AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-14701E, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark entries listed. This creates an asymmetric comparison, but the available data still allows for meaningful analysis of the Intel processor's performance profile.

The Intel Core i7-14701E achieves an average benchmark score of 33206 across all tests, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals provide context for this score. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, showing a delta of 0% against the Intel chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-14701E. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091, putting it 0.3% behind. Finally, the Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089, a 0.4% deficit. These deltas are small, indicating the i7-14701E sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Looking at Cinebench results, the i7-14701E posts a multi-core score of 22195 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 3133 in the same test. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 9321 and single-core is 1315. Cinebench R15 shows 2237 for multi-core and 315 for single-core. These numbers indicate a processor that scales well with thread count while maintaining respectable single-thread performance.

PassMark results further characterize the Intel chip. The multi-thread score is 26112, while single-thread performance shows 4305. Integer math scores 81325, floating-point math scores 61873, and extended instructions score 18528. Data compression reaches 282939, data encryption scores 14862, and random string sorting hits 29158. The physics test scores 2399, and finding prime numbers scores 176.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark scores in the database, direct head-to-head comparisons cannot be made numerically. The data shows zero wins for each side in the head-to-head benchmark field. What can be stated is that the Intel processor demonstrates consistent performance across rendering, computation, and data processing workloads, with its nearest rivals all clustering within a narrow 0.7% range of scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. 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 with Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) explicitly noted. The Intel Core i7-14701E is part of the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake codename with the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, specifically identified as Raptor Lake-R.

Manufacturing processes differ substantially. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process node produced by TSMC, with a transistor count of 16,630 million. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with transistor count not listed in the database. Die sizes also diverge: the AMD part has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel chip measures 257 mm². This reflects the AMD chip's chiplet design versus Intel's monolithic approach.

Core configurations show clear differences. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both use x86 architecture, but the core counts favor AMD on paper. Clock speeds tell another story: the AMD chip has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel processor starts lower at 2.60 GHz base but boosts to 5.40 GHz, close to the AMD part's maximum.

Cache hierarchies vary notably. Both processors share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the biggest gap appears. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB shared. This substantial difference in L3 capacity may influence workloads that benefit from large cached datasets.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory exclusively, with a dual-channel bus and memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not listed in the database. Both processors support ECC memory, which is relevant for embedded and workstation use cases.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. Integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon Graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14701E has measurable benchmark scores across all tests, giving it a clear advantage in documented performance for the database. Its 83rd percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 50th percentile indicates the Intel chip sits higher in the overall CPU distribution, though the AMD percentile is based on zero benchmark entries.

The Intel processor shows strength in multi-threaded workloads based on Cinebench scores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195, combined with a single-core score of 3133, suggests balanced performance for both heavily threaded and lightly threaded tasks. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26112 and single-thread score of 4305 reinforce this profile.

Data processing tasks favor the Intel chip based on the PassMark sub-tests. The data compression score of 282939 is notably high, and the integer math score of 81325 indicates strong arithmetic throughput. Floating-point math at 61873 and extended instructions at 18528 round out a capable computation profile.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D cannot be assigned workload-specific wins from the database because no benchmark results exist for it. However, its architectural specifications suggest potential advantages in certain scenarios. The 128 MB L3 cache could benefit workloads with large working sets, though this cannot be confirmed from benchmark data. The higher base clock of 4.40 GHz, compared to Intel's 2.60 GHz, might provide an edge in sustained single-thread performance, but again, no measured scores support this.

The 12-core, 24-thread configuration versus Intel's 8-core, 16-thread setup suggests the AMD part may handle more concurrent threads, but the absence of benchmarks leaves this as speculation rather than demonstrated fact. The database records zero wins for each side in head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core i7-14701E?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206 across all tests in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14701E compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS scores 33244, a 0.1% advantage. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX scores 33091, a 0.3% deficit. The Intel Core i7-13650HX scores 33089, a 0.4% deficit.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core i7-14701E?

A: The multi-core score is 22195 and the single-core score is 3133 in Cinebench R23.

Q: What cache sizes does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 128 MB L3. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

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

A: No, the database lists no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, with an average benchmark score of 0.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz and 5.40 GHz, respectively. TDP ratings show 120 for AMD and 65 for Intel.

Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The architectures diverge, with AMD using Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) and Intel using Raptor Lake Refresh (Raptor Lake-R). Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Foundries are TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel. Transistor counts list 16,630 million for AMD, with none listed for Intel. Die sizes are 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel.

L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 128 MB for AMD versus 33 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, while Intel's is not listed. PCIe lanes are Gen 5, 24 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5, 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics for AMD versus UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD but locked on Intel. Part numbers are 100-000001368E for AMD and Q49FSRNJK for Intel.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear picture for the Intel Core i7-14701E based on measured benchmarks. Its average score of 33206 places it in the 83rd percentile, with all nearest rivals within a narrow 0.7% range. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22195 and PassMark multi-thread score of 26112 indicate strong parallel performance. The 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache support a capable architecture for general desktop workloads. The 65 TDP suggests efficient operation, while the DDR4 and DDR5 memory support offers flexibility in system design.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D lacks any recorded benchmark scores, leaving its performance profile undefined in the database. Its specifications show 12 cores, 24 threads, a 4.40 GHz base clock, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The 128 MB L3 cache is significantly larger than Intel's 33 MB, and the 4 nm TSMC process node represents a more advanced manufacturing technology. The 120 TDP is higher than Intel's 65, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is explicitly listed. The unlocked multiplier and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide additional features, but without benchmark data, these remain theoretical advantages.

For users selecting between these two processors, the Intel Core i7-14701E has demonstrated performance across rendering, computation, and data processing tests, with a percentile ranking that places it above the majority of CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D offers architectural specifications that suggest potential in cache-sensitive and heavily threaded workloads, but the database contains no measured results to confirm this. The choice depends on whether verified benchmark performance or architectural headroom takes priority. The data favors Intel for documented results, while AMD's specifications remain untested in this dataset.