AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison

The recorded data for this comparison is asymmetric. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X entry carries a full specification block but no benchmark scores, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V entry carries both a specification block and a benchmark suite. As a result, any head-to-head performance claim can only be drawn from the Intel side alone; the AMD side can only be assessed through its listed specifications.

Where Each One Wins

The database records zero benchmark wins for both processors: the AMD has no benchmark entries, and the Intel has no matched head-to-head result against the AMD. The use-case split must be read from specifications.

AMD leads on platform expansion: AMD Socket AM5, Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, ECC memory support, 12 threads, a 5.40 GHz boost clock, 32 MB shared L3, and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel leads on mobile integration and core count: 8 cores, TDP 17, 3 nm process, Intel BGA 2833, Arc 130V integrated graphics, 192 KB L1 per core, and 2.5 MB L2 per core.

Those two profiles point to different environments. The AMD is positioned for a desktop or embedded AM5 system that needs ECC and PCIe expansion. The Intel is positioned for a low-power mobile system with more physical cores and a compact BGA package.

Architecture Differences

AMD uses Granite Ridge as its codename, with generation listed as Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). Intel uses Lunar Lake as both architecture and codename. Both are TSMC designs, but the process nodes differ: AMD is 4 nm, Intel is 3 nm.

The AMD die is 70.6 mm² and contains 8,315 million transistors. Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded. The core organizations differ sharply. AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel has 8 cores and 8 threads. Intel therefore has more cores, but AMD has more threads.

Cache placement also differs. AMD provides 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 32 MB shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 per core, with 8 MB shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Intel contrasts with the larger shared L3 on the AMD.

Platform features diverge as well. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not. AMD exposes Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes; Intel exposes Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. AMD has an unlocked multiplier; Intel is locked. AMD integrates Radeon Graphics; Intel integrates Arc 130V. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but AMD records DDR5 support and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel's memory support is listed as unknown and dependent on the motherboard.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Because the AMD entry has no benchmark scores, this section contains only the Intel's recorded results. The Intel scores 9,848 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1,744 in Cinebench R23 singlecore. In Cinebench R20 it scores 6,381 multicore and 900 singlecore. In Cinebench R15 it scores 1,501 multicore and 267 singlecore. Geekbench results are 8,598 multicore and 1,930 singlecore. PassMark multithread is 17,850 and PassMark singlethread is 3,754.

The PassMark sub-scores include data compression 170,687, data encryption 12,710, extended instructions 14,724, find prime numbers 166, floating point math 52,270, integer math 38,647, physics 1,449, and random string sorting 20,813. Among those sub-scores, data compression records the highest value at 170,687, while find prime numbers records the lowest at 166.

The Intel's average benchmark score is 19,368, placing it at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest recorded rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS at 19,364 with a delta of 0, the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19,411 with a delta of -0.2, the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19,238 with a delta of 0.7, and the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19,499 with a delta of -0.7. The delta range of -0.7 to 0.7 indicates a tight cluster around the Intel's aggregate score. No cross-processor win magnitude can be computed because no AMD score exists in the database.

Specification Differences

The table below lists the fields where the two entries differ.

| Field | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Series | 9000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake) |

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.90 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 17 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Lunar Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm TSMC | 3 nm TSMC |

| Transistor count | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

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

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

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 8 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | Unknown, depends on motherboard |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 4 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc 130V |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-09-23 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Part number | 100-000001405E | SRPMQSRPMR |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz; the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD supports ECC memory. The Intel does not support ECC memory.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does each CPU provide?

A: The AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the Intel's recorded average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel's average benchmark score is 19,368, and it sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS at 19,364, the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19,411, the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19,238, and the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19,499.

Q: Which has more cores and which has more threads?

A: The Intel has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the market segments of the two parts?

A: The AMD is a Desktop part on AMD Socket AM5. The Intel is a Mobile part on Intel BGA 2833.

The Verdict

The data does not provide a direct performance comparison because the AMD entry has no benchmark scores. The only measured performance profile belongs to the Intel: 73rd percentile, average score 19,368, with nearest rivals clustered between delta -0.7 and 0.7.

The AMD's case rests on its specifications: AM5 socket, ECC memory, 24 Gen5 CPU lanes, 12 threads, 5.40 GHz boost, 32 MB shared L3, and DDR5 bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel's case rests on its specifications and measured scores: 8 cores, TDP 17, 3 nm process, Arc 130V graphics, and a complete benchmark record.

Strictly from the recorded data, the AMD is the desktop or embedded AM5 platform choice for systems that need ECC and PCIe expansion. The Intel is the low-power mobile platform choice for designs that need eight cores and a compact BGA package.