AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no overlapping benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and the Intel Core i5-14500T. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel processor has a full suite of Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark results. This absence of directly comparable head-to-head measurements means the analysis must rely on the Intel part's absolute scores and the architectural specifications of both processors.

For the Intel Core i5-14500T, the recorded data shows strong single-thread performance. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 252 points. Cinebench R20 single-core delivers 1154 points, while Cinebench R23 single-core reaches 1838 points. Geekbench single-core records 2229 points, and PassMark single-thread performance is 3736 points. These figures place the i5-14500T in the 80th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28065.

The multicore results for the Intel part are equally informative. Cinebench R15 multicore scores 2022 points, Cinebench R20 multicore reaches 8177 points, and Cinebench R23 multicore hits 11790 points. Geekbench multicore records 11894 points. PassMark multithread performance is 22910 points. The nearest rivals in the database bracket this performance closely: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054 with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032 with a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003 with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128 with a -0.2% delta. This indicates the i5-14500T sits within a narrow performance band, less than one percent away from each adjacent competitor.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500T has a clear advantage in the database: it has measured performance data across 19 benchmark tests, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has none. The Intel processor demonstrates particular strength in integer math, scoring 80922 on PassMark integer math, and floating-point math at 58869 points. Data compression on PassMark reaches 262417 points, and data encryption records 15410 points. Extended instructions score 16043 points, physics simulation records 1288 points, and random string sorting reaches 28462 points. Prime number finding is the lowest result at 81 points.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D offers architectural advantages that are not reflected in benchmark scores. Its 128 MB of L3 cache is substantially larger than the Intel part's 24 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD processor also uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, compared to the Intel 10 nm process. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory exclusively with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD processor has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, compared to 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes on the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D also has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel Core i5-14500T is locked.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 16,630 million transistors across two 70.6 mm² dies. The Intel Core i5-14500T is part of the Core 14th Gen family, uses Raptor Lake-R as its codename, and is built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process at Intel. Its die size is 215 mm².

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel processor has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part uses a hybrid configuration typical of Raptor Lake, though the database does not break down performance and efficiency core counts. The AMD part's 12 cores are all Zen 5 cores with simultaneous multithreading, producing 24 threads. The Intel part has more physical cores but fewer threads, indicating a performance-core and efficiency-core split where efficiency cores do not contribute additional threads.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14500T has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's L3 cache is more than five times larger. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD part has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part's lower core count is offset by much higher clock speeds and a larger cache.

Power envelopes are not directly comparable in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a TDP of 120, while the Intel Core i5-14500T has a TDP of 35. The AMD part targets the desktop market segment and uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part also targets desktop but uses Intel Socket 1700. Both support ECC memory. The AMD processor integrates Radeon Graphics, while the Intel processor integrates UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, the Intel part on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel processor does not.

The Verdict

The database contains measured performance data for only one of these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14500T delivers verified scores in Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and PassMark test suites, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 28065 places it within 0.2% of the nearest rival in each direction, confirming consistent, competitive performance. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database.

Architecturally, the AMD processor appears designed for workloads that benefit from large cache capacity and high clock speeds. The 128 MB L3 cache, 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest strong potential for cache-sensitive and single-threaded tasks. The Intel processor, with its lower 35 TDP and 14 cores, appears oriented toward power-constrained environments where the recorded multicore scores are sufficient. The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides platform flexibility, while the AMD part's exclusive DDR5 support with higher bandwidth targets newer memory platforms. The Intel part has more PCIe Gen 5 lanes at 24 compared to 16 on the AMD part, which could matter for expansion-heavy systems.

The data does not support a direct performance verdict between these two processors because no head-to-head benchmarks exist in the database. The Intel Core i5-14500T is the only one of the two with verified measurements, and those measurements show solid mid-range performance with a 0% delta to the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and a -0.2% delta to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D remains unmeasured, so any performance claims would lack database support.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, while the Intel Core i5-14500T has 19 recorded benchmark scores.

Q: What is the L3 cache size difference between these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14500T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14500T compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has an average benchmark score of 28065. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054 with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032 with a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003 with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128 with a -0.2% delta.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports DDR5 only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a TDP of 120, and the Intel Core i5-14500T has a TDP of 35.