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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X contains no benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i9-14900KS has a full suite of 19 recorded measurements. This makes direct head-to-head comparison impossible on a score-by-score basis. The database shows the Intel part holds an average benchmark score of 81,127, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81,115 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81,103 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80,762 (0.5% delta). The Intel chip effectively sits at parity with these high-end parts, with a margin of 0.5% over the closest AMD competitor.

Looking at the Intel i9-14900KS scores in isolation, the multi-core results are substantial. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score reaches 50,995, while the single-core result is 7,199. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 21,417 and the single-core score is 3,023. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 5,140 multi-core and 725 single-core. Geekbench delivers 23,931 multi-core and 2,692 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 60,012, a single-thread score of 4,815, integer math at 212,644, floating point math at 153,975, and extended instructions at 45,524. Data compression reaches 803,368, data encryption hits 47,717, random string sorting scores 89,789, and find prime numbers records 244. The physics test in PassMark scores 3,381.

Since the AMD part has zero benchmark entries, the database does not provide any direct wins for it. The Intel part holds all recorded wins by default of having data. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X shows a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs, compared to the Intel part's 96th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 81,127, while the AMD part shows 0. These figures indicate that, based on available measurements, the Intel Core i9-14900KS dominates the recorded benchmark landscape.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing nodes and foundries. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14900KS uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own fabs. The AMD transistor count is listed at 16,630 million, and the die size is 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count listed, but its die size is 257 mm². The AMD chip uses the Granite Ridge codename with Zen 5 architecture, part of the Ryzen Embedded generation. The Intel chip uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i9 Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip has 24 cores and 32 threads. Both parts have the same thread count, but the Intel part achieves it with more physical cores. The AMD base clock is 4.30 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.70 GHz. The Intel base clock is 3.20 GHz, and the boost clock is 6.20 GHz. The Intel part reaches a higher peak frequency, while the AMD part starts from a higher base frequency.

Cache layouts diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is 64 MB on the AMD part, while the Intel part has 36 MB shared. Neither part has 3D V-Cache. Memory support shows the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is listed. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Both have unlocked multipliers. The AMD part belongs to the 9000 series, the Intel part to Core 14th Gen. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part number is 100-000001277E; the Intel part number is SRN7R.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X boosts to 5.70 GHz. The Intel part holds a 0.50 GHz advantage in maximum frequency.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores. Both parts have 32 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14900KS is built on a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports DDR5 only.

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

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has an average benchmark score of 81,127. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher L3 cache capacity?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14900KS has 36 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD part offers 28 MB more L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded fields. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads; the Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 4.30 GHz for AMD and 3.20 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.70 GHz for AMD and 6.20 GHz for Intel. TDP values are 170 W for AMD and 150 W for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC; Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. The AMD codename is Granite Ridge; the Intel codename is Raptor Lake-R. Generation names are Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge) for AMD and Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for Intel. The AMD die size is 2x 70.6 mm²; the Intel die size is 257 mm². Transistor count is 16,630 million for AMD; none is listed for Intel.

L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 64 MB for AMD and 36 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and DDR4 plus DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD; none is listed for Intel. PCIe is Gen 5 with 28 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

Release dates differ: the AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, the Intel part on 2024-03-13. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $689; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 81,127 and a percentile rank of 96. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split in available information. The Intel Core i9-14900KS is fully characterized in the database with 19 benchmark scores, an average score of 81,127, and a 96th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals sit within 0.5% of its average score, confirming it performs at the top tier of recorded CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmarks and an average score of 0, placing it at the 50th percentile by default.

For users who prioritize measured performance, the Intel part is the only option with data. It delivers strong multi-core results, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50,995 and a PassMark multithread score of 60,012. Its single-core results are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7,199 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,692.

For users who prioritize architecture specifications, the AMD part offers advantages in process node, L3 cache capacity, PCIe lane count, and memory bandwidth. It uses a 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm, provides 64 MB of L3 cache versus 36 MB, offers 28 PCIe lanes versus 16, and lists 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. However, none of these advantages are reflected in benchmark scores, as none exist in the database.

The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 6.20 GHz versus 5.70 GHz, and more cores at 24 versus 16. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 4.30 GHz versus 3.20 GHz, and a lower TDP is not the case here: AMD lists 170 W versus Intel's 150 W. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. Both support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900KS wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only part with recorded scores. It shows particular strength in multi-threaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50,995, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 21,417, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 5,140. PassMark multithread reaches 60,012, and Geekbench multi-core reaches 23,931. These numbers position it at parity with the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, both at 0% delta, and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 0.5% delta.

Single-threaded performance is also recorded for the Intel part. Cinebench R23 single-core scores 7,199, Cinebench R20 single-core scores 3,023, Cinebench R15 single-core scores 725, and Geekbench single-core scores 2,692. PassMark single-thread scores 4,815. Specialized workloads show strong results: data compression at 803,368, integer math at 212,644, floating point math at 153,975, extended instructions at 45,524, random string sorting at 89,789, data encryption at 47,717, and find prime numbers at 244.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark wins in the database. Its recorded strengths are purely architectural. It offers a smaller 4 nm process node, a larger 64 MB L3 cache, 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and a higher 4.30 GHz base clock. It also came to market later, with a release date of 2025-10-06 versus 2024-03-13 for the Intel part. The Intel part counters with a 6.20 GHz boost clock, 24 cores, 2 MB L2 cache per core, DDR4 compatibility, and a recorded launch MSRP of $689. The database cannot declare a winner for the AMD part in any measured workload, as no measurements exist.