AMD Ryzen 5 220 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 5 220 and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses 16 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D boosts to 5.70 GHz, which is higher than the 4.90 GHz boost of the AMD Ryzen 5 220.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 220 and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D list DDR5 memory support with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 220 does not.

Q: What are the market segments for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is listed as a Mobile processor, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is listed as a Desktop processor in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 220 is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. Both processors are fabricated on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, but their physical designs diverge significantly. The Ryzen 5 220 has a die size of 137 mm² and contains 20,900 million transistors. In contrast, the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses a dual-die configuration with 2x 70.6 mm² dies and 16,630 million transistors.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 220 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a much larger 128 MB of L3 cache. This 8x difference in L3 capacity is the most prominent architectural gap between the two parts.

The Ryzen 5 220 uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses the AMD Socket AM5. PCIe capabilities also differ: the Ryzen 5 220 provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, whereas the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the Ryzen 5 220 featuring a Radeon 740M and the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D featuring a generic Radeon Graphics solution.

The Ryzen 5 220 has a locked multiplier, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has an unlocked multiplier. The TDP ratings reflect their different roles: the Ryzen 5 220 draws 28 W, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D draws 170 W. The Ryzen 5 220 was released on 2025-01-05, and the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D was released on 2025-10-06.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 220, but no recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. As a result, a direct per-test comparison is impossible. The available data covers the Ryzen 5 220 across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark workloads.

In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 220 scores 15,502 in multi-core and 2,188 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6,510 multi-core and 918 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 1,562 multi-core and 220 single-core. Geekbench results are 7,974 multi-core and 2,027 single-core.

The Passmark suite offers a broader view of the Ryzen 5 220's capabilities. Its multi-thread score is 18,582, and its single-thread score is 3,646. Integer math yields 57,987, floating point math yields 35,500, and extended instructions yield 15,512. Data compression scores 212,739, while data encryption scores 12,493. Random string sorting produces 25,433, and finding prime numbers produces 65. The physics test registers 983.

Without benchmark data for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, the database cannot compute head-to-head wins for either processor. The recorded data shows zero wins for each side in the head-to-head field. The Ryzen 5 220's average benchmark score is 22,289, placing it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, reflecting the absence of measured results.

The Ryzen 5 220's nearest rivals provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Core i7-10700K has an average score of 22,230, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-13500H scores 22,468, 0.8% higher. The Intel Core i7-1270P scores 22,502, 0.9% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X scores 21,992, 1.4% lower. These deltas place the Ryzen 5 220 in a tight competitive band around these four processors.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The Ryzen 5 220 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses 16 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the Ryzen 5 220 and 4.30 GHz for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz and 5.70 GHz, respectively.

TDP is 28 W for the Ryzen 5 220 and 170 W for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. The Ryzen 5 220 uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses AMD Socket AM5. The Ryzen 5 220 is based on Zen 4 with the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is based on Zen 5 with the Granite Ridge codename.

The process node is 4 nm for both, and TSMC is the foundry for both. Transistor counts differ: 20,900 million for the Ryzen 5 220 and 16,630 million for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. Die size is 137 mm² for the Ryzen 5 220 and 2x 70.6 mm² for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D.

L1 cache is 64 KB per core for the Ryzen 5 220 and 80 KB per core for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for both. L3 cache is 16 MB shared for the Ryzen 5 220 and 128 MB for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth for both. ECC memory support exists only on the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes for the Ryzen 5 220 and Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for the Ryzen 5 220 and Radeon Graphics for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. Market segments are Mobile for the Ryzen 5 220 and Desktop for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. The multiplier is locked on the Ryzen 5 220 and unlocked on the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. Production status is Active for both. Part numbers are 100-000001611 for the Ryzen 5 220 and 100-000000719E for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear distinction between these two processors, though the comparison is limited by the missing benchmark profile for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. The Ryzen 5 220 is a mobile-focused part with 6 cores, a 28 W TDP, and a complete set of measured scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark. Its 75th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 22,289 place it alongside the Intel Core i7-10700K, Intel Core i5-13500H, Intel Core i7-1270P, and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, all within a 1.4% delta.

The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is a desktop embedded processor with 16 cores, 32 threads, a 5.70 GHz boost clock, and 128 MB of L3 cache. Its 170 W TDP, unlocked multiplier, ECC memory support, and Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes indicate a design aimed at high-throughput workloads rather than mobile efficiency. The architecture differences point to a much larger compute footprint: double the cores, double the threads, and eight times the L3 cache.

Benchmark results for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D are absent from the database, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly. The Ryzen 5 220's data shows a capable mobile processor with strong single-thread and multi-thread scores in its tier, but the specification gap in core count, cache, and clock speed is substantial. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is positioned for embedded desktop scenarios where ECC memory, high core counts, and large L3 cache matter more than the low-power profile of the Ryzen 5 220.

Users selecting between these parts should base the choice on the recorded specifications. The Ryzen 5 220 suits mobile platforms with a 28 W TDP and integrated Radeon 740M graphics. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D suits desktop embedded systems that need 16 cores, 32 threads, 128 MB of L3 cache, and the expanded PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The data does not allow a performance verdict, only a specification-based one.