AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 vs Intel Core i7-4910MQ Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 and Intel Core i7-4910MQ are both 4-core, 8-thread processors, but they represent vastly different eras and design goals. The benchmark data shows a clear and consistent winner across every single test, with the AMD part taking all six head-to-head victories. The closest contest is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the R2514 leads by 12%, while the multi-core and newer single-core tests show a slightly larger 12.4-12.5% gap. This is not a marginal win; it is a systematic performance advantage that holds across both legacy and modern rendering workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result is the uniformity of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514’s victory. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the R2514 scores 603 against the i7-4910MQ’s 536, a 12.5% advantage. The single-core R15 test tells the same story: 84 versus 75, a 12% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the R2514 posts 2513 multi-core and 354 single-core, while the Intel chip manages 2236 and 315 respectively — both margins sit at 12.4%. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R23, where the R2514’s 5984 multi-core score beats the i7-4910MQ’s 5326 by 12.4%, and the single-core result of 844 versus 752 represents a 12.2% gap.

What makes this noteworthy is that the i7-4910MQ has a higher base clock (2.90 GHz versus 2.10 GHz) and a higher boost clock (3.90 GHz versus 3.70 GHz). Despite that clock speed disadvantage, the AMD chip wins every test. This suggests the architectural efficiency of Zen+ more than compensates for the raw frequency deficit. The average benchmark score for the R2514 is 1730, placing it in the 41st percentile of all CPUs; the i7-4910MQ averages 1716, also in the 41st percentile. Both sit in the same performance tier overall, but the R2514 does so with a lower TDP and a much newer design.

The head-to-head data also reveals that the R2514 performs comparably to its nearest rivals in the broader database. It sits 0.5% above the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE and 0.6% above the Intel Core i7-4860HQ, while trailing the Intel Core i3-1315UE by 0.5% and the Core i3-10100 by 0.7%. The i7-4910MQ, meanwhile, is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U (0% delta) and sits 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-990X, while lagging the i7-4860HQ by 0.2% and the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE by 0.3%. The practical takeaway: both chips are mid-pack performers, but the AMD part does more with less power.

Architecture Differences

The R2514 is built on AMD’s Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, using a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. This is a modern, efficient design that integrates 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support — a feature that matters for embedded and reliability-focused workloads. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8, which is a substantial step up from the Intel HD 4600 found in the i7-4910MQ.

The i7-4910MQ uses Intel’s Haswell architecture from 2014, built on a 22 nm process at Intel’s own fabs. It packs 1,400 million transistors into a smaller 177 mm² die. Memory support is limited to DDR3, also dual-channel, with a much lower bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. There is no ECC support, and the integrated GPU is the older Intel HD 4600. The process node difference — 12 nm versus 22 nm — is a full generation apart, which explains much of the efficiency gap. The R2514 also has a larger L1 cache (96 KB per core versus 64 KB) and L2 cache (512 KB per core versus 256 KB), though the Intel part counteracts this with a larger shared L3 cache of 8 MB versus the AMD’s 4 MB.

Both CPUs use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The R2514 is a desktop-market part in an AMD Socket FP5, while the i7-4910MQ is a mobile part in an Intel Socket G3. The production status also differs: the R2514 is listed as Active, while the i7-4910MQ is End-of-life. The release dates tell the story — the i7-4910MQ launched in January 2014, while the R2514 arrived in September 2022. That eight-year gap manifests directly in the benchmark scores and power efficiency.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 wins every benchmark in this comparison, with margins between 12% and 12.5%. If you are choosing strictly on performance, the R2514 is the better processor. It achieves this while drawing only 15 W TDP compared to the i7-4910MQ’s 47 W — meaning it delivers more performance at less than a third of the power envelope. That combination of higher scores and lower power consumption makes the R2514 the rational choice for any new build.

The i7-4910MQ is not without merit, but its advantages are historical rather than practical. It has a higher base and boost clock, a larger L3 cache, and a smaller die size. However, none of those translate into benchmark wins. The chip is end-of-life, uses older DDR3 memory, and lacks ECC support. Its only distinguishing feature in the data is the launch MSRP of $570, which is listed but cannot be compared directly since the R2514 has no listed launch MSRP. For anyone building today, the R2514’s active production status and superior scores make it the obvious pick. For someone maintaining legacy mobile hardware, the i7-4910MQ still functions, but it is a compromise on every measurable axis.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 scores 5984, while the Intel Core i7-4910MQ scores 5326, giving the AMD part a 12.4% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-4910MQ win any benchmark in this comparison?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows 6 wins for the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 and 0 wins for the Intel Core i7-4910MQ.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 has a TDP of 15 W, while the Intel Core i7-4910MQ has a TDP of 47 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-4910MQ does not.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 has an average benchmark score of 1730, and the Intel Core i7-4910MQ averages 1716. Both sit in the 41st percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What memory types do these CPUs support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 supports DDR4, while the Intel Core i7-4910MQ supports DDR3. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 wins in every performance category measured. It is faster in single-core and multi-core tests across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. The margins are consistent, ranging from 12% to 12.5%, which indicates a broad architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. It also wins on efficiency, with a 15 W TDP versus 47 W, and on modern features like DDR4 memory support, ECC capability, and a newer integrated GPU (Radeon Vega 8 versus Intel HD 4600). The R2514 is also the only one of the two still in active production.

The Intel Core i7-4910MQ has no benchmark wins, but it does hold advantages in specific specifications. It has a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 3.90 GHz versus 3.70 GHz. It also has a larger shared L3 cache at 8 MB versus 4 MB, and a smaller die size at 177 mm² versus 210 mm². These specs do not translate into performance wins in the data, but they could matter in niche scenarios where raw clock speed is more important than IPC, or where the larger cache helps with specific data patterns. The i7-4910MQ also has a listed launch MSRP of $570, which is a data point the R2514 lacks. For legacy applications that require the older Haswell platform or DDR3 memory, the Intel chip remains a functional choice, but it is not a competitive one.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every key specification. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, while the Intel Core i7-4910MQ uses a 22 nm process from Intel. Transistor counts diverge sharply: 4,940 million versus 1,400 million. Die size is 210 mm² for AMD and 177 mm² for Intel. Cache configurations differ: the R2514 has 96 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, while the i7-4910MQ has 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2. The L3 cache goes the other way, with the Intel part offering 8 MB shared versus AMD’s 4 MB shared.

Memory support is a major split: the R2514 uses DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, while the i7-4910MQ uses DDR3 with 25.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not the Intel one. Both have dual-channel memory buses and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 8 on the AMD, Intel HD 4600 on the Intel. The R2514 is a desktop part on AMD Socket FP5, while the i7-4910MQ is a mobile part on Intel Socket G3. TDP is 15 W versus 47 W. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, and boost clocks are 3.70 GHz versus 3.90 GHz. The AMD part launched in September 2022 and is active, while the Intel part launched in January 2014 and is end-of-life. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.