AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has a complete set of benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the win count for each processor is zero. As a result, direct numerical comparison between the two is not possible from the available measurements.

What the data does show is where the Intel part stands on its own. In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 5 245 scores 32,924 points in the multicore test and 4,648 points in the single-core test. The Cinebench R20 run yields 13,828 points multicore and 1,952 points single-core, while the older Cinebench R15 produces 3,318 points multicore and 468 points single-core. These results place the processor at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 48,995.

The Passmark suite reinforces the same picture. The Core Ultra 5 245 delivers 400,942 in data compression, 30,236 in data encryption, 33,304 in extended instructions, and 365 in find prime numbers. Floating point math reaches 120,548, integer math reaches 91,187, and the multithread score is 38,706. Physics scores 2,569, random string sorting scores 49,140, and single-thread performance is recorded at 4,394 points in both the `passmark_single_thread` and `passmark_singlethread` entries.

Relative to its nearest rivals in the database, the Core Ultra 5 245 sits in a tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G averages 49,196, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 averages 49,228, 0.5% higher. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H averages 48,698, which is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14600K averages 48,618, 0.8% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is therefore within one percentage point of all four of these processors, whether ahead or behind. The differences are small enough that the recorded data shows no decisive edge over any of these specific rivals, though the overall percentile rank indicates it outperforms the vast majority of all CPUs in the database.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, the absence of benchmark scores means no wins can be attributed to it. The database shows an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50. That percentile figure is not a performance claim; it simply reflects the lack of recorded test data. The Intel part, by contrast, has a measurable performance footprint, and its percentile rank of 90 is derived from actual results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

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 Ultra 5 245 uses a 3 nm process from TSMC.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 support ECC memory.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245?

A: The launch MSRP is $270.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction between these two processors, though the comparison is limited by missing measurements. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has a complete benchmark record and a 90th percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score of 48,995 is meaningful, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of that figure, confirming that it performs in the upper tier of desktop CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores at all, so the database cannot confirm any performance level for it. Its percentile rank of 50 is not derived from test results, so it should not be interpreted as a competitive position.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, the Intel part appears strong based on its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32,924 and its Passmark multithread score of 38,706. For single-threaded tasks, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648 and the Passmark single-thread score of 4,394 indicate solid per-core performance. The AMD processor, with 6 cores and 12 threads versus the Intel part's 14 cores and 14 threads, would likely trail in heavily threaded work, but no data confirms that. The Intel part also has a higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, which can matter for memory-bound applications.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is the only one of the two with an unlocked multiplier, which means it can be overclocked if the user's platform permits. The Intel part is locked in that regard. The AMD processor also has a smaller die size at 70.6 mm² versus 243 mm², and fewer transistors at 8,315 million versus 17,800 million, though neither of those figures directly determines performance.

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is the processor with verified performance and a high percentile standing. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is a released product with an active production status, but without benchmark entries, the database cannot place it in a performance hierarchy. Buyers looking for a processor with confirmed results would select the Intel part based on this data. Buyers considering the AMD part would be doing so without any recorded benchmark evidence to guide them.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Both are rated at 65 W TDP.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1851. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. The AMD processor has 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, and both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

The release dates differ. The AMD processor was released on October 6, 2025. The Intel processor was released on January 6, 2025. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $270; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The part numbers also differ: the AMD part is 100-000001405E, and the Intel part is SRVFE.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is part of the 9000 series, with a codename of Granite Ridge and a generation listed as Ryzen Embedded based on the Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, with an architecture of Arrow Lake, a codename of Arrow Lake-S, and a generation of Ultra 5.

The manufacturing processes differ. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm node from TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 3 nm node from TSMC. The transistor counts and die sizes are also different: the AMD part has 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, while the Intel part has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

Cache organization differs as well. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The market segment for both is desktop, and both have an active production status. The AMD processor's generation label explicitly names Zen 5, while the Intel processor's generation label names Arrow Lake. The embedded designation in the AMD part's name and generation string suggests a different intended usage context, though the market segment field lists it as desktop.