AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an asymmetric comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has a full suite of benchmark scores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This means the Ryzen AI 7 445 wins every measurable workload category by default, not through direct comparison, but because the database contains no performance data for the Embedded 9950X.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 shows its strongest results in passmark integer math with a score of 58332, floating point math at 39362, and multithread scoring at 18115. The single-thread passmark score sits at 3591, which places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its average benchmark score of 26936 places it within a narrow band of comparable desktop and mobile parts. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1370P, averages 26900, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G sits 0.4% higher at 27051, and the Intel Core i9-9900K is 0.6% higher at 27097. Only the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U trails slightly, at 26849, a delta of 0.3% below the AI 7 445.

The Cinebench results reinforce the positioning. The R23 multicore score of 10590 and single-core score of 1806 indicate a mobile processor with solid throughput for its class. The R15 scores of 1723 multicore and 254 single-core follow the same pattern. These numbers show the Ryzen AI 7 445 is competitive with established mid-range desktop processors from prior generations, despite being a mobile part with a 28 W TDP.

For the Ryzen Embedded 9950X, the database reports an average benchmark score of zero, a 50th percentile ranking, and no nearest rivals. The wins column shows zero for both processors. The data cannot establish any workload where the Embedded 9950X wins, because no measurements exist for it. What the specification data does show is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor with a 4.30 GHz base clock and 5.70 GHz boost clock, which on paper suggests a much higher ceiling than the 6-core, 12-thread mobile part. But without benchmark results, that ceiling remains theoretical.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the same Zen 5 architecture and are fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The similarities end there in several important ways.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series, also built on Zen 5. It has 16 cores and 32 threads. Both have the same per-core L1 cache at 80 KB and per-core L2 cache at 1 MB. The L3 cache differs substantially: the AI 7 445 has 4 MB total, while the Embedded 9950X has 64 MB.

The transistor count and die size are recorded only for the Embedded 9950X: 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die design with each die measuring 70.6 mm². The AI 7 445 has no transistor or die size data in the database.

The sockets are entirely different. The AI 7 445 uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile platform, while the Embedded 9950X uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop platform. The AI 7 445 has a locked multiplier, while the Embedded 9950X has an unlocked multiplier. The AI 7 445 is marked as a mobile market segment part, and the Embedded 9950X is marked as desktop.

Memory support also diverges. The AI 7 445 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Embedded 9950X supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both show the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AI 7 445 provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Embedded 9950X provides Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AI 7 445 carries a Radeon 840M, while the Embedded 9950X carries a generic Radeon Graphics solution. The release dates are distinct: the AI 7 445 was released on 2026-01-04, and the Embedded 9950X was released on 2025-10-06. The AI 7 445 has part number 100-000001935, and the Embedded 9950X has part number 100-000001277E.

The TDP figures mark the clearest operational difference. The AI 7 445 runs at 28 W, and the Embedded 9950X runs at 170 W. Clock speeds follow: the AI 7 445 has a 2.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost, while the Embedded 9950X has a 4.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward selection rule. The Ryzen AI 7 445 is the only one of the two with measured performance. Its 79th percentile ranking and average score of 26936 place it in the same performance band as the Intel Core i7-1370P, AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, and Intel Core i9-9900K. Any user needing a working benchmark profile should select the AI 7 445 based on the available measurements alone.

The Ryzen Embedded 9950X cannot be recommended from performance data, because the database contains no benchmark results for it. Its specification sheet shows a much larger core count, higher clocks, more cache, and a 170 W TDP. These specifications indicate a processor designed for sustained desktop or embedded workloads where throughput matters more than power efficiency. The 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 64 MB of L3 cache and Gen 5 PCIe with 28 lanes, point to a part intended for heavy compute tasks. But the database records no scores to confirm how those specifications translate into real performance.

The AI 7 445, by contrast, is a low-power mobile processor at 28 W with 6 cores and 12 threads. Its 4 MB L3 cache and Gen 4 PCIe with 14 lanes are modest, but its measured results show it trades closely with desktop parts from a few generations ago. The Intel Core i9-9900K, a flagship desktop processor from its era, sits only 0.6% above the AI 7 445 in average score. That is a notable result for a 28 W mobile chip.

The selection depends on the workload and platform. For a mobile system, a low-power design, or any situation where the chassis must be thin and cool, the AI 7 445 is the only option with verified performance. For a desktop or embedded deployment where the 170 W TDP and AM5 socket are acceptable, the Embedded 9950X offers a specification advantage, but the lack of benchmark data leaves its performance unverified. The database cannot confirm what the Embedded 9950X delivers in practice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average benchmark score of 26936. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Ryzen AI 7 445 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1370P, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Ryzen Embedded 9950X support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Ryzen AI 7 445 has a TDP of 28 W. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170 W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. The winsA and winsB counters are both zero. This means there are no direct comparison scores recorded for the pair.

The available data for the Ryzen AI 7 445 can still be walked through. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10590 and single-core score of 1806 represent its best-known rendering performance. The R15 results of 1723 multicore and 254 single-core follow the same pattern. These are the only rendering scores in the database for either part.

Passmark results for the AI 7 445 cover several specialized workloads. Data compression scores 215812, data encryption scores 10519, and extended instructions score 15826. Find prime numbers scores 56, floating point math scores 39362, and integer math scores 58332. Multithread scores 18115, physics scores 976, and random string sorting scores 23488. Single-thread scores 3591, reported twice under slightly different test labels.

The Embedded 9950X has no scores in any of these tests. The database shows an empty benchmark array and no nearest rivals. Its percentile ranking of 50 is the default value for an unmeasured part, and its average score of 0 confirms the absence of recorded results.

The closest reference points for the AI 7 445 come from its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, a desktop APU, edges it by 0.4%. The Intel Core i9-9900K, a high-end desktop part, edges it by 0.6%. The Intel Core i7-1370P, another mobile processor, is virtually tied at 0.1% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 7545U trails by 0.3%. These deltas place the AI 7 445 in a competitive band despite its low 28 W TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts: the AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads.

Clocks: the AI 7 445 has a 2.00 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost; the Embedded 9950X has a 4.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost.

TDP: the AI 7 445 runs at 28 W; the Embedded 9950X runs at 170 W.

Socket: the AI 7 445 uses AMD Socket FP8; the Embedded 9950X uses AMD Socket AM5.

Codename: the AI 7 445 is Gorgon Point; the Embedded 9950X is Granite Ridge.

Generation: the AI 7 445 is Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c); the Embedded 9950X is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge).

Process and foundry: both use 4 nm TSMC. Transistors and die size are recorded only for the Embedded 9950X at 16,630 million transistors and 2x 70.6 mm² dies.

Cache: both have 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core. L3 differs: 4 MB for the AI 7 445, 64 MB for the Embedded 9950X.

Memory: the AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; the Embedded 9950X supports DDR5 only. Both are dual-channel at 89.6 GB/s, and both support ECC.

PCIe: the AI 7 445 has Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes; the Embedded 9950X has Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics: the AI 7 445 has Radeon 840M; the Embedded 9950X has Radeon Graphics.

Market segment: the AI 7 445 is Mobile; the Embedded 9950X is Desktop.

Production status: both are Active.

Release date: the AI 7 445 released 2026-01-04; the Embedded 9950X released 2025-10-06.

Multiplier: the AI 7 445 is locked; the Embedded 9950X is unlocked.

Part numbers: the AI 7 445 is 100-000001935; the Embedded 9950X is 100-000001277E. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.