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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. However, the recorded data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K provides a comprehensive performance profile, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X currently has no benchmark scores logged.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K achieves an average benchmark score of 54,053 across all tests, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database show a tight cluster: the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53,701 (0.7% behind), the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620 (0.8% behind), and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53,469 (1.1% behind). The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D sits slightly ahead at 54,762, a 1.3% margin over the Core Ultra 5 245K.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K delivers a multi-core score of 25,066 and a single-core score of 2,132. The Cinebench R20 results show 15,368 for multi-core and 2,169 for single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test records 3,850 for multi-core and 322 for single-core. These scores indicate a processor that scales well across both lightly threaded and fully threaded workloads.

The Passmark suite further characterizes the Intel part. The multi-thread score is 43,047, with a single-thread score of 4,714 (recorded twice in the database under slightly different test names). Integer math scores 98,524, while floating-point math reaches 130,678. Data compression completes at 458,817, and data encryption at 33,286. Extended instructions score 37,617, and random string sorting scores 55,098. The find prime numbers test returns 414, and the physics test returns 3,081.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, the database shows an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking, with no individual test scores available. This means no direct quantitative comparison can be made from the recorded measurements. The data gap is notable: the AMD part has no logged performance results, making any head-to-head analysis impossible until benchmark data is collected.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses the Granite Ridge codename from the Zen 5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K uses the Arrow Lake-S codename from the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

Transistor counts reveal a substantial difference in complexity. The AMD chip contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel chip contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Intel part is more than twice the transistor count and more than three times the die area.

Core configurations differ markedly. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 cores and 14 threads, with no multithreading support. The Intel part relies on a higher physical core count to achieve its thread throughput, while the AMD part uses SMT to double its thread count from 6 to 12.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has larger per-core caches at every level, but the AMD part has a larger shared L3 pool.

Clock speeds favor AMD in boost frequency. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part starts at a higher base frequency, but the AMD part reaches 200 MHz higher at maximum boost.

Power envelopes differ significantly. The AMD processor has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 125 watts. This nearly 2x difference in thermal design power has direct implications for cooling requirements and system integration.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. The Intel part has a higher theoretical memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s, compared to 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 for both, but the AMD part provides 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. Both processors have unlocked multipliers.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear distinction between these two processors, though the comparison is limited by the absence of benchmark scores for the AMD part. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a substantial performance record in the database, achieving a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X sits at the 50th percentile with zero logged benchmark scores, meaning its performance cannot be quantified from the database.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K uses its 14 physical cores to reach a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,066 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 43,047. The AMD part offers only 12 threads from 6 cores, and its higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz may help in lightly threaded scenarios, but no data confirms this.

The architecture differences point to different use cases. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, with its 65 watt TDP, 6 cores, and 12 threads, is positioned for power-sensitive embedded applications. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, with its 125 watt TDP, 14 cores, and 14 threads, targets desktop performance where power is less constrained.

For single-threaded performance, the AMD part's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus the Intel's 5.20 GHz suggests potential advantage, but the Intel part's recorded single-thread score of 4,714 in Passmark and 2,132 in Cinebench R23 provides the only concrete reference point. The AMD part's 3.90 GHz base clock is lower than the Intel's 4.20 GHz, which could affect sustained workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a launch MSRP of $319. This information is recorded in the database.

The verdict from the data: for any workload where benchmark scores matter, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the only choice with verified performance data. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X remains an unquantified option, though its lower TDP and smaller die size suggest an embedded or low-power role rather than a performance-first desktop part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 3.90 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe Lanes (CPU) | 24 | 20 |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-10-23 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $319 |

| Part Number | 100-000001405E | SRQCT |

FAQ

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 245K has 14 cores and 14 threads.

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 245K boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a higher base clock at 4.20 GHz versus 3.90 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X support ECC memory. Both also use DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has an average benchmark score of 54,053 and ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an average benchmark score of 0 and ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 0.7% higher than the Intel Xeon 6505P, 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700F, and 1.1% higher than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290. It scores 1.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D.