AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the processor with actual recorded benchmark data in this comparison. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries in the database, so its average score is zero and its percentile sits at 50, which indicates a lack of measurable performance data rather than a poor result. The Ryzen AI 7 445, by contrast, has a full suite of 15 recorded tests, an average benchmark score of 26936, and a percentile rank of 79, placing it above 79% of all CPUs tracked. For anyone needing a mobile processor with proven results, the Ryzen AI 7 445 is the only option with data to analyze. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X is a desktop part with a different socket, higher core count, and higher clocks, but without recorded scores, its real-world performance cannot be assessed from this database. The data shows that the Ryzen AI 7 445 is a functional, tested mobile chip, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X remains an untested desktop processor in this context.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare between these two chips?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 445 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which socket does each processor use?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 445 uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses AMD Socket AM5.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 445 has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the Zen 5 architecture and use TSMC's 4 nm process node, but they belong to different product families. The Ryzen AI 7 445 comes from the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename from the 9000 series, with a generation labeled Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge).

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X is a desktop-class chip with a larger setup: it has 8,315 million transistors and a die size of 70.6 mm². The Ryzen AI 7 445 does not have recorded transistor or die size data. Cache structures differ notably: both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, but the L3 cache is drastically different. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has only 4 MB of L3, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3, an 8x difference that typically benefits workloads with large working sets.

Memory support also separates the two. The Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCIe capabilities differ: the Ryzen AI 7 445 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), giving the embedded chip more modern and numerous connectivity options.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen AI 7 445 uses a Radeon 840M, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a generic Radeon Graphics solution. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ryzen AI 7 445 is locked. The market segments are clear: the Ryzen AI 7 445 is mobile-focused, and the Ryzen Embedded 9700X is desktop-focused.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on nearly every major specification. The core and thread counts differ: 6 cores and 12 threads on the Ryzen AI 7 445 versus 8 cores and 16 threads on the Ryzen Embedded 9700X. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the mobile chip and 3.80 GHz for the desktop chip, a 1.80 GHz gap. Boost clocks are 4.60 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, a 0.90 GHz advantage for the embedded part.

TDP is a major separator: 28 watts for the Ryzen AI 7 445 and 65 watts for the Ryzen Embedded 9700X, a 37-watt difference that reflects the mobile versus desktop design targets. Sockets are incompatible: FP8 for the Ryzen AI 7 445 and AM5 for the Ryzen Embedded 9700X. The process node is identical at 4 nm from TSMC, but the transistor count is only known for the embedded chip at 8,315 million, and the die size is only known for the embedded chip at 70.6 mm².

Cache differences are substantial: the Ryzen AI 7 445 has 4 MB of L3, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB. Memory support is broader on the mobile chip, which accepts both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the desktop chip only supports DDR5. Memory bus width and bandwidth are the same at dual-channel and 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generation and lane counts favor the embedded chip: Gen 5 with 24 lanes versus Gen 4 with 14 lanes.

The integrated graphics are different models, and the multiplier unlock status differs: the Ryzen AI 7 445 is locked, the Ryzen Embedded 9700X is unlocked. Release dates also differ, with the Ryzen AI 7 445 released in January 2026 and the Ryzen Embedded 9700X released in October 2025. Part numbers are distinct: 100-000001935 for the mobile chip and 100-000001404E for the embedded chip. Both are active in production, and both support ECC memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist for these two processors in the database. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an empty benchmark array, so no direct comparisons are possible. The Ryzen AI 7 445, however, has a complete set of recorded scores that can be examined on its own.

The Ryzen AI 7 445's Cinebench results show a multicore score of 10590 in R23 and 1723 in R15, with single-core scores of 1806 in R23 and 254 in R15. Passmark tests reveal a multithread score of 18115 and a single-thread score of 3591 (recorded twice under slightly different test names). The data compression score is 215812, data encryption is 10519, and extended instructions score is 15826. Floating point math reaches 39362, integer math reaches 58332, and find prime numbers scores only 56. Physics scores 976, and random string sorting scores 23488.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen AI 7 445 provide context. The Intel Core i7-1370P has an average score of 26900, which is 0.1% behind the Ryzen AI 7 445's 26936 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 7545U scores 26849, 0.3% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G scores 27051, which is 0.4% ahead, and the Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, 0.6% ahead. This places the Ryzen AI 7 445 in a tight cluster of desktop and mobile processors, all within a 0.6% margin of each other.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no scores, the database cannot calculate any wins for either side. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, meaning no benchmark victories can be assigned.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 7 445 wins in the only category where data exists: measurable performance. Its 79th percentile rank and 26936 average score show it performs competitively against established processors like the Core i7-1370P and Ryzen 5 7545U, with margins of 0.1% and 0.3% respectively. It also trails the Ryzen 7 5700G and Core i9-9900K by only 0.4% and 0.6%, which positions it as a very close match to those older desktop parts despite being a mobile chip.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on paper specifications. It has more cores (8 versus 6), more threads (16 versus 12), a higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), and much more L3 cache (32 MB versus 4 MB). It also has a newer PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4) with more lanes (24 versus 14), and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Its 65-watt TDP indicates a much higher power envelope, which typically allows sustained performance in desktop workloads.

For use cases, the Ryzen AI 7 445 is suited to mobile environments where the 28-watt TDP and support for LPDDR5X memory are advantages. Its recorded scores in Passmark multithread (18115) and Cinebench R23 multicore (10590) demonstrate solid throughput for a mobile chip. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X, with its 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 32 MB L3 cache, is positioned for embedded or desktop tasks that require larger cache and more parallel processing capability, but without benchmark data, the practical advantage cannot be quantified.

The database shows no recorded wins for either processor in direct comparison. The practical split is clear: the Ryzen AI 7 445 is the only tested, scored processor here, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers superior specifications on paper but remains unmeasured. For anyone choosing based on evidence, the Ryzen AI 7 445 has proven results. For anyone choosing based on raw specifications, the Ryzen Embedded 9700X dominates in cores, clocks, cache, and connectivity.