AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark runs between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and the Intel Core i7-14700. The benchmark section for the AMD processor is empty, meaning no scored workloads were logged for it. The Intel Core i7-14700, by contrast, has a complete set of 19 individual test scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark suites.

Because the AMD side lacks measured results, the comparison must rely on the Intel part’s absolute scores and its percentile placement relative to all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i7-14700 sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs tracked, with an average benchmark score of 52,301. Its nearest rivals are all within one percentage point: the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H trails by 0.2 percent (average score 52,431), the AMD EPYC 8124P leads by 0.3 percent (52,121), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX leads by 0.4 percent (52,073), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X leads by 0.7 percent (51,947). These deltas confirm that the Core i7-14700 delivers performance squarely in the upper-midrange of the database, competitive with server-class Xeon and EPYC parts as well as flagship Ryzen 5000-series silicon.

Looking at the Intel part’s individual workload scores, the multi-threaded Cinebench results are strong: 4,061 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 14,388 in R20 multi-core, and 28,398 in R23 multi-core. Single-core Cinebench scores are 299 (R15), 2,031 (R20), and 2,080 (R23). Geekbench scores reach 17,087 multi-core and 2,409 single-core. The Passmark suite shows 40,318 in multi-thread, 4,236 in single-thread, 154,535 in integer math, 106,716 in floating-point math, 29,601 in data encryption, 498,198 in data compression, 28,388 in extended instructions, 164 in find prime numbers, 54,340 in random string sorting, and 2,226 in physics.

The lack of AMD benchmark data means no wins can be assigned to either part. The database records zero wins for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and zero wins for the Intel Core i7-14700. Any performance comparison between the two is therefore impossible from the measurements alone. The analysis below focuses on what the recorded data does establish: the Intel part’s measured performance tier and the architectural and specification differences that would inform a future head-to-head.

FAQ

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

A: No. The benchmark array for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D is empty. No Cinebench, Geekbench, or Passmark scores were recorded for this processor. Consequently, its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50.

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-14700’s best and worst recorded workload score?

A: Among its recorded scores, the highest is Passmark data compression at 498,198, and the lowest is Passmark find prime numbers at 164. These extremes illustrate that the chip excels at memory-bound compression workloads while prime-number search, a latency-sensitive integer task, yields a much smaller figure.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The nearest rival is the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H, which scores 52,431, a 0.2 percent delta below the Core i7-14700’s 52,301 average. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52,121 (0.3 percent above), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52,073 (0.4 percent above), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51,947 (0.7 percent above). All four rivals are within one percentage point, placing the Core i7-14700 in a tightly packed performance band.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, and it uses DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14700 also supports ECC memory, but it accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14700 has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 4.40 GHz versus the Intel’s 2.10 GHz.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700’s multiplier unlocked?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14700 has a locked multiplier, meaning its clock ratio cannot be freely adjusted. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture. Its generation is listed as “Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)).” The Intel Core i7-14700 is part of the Core 14th Gen family, with the Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename, described as “Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).”

Process technology differs markedly. AMD’s silicon is fabricated on a 4 nm node at TSMC, while Intel’s is on a 10 nm node at Intel’s own foundry. The AMD die is composed of two chiplets, each 70.6 mm², with a combined transistor count of 16,630 million. The Intel die is a monolithic 257 mm² piece, and no transistor count is recorded for it.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and a large 128 MB L3 cache. The Intel processor has 2 MB of L2 per core and a smaller 33 MB shared L3. The AMD’s L3 is nearly four times the size, a defining difference for workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Core topology also diverges. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, all presumably full-size Zen 5 cores. The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, reflecting a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores typical of Raptor Lake designs. The Intel part’s lower base clock (2.10 GHz) and higher core count suggest a design that leans on many cores with variable frequency, whereas the AMD part uses fewer, higher-clocked cores with a large cache.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes Radeon Graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither part’s graphics performance is benchmarked in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads; the Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clock is 4.40 GHz on the AMD versus 2.10 GHz on the Intel. Boost clock is 5.50 GHz on the AMD versus 5.40 GHz on the Intel. Thermal design power is 120 watts for the AMD and 65 watts for the Intel.

Socket compatibility is distinct. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5; the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support diverges: the AMD uses DDR5 only, while the Intel accepts both DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but the AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel has no bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is another difference. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD thus offers more PCIe lanes for expansion.

The process node and foundry are different, as noted: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm at Intel for Intel. Die size is listed as two 70.6 mm² chiplets for AMD versus a single 257 mm² die for Intel. Transistor count is 16,630 million for AMD, with no figure for Intel.

Cache per core is not the same: 1 MB L2 per core on AMD versus 2 MB L2 per core on Intel, while L3 is 128 MB on AMD versus 33 MB shared on Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD and locked on the Intel. Release dates differ, with the Intel part released in early 2024 and the AMD part in late 2025. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. Part numbers are recorded as 100-000001368E for AMD and SRN40 for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14700 is the only processor with measurable benchmark performance. Its scores establish clear strengths: multi-threaded rendering workloads like Cinebench R23 multi-core (28,398) and R20 multi-core (14,388) show high throughput, and Passmark integer math (154,535) and floating-point math (106,716) indicate strong general compute. The 91st percentile placement relative to all CPUs confirms that, within the database’s measured population, this Intel chip outperforms the large majority of processors.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark scores, so no measured win can be attributed to it. However, its specification sheet suggests areas where it might excel in a future comparison. The 128 MB L3 cache, nearly four times larger than the Intel’s 33 MB, would likely benefit workloads with large working sets, such as database queries, scientific simulations, or other data-heavy tasks that repeatedly access the same memory region. The higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz and base clock of 4.40 GHz indicate strong single-thread frequency potential. The 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus Intel’s 16 provide more headroom for storage and accelerator expansion.

The core count difference is significant. Intel’s 20 cores and 28 threads outnumber AMD’s 12 cores and 24 threads. For highly parallel workloads that scale well with thread count, the Intel part holds a structural advantage on paper. Conversely, the AMD part’s lower core count is paired with a higher base clock, which could favor latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks.

Power efficiency is another point of difference. The Intel part has a 65 watt TDP, far below the AMD’s 120 watts. In thermal-constrained or always-on embedded environments, the Intel part’s lower power envelope is an advantage. The AMD part’s higher TDP suggests it trades power for higher sustained clocks.

Memory flexibility favors Intel, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD only supports DDR5. For systems with existing DDR4 infrastructure, the Intel part is the only option. ECC support exists on both, so reliability-sensitive deployments are covered either way.

The Intel part’s measured average benchmark score of 52,301 places it in a tight cluster with server-class Xeon and EPYC processors, all within 0.7 percent. That proximity indicates that the Core i7-14700 delivers server-class multi-threaded performance despite its desktop market segment. The AMD part, lacking measured data, cannot be placed in that cluster.

In practical terms, the database shows a clear division: Intel wins every recorded benchmark by default because AMD has no recorded results. The architectural and specification differences suggest that a future head-to-head would likely be competitive, with Intel favored in heavily threaded workloads and AMD favored in cache-sensitive, high-frequency tasks, but the absence of AMD scores means no such conclusion can be drawn from measurements. The data only supports statements about the Intel part’s performance and the AMD part’s specifications.