AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 vs Intel Core i7-4790T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 wins every single recorded comparison against the Intel Core i7-4790T. Across six Cinebench tests, spanning three different benchmark versions (R15, R20, and R23) and both single-core and multi-core workloads, the AMD part posts a consistent performance advantage. The margin in each test hovers around 10%, with the narrowest gap in Cinebench R15 single-core at 9.5% and the widest in Cinebench R15 multi-core at 10.3%.

In multi-core workloads, the Ryzen Embedded R2514 scores 603 in Cinebench R15 against the Intel's 541, a 10.3% lead. That pattern repeats in Cinebench R20, where the AMD chip manages 2513 versus 2258, a 10.1% margin. The largest absolute gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD part scores 5984 against Intel's 5378, again a 10.1% difference. These are not isolated spikes; they represent a consistent, reproducible performance tier difference.

Single-core results tell the same story. The Ryzen Embedded R2514 scores 84 in Cinebench R15 single-core, beating the i7-4790T's 76 by 9.5%. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the AMD chip records 354 versus 318, a 10.2% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 844 versus 759, a 10.1% lead. The consistency of these deltas, all within a narrow band of 9.5% to 10.3%, suggests a fundamental architectural efficiency advantage rather than workload-specific luck.

The aggregate benchmark picture reinforces this. The Intel Core i7-4790T has an average benchmark score of 1755 across all recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 averages 1730. Interestingly, the Intel part's average is actually slightly higher, which reflects the fact that the Intel chip has a Geekbench score recorded (3520 multi-core, 1193 single-core) that the AMD part lacks in this database. When comparing only the overlapping Cinebench tests, the AMD chip wins all six. The overall percentile ranking for both CPUs is identical at 41, placing them in the same performance tier relative to the entire database.

The nearest rivals for each chip further contextualize their standing. The Intel i7-4790T sits within 0.4% of the Intel Xeon E-2224 and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 is similarly close to the Intel Core i3-1315UE at 0.5% and the Intel Core i3-10100 at 0.7%. Both chips occupy a crowded mid-range performance band where small margins separate many competitors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural eras and design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-4790T is built on the Haswell architecture, a 22 nm design manufactured by Intel with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. It was released in April 2014 and is now marked as end-of-life. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 belongs to the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. This chip packs 4,940 million transistors into a 210 mm² die and launched in September 2022, with production status listed as active.

The transistor count difference is stark: AMD's chip has over 3.5 times as many transistors as Intel's, despite the die being only about 19% larger. This density advantage comes from the more advanced 12 nm process node versus Intel's 22 nm. The architectural generation gap matters too. Haswell debuted in 2013 and represents Intel's fourth-generation Core design, while Zen+ is AMD's second-generation Ryzen refinement, benefiting from years of additional microarchitectural improvements.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel part uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 8 MB L3 cache. The AMD chip provides 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has more private cache per core, which helps with single-threaded responsiveness, while the Intel chip has double the L3 capacity, which can benefit workloads with larger shared working sets.

Memory support marks another major divide. The Intel i7-4790T uses DDR3 memory on a dual-channel bus with 25.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 supports DDR4, also dual-channel, but with significantly higher bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, a 67% improvement. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. This makes the AMD part more suitable for embedded and reliability-critical applications where memory error correction is essential.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel chip carries Intel HD 4600 graphics, while the AMD part integrates Radeon Vega 8. Both are capable of basic display output and light graphics work, but the Vega 8 solution is generally positioned as more capable in the database context. The PCIe configuration is identical: both offer Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a supported path for either.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-4790T boosts to 3.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 boosts to 3.70 GHz. The Intel chip's base clock is also higher at 2.70 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

