AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D Comparison

The Verdict

The database shows two entirely different AMD processors aimed at separate deployment scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is a 6-core, 12-thread mobile part built for efficiency, scoring an average benchmark result of 34,881, which places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop embedded processor with a 170 watt TDP, but it carries no benchmark scores in the database; its percentile ranking sits at 50 with an average score of zero. This means the Ryzen 5 150 is the only one of the two with measurable performance data available.

For workloads where validated performance matters, the Ryzen 5 150 is the clear choice. Its recorded results show strong multi-threaded throughput at 17,492 on the PassMark multithread test, and it holds its own against comparable Intel parts. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, however, is a different beast: it uses 16 cores, 32 threads, a 5.70 GHz boost clock, and 128 MB of L3 cache, all backed by a 170 watt TDP. That configuration points to heavy compute roles, but without benchmark entries, the database cannot confirm how it performs in practice. Buyers targeting high-core-count embedded workloads may still prefer the 9950X3D based on its architecture, while those needing proven results should look at the Ryzen 5 150.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families and process nodes. The Ryzen 5 150 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, in contrast, uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, on a 4 nm process, also from TSMC. It doubles the core count to 16, supports 32 threads, and runs at a much higher 4.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost. Its cache is significantly larger: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3.

The 9950X3D also uses a dual-chiplet design, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm² and 16,630 million transistors, whereas the Ryzen 5 150 uses a monolithic die of 210 mm². The socket differs as well: the Ryzen 5 150 fits AMD Socket FP7 (mobile), while the 9950X3D uses AMD Socket AM5 (desktop). Memory support is DDR5 for both, but the 9950X3D offers ECC memory support, which the Ryzen 5 150 lacks. The PCIe interface also differs: the Ryzen 5 150 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the 9950X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both, with the Ryzen 5 150 featuring Radeon 660M and the 9950X3D featuring a generic Radeon Graphics solution. The 9950X3D also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ryzen 5 150 is locked.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 boosts up to 4.55 GHz, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D boosts up to 5.70 GHz, a difference of 1.15 GHz in favor of the embedded part.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 150 support ECC memory?

A: No, the Ryzen 5 150 does not support ECC memory. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D does support ECC memory.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, eight times the capacity.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has an average benchmark score of 34,881, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, giving it an average of zero.

Q: What are the power envelopes for each chip?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a TDP of 170 watts.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D |

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

| Cores | 6 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.55 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 35 watts | 170 watts |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 2x 70.6 mm² |

| Transistors | Not reported | 16,630 million |

| 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) | 128 MB |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 24 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

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

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 84 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 34,881 | 0 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors, and the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark entries at all. The Ryzen 5 150, however, has eleven individual PassMark results that offer a complete performance profile.

The Ryzen 5 150 shows its strongest results in multi-threaded and math-heavy tasks. It scores 17,492 on the PassMark multithread test, 62,151 on integer math, and 35,118 on floating point math. The data compression test yields a score of 211,289, and random string sorting produces 22,382. The extended instructions test registers 14,675, while data encryption scores 13,425. The physics test shows a score of 806, and the find prime numbers test produces a score of 47. Single-thread performance is recorded at 3,155 on both the single-thread and singlethread tests.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for these results. The Intel Xeon 6349P has an average score of 34,890, essentially matching the Ryzen 5 150 with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34,962, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX both score higher as well: 34,988 and 35,003 respectively, each 0.3% above the Ryzen 5 150. The data shows the Ryzen 5 150 sits within a tight band around these four Intel parts, with a maximum deficit of only 0.3% against the fastest of them.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no benchmark scores, no wins or losses can be recorded for either side in a direct comparison. The only measurable performance data in this pairing belongs entirely to the Ryzen 5 150. Its 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that, despite being a 6-core mobile part, it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. The 9950X3D, with its 50th percentile ranking and zero scores, cannot be assessed quantitatively. The data strongly suggests that for any workload where benchmark validation is required, the Ryzen 5 150 is the only option with proven results. The embedded part may offer superior theoretical specifications, but the absence of measured data leaves its real-world performance undocumented.