AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core i9-14900HX Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The data available for these two processors is heavily one-sided. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X carries no recorded benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX has a full suite of Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark results. Consequently, the Intel part is the only one with measurable wins across every test category. The AMD processor’s average benchmark score sits at 0, while the Intel part posts an average benchmark score of 56004.

The Intel Core i9-14900HX shows its strongest results in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it records 30055 points. Its Cinebench R20 multicore score is 15616, and its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 4574. These numbers indicate a processor that handles heavily threaded rendering and computation tasks with substantial headroom. The Geekbench multicore score of 17511 further supports this pattern.

Single-thread performance is also a clear strength for the Intel part. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score is 2181.5, the Cinebench R20 singlecore score is 2204, and the Cinebench R15 singlecore score is 310.5. Geekbench singlecore comes in at 2330. These results show that the chip does not sacrifice responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

Passmark results from the Intel part cover more specialized operations. Integer math scores 157375, floating point math scores 112273, and extended instructions score 31247. Data compression scores 539965, while data encryption scores 32619. Random string sorting records 60861. Find prime numbers scores 193, physics scores 2638, and the multithread score is 43778. Single thread scores 4175 in two separate recorded entries.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, despite having no benchmark entries, still offers architectural characteristics that suggest where it could excel. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, has 16 cores and 32 threads, and features a 64 MB L3 cache. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process node from Intel, has 24 cores and 32 threads, and features a 36 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD part has a higher base clock of 4.30 GHz compared to 2.20 GHz, while the Intel part has a slightly higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz versus 5.70 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data gives a clear picture for the Intel Core i9-14900HX. It is the only chip of the two with benchmark scores, and its percentile rank among all CPUs is 91. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a percentile rank of 50, with an average benchmark score of 0. Anyone selecting based on measured performance would choose the Intel part, as it has verifiable results across 19 benchmark entries.

The Intel processor also holds an advantage in core count, with 24 cores versus 16. Both have 32 threads, so the thread count is equal, but the Intel part distributes its threads across more physical cores. The Intel chip’s L2 cache is 2 MB per core, double the AMD part’s 1 MB per core. However, the AMD chip has a much larger L3 cache at 64 MB versus 36 MB shared, which could matter in workloads that repeatedly access a large working set.

The AMD part uses a newer process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm, and it has a higher base clock at 4.30 GHz. It also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. These differences point to the AMD chip being designed for embedded desktop use with more direct I/O, while the Intel chip is a mobile part with a 55 W TDP.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i9-14900HX provide context for its score. It sits 0.2% above the Intel Core 7 253PQE, which scores 55919. It is 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, which scores 56273. It is also 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, which scores 56306, and 1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, which scores 56555. These small deltas suggest the Intel part is competitively positioned within its immediate performance neighborhood, even though its average score of 56004 places it among strong company.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark entries in the database for these two processors. The wins column shows 0 for both the AMD and Intel parts. This means no direct comparative test results exist between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and the Intel Core i9-14900HX.

The only benchmark data available belongs entirely to the Intel Core i9-14900HX. Its largest recorded scores come from data compression at 539965, multithread at 43778, and integer math at 157375. Floating point math scores 112273, and random string sorting scores 60861. Extended instructions score 31247, and data encryption scores 32619. These are the numerical anchors for the Intel part’s performance profile.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, the absence of benchmark data means no wins can be attributed to it. Its architecture suggests potential advantages: a 4 nm process, a 5.7 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. None of these translate into recorded scores, so the database cannot confirm any performance outcome for this chip.

The Intel part’s Cinebench results are notable in isolation. Its R23 multicore score of 30055 is roughly double its R20 multicore score of 15616, which is roughly triple its R15 multicore score of 4574. These progressions align with the scaling expected from the Cinebench versions. The single-core scores follow a similar pattern: 2181.5 in R23, 2204 in R20, and 310.5 in R15.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores.

Q: Do both processors have the same thread count?

A: Yes, both processors support 32 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has an average benchmark score of 56004, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X's boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14900HX compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is 0.2% above the Intel Core 7 253PQE, 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, and 1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX has 36 MB shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Zen 5 microarchitecture on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation and uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core i9-14900HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-HX codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen generation and uses Intel BGA 1964.

The AMD chip has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel chip has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The Intel part compensates for its lower base clock with more physical cores and a slightly higher boost ceiling.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a total of 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, with 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part’s larger L3 pool could benefit workloads with large shared data sets, while the Intel part’s larger per-core L2 may help with localized access patterns.

The AMD processor’s transistor count is listed at 16,630 million, spread across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel processor’s transistor count is not listed, but its die size is 257 mm². The AMD part’s smaller process node and dual-die layout reflect a more modern fabrication approach.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and Intel Core i9-14900HX differ across nearly every core specification. Core count: 16 for AMD, 24 for Intel. Threads are equal at 32. Base clock: 4.30 GHz for AMD, 2.20 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 5.70 GHz for AMD, 5.80 GHz for Intel. TDP: 170 for AMD, 55 for Intel. Process node: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel memory bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities show a clear gap. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments are different. The AMD part is classified as a Desktop processor, while the Intel part is classified as Mobile. The AMD part has a release date of 2025-10-06, while the Intel part has a release date of 2024-01-07. Both are listed as Active in production status, and both have an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part’s part number is 100-000001277E, while the Intel part’s part number is SRMXF.