AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core 7 240H is limited by the fact that the database contains no shared benchmark results for both processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores or average score in the database, while the Intel Core 7 240H has an average benchmark score of 31483 and sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. This means the AMD part cannot be directly measured against the Intel part using the recorded data. What the data does show is that the Intel Core 7 240H delivers substantial multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15764 and a single-core score of 1719. Its Cinebench R20 results show 8562 multi-core and 1208 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2360 multi-core and 249 single-core. In PassMark testing, the Intel chip records 23975 in multi-thread, 3782 in single-thread, 80396 in integer math, 58905 in floating point math, 271774 in data compression, 15155 in data encryption, and 16897 in extended instructions. Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries, no win/loss tally can be established, and the database records zero wins for each side in head-to-head comparisons. The only meaningful comparison available is against the Intel Core 7 240H's nearest rivals, which include the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 (average score 31473), AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (average score 31495), Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (average score 31508), and Intel Core i5-13500 (average score 31510). The Intel Core 7 240H is effectively tied with these chips, showing a delta of 0% versus the Core Ultra 3 205 and Ryzen 9 5980HX, and only 0.1% behind the Core Ultra 5 225H and Core i5-13500. This indicates the Intel part is positioned at parity with a cluster of mid-to-high-range CPUs from both Intel and AMD, none of which include the Ryzen Embedded 9600X in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, and is part of the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series. It uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 7 240H, by contrast, uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, and is part of the Core 7 generation described as Raptor Lake Refresh. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Core configuration differs beyond count: the Intel part is a hybrid design typical of Raptor Lake, combining performance and efficiency cores, whereas the AMD part uses a uniform core layout. Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core compared to 2 MB per core on the Intel chip. The AMD part offers 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel part offers 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support differs as well: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 7 240H supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, the Intel chip does not. PCIe lane counts are markedly different: the AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD part using Radeon Graphics and the Intel part using Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The AMD chip is an unlocked multiplier part, while the Intel chip has a locked multiplier. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD chip targets the desktop market segment, while the Intel chip targets mobile. Production status for both is listed as Active. Release dates differ: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel Core 7 240H was released on 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $502, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 240H uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 240H has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 240H?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has an average benchmark score of 31483 and sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600H has no recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: 6 cores for AMD versus 10 cores for Intel. Thread count: 12 for AMD versus 16 for Intel. Base clock: 3.90 GHz for AMD versus 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clock: 5.40 GHz for AMD versus 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP: 65 for AMD versus 45 for Intel. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 for AMD versus Intel BGA 1744 for Intel. Architecture: null for AMD (listed as Granite Ridge codename) versus Raptor Lake for Intel. Codename: Granite Ridge for AMD versus Raptor Lake-H for Intel. Generation: Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) for AMD versus Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for Intel. Process node: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD versus Intel for Intel. Transistors: 8,315 million for AMD versus null for Intel. Die size: 70.6 mm² for AMD versus null for Intel. L2 cache per core: 1 MB for AMD versus 2 MB for Intel. L3 cache shared: 32 MB for AMD versus 24 MB for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 for AMD versus DDR4, DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus null for Intel. ECC memory: true for AMD versus false for Intel. PCIe: Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) for AMD versus Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon Graphics for AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 64EU for Intel. Market segment: Desktop for AMD versus Mobile for Intel. Release date: 2025-10-06 for AMD versus 2024-12-17 for Intel. Launch MSRP: null for AMD versus $502 for Intel. Multiplier unlocked: true for AMD versus false for Intel. Part number: 100-000001405E for AMD versus SRQ6TQ5ML for Intel.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a stark asymmetry. The Intel Core 7 240H is a fully characterized processor with 17 benchmark entries across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark suites, an average benchmark score of 31483, and an 82nd percentile standing among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmarks, no average score, and a 50th percentile standing that is unverified by any recorded performance data. Choosing between these two parts based on the database requires acknowledging that only the Intel chip has measurable performance evidence. The Intel Core 7 240H's nearest rivals are all within 0.1% of its average score, indicating that it performs at parity with the Intel Core Ultra 3 205, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, and Intel Core i5-13500. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, despite carrying a newer architecture (Zen 5 on 4 nm), a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz), more L3 cache (32 MB), ECC support, and a wider PCIe implementation (24 lanes), has no measured results to substantiate any performance claims. For any workload where benchmark data is required, the Intel Core 7 240H is the only option with recorded evidence. For applications prioritizing the AMD platform's features, such as ECC memory, DDR5-only support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and an unlocked multiplier, the Ryzen Embedded 9600X offers those specifications, but without benchmark data its performance remains unquantified in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 240H wins in all measured performance categories, since it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15764 and single-core score of 1719 indicate strong rendering capability. PassMark results show particular strengths in data compression (271774), integer math (80396), and floating point math (58905). Its multi-thread score of 23975 and single-thread score of 3782 place it in a competitive position relative to its nearest rivals, all of which score within 0.1% of its average. The Intel part also wins on core count (10 versus 6), thread count (16 versus 12), and L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB). It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving flexibility in memory selection. The Intel part carries a lower TDP of 45 compared to 65 for the AMD chip, which is relevant for mobile and thermally constrained designs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X wins on process technology, using a 4 nm node from TSMC versus Intel's 10 nm node. It wins on boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz), base clock (3.90 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), and L3 cache (32 MB versus 24 MB). It offers ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks, and provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 8 on the Intel part. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD part also has a smaller die size at 70.6 mm², and its 8,315 million transistor count is recorded, whereas the Intel part has no transistor or die size data. For embedded and desktop applications requiring ECC, wide PCIe connectivity, and overclocking, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X presents the stronger feature set. For any use case relying on verified benchmark scores, multi-threaded throughput, and a broader memory compatibility range, the Intel Core 7 240H is the only part with measured performance data in the database.