AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core 3 304, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries in the database at this time. This asymmetry means a direct score-by-score comparison cannot be constructed from the available data. However, the Intel Core 3 304's results can be analyzed on their own terms and positioned against its nearest rivals.

The Intel Core 3 304 posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5263 and a single-core score of 1765. In Cinebench R20, it records 4160 multicore and 587 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test yields 849 multicore and 264 single-core. These results indicate a processor that scales reasonably across the Cinebench generations, with multicore performance roughly tripling the single-core figures in R15 and R20, while the R23 ratio is closer to three times as well.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 3 304 show a multithread score of 11625 and a single-thread score of 3614. The data compression test records 114775, while data encryption reaches 8501. Extended instructions score 9686, floating point math posts 29722, and integer math records 24640. Prime number finding scores 68, physics processing scores 868, and random string sorting reaches 13659.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 3 304 is 13745, which places it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX with an average score of 13786, a delta of -0.3 percent, meaning the Core 3 304 sits just 0.3 percent behind that high-end workstation part. The Intel Core i7-8750H averages 13868, putting the Core 3 304 0.9 percent behind it. The Intel Core 5 120UL averages 13594, with the Core 3 304 ahead by 1.1 percent. The AMD EPYC 7443 averages 13936, leaving the Core 3 304 1.4 percent behind that server processor.

These deltas are remarkably tight. The Core 3 304 is within 1.4 percent of four very different processors spanning workstation, mobile, and server segments. This suggests the Core 3 304 delivers a level of overall performance that clusters tightly around a broad performance band, despite its modest core count and low thermal envelope.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear situation: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, while the Intel Core 3 304 has a complete benchmark profile. Any verdict based strictly on measured performance can only address the Intel part.

The Intel Core 3 304 sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 13745. Its nearest rival comparisons show it is essentially performance-equivalent to a Threadripper PRO 3975WX in average score, trailing by only 0.3 percent. It outpaces the Core 5 120UL by 1.1 percent and trails the i7-8750H by 0.9 percent and the EPYC 7443 by 1.4 percent. For a 5-core, 5-thread mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, clustering within this narrow band around processors with far more cores and substantially higher power envelopes indicates strong per-core efficiency.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X cannot be evaluated in benchmark terms from this database. It has 6 cores, 12 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, but no measured scores exist to compare against the Intel part. The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head testing, as no head-to-head benchmark entries are present.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design approaches. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. Its codename is Granite Ridge, belonging to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process node from Intel, with the codename Wildcat Lake, belonging to the Core 3 generation.

The AMD part is a desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, base clock of 3.90 GHz, and boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its TDP is 65 W. The Intel part is a mobile processor with 5 cores and 5 threads, base clock of 1.50 GHz, boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and a significantly lower TDP of 15 W. Notably, the Intel part has no hyper-threading: 5 cores correspond to 5 threads, whereas the AMD part doubles its thread count.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 cache is over five times larger.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC memory support. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, without ECC support.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD processor uses Gen 5 with 24 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel processor uses Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD part's socket is AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part has a release date of 2026-04-15. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $309.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core 3 304 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 3 304?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13745, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No benchmark scores are recorded in the database for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 3 304 wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only processor with benchmark scores in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5263 and single-core score of 1765 demonstrate solid rendering performance for a mobile part. The PassMark multithread score of 11625 and single-thread score of 3614 confirm balanced throughput across both parallel and sequential workloads.

The Intel Core 3 304 also wins on power efficiency in the recorded specifications. Its 15 W TDP is substantially lower than the AMD part's 65 W TDP, making it suited for thermally constrained mobile environments. Its single-channel memory configuration with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth is a limitation, but the low power draw compensates in battery-oriented use cases.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X wins in several specification categories. It offers more cores and threads, higher base and boost clocks, a larger L3 cache, dual-channel memory with higher bandwidth, ECC support, Gen 5 PCIe with more lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. Its 8,315 million transistors and 70.6 mm² die size indicate a denser, more complex design than the Intel part, though the Intel part's die size and transistor count are not recorded.

In the nearest rival comparison, the Intel Core 3 304 wins against the Intel Core 5 120UL by 1.1 percent in average benchmark score. It trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX by 0.3 percent, the Intel Core i7-8750H by 0.9 percent, and the AMD EPYC 7443 by 1.4 percent. These margins are small enough to be considered performance parity across the group.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, according to the database records.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X | Intel Core 3 304 |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Not recorded |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 6 | 5 |

| Threads | 12 | 5 |

| Base clock | 3.90 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5) | Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB total |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB total |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001405E | SAE3K |

| Avg benchmark score | 0 | 13745 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 68 |

The Intel Core 3 304 is the only part with measured performance data, an average benchmark score of 13745, and a percentile ranking of 68. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X shows no benchmark results, an average score of 0, and a percentile of 50, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than actual performance. The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries and no wins for either processor, leaving the specification differences above as the primary basis for differentiation.