AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245T Comparison
AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X
Core Ultra 5 245T
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245T
The Verdict
The recorded data positions these two desktop processors for different priorities. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread part built on a 4 nm process, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is a 14-core, 14-thread part on a 3 nm node. Benchmark results for the Intel chip place it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,194. The AMD part, which has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero. This indicates the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T is the only one of the two with verified performance data, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38,221 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-14490F at 38,149 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38,261 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38,103 (0.2% behind). The data suggests the Intel part delivers competitive multi-core throughput, while the AMD chip lacks any measured scores to compare directly.
Architecture Differences
The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). It is fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process, with a transistor count of 8,315 million and a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Ultra 5 generation. It is also fabricated by TSMC but on a 3 nm process, with a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm². The Intel chip has more than double the transistors and a die more than three times larger.
Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has larger per-core caches but less shared L3 overall. Both support DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with the AMD part offering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and the Intel part offering 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.
PCIe lanes differ: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD part using Radeon Graphics and the Intel part using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part lists a launch MSRP of none, while the Intel part lists a launch MSRP of $270, stated once here.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T. The AMD part has zero recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel part has 17 recorded scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T achieves a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2,641 and a single-core score of 372. In Cinebench R20, it scores 11,007 multi-core and 1,553 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 26,208 multi-core and 3,699 single-core.
Passmark results for the Intel part include data compression at 283,812, data encryption at 23,656, extended instructions at 22,071, find prime numbers at 324, floating point math at 108,499, integer math at 88,676, multithread at 30,833, physics at 2,278, random string sorting at 34,931, and single thread at 4,367. These scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance, particularly in data compression and floating point math. The average benchmark score of 38,194 places it just 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-13600HX, while it sits 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14490F and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600KF. Without any benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, no direct comparison of wins or losses is possible from the recorded measurements.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks are 3.90 GHz for the AMD part and 2.20 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for the AMD part and 5.10 GHz for the Intel part. Both have a TDP of 65. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1851. The AMD part is from the 9000 series, while the Intel part is from the Core Ultra Series 2. Process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. Transistor counts are 8,315 million for AMD and 17,800 million for Intel. Die sizes are 70.6 mm² for AMD and 243 mm² for Intel.
Cache differences are notable: L1 per core is 80 KB for AMD versus 192 KB for Intel, L2 per core is 1 MB for AMD versus 3 MB for Intel, and L3 shared is 32 MB for AMD versus 24 MB for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 for AMD versus 20 for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics for AMD versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Release dates differ, with the AMD part dated 2025-10-06 and the Intel part dated 2025-01-06. The part numbers are 100-000001405E for AMD and SRVFF for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $270, while the AMD part has none.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part has more than double the cores but only two additional threads.
Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?
A: 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 245T has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock by 1.70 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz.
Q: How do their cache configurations compare?
A: The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel has larger per-core caches, but AMD has more shared L3.
Q: Which processor supports more PCIe lanes?
A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T supports Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers four additional lanes.
Q: What benchmark scores are available for these processors?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T has 17 recorded benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,208 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,367. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.
Q: How does the Intel part rank among all CPUs?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 38,194. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38,221 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i5-14490F at 38,149 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38,261 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38,103 (0.2% behind). The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero.