AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 7400 and AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X occupy distinct positions in the database, with the 7400 representing the 7000 series and the Embedded 9700X representing the 9000 series. The 7400 is a 6-core, 12-thread Raphael part built on Zen 4, while the Embedded 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread Granite Ridge part built on Zen 5. Both use AMD Socket AM5, support DDR5 memory, and include Radeon Graphics, but the benchmark data available for each tells very different stories.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores in the database. It has a full set of PassMark results across eleven tests, including single-thread, multithread, integer math, floating point math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, find prime numbers, physics, and random string sorting. The Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores recorded, so the comparison is one-sided in terms of measured performance.

The 7400's data shows a clear strength in multithreaded workloads. Its multithread score of 21712, combined with an integer math score of 64733 and a floating point math score of 40784, indicates solid throughput for parallel tasks. The data compression score of 261749 is particularly strong, suggesting the processor handles compression workloads efficiently. The single-thread score of 3248 is moderate, and the physics score of 1150 plus the find prime numbers score of 79 are lower relative to the other metrics.

The Embedded 9700X has no wins in the recorded data because no benchmark results exist for it. Its percentile ranking of 50 and average benchmark score of 0 reflect the absence of measurements. The 7400, by contrast, holds an 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42055. Where the Embedded 9700X might win is in architectural headroom: 8 cores, 16 threads, a 3.80 GHz base clock, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock suggest higher peak capabilities, but without recorded scores, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and use different process nodes. The Ryzen 5 7400 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference translates to a transistor count disparity: the 7400 has 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, while the Embedded 9700X has 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The 9700X packs more transistors into a slightly smaller die, reflecting the denser 4 nm process.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The 7400 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Embedded 9700X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. That is double the L3 cache on the 9700X, which can benefit workloads with large working sets. The L1 per-core allocation is also 25% larger on the 9700X.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The 7400 runs at a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 4.30 GHz boost clock. The Embedded 9700X runs at a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, giving it a 0.50 GHz higher base and a 1.20 GHz higher boost. Both have a 65 W TDP, which is notable given the 9700X's higher core count and clock speeds. Memory bandwidth also favors the 9700X: the 7400 delivers 83.2 GB/s, while the 9700X delivers 89.6 GB/s, a difference of 6.4 GB/s. Both support dual-channel DDR5 memory with ECC.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no recorded head-to-head benchmark results in the database, so a direct comparison of scores is impossible. However, the 7400's individual benchmark data provides a baseline against which the Embedded 9700X's absence of data can be interpreted. The 7400's strongest recorded result is in data compression at 261749, followed by integer math at 64733 and floating point math at 40784. Its multithread score of 21712 and extended instructions score of 19924 are also substantial. The data encryption score of 14865 and random string sorting score of 31110 round out the mid-tier results.

The 7400's single-thread score of 3248, physics score of 1150, and find prime numbers score of 79 are the lower end of its recorded metrics. These lower scores do not necessarily indicate weakness; they reflect the test's specific demands. The physics test, for example, often relies on single-core performance and memory latency, areas where the 7400's 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock are modest compared to the 9700X's 3.80 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost.

Given the 9700X's higher clocks, double the L3 cache, and two additional cores, the database would expect it to outperform the 7400 in most tests if measured. The 9700X's 5.50 GHz boost clock is a 1.20 GHz advantage over the 7400's 4.30 GHz boost, which would likely show in single-thread and lightly threaded workloads. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration versus 6-core, 12-thread gives the 9700X a 33% core and thread advantage, which would scale in multithreaded tests. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 83.2 GB/s also supports higher throughput in memory-bound tasks. But without recorded scores, these are projections from the specification data, not measured results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The core count differs: 6 cores on the 7400 versus 8 cores on the Embedded 9700X. Thread count follows: 12 threads versus 16 threads. Base clock differs at 3.30 GHz versus 3.80 GHz, and boost clock differs at 4.30 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. The process node differs: 5 nm versus 4 nm, both at TSMC. Transistor count differs at 6,570 million versus 8,315 million. Die size is nearly identical at 71 mm² versus 70.6 mm².

Cache specifications differ in L1 and L3. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core on the 7400 versus 80 KB per core on the 9700X. The L2 cache is the same at 1 MB per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared on the 7400 versus 32 MB shared on the 9700X. Memory bandwidth differs at 83.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. The architecture and codename differ: Zen 4 with Raphael versus Zen 5 with Granite Ridge. The generation field differs: Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) versus Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)).

The release dates differ: the 7400 released on 2025-09-15, while the Embedded 9700X released on 2025-10-06, about three weeks later. The part numbers differ: 100-000001900 for the 7400 and 100-000001404E for the Embedded 9700X. Both have the same TDP of 65 W, same socket (AMD Socket AM5), same memory support (DDR5), same memory bus (dual-channel), same ECC memory support, same PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 24 lanes CPU only), same integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), same market segment (Desktop), same production status (Active), and both have an unlocked multiplier.

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 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400 has a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 4.30 GHz boost clock. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 5.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: How does the cache configuration differ?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 1 MB of L2 cache per core.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark results listed.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400 uses a 5 nm process, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a 4 nm process. Both are fabricated at TSMC.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and expansion features?

A: Yes, both support DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with ECC, and both use Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes from the CPU. Memory bandwidth differs: 83.2 GB/s for the 7400 and 89.6 GB/s for the 9700X.