AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D delivers 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the AMD part a 50% advantage in core count and thread count.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E boosts up to 5.60 GHz, which is slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D's 5.50 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has a much higher base clock at 4.40 GHz compared to Intel's 2.80 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor holds a significant cache advantage, more than three times the L3 capacity.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, whereas the Intel Core i9-14901E uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The smaller node gives AMD a density and efficiency edge on paper.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR5 exclusively, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile ranking for the Intel processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911 and sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmark scores or percentile ranking in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data, so it wins every measured category by default. Its single-core performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3635 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4354. These numbers indicate robust per-thread capability for lightly threaded workloads.

In multi-core tasks, the Intel part shows substantial throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score reaches 25753, and its PassMark multi-thread score is 30298. The data also shows strong results in specialized workloads: PassMark integer math scores 112736, floating point math scores 81089, and data compression scores 288777. For extended instruction sets, the Intel processor records 17249 on PassMark extended instructions.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark entries in the database. That does not mean it is incapable; it means no measured scores exist for comparison. The AMD part's specifications suggest potential advantages in core-heavy workloads, particularly with 12 cores and 128 MB of L3 cache, but the recorded data cannot confirm any win. The Intel part wins all head-to-head comparisons because it has the only available measurements.

For users relying on database evidence, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear winner across every benchmark category. For users evaluating specifications alone, the AMD part offers more cores, more L3 cache, and a higher base clock, which could translate to advantages in highly parallel or cache-sensitive tasks, but no data supports that conclusion.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on Zen 5 architecture. It is produced on a 4 nm process at TSMC and packages 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i9-14901E is part of the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on Raptor Lake architecture. It uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs greatly: AMD provides 128 MB, while Intel provides 36 MB shared.

The AMD processor supports only DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory.

For PCIe connectivity, the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD includes Radeon Graphics, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part was released on 2024-06-30. The AMD part has a TDP of 120, and the Intel part has a TDP of 65. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: AMD has 12 cores and 24 threads, Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 4.40 GHz, Intel at 2.80 GHz. Boost clocks are close but not equal: AMD boosts to 5.50 GHz, Intel to 5.60 GHz. TDP differs: AMD is 120, Intel is 65.

The L2 cache per core differs: AMD has 1 MB, Intel has 2 MB. The L3 cache differs: AMD has 128 MB, Intel has 36 MB shared. The process node differs: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm. The foundry differs: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses its own fabs.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s; no figure exists for Intel. PCIe lane count differs: AMD provides 24 lanes, Intel provides 16 lanes, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Graphics, Intel has UHD Graphics 770.

The socket differs: AMD uses AM5, Intel uses LGA 1700. The multiplier unlock status differs: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked. Release dates differ: AMD launched 2025-10-06, Intel launched 2024-06-30. The die size differs: AMD is 2x 70.6 mm², Intel is 257 mm². Transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 16,630 million; none is listed for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for this pair. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has zero recorded benchmark scores, and the Intel Core i9-14901E has a full suite of 17 recorded test results. Therefore, all comparisons must rely on the Intel processor's absolute scores.

Starting with Cinebench, the Intel part scores 2595 in R15 multi-core and 366 in R15 single-core. In R20, it scores 10816 multi-core and 1526 single-core. In R23, it scores 25753 multi-core and 3635 single-core. These Cinebench results show a consistent pattern: the single-core scores scale linearly across R15, R20, and R23, while the multi-core scores show expected scaling with the thread count.

PassMark results for the Intel processor include data compression at 288777, data encryption at 18571, extended instructions at 17249, find prime numbers at 189, floating point math at 81089, integer math at 112736, multi-thread at 30298, physics at 3041, random string sorting at 39138, and single-thread at 4354. The integer math score of 112736 is notably higher than floating point math at 81089, which suggests the processor handles integer-heavy workloads particularly well.

The Intel processor's average benchmark score is 37911, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943 with a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 with a 0.3% delta. These deltas are minimal, all within 0.3 percentage points, indicating that the Intel Core i9-14901E sits in a very tight performance cluster.

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmarks, there are no largest wins in either direction to analyze. The database shows no wins for the AMD part and no wins for the Intel part in a head-to-head sense. The only measurable performance data comes from the Intel processor's absolute scores, which are strong across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the Intel Core i9-14901E, as it is the only processor with benchmark results. Its average benchmark score of 37911 and 86th percentile ranking confirm solid performance relative to the broader CPU market. The nearest rival deltas, all within 0.3%, show that the Intel part performs on par with several recent AMD and Intel processors, including the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

For workloads relying on single-thread performance, the Intel processor's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3635 and PassMark single-thread score of 4354 indicate strong responsiveness. For multi-threaded tasks, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and PassMark multi-thread score of 30298 show capable throughput, though its 8 cores and 16 threads are fewer than the AMD part's 12 cores and 24 threads.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark data, so no measured performance claims can be made. Its specifications suggest potential advantages in core count, L3 cache size, and base clock speed. Users who need many cores and a large cache might consider the AMD part based on specifications alone, but the database provides no evidence of its actual performance.

Users who require verified benchmark results should select the Intel Core i9-14901E. Users who prioritize specification-based potential, such as 12 cores, 128 MB of L3 cache, and a 4.40 GHz base clock, may find the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D worth evaluating, but no recorded data supports that choice. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Intel processor has the measurements, the AMD processor does not.