and its nearest rivals sit within one percentage point, confirming it operates at a high competitive level. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking.

For workloads that rely on multi-threaded throughput, the Intel chip's 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a 30055 Cinebench R23 multicore score and a 43778 PassMark multi-thread score, indicate strong parallel processing capability. For single-thread responsiveness, its 5.80 GHz boost clock and 4175 PassMark single-thread score provide evidence of high per-core speed.

The AMD part offers architectural advantages on paper: a smaller 4 nm process, larger 64 MB L3 cache, and higher 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. However, the database contains no measurements to validate how these specifications translate into real-world performance. Without recorded scores, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X cannot be compared against the Intel Core i9-14900HX in any benchmark category.

Users seeking a processor with verified performance data should select the Intel Core i9-14900HX. Users interested in the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X should recognize that its specifications are documented but its performance remains unmeasured in the database. The data favors Intel decisively, with all 19 recorded benchmark scores belonging to that processor.