AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 238V Comparison

The database records a complete specification set for both processors, but measured performance exists for only the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread Granite Ridge part on Socket AM5 with a 3.90 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V is an 8-core, 8-thread Lunar Lake part on BGA 2833 with a 2.10 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. The AMD part carries a 50th-percentile standing with an average benchmark score of 0, while the Intel part carries the 75th percentile with an average score of 21,981.

Where Each One Wins

The database records 0 wins for each part in the head-to-head matchup, and there are no paired benchmark entries. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V is the only processor in this comparison with recorded performance data, so it occupies every measured workload category. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an empty benchmark list, meaning no Cinebench or Passmark use-case can be assigned to it from the recorded data.

Within the Intel result set, the highest recorded scores appear in data compression at 176,532, floating point math at 53,160, and integer math at 38,889. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15,645, and the Passmark single-thread score is 3,890. These are the only measured performance points available for the comparison. The AMD part has no scores to place against these numbers, so the use-case split is defined entirely by the Intel part's standalone results.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V has 8 cores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores. The AMD part has 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher clock speeds?

A: The AMD part has the higher base clock at 3.90 GHz and the higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz. The Intel part runs at 2.10 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost.

Q: How do the two processors compare on cache?

A: The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X records ECC memory support as true. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V records ECC memory support as false.

Q: What do the nearest-rival figures show for the Intel part?

A: The Intel part's average score of 21,981 is 0.1% above the Core Ultra 5 236V's 21,952 and 0.4% above the EPYC 9534's 21,900. It is level with the Core i7-11700F at 21,988 and the Ryzen 5 3600X at 21,992, both with a 0 percent difference.

Q: Why is there no benchmark score for the AMD processor?

A: The database lists no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X. Its benchmark section is empty, while the Intel part has a full set of Cinebench and Passmark results.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, so there are no paired wins to report. The following recorded scores belong to the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V and are the only measured performance data in this comparison.

| Benchmark | Score |

|---|---|

| Cinebench R15 multi-core | 1,576 |

| Cinebench R15 single-core | 222 |

| Cinebench R20 multi-core | 6,570 |

| Cinebench R20 single-core | 927 |

| Cinebench R23 multi-core | 15,645 |

| Cinebench R23 single-core | 2,208 |

| Passmark data compression | 176,532 |

| Passmark data encryption | 13,072 |

| Passmark extended instructions | 15,377 |

| Passmark find prime numbers | 174 |

| Passmark floating point math | 53,160 |

| Passmark integer math | 38,889 |

| Passmark multithread | 18,407 |

| Passmark physics | 1,546 |

| Passmark random string sorting | 21,585 |

| Passmark single thread | 3,890 |

The Cinebench scores show a clear multi-core result in R23 at 15,645 against a single-core result of 2,208. In Passmark, the multithread score of 18,407 exceeds the single-thread score of 3,890. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no scores to place beside these numbers, so no direct head-to-head margin can be calculated.

The Intel part's average score of 21,981 places it at the 75th percentile. Among its nearest recorded rivals, the Core i7-11700F averages 21,988, the Ryzen 5 3600X averages 21,992, the Core Ultra 5 236V averages 21,952, and the EPYC 9534 averages 21,900. The Intel part is effectively level with the Core i7-11700F and the Ryzen 5 3600X, 0.1% above the Core Ultra 5 236V, and 0.4% above the EPYC 9534.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 238V |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Series | 9000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.90 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 17 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Lunar Lake |

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

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | no recorded value |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | no recorded value |

| 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 | no recorded value |

| ECC memory | true | false |

| PCIe lanes | 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 | true | false |

| Part number | 100-000001405E | SRPN5SRPN4 |

Architecture Differences

The AMD part uses the Granite Ridge design with Zen 5 cores, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It presents 6 cores and 12 threads, and its cache hierarchy uses 80 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, backed by a 32 MB shared L3. The integrated graphics block is Radeon Graphics, and the part is packaged for Socket AM5.

The Intel part uses the Lunar Lake architecture, also built by TSMC but on a 3 nm process. It presents 8 cores and 8 threads. Its per-core cache is larger at 192 KB of L1 and 2.5 MB of L2, but the shared L3 is smaller at 8 MB. The integrated graphics block is Arc 130V, and the part is packaged for BGA 2833.

Memory and I/O architecture also diverge. The AMD part specifies DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC support. The Intel part lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard, with no bandwidth figure and no ECC. The AMD part exposes 24 Gen 5 PCIe lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part exposes 4 Gen 5 lanes. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only the Intel part for measured performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V has a 75th-percentile standing, an average score of 21,981, and a complete set of Cinebench and Passmark results. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark results, so its performance cannot be assessed from the database.

The specification data supports the AMD part for platform features. It offers ECC memory, 24 Gen 5 PCIe lanes, an unlocked multiplier, a 32 MB shared L3, and a desktop Socket AM5. The Intel part offers 8 cores, a 3 nm process, a 17 TDP, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, and all recorded benchmark scores.

The data points to the Intel part for any workload where measured Cinebench or Passmark performance is the deciding factor. For applications that require ECC, high PCIe lane count, or unlocked operation, the AMD part is the only part with those attributes in the database.