AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part provides more physical cores but does not use simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count matches its core count.

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 336H boosts to 4.60 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 3.90 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for the Intel chip.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The Intel chip is manufactured on a smaller node.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a higher memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s and supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H sits at the 84th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X sits at the 50th percentile. This indicates the Intel part ranks considerably higher in the database's overall CPU performance distribution.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is built on the Zen 5 architecture using the Granite Ridge codename, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake-H codename. AMD lists the 9600X generation as "Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))" and the Intel part as "Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H)".

The AMD processor is a desktop-class part built for the AMD Socket AM5, whereas the Intel processor is a mobile-class part soldered to the Intel BGA 2540 socket. This distinction affects their intended use cases and thermal envelopes.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses a 3 nm process from Intel, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The AMD part has a transistor count of 8,315 million on a die size of 70.6 mm²; the database does not record transistor or die size figures for the Intel part.

Cache structures differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. While the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, the AMD part offers nearly twice the shared L3 capacity.

The AMD processor supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel chip. Both support dual-channel memory, but the Intel part supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X while the AMD part lists DDR5 only. The AMD chip provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides 12 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The AMD processor uses Radeon Graphics as its integrated GPU, while the Intel processor uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an unlocked multiplier, making it overclockable, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a locked multiplier. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 25 W TDP, reflecting their desktop and mobile positioning respectively.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel part's measured results and its recorded position relative to other CPUs.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H achieves an average benchmark score of 34,485 and ranks at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i7-13700HX scores 34,554 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34,333 (0.4% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34,260 (0.7% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34,222 (0.8% behind). These margins are effectively within measurement noise, placing the Core Ultra 5 336H at parity with a broad group of established desktop and mobile processors.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel part scores 2,418 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 341 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10,076 multi-core and 1,422 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23,991 multi-core and 3,387 single-core. The multi-core results show strong scaling across the 16 physical cores, while single-core scores remain competitive with the neighboring CPUs in its percentile band.

PassMark results reveal specific workload characteristics. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 280,340 in data compression and 21,291 in data encryption. It scores 24,542 in extended instructions and 299 in find prime numbers. Floating point math reaches 82,415, while integer math reaches 62,070. The multithread score is 28,545, and the physics score is 2,682. Random string sorting scores 34,402, and single-thread performance is 4,013.

The Intel part's single-thread score of 4,013 in PassMark, combined with its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,387, indicates solid per-core performance. Its multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 23,991 demonstrates that the 16-core design scales effectively under threaded workloads. The gap between its 84th percentile ranking and its nearest rivals, all within 0.8% of each other, suggests the Core Ultra 5 336H sits in a dense competitive cluster rather than at a clear performance tier boundary.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot currently quantify its performance relative to the Intel part. The AMD chip's 50th percentile ranking indicates it sits at the median of all CPUs in the database, which is substantially below the Intel part's 84th percentile, but this ranking is based on the database's overall distribution rather than direct head-to-head measurements.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear distinction between these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a substantial body of benchmark results showing strong multi-core throughput, a high 84th percentile ranking, and competitive positioning against several well-known desktop and mobile CPUs. Its 16 cores deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,991 and a PassMark multithread score of 28,545, placing it in the upper quartile of all processors in the database.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores, so its actual performance cannot be compared directly from the measurements. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests it falls near the median of the database, a position well below the Intel part's 84th percentile, though this difference reflects overall distribution rather than a direct benchmark comparison.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the only part in this pair with measured performance data, and that data indicates a capable multi-threaded processor that trades blows with CPUs like the Intel Core i7-13700HX, the Intel Core i5-13450HX, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, all within a 1% performance band. Its 25 W TDP and mobile BGA 2540 socket position it for laptop and compact mobile systems.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X offers features the Intel part lacks: ECC memory support, an unlocked multiplier, more PCIe Gen 5 lanes (24 versus 12), and a larger 32 MB shared L3 cache. It also has a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. These characteristics suit embedded desktop workloads where memory reliability, overclocking flexibility, and I/O expansion matter more than raw multi-core throughput.

The data does not permit a performance verdict for the AMD part because no benchmark scores exist in the database. For users who require measured performance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the only option with recorded results. For users who prioritize ECC support, overclocking, and PCIe lane count, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X presents a distinct feature set, though its performance relative to the Intel part remains unquantified.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |

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

| Cores | 6 | 16 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.90 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 25 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) | Panther Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| 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 | 18 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 12 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2026-01-04 |

The Intel part uses more, smaller cores on a newer process node, while the AMD part uses fewer, higher-clocked cores with more L3 cache and additional PCIe lanes. The AMD part carries a 65 W TDP versus 25 W for the Intel part, and the Intel part is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores in the database.