Q: How much faster is the AMD chip in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 scores 5984 in Cinebench R23 multi-core compared to the Intel Core i7-4790T's 5378, a 10.1% advantage. This is the largest absolute score difference in the recorded benchmarks.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads. The performance differences recorded in benchmarks therefore come from architecture, cache, memory support, and clock behavior rather than core count.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-4790T does not have ECC support listed in the database.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i7-4790T has a TDP of 45 watts, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 has a TDP of 15 watts. The AMD chip delivers higher benchmark scores while consuming significantly less power by this metric.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth capabilities compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 supports DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel Core i7-4790T uses DDR3 with 25.6 GB/s. The AMD part offers 67% more theoretical memory bandwidth.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-4790T | AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 |

|---|---|---|

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.90 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | AMD Socket FP5 |

| Architecture | Haswell | Zen+ (Picasso) |

| Process Node | 22 nm | 12 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | 1,400 million | 4,940 million |

| Die Size | 177 mm² | 210 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 96 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB per core | 512 KB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB shared | 4 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 | Radeon Vega 8 |

| Release Date | 2014-04-30 | 2022-09-29 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Part Number | SR1QS | YE2514C4T4MFH, YE2514C4T4MFHA |

The two chips share several specifications: both have 4 cores, 8 threads, dual-channel memory buses, PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, and locked multipliers. Both are classified as desktop market segment parts, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 wins every benchmark category recorded in the database. In multi-core workloads, it leads by 10.1% to 10.3% across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. In single-core workloads, it leads by 9.5% to 10.2%. The AMD chip's advantages extend beyond raw scores: it supports DDR4 memory with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth versus the Intel's DDR3 at 25.6 GB/s, and it offers ECC memory support, making it suited for reliability-focused embedded deployments.

The AMD chip also wins decisively on power efficiency. Its 15 W TDP is one-third of the Intel part's 45 W TDP, yet it delivers higher performance in every test. This combination of lower power draw and higher scores makes it the preferred choice for thermally constrained or energy-sensitive environments, such as fanless embedded systems, industrial PCs, or always-on appliances.

The Intel Core i7-4790T retains advantages in specific areas, though none translate into benchmark wins. It has a higher base clock (2.70 GHz versus 2.10 GHz) and higher boost clock (3.90 GHz versus 3.70 GHz). It also has double the L3 cache (8 MB versus 4 MB), which could benefit certain workloads with large shared data sets that fit within L3. The Intel chip uses the Socket 1150 platform, which may be relevant for users with existing motherboards or legacy system upgrades, though the part is end-of-life.

For single-threaded latency-sensitive applications where clock speed matters more than architecture efficiency, the Intel chip's higher boost clock could theoretically help, but the recorded single-core benchmarks show the AMD part winning by 9.5% to 10.2% despite the clock deficit. The database does not record any benchmark where the Intel chip wins.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the superior processor in every recorded benchmark. It wins all six Cinebench comparisons, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads across three benchmark versions. The margins are consistent, ranging from 9.5% to 10.3%, indicating a systematic performance advantage rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

The AMD chip achieves this while consuming one-third the power of the Intel part (15 W versus 45 W TDP). It also supports newer DDR4 memory with 67% more bandwidth (42.7 GB/s versus 25.6 GB/s) and adds ECC memory support, which the Intel chip lacks. The AMD part is actively in production, while the Intel chip is end-of-life. Its release date of September 2022 versus April 2014 reflects a full generation of architectural progress.

The Intel Core i7-4790T does offer a higher base clock and boost clock, plus double the L3 cache. For users locked into the Socket 1150 platform or those with DDR3 memory already available, the Intel chip remains a functional option. Its average benchmark score of 1755 is actually marginally higher than the AMD chip's 1730, though this reflects the Intel part having Geekbench scores recorded while the AMD part does not, not a performance reversal in overlapping tests.

For new system designs, embedded applications, or any scenario where the latest benchmarks and power efficiency matter, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the clear pick. The recorded data shows a 10% performance lead in every Cinebench test, superior memory technology, ECC support, and a TDP low enough for passively cooled or battery-powered designs. The Intel chip belongs to a previous era and, while still competitive in aggregate percentile terms (both sit at 41), it cannot match the AMD part in any measured workload. Users prioritizing modern platform features, memory bandwidth, and energy efficiency should choose the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514. Users with legacy DDR3 platforms or specific Socket 1150 requirements may still consider the Intel i7-4790T, but the benchmark data offers no performance-based reason to prefer it.