AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X. The Ryzen 5 3501U has a complete set of PassMark measurements, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of comparative data means the head-to-head comparison must be built from the available specification fields and the single recorded performance profile.

The Ryzen 5 3501U delivers a PassMark single-thread score of 2136 and a multi-thread score of 7071. Its integer math result is 26321, floating point math is 12707, and extended instructions score is 3274. Data compression reaches 87380, while data encryption records 5580. Prime number finding scores 21, random string sorting scores 10414, and the physics test records 483. Its average benchmark score is 14320, placing it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 3501U provide context for its average score. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 14336, a delta of -0.1% relative to the 3501U. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, a delta of 0.3%. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, a delta of 0.6%. The Intel Core i5-10400F scores 14185, a delta of 1%. These deltas are small, indicating the 3501U sits in a tightly grouped performance band. The 3501U marginally leads the 7320C, the Core 7 160UL, and the i5-10400F in average score, while trailing the V2546 by a negligible margin.

The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark scores recorded, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 is listed, but with an average benchmark score of 0, this percentile cannot be interpreted as a measured performance result. The data indicates that the 9950X is a newer, higher-end part with specifications that suggest a much larger performance envelope, but the database has not yet captured any workload measurements for it. Consequently, every workload-level comparison between the two processors is unavailable, and the analysis must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than recorded scores.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3501U compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 3501U averages 14320. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 is 0.1% higher at 14336. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C trails by 0.3% at 14277. The Intel Core 7 160UL trails by 0.6% at 14232, and the Intel Core i5-10400F trails by 1% at 14185.

Q: Does the Ryzen Embedded 9950X have any recorded benchmark results?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X, and its average benchmark score is 0. Its percentile rank of 50 appears without supporting measurement data.

Q: What is the thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, which is four times the core count and eight times the thread count.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9950X boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the Ryzen 5 3501U boosts to 3.70 GHz. The 9950X also has a higher base clock of 4.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for the 3501U.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 3501U is the only one of the two with measured performance data. Its average benchmark score of 14320 and 69th percentile rank place it among mid-pack mobile processors. The strength of the 3501U lies in its recorded efficiency profile: a 15 W TDP with a 12 nm process node, 4 cores at 2.10 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost, and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics. For workloads measured in the database, such as integer math at 26321, floating point math at 12707, and data compression at 87380, the 3501U delivers a complete performance picture. Its nearest rival deltas are all within 1%, meaning this chip competes directly with the V2546, the 7320C, the Core 7 160UL, and the i5-10400F in average throughput.

The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark wins in the database because no measurements exist. It wins on every specification category by a wide margin: 16 cores versus 4, 32 threads versus 4, 4.30 GHz base versus 2.10 GHz, 5.70 GHz boost versus 3.70 GHz, 64 MB L3 versus 4 MB, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 38.4 GB/s, and DDR5 versus DDR4 support. The 9950X also carries ECC memory support, which the 3501U lacks. For any workload that scales with core count, memory bandwidth, or cache capacity, the specification sheet strongly favors the 9950X, but the database has no recorded scores to quantify that advantage.

The 3501U wins on mobility and power envelope. Its 15 W TDP is drastically lower than the 170 W TDP of the 9950X. It uses the AMD Socket FP5, while the 9950X uses AMD Socket AM5. The 3501U belongs to the 3000 series with a Picasso codename, while the 9950X belongs to the 9000 series with a Granite Ridge codename. The production status for both is listed as Active, so neither part is discontinued.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field. Core count: the 3501U has 4 cores, the 9950X has 16. Threads: 4 versus 32. Base clock: 2.10 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. Boost clock: 3.70 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP: 15 W versus 170 W. Socket: AMD Socket FP5 versus AMD Socket AM5. Process node: 12 nm versus 4 nm. Foundry: GlobalFoundries versus TSMC. Transistor count: 4,940 million versus 16,630 million. Die size: 210 mm² versus 2x 70.6 mm².

Cache configuration differs substantially. The 3501U has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The 9950X has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3. L1 per core is higher on the 3501U, but L2 per core and total L3 are far higher on the 9950X.

Memory support differs. The 3501U uses DDR4 with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. The 9950X uses DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. PCIe generation differs: Gen 3 for the 3501U versus Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only) for the 9950X.

Integrated graphics differ in name: Radeon Vega 8 on the 3501U versus Radeon Graphics on the 9950X. The 3501U has a locked multiplier, while the 9950X has an unlocked multiplier. Market segment: Mobile for the 3501U, Desktop for the 9950X. Release dates differ: the 3501U was released in 2026-05-31, while the 9950X was released in 2025-10-06. Part numbers also differ: YM3501C4T4MFG versus 100-000001277E. Neither part has a launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 5 3501U is built on the Zen+ architecture with the Picasso codename, manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The generation fields confirm this split: the 3501U is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)), while the 9950X is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)).

The process node difference is significant: 12 nm versus 4 nm. The foundry change from GlobalFoundries to TSMC accompanies this node shift. Transistor count grows from 4,940 million on the 3501U to 16,630 million on the 9950X, a more than threefold increase. Die size moves from a single 210 mm² die to a dual-die configuration of 2x 70.6 mm², which totals 141.2 mm² across both dies.

Cache architecture differs in both hierarchy and capacity. The 3501U allocates 96 KB L1 per core, while the 9950X allocates 80 KB L1 per core. L2 per core doubles from 512 KB to 1 MB. L3 jumps from 4 MB shared on the 3501U to 64 MB on the 9950X, a 16x increase. Neither part has 3D V-Cache listed.

Memory architecture shifts from DDR4 to DDR5, with bandwidth rising from 38.4 GB/s to 89.6 GB/s. ECC support is present only on the 9950X. PCIe capability moves from Gen 3 to Gen 5, with the 9950X supporting 28 lanes from the CPU. The 9950X also has an unlocked multiplier, a feature absent on the 3501U. The 9950X targets the desktop embedded market with a 170 W TDP, while the 3501U targets mobile with a 15 W TDP. The socket change from FP5 to AM5 reflects the different platform requirements of the two parts.