AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results for the Intel Core 3 304, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes any direct numerical comparison impossible in absolute terms. However, the Intel part's scores can be interpreted against its nearest rivals to establish a performance baseline.

The Intel Core 3 304 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5263 and a single-core score of 1765. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4160 multi-core and 587 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run yields 849 multi-core and 264 single-core. These figures place the chip firmly in the entry-level mobile segment.

PassMark results show a single-thread score of 3614 and a multithread score of 11625. The data compression workload scores 114775, while data encryption reaches 8501. Extended instructions score 9686, floating point math 29722, and integer math 24640. Prime number finding is the weakest workload at 68, with physics at 868 and random string sorting at 13659.

The database's nearest rival comparisons for the Intel Core 3 304 show it sits within a narrow band of similarly performing parts. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX averages 13786, which is 0.3 percent higher than the Core 3 304's average of 13745. The Intel Core i7-8750H averages 13868, 0.9 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 7443 averages 13936, 1.4 percent higher. The only rival the Core 3 304 beats is the Intel Core 5 120UL, which averages 13594, meaning the Core 3 304 is 1.1 percent faster.

The Core 3 304 holds a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. That puts it ahead of the majority of recorded processors, though it is not a high-end part. Its average benchmark score of 13745 confirms a mid-pack position.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries, zero wins are recorded for it. The Intel Core 3 304 also shows zero wins in the head-to-head field, since no direct comparison tests exist. The data therefore cannot declare a winner on raw performance. What the data does show is that the Intel part has a complete benchmark profile and a defined competitive position, while the AMD part is entirely unmeasured.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in every measurable category simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded data. Its strongest relative performance appears in single-threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread score of 3614, combined with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1765, indicates a capable design for lightly threaded tasks. The 1.1 percent advantage over the Intel Core 5 120UL in average score suggests the Core 3 304 is competitive within its own family.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X cannot claim any benchmark wins because no scores exist for it. Its specifications, however, suggest a different performance envelope. The 8 cores and 16 threads, a 3.80 GHz base clock and 5.50 GHz boost clock, and a 65 TDP position it for sustained multi-threaded work. The Intel part uses 5 cores and 5 threads, a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, and a 15 TDP. The AMD processor has more than three times the thread count and a much higher base clock.

For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, the AMD part lists 89.6 GB/s from dual-channel DDR5, while the Intel part lists 59.7 GB/s from single-channel memory. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, giving it flexibility in low-power mobile designs.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X carries the Radeon Graphics integrated solution, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with one Xe core. The AMD part also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes versus PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes on the Intel side. For systems requiring many expansion devices or high-speed storage, the AMD part has a clear interface advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, foundries, and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. It is fabricated by Intel on a 3 nm process.

The AMD chip contains 8315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel chip lists no transistor count or die size in the database. Cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD L3 cache alone is more than five times the size of the Intel total L3.

Socket and platform requirements separate the two completely. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and is a desktop-market part. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516 and is a mobile-market part. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, meaning overclocking is possible. The Intel chip is locked.

Release timing differs by roughly six months. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a release date of October 6, 2025. The Intel Core 3 304 has a release date of April 15, 2026. Both are listed as active production parts.

The Intel Core 3 304 is the only one of the two with a launch MSRP, listed at $309. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Memory channels and bandwidth reflect their different market positions. The AMD part uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC; the Intel part does not.

PCIe capabilities also diverge. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU-only lanes. The Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU-only lanes. For embedded or edge systems that need multiple NVMe drives, GPUs, or other high-bandwidth peripherals, the AMD part offers substantially more connectivity.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core 3 304 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: Only the Intel Core 3 304 has a recorded average benchmark score, which is 13745. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 304 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 is 1.1 percent faster than the Intel Core 5 120UL, 0.3 percent slower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, 0.9 percent slower than the Intel Core i7-8750H, and 1.4 percent slower than the AMD EPYC 7443.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 does not.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 304 is built on a 3 nm process by Intel.

The Verdict

The data presents an unusual situation. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark measurements, no average score, and no nearest rival comparisons. The Intel Core 3 304 has a complete benchmark profile, a 68th percentile ranking, and four nearest rival comparisons that place it within 1.4 percent of much larger workstation and server processors.

For users selecting on measured performance alone, the Intel Core 3 304 is the only option with any evidence in this database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5263 and PassMark multithread score of 11625 define its capabilities. Its 1.1 percent edge over the Intel Core 5 120UL shows it is not the slowest in its class.

For users selecting on specifications and platform capability, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers more cores, more threads, higher clocks, more cache, dual-channel memory, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. Its 65 TDP is higher than the Intel part's 15 TDP, but it targets a desktop socket rather than a mobile BGA package.

The Intel Core 3 304 fits low-power mobile or embedded designs that need modest multi-threading with a small physical footprint. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X fits desktop-class embedded systems that need high throughput, memory reliability, and expansion capacity. Without AMD benchmark data, the database cannot confirm which is faster. The specification gap, however, is substantial in the AMD part's favor.