AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D provides 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E provides 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity on each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of L3 cache, shared across all cores.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports DDR5 memory only.

Q: What is the process node for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-14401E does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series, using the Granite Ridge codename and the Zen 5 architecture. Its generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge). The chip is fabricated at TSMC on a 4 nm process. The transistor count for the AMD part is 16,630 million, spread across a dual-die design with each die measuring 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401E is part of the Core 14th Gen family, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Its generation is Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process. The die size for the Intel part is 215 mm², and no transistor count is recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. Its L3 cache totals 128 MB. The Intel processor also uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but its L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core. The Intel L3 cache is 20 MB and shared. The AMD part carries a much larger L3 footprint, which the database records as a defining feature of the 3D V-Cache design lineage.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also on a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is listed in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count and generation. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730.

Socket compatibility separates the two platforms entirely. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor is locked. The AMD part number is 100-000001368E, and the Intel part number is Q49JSRNJS. The AMD release date is recorded as 2025-10-06, while the Intel release date is 2024-06-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14401E across several Cinebench tests, but no benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D. Direct head-to-head comparisons are therefore limited to the Intel part's absolute scores and its standing against its nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14401E scores 1830 points. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 258 points. The multi-core result indicates strong scaling for a 6-core, 12-thread part, while the single-core score places it in a range consistent with the database's average measurements for this generation.

Cinebench R20 results show a multi-core score of 7627 and a single-core score of 1076. The multi-core figure is more than seven times the single-core figure, which reflects the thread count and the efficiency of the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture under sustained multi-threaded load. The single-core score of 1076 is a moderate result for a processor with a 4.70 GHz boost clock.

Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 18161 points, and Cinebench R23 single-core delivers 2564 points. The multi-core score is the highest recorded for this processor across the available tests, and it indicates that the chip maintains heavy multi-threaded performance. The single-core score of 2564 is the strongest single-core result in the dataset, suggesting that the 4.70 GHz boost clock is effective in lightly threaded workloads.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i5-14401E is 5253, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 60. The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this average. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 has an average score of 5259, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-14401E. The Intel Core i7-11700B has an average score of 5241, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i9-10850K also has an average score of 5240, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i5-13400T has an average score of 5210, which is 0.8% lower.

These delta values place the i5-14401E in a tight cluster of desktop and workstation parts. The spread between the top rival and the bottom rival is less than one percentage point. The i5-14401E sits essentially at parity with the Xeon E5-2699A v4, while edging out the i7-11700B, the i9-10850K, and the i5-13400T by fractions of a percent. The percentile ranking of 60 indicates that the processor outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database, but it does not reach the higher tiers occupied by top-end desktop parts.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile versus all CPUs of 50. Without test results, the database cannot establish a direct performance comparison between the two processors. The AMD part's percentile of 50 is a neutral placeholder, not a measured performance indicator.

The wins counters in the head-to-head section show zero wins for each side, which reflects the absence of paired benchmark data. The Intel part's recorded results are single-chip measurements, not comparative results against the AMD chip. The AMD part's lack of scores means that no head-to-head deltas can be calculated.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear distinction in positioning. The Intel Core i5-14401E is a measured, active processor with six Cinebench scores, an average benchmark score of 5253, and a 60th percentile ranking. Its performance profile is documented across multi-core and single-core workloads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark scores in the database, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking, which is not a measured result.

For users selecting based on recorded benchmark data, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the only option with verified test results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18161 and single-core score of 2564 provide concrete reference points. The chip's nearest rivals cluster within 0.8% of its average score, so the i5-14401E delivers performance comparable to established Intel parts like the i7-11700B and i9-10850K.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D offers hardware specifications that differ sharply: 12 cores versus 6, 128 MB of L3 cache versus 20 MB, a 5.50 GHz boost clock versus 4.70 GHz, and a 4 nm process versus 10 nm. These specifications suggest a higher-end design, but the database contains no measurements to confirm actual performance. The TDP of 120 for the AMD part versus 65 for the Intel part also indicates a different power envelope, though the database does not provide thermal or power efficiency metrics for direct comparison.

The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes recorded benchmark evidence or raw specifications. The Intel part has the advantage of verified scores and a higher percentile ranking. The AMD part has the advantage of a larger core count, more cache, a smaller process node, and a higher boost clock, but none of these advantages are quantified by benchmark results in the database. Without test data, the AMD processor's real-world standing cannot be assessed.

The Intel Core i5-14401E is the safer selection for anyone who requires measured performance data. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D is the selection for those who value the architectural features listed in the database, including the 3D V-Cache lineage, the dual-die design, and the Gen 5 PCIe implementation with 24 lanes. The database records the AMD part as active and the Intel part as active, so both are current production items. The release dates differ, with the Intel part launching earlier, but the database does not provide price data for either chip.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ in the database.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 4.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 120 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | null | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | null |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 128 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | null |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-06-30 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | true | false |

| Part Number | 100-000001368E | Q49JSRNJS |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 60 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 0 | 5253 |

Both processors share certain fields: L1 cache of 80 KB per core, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, desktop market segment, active production status, and no recorded launch MSRP.