AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V shows a strong overall standing, with an average benchmark score of 20,454 and a percentile of 74 among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, giving it a percentile of 50 and an average score of 0. This means the Intel part holds every available performance comparison in this matchup.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 10,301, while its single-core score in the same test is 1,872. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 6,739 and the single-core result is 951. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1,596.5 multi-core and 285 single-core. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 9,325 and a single-core score of 2,100. Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries, the database contains no direct head-to-head scores between these two processors.

The Intel part’s nearest rivals in the database are all AMD processors, with the closest being the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 at a delta of -0.1% (meaning the Intel part scores 0.1% lower), followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at +0.1%, the AMD EPYC 9454P at +0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 7713 at +0.4%. These tight deltas indicate the Core Ultra 7 258V sits in a competitive cluster of desktop and server parts, despite its mobile market segment. The absence of any benchmarks for the Ryzen Embedded 9600X means it cannot be placed within that cluster.

PassMark results for the Intel part further illustrate its workload profile. The multi-thread score is 18,887, while single-thread is 4,018. Integer math scores 42,889, floating point math scores 57,372, and extended instructions score 14,717. Data compression reaches 176,686, data encryption 13,534, physics 1,565, random string sorting 21,580, and finding prime numbers 185. These numbers show a processor that is particularly strong in compression tasks and floating-point work, while being more modest in prime number finding.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is a desktop-class part built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, and manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It uses the AMD Socket AM5 and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation of the 9000 series. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is a mobile part built on the Lunar Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 2, manufactured on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. It uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket and is from the Ultra 7 generation.

The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads. This means the AMD chip supports simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel chip does not. The AMD processor has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part has a 17 W TDP, a substantial difference in power envelope.

Cache configurations also differ markedly. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. While the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, the AMD part has significantly more L3 cache. The AMD chip’s die size is 70.6 mm² with 8,315 million transistors; the Intel chip’s die size and transistor count are not recorded.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a higher recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. PCIe lane counts are another divergence: the AMD processor offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers Gen 5 with only 4 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores. The AMD part has 12 threads due to simultaneous multithreading, whereas the Intel part has 8 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

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 7 258V has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the power envelopes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has a TDP of 17 W. The Intel part consumes substantially less power by specification.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V supports LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 136.5 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the production status of each?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part was released on 2024-09-23.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.90 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 17 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Lunar Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| 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) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | True | False |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc 140V |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | True | False |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-09-23 |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

The Verdict

The recorded data favors the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V entirely in terms of benchmark presence, as the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no scores in the database. The Intel part posts a percentile of 74 among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 20,454, while the AMD part sits at percentile 50 with no average score. For any workload where benchmark results are required, the Intel processor is the only one with measurable performance data.

However, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X offers structural advantages that are not reflected in benchmark scores. It has a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz vs 4.80 GHz), more L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB), ECC memory support, a desktop socket (AM5), an unlocked multiplier, and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 4. These features make it suited for embedded or desktop systems where memory integrity, expansion, and overclocking matter. The Intel part counters with a smaller process node (3 nm vs 4 nm), a much lower TDP (17 W vs 65 W), higher memory bandwidth (136.5 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s), and more cores (8 vs 6).

The data shows two different priorities. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is the only part with recorded performance, and its results are competitive with a cluster of AMD desktop and server processors, sitting within 0.4% of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X, with no recorded benchmarks, cannot be assessed for performance from this database. Its specifications indicate a high-clock, high-cache desktop part, while the Intel part indicates a low-power mobile part with strong per-core cache and memory bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V wins in every benchmark category that has recorded data, simply because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark entries. The Intel part’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,301 and single-core score of 1,872, along with its Geekbench multi-core of 9,325 and single-core of 2,100, establish it as a measurable performer. Its PassMark results show particular strength in data compression (176,686) and floating point math (57,372), which are meaningful for compression workloads and scientific or graphics-related calculations.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X wins on specification grounds where the database provides comparison points. It offers a higher boost clock by 0.60 GHz, more than double the L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB), six times the PCIe lanes (24 vs 4), and ECC memory support that the Intel part lacks. It also has an unlocked multiplier, enabling manual frequency adjustment, and uses a socketed AM5 platform, which is more serviceable than the Intel BGA 2833 soldered design. For workloads that depend on memory reliability, high-speed single-core bursts, or extensive peripheral connectivity, the AMD part’s specifications point to advantages that the Intel part cannot match.

The Intel part wins on power efficiency and memory bandwidth. Its 17 W TDP is dramatically lower than the 65 W TDP of the AMD part, and its 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the AMD part’s 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part also has more cores (8 vs 6) and a smaller process node (3 nm vs 4 nm), which typically supports better efficiency per watt. For mobile or thermally constrained systems, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is the clear choice from the recorded data, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is the choice for embedded desktop scenarios that prioritize ECC support, expansion lanes, and overclocking freedom.