AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is the decisive performance leader in this comparison. The recorded data shows the Intel processor holds a 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 79,574 dwarfs the AMD processor's score of 0, which indicates the AMD part has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus also carries a 0.3% advantage over the Intel Core i9-14900KF, a 0.6% edge over the Intel Core i9-14900K, and trails the AMD EPYC 7413 by 0.6% and the Intel Xeon w5-2565X by 1.4%. For any workload that demands multi-core throughput, encryption, or floating-point math, the Intel part is the clear choice. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS, with its lower core count, smaller cache, and slower memory bandwidth, fits scenarios where the specific embedded feature set matters more than raw compute performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename under the Core Ultra Series 2 family, fabricated on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Intel die measures 243 mm² and contains 17,800 million transistors.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 24 cores and 24 threads. The Intel chip has no hyper-threading, which explains the equal core and thread counts. Cache hierarchies also differ substantially. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor's larger L3 pool gives it an advantage in workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. The AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus the Intel chip's 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks favor Intel slightly, with the Core Ultra 9 reaching 5.50 GHz against AMD's 5.10 GHz. Power envelopes differ as well, with AMD rated at 45 W TDP and Intel at 55 W TDP. Both processors support DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, but Intel's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s exceeds AMD's 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: AMD uses Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also separate the two. AMD pairs the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS with the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the AMD part does not. Production status for both is listed as Active. The AMD processor's release date is April 1, 2024, while the Intel processor's release date is March 16, 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. All performance data for the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus comes from its individual benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Consequently, the comparison relies on the Intel processor's measured results and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus delivers strong multi-core performance in Cinebench tests. It scores 39,684 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 21,198 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 5,981 in Cinebench R15 multicore. Single-core results show 2,356 in Cinebench R23, 2,992 in Cinebench R20, and 340 in Cinebench R15. PassMark tests reveal the same pattern. The Intel chip scores 59,439 in multithread, 4,951 in single-thread, 164,839 in integer math, and 201,773 in floating-point math. Data compression reaches 658,724, while data encryption hits 50,008. Extended instruction results measure 51,290, and prime number finding scores 519. Random string sorting completes at 80,327, and physics tests register 3,387.

These numbers place the Intel processor near the top of the desktop and mobile CPU landscape. The 95th percentile ranking confirms this position. Its nearest rivals in the database are all high-end desktop or server parts. The Intel Core i9-14900KF averages 79,371, a 0.3% gap from the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. The Intel Core i9-14900K averages 79,097, sitting 0.6% behind. The AMD EPYC 7413 averages 80,041, which is 0.6% ahead of the Core Ultra 9. The Intel Xeon w5-2565X averages 80,671, leading by 1.4%. This clustering indicates the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus competes directly with flagship desktop processors despite being a mobile part.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS offers no benchmark counters in the database. Its architectural merits, such as the 5.10 GHz boost clock and 45 W TDP, suggest it targets efficiency-focused embedded deployments. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration suits lighter parallel workloads. The 16 MB L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth place it below the Intel part in raw throughput potential. Without measured scores, the database cannot quantify the performance gap beyond what the specifications imply.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |

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

| Series | 8000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 2114 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not specified |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Arrow Lake-HX Refresh |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake-HX) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | 17,800 million |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 3 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 lanes | Gen 5, 20 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 780M | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Release date | April 1, 2024 | March 16, 2026 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part number | Unknown | SADSS |

Both processors support DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode and both support ECC memory. Both target the mobile market segment and both are in active production. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How does the cache configuration differ?

A: The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports 89.6 GB/s. Both use dual-channel DDR5.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus reaches a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS reaches 5.10 GHz. The AMD part has the higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 2.70 GHz for Intel.

Q: What do the benchmark scores show for the Intel processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus scores 39,684 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 21,198 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 59,439 in PassMark multithread. It holds a 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: How does the Intel processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus averages 79,574. It sits 0.3% above the Intel Core i9-14900KF, 0.6% above the Intel Core i9-14900K, 0.6% below the AMD EPYC 7413, and 1.4% below the Intel Xeon w5-2565X.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.