AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core 3 305 has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. This means the quantitative analysis must focus on what the Intel part delivers and where it stands relative to its nearest rivals, while the AMD side can only be assessed through its architectural specifications.

The Intel Core 3 305 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13123 and a single-core score of 1852. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 5511 with a single-core score of 777. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 1322 and a single-core score of 186. These results indicate a processor that scales reasonably well across rendering workloads, with the multi-core scores roughly seven times the single-core figures in R23, suggesting effective use of its six physical cores without hyper-threading.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 3 305 show a single-thread score of 3977 and a multithread score of 15439. The data compression test returns 146857, while data encryption scores 11019. Extended instructions yield 13543, and floating point math reaches 42284. Integer math scores 32295, and the find prime numbers test is notably low at 115. Random string sorting produces 17623, and the physics test scores 1233.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 3 305 is 18302, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, according to the recorded data, are tightly clustered. The Intel Core i3-14100 averages 18318, a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the Core 3 305 is effectively tied with it. The Intel Core 5 330 averages 18345, a delta of -0.2 percent. The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374, a delta of -0.4 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600E averages 18230, a delta of 0.4 percent, meaning the Core 3 305 sits slightly above it.

The data reveals a processor that lands squarely in the middle of a competitive cluster. The deltas are all within half a percent, so the Core 3 305 neither dominates nor falls behind its immediate peers. The gap to the highest-scoring rival in this group, the Core 7 360, is only 0.4 percent, which is within measurement noise for most workloads. The gap to the lowest, the Ryzen 5 2600E, is also 0.4 percent but in the other direction.

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores, no head-to-head wins can be assigned. The database shows zero wins for both parts. The comparison must therefore rest on what the specifications imply about potential performance, rather than direct measured results.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge architecture, built on the Zen 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture, built on the Core 3 generation. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel, though the database does not list transistor count or die size for this part.

The core configuration differs sharply. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyper-threading. Clock speeds reflect their respective market positions. The AMD processor has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part runs at a much higher idle clock, while the Intel part relies on a larger boost ratio to reach its maximum.

Cache layouts are also distinct. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's per-core L2 design gives it 8 MB of L2 across all cores, compared to the Intel part's 2.5 MB. The L3 advantage for AMD is substantial: 32 MB versus 6 MB.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a single-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. The bandwidth difference is roughly 50 percent in favor of AMD, and the dual-channel layout allows for better memory parallelism.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part offers both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes, which matters for expansion cards and NVMe storage. The Intel part is far more limited in this regard.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Neither is described in detail in the database, but both are present.

Power and socket specifications set these parts apart. The AMD part has a TDP of 65 watts and uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts and uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket. The TDP difference is a factor of more than four, which directly impacts cooling requirements and system form factor.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part is part of the 9000 series and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded product line. The Intel part belongs to the Core 3 series. Release dates differ, with the AMD part released in October 2025 and the Intel part in April 2026. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s using dual-channel DDR5. The Intel part has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s using single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 305 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 3 305 averages 18302 in benchmark scores. It sits within 0.4 percent of four rivals: the Core i3-14100 at 18318, the Core 5 330 at 18345, the Core 7 360 at 18374, and the Ryzen 5 2600E at 18230.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 305 does not.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD part has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The Intel Core 3 305 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

The Verdict

The data in the database paints a clear picture of two processors designed for different environments. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, with its 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.50 GHz boost clock, 32 MB of L3 cache, dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, and 65 watt TDP, targets desktop and embedded workloads where compute density and memory bandwidth matter. The Intel Core 3 305, with its 6 cores, 6 threads, 4.30 GHz boost clock, 6 MB of L3 cache, single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s, and 15 watt TDP, targets mobile or low-power systems where efficiency and compactness take priority.

