AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for these two processors is asymmetrical. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a complete set of PassMark benchmark results, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries in the database. Consequently, a direct side-by-side comparison of test scores is not possible from the available measurements. The Ryzen 5 3501U’s performance profile must be analyzed on its own terms, with its average benchmark score of 14,320 points placing it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Ryzen 5 3501U’s individual test scores provide a detailed picture of its capabilities. In floating point math, it records 12,707 points, while integer math reaches 26,321 points. The single-thread score is 2,136, and the multithread score is 7,071. Data compression yields 87,380 points, data encryption produces 5,580 points, and extended instructions score 3,274 points. The processor also completes random string sorting at 10,414 points, finds prime numbers with a score of 21, and delivers a physics score of 483.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 3501U, the data shows a tightly clustered competitive field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 posts an average score of 14,336, which is 0.1% lower than the 3501U’s average. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14,277, sitting 0.3% above the 3501U. The Intel Core 7 160UL achieves 14,232, a 0.6% margin over the 3501U, and the Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14,185, which is 1% higher. These deltas are minimal, indicating that the 3501U performs within 1% of all four nearest rivals in average benchmark score.

The Ryzen Embedded 9600X, despite having no benchmark scores, carries a 50th percentile rating versus all CPUs, but its average benchmark score is listed as 0. This absence of data means no wins can be attributed to either processor in a head-to-head comparison. The database records zero wins for each side.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 3501U have any benchmark advantage over the Ryzen Embedded 9600X?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Ryzen Embedded 9600X, so no direct advantage can be established. The 3501U has a complete set of PassMark scores, with an average benchmark score of 14,320, while the 9600X has an average score of 0 due to missing measurements.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3501U compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 3501U’s average benchmark score of 14,320 is within 1% of all four nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 is 0.1% behind, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.3% ahead, the Intel Core 7 160UL is 0.6% ahead, and the Intel Core i5-10400F is 1% ahead.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the Ryzen 5 3501U?

A: The 3501U records a single-thread score of 2,136 in the PassMark single-thread test. The same value appears for the passmark_singlethread test, confirming consistency across the two related measurements.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has ECC memory support enabled. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory, as indicated by the false value for its ECC memory field.

Q: What memory types do these two processors use?

A: The Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel bus, but with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X have an active production status according to the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 3501U wins in the category of available benchmark data. It has eleven recorded PassMark test scores, covering compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. This allows for a quantitative assessment of its capabilities. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X, by contrast, has no benchmark entries, so it cannot demonstrate any performance wins in the recorded data.

For workload characteristics, the 3501U’s test results indicate relative strengths in data compression (87,380 points) and integer math (26,321 points) compared to its other scores. The floating point math score of 12,707 and random string sorting score of 10,414 are also notable. The processor’s multithread score of 7,071 reflects its 4-core, 4-thread configuration. The physics score of 483 and prime number score of 21 are the lowest recorded values.

The Ryzen Embedded 9600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, higher clock speeds, and larger cache, would be expected to perform differently based on its specifications, but the absence of benchmark scores means no empirical wins can be assigned. The database simply does not contain the measurements needed to determine where the 9600X would excel. The 50th percentile rating for the 9600X, combined with an average score of 0, does not provide a meaningful performance comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially across nearly every specification field in the database. The Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The 3501U’s base clock is 2.10 GHz and boost clock is 3.70 GHz, whereas the 9600X operates at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Thermal design power (TDP) is 15 watts for the 3501U and 65 watts for the 9600X.

The socket interfaces differ: the 3501U uses AMD Socket FP5, while the 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5. Memory support also diverges, with the 3501U supporting DDR4 and the 9600X supporting DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for the 3501U and 89.6 GB/s for the 9600X. ECC memory support is absent on the 3501U but present on the 9600X. PCIe generation is Gen 3 for the 3501U, while the 9600X supports Gen 5 with 24 lanes for the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ as well: the 3501U includes Radeon Vega 8, while the 9600X includes Radeon Graphics. The market segment is Mobile for the 3501U and Desktop for the 9600X. The multiplier is locked on the 3501U and unlocked on the 9600X. The part numbers are YM3501C4T4MFG for the 3501U and 100-000001405E for the 9600X. The release dates are also different, with the 3501U released in 2026 and the 9600X released in 2025.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is significant. The Ryzen 5 3501U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Picasso codename, with a generation listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)). The Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to the 9000 series, uses the Granite Ridge codename, and is generation Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)). This represents a full architectural generation leap from Zen+ to Zen 5.

The process nodes differ markedly. The 3501U is fabricated on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, while the 9600X uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. Transistor counts reflect this: the 3501U contains 4,940 million transistors on a die size of 210 mm², whereas the 9600X contains 8,315 million transistors on a much smaller die of 70.6 mm². The smaller, denser process node allows the 9600X to pack more transistors into roughly one-third the die area.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The 3501U has an L1 cache of 96 KB per core, an L2 cache of 512 KB per core, and an L3 cache of 4 MB shared. The 9600X has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1 MB per core, and a substantially larger L3 cache of 32 MB shared. The L3 capacity is eight times larger on the 9600X, which, combined with its higher core count and clock speeds, suggests a considerable architectural advantage. The 3501U’s L1 cache is larger per core, but the 9600X compensates with double the L2 cache per core and a much larger shared L3 pool. No 3D V-Cache is present on either processor, as the vCache3d field is null for both.