AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head results for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 versus the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, with winsA and winsB both recorded as zero. This means no comparative multi-test scores exist between these two processors in the database.

However, the Ryzen AI 5 340 has a full set of benchmark scores, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark entries at all. The AI 5 340's average benchmark score is 25,981, placing it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14701TE (average score 26,013, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (average score 25,880, delta +0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (average score 26,106, delta -0.5%), and the Intel Core i7-11700K (average score 25,812, delta +0.7%). These deltas indicate the AI 5 340 sits within a tight performance band, essentially matching those four competitors.

The AI 5 340's Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12,532, while its single-core score is 1,915.5. In Cinebench R15, it records 1,915 multicore and 242.6 single-core. Geekbench results show 9,165 multicore and 2,140 single-core. PassMark tests reveal a multithread score of 19,506, a single-thread score of 3,683 (recorded identically in both `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` fields), integer math at 63,078, floating point math at 39,967, data compression at 229,796, data encryption at 11,470, extended instructions at 16,440, prime number finding at 72, physics at 1,095, and random string sorting at 24,970.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9950X has zero benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed, any direct performance comparison must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured results. The database cannot confirm which processor wins any specific workload test. What the data does show is that the AI 5 340 is a well-characterized mobile chip with scores clustered near several desktop and mobile rivals, while the Embedded 9950X remains unbenchmarked in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a Zen 5 foundation but diverge significantly in configuration. The Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the Krackan Point codename, belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), and uses a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size of 195 mm². The Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Granite Ridge codename, belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), also uses a 4 nm TSMC process, but has a completely different die layout: two chiplets at 70.6 mm² each, totaling 16,630 million transistors.

Core counts differ substantially. The AI 5 340 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. Both use 80 KB L1 cache per core and 1 MB L2 cache per core, but L3 cache differs dramatically: the AI 5 340 has 8 MB L3, while the Embedded 9950X has 64 MB L3. Clock speeds also separate them. The AI 5 340 runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, whereas the Embedded 9950X runs at 4.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost. Thermal design power differs by an order of magnitude: 28 watts for the AI 5 340 versus 170 watts for the Embedded 9950X.

Memory support diverges as well. The AI 5 340 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Embedded 9950X supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported by the Embedded 9950X but not by the AI 5 340. PCIe capabilities differ: the AI 5 340 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Embedded 9950X provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AI 5 340 uses Radeon 840M, while the Embedded 9950X uses Radeon Graphics (without a specific model designation).

Socket compatibility separates these chips completely. The AI 5 340 uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket, while the Embedded 9950X uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop socket. Market segments reflect this: the AI 5 340 is classified as Mobile, and the Embedded 9950X as Desktop. The multiplier is unlocked on the Embedded 9950X, but locked on the AI 5 340. Production status is Active for both, with release dates of January 5, 2025 for the AI 5 340 and October 6, 2025 for the Embedded 9950X.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity difference?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 64 MB L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI 5 340 has 8 MB L3 cache. Both have 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory, but the Ryzen AI 5 340 does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9950X boosts to 5.70 GHz, compared to the Ryzen AI 5 340's 4.80 GHz boost.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 340 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170 watts.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X in the database?

A: No. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an empty benchmark array with an average benchmark score of 0. The Ryzen AI 5 340, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X |

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

| Series | null | 9000 series |

| Cores | 6 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 170 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Granite Ridge |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |

| Transistors | null | 16,630 million |

| Die size | 195 mm² | 2x 70.6 mm² |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 64 MB |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR5 |

| ECC memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2025-10-06 |

| Multiplier unlocked | false | true |

| Part number | 100-000001602 | 100-000001277E |

The table above lists only fields where the two processors differ. Identical specifications include manufacturer (AMD), process node (4 nm), foundry (TSMC), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (1 MB per core), memory bus (dual-channel), memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s), and production status (Active).

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors aimed at entirely different deployment scenarios. The Ryzen AI 5 340 delivers 6 cores, 12 threads, a 28-watt TDP, and a 4.80 GHz boost clock in a mobile socket (FP8) with Radeon 840M graphics. Its benchmark results, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12,532 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,140, position it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,981. Its nearest rivals all fall within a 0.7% delta, confirming consistent mid-range performance.

The Ryzen Embedded 9950X offers 16 cores, 32 threads, a 170-watt TDP, and a 5.70 GHz boost clock in a desktop socket (AM5) with unlocked multiplier, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 28 lanes, and 64 MB L3 cache. It has no benchmark scores in the database, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly.

From a pure specification standpoint, the Embedded 9950X should excel in multi-threaded workloads due to its 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB L3 cache, and higher clocks. The AI 5 340 should be far more efficient in power-constrained environments, with an 85% lower TDP and LPDDR5X memory support. The AI 5 340 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data, so any selection between them depends on whether the workload favors the mobile efficiency profile of the AI 5 340 or the desktop-scale core and cache configuration of the Embedded 9950X. The database confirms the AI 5 340's performance at the 78th percentile, while the Embedded 9950X remains an unmeasured contender at the 50th percentile by classification only, with a zero average benchmark score.