AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full set of PassMark measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 150, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark entries. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible for most tests. The Ryzen 5 150 posts an average benchmark score of 34,881, placing it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34,890 (0% delta), the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34,962 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34,988 (-0.3%), and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35,003 (-0.3%).

For the Ryzen 5 150, the single-thread score is 3,155 in both recorded PassMark single-thread variants. The multi-thread score is 17,492. Integer math reaches 62,151, while floating-point math posts 35,118. Data compression scores 211,289, and data encryption records 13,425. Extended instructions (likely SIMD workloads) hit 14,675. Prime number finding scores 47, random string sorting scores 22,382, and the physics test records 806.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has zero benchmarks in the database, so its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile ranks at 50. There are no nearest rivals listed for it. Consequently, the head-to-head section can only describe the Ryzen 5 150's absolute performance and its position relative to Intel rivals, not a direct comparison between the two AMD parts. The data shows the Ryzen 5 150 sits within 0.3% of several high-end Intel mobile and desktop processors in average score, which indicates its overall throughput is competitive with those parts despite being a 6-core, 12-thread chip.

The Ryzen 5 150's multi-thread score of 17,492, when viewed against its 6 cores and 12 threads, suggests strong scaling efficiency. Its integer math score of 62,151 is roughly 1.77 times its floating-point score of 35,118, a typical ratio for Zen architectures. The data compression score of 211,289 is by far the highest single test value, indicating that compression workloads leverage the cache hierarchy well. Encryption at 13,425 is comparatively lower, which is common for AES-heavy tasks that depend on instruction throughput rather than raw core count.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no scores, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for either chip in any specific workload. The only quantifiable conclusion is that the Ryzen 5 150's recorded results place it in the upper tier of all CPUs, and the Embedded 9700X's lack of data leaves its performance unmeasured.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Ryzen 5 150 is the only one of the two with measurable performance. Its 84th percentile rank and an average score of 34,881 put it ahead of the majority of CPUs in the database. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X, with no benchmarks, cannot be compared on any workload. Users who need verified performance numbers should rely on the Ryzen 5 150's results. The Embedded 9700X's 50th percentile and 0 average score are placeholder values, not indications of actual capability.

The Ryzen 5 150's multi-thread score of 17,492 and single-thread score of 3,155 indicate balanced performance for both lightly threaded and heavily threaded tasks. Its nearest rivals, all Intel parts, sit within 0.3% in average score, so the Ryzen 5 150 is effectively on par with those processors in aggregate throughput. The Embedded 9700X, by contrast, offers no data to support any claim of superiority or inferiority. A buyer or system integrator seeking a chip with confirmed benchmark results would select the Ryzen 5 150. The Embedded 9700X's role remains undefined until the database records its scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The Ryzen 5 150 uses Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on TSMC's 6 nm process with a die size of 210 mm². The Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, on TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 70.6 mm² and a transistor count of 8,315 million. The Embedded 9700X's die is smaller and denser, reflecting the newer node.

Core and thread counts differ. The Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, a 33% increase in both core and thread count. Cache configurations also differ. The Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Embedded 9700X has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Embedded 9700X doubles the L3 capacity and doubles the per-core L2.

Clock speeds are higher on the Embedded 9700X. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock is 5.50 GHz, versus 3.30 GHz base and 4.55 GHz boost on the Ryzen 5 150. Thermal design power differs: the Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Embedded 9700X has a TDP of 65 watts. The Embedded 9700X also supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 5 150 does not.

Memory bandwidth is higher on the Embedded 9700X at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 150, though both use dual-channel DDR5. PCIe support differs: the Ryzen 5 150 has Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Embedded 9700X has Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes. The Ryzen 5 150 is a mobile-market part on AMD Socket FP7, while the Embedded 9700X is a desktop-market part on AMD Socket AM5. The Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier; the Ryzen 5 150 does not. Integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen 5 150 has Radeon 660M, while the Embedded 9700X has a generic Radeon Graphics solution.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 boosts to 4.55 GHz, and the Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 150 support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 150 does not list ECC memory support, whereas the Ryzen Embedded 9700X does.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 uses TSMC's 6 nm process, and the Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses TSMC's 4 nm process.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3, double the 16 MB of the Ryzen 5 150.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark results for the Ryzen Embedded 9700X?

A: No. The database shows no benchmarks for the Ryzen Embedded 9700X, giving it an average score of 0 and a 50th percentile rank. The Ryzen 5 150 has full PassMark results, including a single-thread score of 3,155 and a multi-thread score of 17,492.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Ryzen 5 150 wins in every measurable category because it is the only chip with benchmark scores. Its average score of 34,881 exceeds the Embedded 9700X's 0 by definition. In single-thread performance, the Ryzen 5 150's 3,155 is the only single-thread figure available. In multi-thread performance, its 17,492 stands alone. For specialized workloads, the Ryzen 5 150's data compression score of 211,289, integer math score of 62,151, floating-point score of 35,118, and encryption score of 13,425 are all the only recorded values in their respective tests.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X cannot claim a win in any test because the database contains no measurements for it. However, architectural data suggests where it might excel once benchmarks are recorded. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, larger 32 MB L3, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth indicate potential advantages in multi-threaded and memory-heavy workloads. Its 4 nm process and 8,315 million transistors suggest better power efficiency per die area, though the 65 W TDP is higher than the Ryzen 5 150's 35 W.

For users prioritizing confirmed performance today, the Ryzen 5 150 is the only choice with evidence. For use cases that would benefit from ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 (24 lanes), or an unlocked multiplier, the Embedded 9700X offers features the Ryzen 5 150 lacks. The Ryzen 5 150 wins on verified benchmark data and lower TDP; the Embedded 9700X wins on paper specifications for core count, cache, memory bandwidth, and platform features, but no performance data confirms those advantages.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification. The Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz versus 3.80 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.55 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP is 35 W versus 65 W. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 5 150, AMD Socket AM5 for the Embedded 9700X.

Architecture and process: the Ryzen 5 150 is Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R) on 6 nm with a 210 mm² die; the Embedded 9700X is Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) on 4 nm with a 70.6 mm² die and 8,315 million transistors. Cache sizes differ: L1 is 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core versus 1 MB per core, and L3 is 16 MB shared versus 32 MB shared.

Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 150 and 89.6 GB/s for the Embedded 9700X, both dual-channel DDR5. ECC memory: not supported on the Ryzen 5 150, supported on the Embedded 9700X. PCIe: Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus Gen 5 with 24 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 660M versus Radeon Graphics (unspecified model). Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. The Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier; the Ryzen 5 150 is locked. Part numbers are 100-000000990(FP7r2) and 100-000001404E. Release dates are 2025-09-30 for the Ryzen 5 150 and 2025-10-06 for the Embedded 9700X. Both are active in production, and neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database.