The benchmark results, all belonging to the Intel part, show a processor that is competitive within its immediate peer group. The 72nd percentile ranking and the average score of 18302 place it in the mid-range of all CPUs. The deltas to its four nearest rivals are all under half a percent, so the Core 3 305 does not stand out as either a leader or a laggard in its class. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13123 and single-core score of 1852 indicate a balanced capability between rendering and single-threaded tasks.

For the AMD part, the absence of benchmark scores means the data cannot confirm its performance level. The specifications, however, suggest a processor with substantially higher multi-threaded capacity due to its 8 cores, 16 threads, and larger caches. The 32 MB of L3 cache and the 5.50 GHz boost clock are indicators of strong compute potential, but without measured results, this remains speculative.

The choice between these two depends on the workload and the system constraints. The AMD part offers more cores, more threads, more cache, more memory bandwidth, and more PCIe lanes. The Intel part offers a much lower TDP, a smaller physical footprint via BGA soldering, and a newer 3 nm process. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no listed price.

Specification Differences

The database records the following differences between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD has 8, Intel has 6.
• Threads: AMD has 16, Intel has 6.
• Base clock: AMD is 3.80 GHz, Intel is 1.50 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD is 5.50 GHz, Intel is 4.30 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 65 watts, Intel is 15 watts.
• Socket: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses BGA 1516.
• Codename: AMD is Granite Ridge, Intel is Wildcat Lake.
• Generation: AMD is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5), Intel is Core 3.
• Process node: AMD is 4 nm, Intel is 3 nm.
• Foundry: AMD is TSMC, Intel is Intel.
• Transistors: AMD has 8,315 million, Intel has none listed.
• Die size: AMD is 70.6 mm², Intel has none listed.
• L1 cache: AMD has 80 KB per core, Intel has 192 KB total.
• L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2.5 MB total.
• L3 cache: AMD has 32 MB shared, Intel has 6 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD is DDR5, Intel is DDR5 and LPDDR5X.
• Memory bus: AMD is dual-channel, Intel is single-channel.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD is 89.6 GB/s, Intel is 59.7 GB/s.
• ECC memory: AMD supports it, Intel does not.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 5 with 24 lanes, Intel is Gen 4 with 6 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD is Radeon Graphics, Intel is Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe).
• Multiplier: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked.
• Release date: AMD is October 2025, Intel is April 2026.
• Market segment: AMD is desktop, Intel is mobile.
• Launch MSRP: AMD has none listed, Intel is $309.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on specifications that favor multi-threaded and memory-intensive workloads. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide double the thread count of the Intel part. The 32 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB gives it a major advantage in workloads that repeatedly access shared data, such as database operations, virtualization, and large compilation tasks. The dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s versus single-channel at 59.7 GB/s means memory-bound applications will see significantly higher throughput. The PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes supports more and faster expansion devices. The 65 watt TDP allows for higher sustained clocks, and the unlocked multiplier permits overclocking for users who need extra performance.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins on efficiency and portability. The 15 watt TDP is less than a quarter of the AMD part's 65 watts, making it suitable for fanless or compact designs. The BGA 1516 socket means it is soldered directly to the motherboard, reducing the overall system height. The 3 nm process from Intel provides a smaller transistor geometry than the AMD part's 4 nm TSMC process, which contributes to the lower power draw. The support for LPDDR5X memory allows for low-power memory configurations in mobile devices. The integrated Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core provides a baseline display output without a discrete GPU.

The benchmark data, all from the Intel part, shows it performs at a level comparable to its direct rivals. The 72nd percentile ranking indicates it is above the median CPU in the database. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13123 and single-core score of 1852 show it can handle both parallel and single-threaded tasks with reasonable competence. The PassMark multithread score of 15439 and single-thread score of 3977 reinforce this balanced profile.

For the AMD part, the lack of benchmark data means its performance wins cannot be quantified. The specifications suggest it would win in threaded workloads, memory bandwidth, and PCIe expansion, but the database does not confirm this with measured scores. The Intel part, with its full benchmark suite, demonstrates a specific, verified level of performance that is competitive within its class.