AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no overlapping benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and the Intel Core i5-14400. The AMD part has an empty benchmark array, meaning no Cinebench, Geekbench, or PassMark scores are available for comparison. The Intel part has a complete set of 19 benchmark scores across those suites. This lack of parity makes a direct numeric comparison impossible from the database.

The Intel Core i5-14400's average benchmark score is 32,115, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-12800H with an average score of 32,121 (a delta of 0%), the Intel Core i7-13705H at 32,076 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core i5-14450HX at 32,040 (0.2% slower), and the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32,226 (0.3% faster). These deltas are extremely tight, all within 0.3%, indicating the i5-14400 sits in a densely packed performance cluster.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, the database lists a percentile versus all CPUs of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0. The percentile figure suggests mid-pack standing, but the zero score reflects the absence of recorded measurements. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and both the wins counter for the AMD part and the wins counter for the Intel part are zero. The database therefore shows no head-to-head victories in either direction.

Since no cross-CPU scores exist, the only quantitative comparison comes from the Intel part's standings. The i5-14400's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,315 and single-core score of 3,009 indicate strong all-around rendering performance. Its Geekbench multicore score of 9,807 and single-core score of 1,905 align with its 82nd percentile placement. PassMark results show a multithread score of 25,080 and a single-thread score of 3,741.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X cannot be ranked against these figures using the database. Its architectural specifications, including 16 cores, 32 threads, and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, suggest it should produce competitive scores, but the absence of recorded benchmarks leaves that unverified. The Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads with a 4.70 GHz boost clock have full measurement coverage, giving the i5-14400 a complete data profile. The AMD part's profile is entirely speculative from a benchmark perspective.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. Only the Intel Core i5-14400 has recorded scores.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14400 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The i5-14400 has an average score of 32,115, which is 0% different from the Intel Core i7-12800H (32,121), 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13705H (32,076), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14450HX (32,040), and 0.3% behind the Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226).

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-14400's percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 32,115.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X's percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a percentile versus all CPUs of 50, but its average benchmark score is 0 due to the lack of recorded benchmark data.

Q: Which CPU has a higher core count?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and the Intel Core i5-14400 have ECC memory support listed as true in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports selecting the Intel Core i5-14400 for any user requiring verified performance metrics. It delivers a complete benchmark profile, an 82nd percentile ranking, and an average score of 32,115, all confirmed by measurements. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X offers no recorded scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile figure that cannot be validated. For workloads where rendering, encryption, compression, or physics performance matters, the i5-14400 has concrete numbers: Cinebench R23 multicore at 21,315, PassMark data encryption at 16,731, and PassMark physics at 1,396.

The AMD part's appeal rests entirely on its listed specifications, which are substantial. It has 16 cores, 32 threads, a 5.70 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes. But the database provides no evidence of how those specifications translate into benchmark performance. The Intel part, by contrast, has a lower core count and a lower boost clock, yet it is the only one of the two with any recorded performance data. From a purely data-driven perspective, the i5-14400 is the only verifiable choice.

The verdict for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X depends on trusting architectural specifications over measured outcomes. Its 4 nm process node, 16,630 million transistors, and dual 70.6 mm² die sizes indicate a modern, high-end design. However, the database's percentile of 50 for a processor with those specifications is inconsistent with its expected tier, and the zero average score undermines confidence. The i5-14400's 82nd percentile is backed by 19 individual scores across three benchmark suites, making it the defensible pick.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14400 uses 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: the AMD part runs at 4.30 GHz, the Intel part at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ: 5.70 GHz for AMD versus 4.70 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power is 170 watts for the AMD part and 65 watts for the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X fits the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i5-14400 fits the Intel Socket 1700. Memory support diverges: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, whereas the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed as 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part, with no figure recorded for the Intel part. PCIe lane counts differ, with the AMD part offering Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14400 has UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part but locked on the Intel part. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i5-14400 is $221; the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no launch MSRP recorded. Release dates differ, with the Intel part released on 2024-01-07 and the AMD part on 2025-10-06. The Intel part has a part number of SRN3QSRN46, while the AMD part has 100-000001277E.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, using the Granite Ridge codename and belonging to the Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) generation. The Intel Core i5-14400 uses a 10 nm process node at Intel, with the Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The transistor counts reflect the process gap: the AMD part has 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no transistor count recorded but a die size of 215 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14400 also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and only 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither part has 3D V-Cache listed. The AMD part's larger L3 cache aligns with its Zen 5 design, while the Intel part's smaller shared L3 reflects the Raptor Lake architecture.

The foundry and process node differences are central. TSMC's 4 nm process for AMD versus Intel's 10 nm process for the i5-14400 represents a significant manufacturing advantage for the AMD part, which is consistent with its higher transistor count. The Intel part's larger die size of 215 mm² with no transistor figure suggests a less dense design. The AMD part's dual-die configuration (2x 70.6 mm²) also contrasts with the Intel part's monolithic 215 mm² die.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400 wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor with recorded data. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2,148 and single-core score of 303, Cinebench R20 multicore score of 8,952 and single-core score of 1,263, and Cinebench R23 scores of 21,315 multicore and 3,009 single-core provide full coverage for rendering workloads. Geekbench scores of 9,807 multicore and 1,905 single-core cover general-purpose compute. PassMark scores cover specialized tasks: data compression at 314,995, data encryption at 16,731, extended instructions at 19,816, find prime numbers at 80, floating point math at 61,549, integer math at 82,017, multithread at 25,080, physics at 1,396, random string sorting at 32,346, and single-thread at 3,741.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X wins only in the categories where its specifications suggest an advantage, but no benchmark confirms it. Its 16 cores and 32 threads outnumber the Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads, which historically favors multicore workloads. Its 5.70 GHz boost clock exceeds the Intel part's 4.70 GHz, which could favor single-threaded tasks. Its 64 MB L3 cache dwarfs the Intel part's 20 MB shared L3, which could favor cache-sensitive applications. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the Intel part's unlisted figure, which could favor memory-bound workloads. Its 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes exceed the Intel part's 16 lanes, which could favor high-bandwidth peripheral configurations.

None of these AMD advantages are backed by database scores. The Intel part's wins are absolute within the recorded data, covering all 19 benchmark entries. The AMD part's wins are conditional and hypothetical, based on architectural specifications that have not been measured. For use cases requiring verified performance, the Intel Core i5-14400 is the only option with evidence. For use cases where raw specifications matter more than recorded results, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X presents a compelling but unverified case.