AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-14500 is extensive, covering Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark workloads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, however, has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, which means all comparative wins currently belong to the Intel part by default of available measurements.

The Core i5-14500 shows particular strength across multi-threaded rendering and general productivity tasks. In Cinebench R23, the chip records a multicore score of 15012 and a single-core score of 1917. The Cinebench R20 run shows 10985 multicore and 1550 single-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 2435 multicore and 273 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that scales well across both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads, with the multicore deltas over its own single-core figures being substantial.

Geekbench results reinforce this pattern. The Core i5-14500 records a multicore score of 13390 and a single-core score of 2099. The ratio between these two numbers, roughly 6.4x, is typical for a 14-core processor with 20 threads operating under an all-core load. PassMark integer math reaches 108124, floating point math hits 79576, and extended instructions score 22473, showing consistent throughput across different arithmetic types.

The PassMark multithread score of 30777 places the chip in a strong position for parallel workloads, while the single-thread score of 3952 confirms that individual core performance is not sacrificed for core count. Data compression scores 371294, and random string sorting reaches 40980, indicating solid memory subsystem behavior in algorithmic tasks. Data encryption at 21457 and find prime numbers at 106 complete the PassMark picture.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has zero recorded benchmark scores, the database currently shows a 0-0 win split in head-to-head terms, but the practical outcome is that every measurable workload favors the Intel Core i5-14500. Any discussion of where the AMD part might win would require extrapolation beyond the recorded data, which the database does not support.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D belongs to the 9000 series, uses the Granite Ridge codename, and is built on Zen 5 architecture at TSMC's 4 nm node. The Intel Core i5-14500 is part of Core 14th Gen, uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on Raptor Lake architecture at Intel's 10 nm node. Both are listed as active production parts.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD part offers 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part provides 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part uses a hybrid configuration, though the database does not specify performance-core versus efficiency-core counts. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD part runs at a 170 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 65 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies are markedly different. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the designs diverge most: the AMD part has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 24 MB shared L3 cache. This 104 MB difference in L3 capacity is the largest architectural gap between the two chips.

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

PCIe capabilities show another split. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

Socket compatibility is entirely different. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5 and has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a locked multiplier. The AMD part's die is listed as 2x 70.6 mm² with 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel part's die is 215 mm² with no transistor count recorded. The AMD part released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part released on 2024-01-07.

The Verdict

The database contains benchmark scores for only one of these two processors. The Intel Core i5-14500 has a complete set of Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark results, along with a percentile rank of 86 among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 38531. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no benchmark scores, a percentile rank of 50, and an average benchmark score of 0.

For users selecting based strictly on measured performance, the Core i5-14500 is the only option with recorded data. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T, which scores 38561 and sits 0.1% higher, and the Intel Xeon w3-2525, which scores 38392 and sits 0.4% lower. The Intel Core 9 270H and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H are also close, at 0.5% and 0.6% above the Core i5-14500 respectively. These tight margins indicate the Core i5-14500 sits in a competitive mid-range performance band.

The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D cannot be evaluated against this data. Its architecture differs substantially, with more cores, more threads, a larger L3 cache, and a more advanced process node, but none of that translates into recorded scores. The database simply lacks measurements for it.

The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $232, which is the only pricing detail available. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Beyond that, no cost analysis is possible from the data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14500 support both DDR4 and DDR5?

A: Yes, the database lists memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core i5-14500. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is rated at 170 W TDP. The Intel Core i5-14500 is rated at 65 W TDP.

Q: What benchmark scores are available for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D?

A: The database records no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile rank is 50.

Q: How does the Core i5-14500 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T has an average score of 38561, which is 0.1% higher than the Core i5-14500's average score of 38531.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, every head-to-head comparison must draw exclusively from the Intel Core i5-14500's results. The benchmark suite covers multiple generations of Cinebench, two Geekbench tests, and six PassMark subtests.

In Cinebench R15, the Core i5-14500 scores 2435 multicore and 273 single-core. The multicore result is 8.9x the single-core result, which reflects the thread scaling available from 20 threads. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore score rises to 10985 and single-core reaches 1550. The multicore-to-single-core ratio here is 7.1x. Cinebench R23 shows 15012 multicore and 1917 single-core, with a ratio of 7.8x. These ratios are consistent across test versions, indicating stable scaling behavior under increasing thread counts.

Geekbench multicore at 13390 and single-core at 2099 produce a 6.4x ratio. This is slightly lower than the Cinebench ratios, which suggests the Geekbench workload mix does not parallelize as aggressively. The single-core score of 2099 places the Core i5-14500 in a competitive position for lightly threaded applications, while the multicore score of 13390 supports heavier parallel tasks.

PassMark results show a broad workload spread. Integer math scores 108124, which is higher than floating point math at 79576. Extended instructions reach 22473, covering SIMD-heavy operations. The multithread score of 30777 is the aggregate PassMark parallel result, while single-thread scores 3952 in both recorded entries. Data compression at 371294 is the highest absolute PassMark subscore, reflecting strong memory bandwidth utilization in compressible workloads. Random string sorting at 40980 and data encryption at 21457 round out the algorithmic tests. Find prime numbers scores 106, which is the lowest subscore but typical for this particular prime-search workload.

The average benchmark score of 38531, combined with the 86th percentile rank, places the Core i5-14500 above most CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its average score, which indicates that the chip sits in a tightly contested performance tier. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T is 0.1% higher, the Intel Xeon w3-2525 is 0.4% lower, the Intel Core 9 270H is 0.5% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is 0.6% higher.

No comparable benchmark data exists for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, so the head-to-head section cannot report any wins for that part. The architecture suggests potential advantages in cache-heavy workloads due to its 128 MB L3 cache, but the database does not contain measurements to confirm or refute that possibility. Until benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD part, the Core i5-14500 remains the only processor in this comparison with verified performance data.