AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X Comparison

The Verdict

The database shows two distinctly positioned AMD processors. The Ryzen 5 150 is a mobile part with a complete benchmark record, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking. Any direct performance comparison is therefore impossible from the available data. The Ryzen 5 150 can be evaluated against its nearest rivals, but the Embedded 9600X cannot be assessed numerically. For users who need verified performance numbers, the Ryzen 5 150 has the data. For those selecting an embedded desktop processor with a newer architecture and higher clock ceilings, the Ryzen Embedded 9600X is the choice based on specifications alone. The two parts do not compete in the same market segment, as the former is mobile and the latter is desktop.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The process node difference represents a two-generation jump in manufacturing technology. The Ryzen 5 150 has a die size of 210 mm², while the Embedded 9600X has a die size of 70.6 mm². The Embedded 9600X lists 8,315 million transistors, while the Ryzen 5 150 has no transistor count recorded.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Embedded 9600X doubles the L2 and L3 cache amounts, which typically benefits workloads with repeated data access.

Socket and platform support diverge completely. The Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7 and belongs to the mobile market segment. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5 and belongs to the desktop market segment. The Ryzen 5 150 is from the Ryzen 5 generation with Zen 3+ (Rembrandt), while the Embedded 9600X is from the Ryzen Embedded generation with Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). The Embedded 9600X is part of the 9000 series, while the Ryzen 5 150 has no series designation.

Integrated graphics differ in naming. The Ryzen 5 150 includes Radeon 660M graphics. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X includes Radeon Graphics without a specific model designation. The Embedded 9600X supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 150 does not. The Embedded 9600X has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ryzen 5 150 is locked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, with zero wins recorded for either processor. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries in its record, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. Consequently, no numerical comparison between the two can be made from the database. The Ryzen 5 150, however, has a full set of PassMark results that place it in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34881.

The Ryzen 5 150 scores 3155 in single-thread performance, 17492 in multithread performance, and 62151 in integer math. Its floating-point math score is 35118, and its extended instructions score is 14675. Data compression yields a score of 211289, while data encryption scores 13425. Random string sorting produces 22382, find prime numbers scores 47, and physics simulation scores 806.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 150 provide context for these numbers. The Intel Xeon 6349P has an average score of 34890, which is 0% different from the Ryzen 5 150's 34881. The Intel Core 7 253PTE averages 34962, a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-13800H averages 34988, a -0.3% delta. The Intel Core i9-12900HX averages 35003, also a -0.3% delta. These figures indicate the Ryzen 5 150 sits within a narrow band of performance around these four Intel parts, with the Xeon 6349P being effectively identical in average score.

Because the Embedded 9600X has no benchmarks, the relative performance between the two AMD parts cannot be quantified. The data does not support any claim of one being faster or slower than the other in any specific test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9600X boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Ryzen 5 150 boosts to 4.55 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both list DDR5 memory support with dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 16 MB shared L3 cache of the Ryzen 5 150.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35, and the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a TDP of 65.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 5 150 does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher process node count?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 uses a 6 nm process, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses a 4 nm process. The 4 nm node is smaller.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the Ryzen Embedded 9600X?

A: No, the database shows no benchmark entries for the Ryzen Embedded 9600X, with an average benchmark score of zero.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 150 wins in the category of verified performance data. Its benchmark suite covers 11 PassMark tests, and its 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it outperforms the majority of recorded processors. Its average benchmark score of 34881 places it within 0.3% of several Intel Core and Xeon parts, meaning it delivers competitive results in its measured performance band. The Ryzen 5 150 also wins on power efficiency, with a TDP of 35 compared to 65 for the Embedded 9600X. Its smaller cache and older architecture suggest it is designed for mobile workloads where thermal limits matter.

The Ryzen Embedded 9600X wins on architectural modernity and platform capability. Its Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process represents a newer design than the Zen 3+ architecture on a 6 nm process. It has a larger L2 cache at 1 MB per core versus 512 KB per core, and a larger L3 cache at 32 MB versus 16 MB. Its memory bandwidth is higher at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. It supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Ryzen 5 150 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The Embedded 9600X has a higher base clock of 3.90 GHz versus 3.30 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.55 GHz. It supports ECC memory, has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and lists a transistor count of 8,315 million with a smaller die size of 70.6 mm².

The socket difference is decisive for system builders. The Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7, which is a mobile socket. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5, which is a desktop socket. The Embedded 9600X also has a later release date of 2025-10-06, compared to the Ryzen 5 150's release date of 2025-09-30. Both parts are active in production status.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X |

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

| Base Clock | 3.30 | 3.90 |

| Boost Clock | 4.55 | 5.40 |

| TDP | 35 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Not recorded (Zen 5 per generation) |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Granite Ridge |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3+ (Rembrandt)) | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 8,315 million |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 70.6 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 32 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | false | true |

| Part Number | 100-000000990 (FP7r2) | 100-000001405E |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-06 |

The two processors share six cores and twelve threads, dual-channel DDR5 memory support, and TSMC as the foundry. Beyond those commonalities, every other recorded specification differs. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X carries a higher power envelope, newer process node, larger caches, faster clocks, more PCIe lanes, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, and an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 5 150 counters with a lower TDP and a complete set of benchmark results. The database does not contain any head-to-head measurements, so the performance implications of these specification differences remain unquantified.