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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core i9-14900KS but no recorded scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible. The recorded data for the Core i9-14900KS, however, provides a clear picture of its performance profile, and the architectural data for the Ryzen Embedded 9900X allows for a qualitative comparison.

The Core i9-14900KS posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50995 and a single-core score of 7199. Its Cinebench R20 results are 21417 multi-core and 3023 single-core. In Geekbench, it records 23931 multi-core and 2692 single-core. These results place the processor at the 96th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 81127.

The nearest rivals in the database confirm the Core i9-14900KS sits in elite company. The Intel Xeon w5-3535X scores 81115, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX also scores 81103, again a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 trails by 0.5 percent with a score of 80762, and the Intel Xeon 638 posts 80723, also a 0.5 percent delta. The Core i9-14900KS effectively trades blows with these high-end parts.

PassMark results for the Core i9-14900KS show a multi-thread score of 60012 and a single-thread score of 4815. Integer math scores 212644, floating point math scores 153975, and extended instructions score 45524. Data encryption posts 47717, data compression posts 803368, and random string sorting posts 89789. Physics scores 3381, and finding prime numbers scores 244.

The Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark entries in the database, so its percentile is listed as 50 and its average score as 0. This does not indicate a performance level; it reflects the absence of recorded measurements. The processor's core configuration, 12 cores and 24 threads, is smaller than the Core i9-14900KS's 24 cores and 32 threads, suggesting the Intel part should hold a multi-thread advantage, but no scores exist to confirm or quantify that gap.

The Core i9-14900KS reaches a boost clock of 6.20 GHz, which is the highest clock speed in this comparison. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X boosts to 5.60 GHz. Single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 at 7199 and Geekbench at 2692, benefits directly from that 6.20 GHz ceiling. The AMD part's lower boost clock likely places it behind in single-thread workloads, but again, no recorded score exists for confirmation.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Ryzen Embedded 9900X, with a 50th percentile ranking and an average score of 0, meaning no measurements have been recorded.

Q: What is the best recorded multi-core score for the Intel Core i9-14900KS?

A: The highest multi-core result is 50995 in Cinebench R23, followed by 21417 in Cinebench R20 and 60012 in PassMark multi-thread.

Q: How does the Core i9-14900KS compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Core i9-14900KS averages 81127, matching the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115 and the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81103 with 0 percent deltas. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 trails by 0.5 percent at 80762, and the Intel Xeon 638 also trails by 0.5 percent at 80723.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts between the two processors?

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

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X's 5.60 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Core i9-14900KS?

A: The launch MSRP is $689. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 16,630 million spread across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i9-14900KS uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i9 generation built on Raptor Lake Refresh. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm² and no transistor count listed in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Core i9-14900KS also provides 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core, while its L3 cache is 36 MB shared. The AMD part therefore carries significantly more L3 cache, 64 MB versus 36 MB, which can benefit workloads with large working sets. The Intel part carries more total L2 due to its higher core count.

Neither processor includes 3D V-Cache, as the vCache3d field is null for both. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both support ECC memory. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports DDR5 only, while the Core i9-14900KS supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

PCIe support also differs. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i9-14900KS provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both processors have unlocked multipliers. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The release dates place the Core i9-14900KS earlier, launched on 2024-03-13, while the Ryzen Embedded 9900X launched on 2025-10-06. Both are marked as Active in production status. The market segment for both is Desktop, despite the "Embedded" branding on the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ clearly: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 4.40 GHz for the AMD part and 3.20 GHz for the Intel part, meaning the AMD processor starts at a higher clock but the Intel processor reaches a higher boost of 6.20 GHz versus 5.60 GHz. TDP also differs, with the AMD part rated at 120 and the Intel part rated at 150.

Sockets are incompatible: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node is 4 nm for AMD at TSMC versus 10 nm for Intel. Die size is 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is 16,630 million for AMD, with none listed for Intel.

L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 2 MB for Intel. L3 cache is 64 MB for AMD and 36 MB for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no value listed for Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 for AMD and 16 for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

The release dates differ by roughly 19 months, with Intel launching on 2024-03-13 and AMD on 2025-10-06. The part numbers are 100-000000662E for AMD and SRN7R for Intel. The launch MSRP is $689 for Intel, while AMD has no launch MSRP listed. Percentile rankings differ dramatically: the Intel part sits at 96, while the AMD part sits at 50, though that figure reflects missing benchmark data rather than measured performance.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for users who need raw multi-threaded throughput: the Intel Core i9-14900KS. Its 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with a 6.20 GHz boost clock, produce a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50995 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 60012. The processor ranks at the 96th percentile among all CPUs in the database, and its nearest rivals, the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, match it nearly exactly with 0 percent deltas. For workloads like data compression, where it scores 803368, or integer math, where it scores 212644, the Core i9-14900KS delivers top-tier results.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X cannot be compared on measured performance because the database contains no benchmark scores for it. Its 12 cores and 24 threads suggest it will trail the Intel part in heavily threaded workloads, and its 5.60 GHz boost clock puts it behind in single-thread scenarios as well. However, the AMD part offers advantages in other areas: a smaller 120 TDP versus 150, a more advanced 4 nm process, a larger 64 MB L3 cache, and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes compared to 16. It also supports ECC memory and DDR5 exclusively, while the Intel part adds DDR4 compatibility.

For users prioritizing measured performance and a high percentile ranking, the Core i9-14900KS is the only option with recorded data, and that data is strong. For users prioritizing power efficiency, cache capacity, or PCIe lane count, the Ryzen Embedded 9900X presents a compelling specification sheet, but without recorded benchmarks, its actual performance remains unquantified in the database. The verdict, strictly from the data, is that the Core i9-14900KS is the proven performer, while the Ryzen Embedded 9900X requires further measurements to establish its position.