AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 vs Intel Core i7-9850H Comparison

The Intel Core i7-9850H and AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 land within a hair of each other in aggregate performance, separated by a mere 0.5% in average benchmark score. Yet the data reveals a clear split: the AMD part wins every single head-to-head benchmark in this comparison, from Cinebench R15 through R23, in both single-core and multi-core tests, despite having fewer cores and a lower clock speed. The Intel chip, meanwhile, offers a larger shared L3 cache, higher boost frequency, and a familiar mobile pedigree. This is a case where the numbers tell a straightforward story: the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is the faster processor in pure compute terms, while the Core i7-9850H retains distinctions in architecture and platform characteristics that matter for specific deployments.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 outperforms the Intel Core i7-9850H in every recorded test. Across six benchmarks, AMD holds a consistent advantage of roughly 9% — the deltaPct values are -9.0 or -9.1 in AMD’s favor for each test. The average benchmark scores confirm the closeness of the overall picture: the Intel chip sits at 2934, the AMD at 2921, a 0.5% gap, but this aggregate masks the fact that AMD wins every individual workload. The Intel Core i7-9850H’s nearest rival list includes the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 with a deltaPct of 0.5%, while AMD’s list shows the Intel part at -0.4%, meaning the two are effectively peers in the broader ranking.

For users who prioritize raw compute throughput, the Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is the data-supported choice. It wins single-core by 9% in R23 (1425 vs 1296) and multi-core by 9.1% in the same test (10099 vs 9182). The Intel part’s only distinguishing advantages in the spec sheet are a higher boost clock (4.60 GHz vs 3.80 GHz), more cores (6 vs 4), and more threads (12 vs 8), yet these do not translate into benchmark wins. The verdict from the data: choose the AMD for performance, the Intel for its larger cache and 14 nm Intel process node familiarity, but be aware that the performance crown belongs to AMD.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 wins in every benchmark category recorded. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 1017 against Intel’s 925, a 9% margin. In R15 single-core, it wins 143 to 130, a 9.1% edge. The pattern holds across R20 and R23, with AMD winning multi-core by 9.1% (4241 vs 3856 in R20; 10099 vs 9182 in R23) and single-core by 9.0-9.1% (598 vs 544 in R20; 1425 vs 1296 in R23). The data shows no test where the Intel Core i7-9850H comes out ahead.

The Intel chip’s wins, if any, are not in benchmark scores but in platform attributes. It has a larger L3 cache at 12 MB shared versus AMD’s 8 MB shared. It also offers a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz compared to AMD’s 3.80 GHz, and its base clock is higher at 2.60 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. For workloads that depend on cache size or clock speed rather than the specific benchmark suite tested, the Intel part may hold an edge, but the provided benchmark data does not include such workloads. The AMD part, meanwhile, wins on efficiency metrics: a 15 W TDP versus Intel’s 45 W, and it supports DDR5 memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth versus DDR4 at 42.7 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-9850H is built on Coffee Lake, specifically Coffee Lake-HR, using Intel’s 14 nm process node with a die size of 149 mm². It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, lacks ECC support, and runs on PCIe Gen 3. Its integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 630, and it uses the Intel BGA 1440 socket. The production status is end-of-life, with a release date in April 2019.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14, in contrast, is built on Zen 3+ (Rembrandt) using TSMC’s 6 nm process. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and boost of 3.80 GHz. Its cache layout differs: 64 KB L1 per core, but a larger 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, includes ECC support, and uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). There is no integrated graphics listed. It uses the AMD Socket FP7, is currently active in production, and was released in September 2022. The process node difference (14 nm vs 6 nm) is significant, as is the memory generation leap from DDR4 to DDR5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 scores 1425, while the Intel Core i7-9850H scores 1296, giving AMD a 9.1% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-9850H have more cores than the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14?

A: Yes. The Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 supports DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel Core i7-9850H supports DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-9850H has a TDP of 45 W, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-9850H has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: In how many of the head-to-head benchmarks does the AMD part win?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 wins all 6 head-to-head benchmarks, with no wins recorded for the Intel Core i7-9850H.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is a sweep. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 1017 against Intel’s 925, a delta of -9% from Intel’s perspective. The single-core R15 test shows AMD at 143 versus Intel’s 130, a 9.1% gap. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 4241 for AMD and 3856 for Intel, again a 9.1% difference. The single-core R20 test has AMD at 598 and Intel at 544, a 9% edge. In Cinebench R23, the largest workload of the set, AMD’s multi-core score is 10099 versus Intel’s 9182, and the single-core score is 1425 versus 1296 — both showing a 9.1% advantage for AMD.

The consistency of the margin is notable. Across all six tests, the deltaPct hovers between -9.0 and -9.1, suggesting a uniform performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. The AMD part achieves this with half the TDP (15 W vs 45 W) and fewer cores (4 vs 6), which highlights the efficiency of the 6 nm Zen 3+ architecture over the 14 nm Coffee Lake design. The Intel chip’s higher boost clock (4.60 GHz vs 3.80 GHz) and larger L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB) do not compensate in these benchmarks. The data shows that the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 is faster in every measured scenario, making the head-to-head comparison a clean sweep.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets reveal several key differences beyond performance. The Intel Core i7-9850H has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 runs at 2.30 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost. The Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads; the AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The process nodes differ: Intel uses 14 nm, AMD uses 6 nm from TSMC. The cache hierarchies are different, with Intel offering 256 KB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3, while AMD offers 512 KB L2 per core and 8 MB shared L3. Both have 64 KB L1 per core.

Memory support is a major divergence: Intel supports DDR4 with dual-channel bus and 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, while AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD part. PCIe generations differ: Intel has Gen 3, AMD has Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 630 integrated graphics; the AMD part lists no integrated graphics. The sockets are different (Intel BGA 1440 vs AMD Socket FP7), as are the release dates (April 2019 for Intel, September 2022 for AMD) and production statuses (end-of-life vs active). The TDP is a notable split at 45 W for Intel versus 15 W for AMD. Both have locked multipliers and lack launch MSRP data.