AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 240H is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data, so the head-to-head picture is one-sided in terms of available measurements. The database shows the Intel part delivering a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,764 and a single-core score of 1,719. In Cinebench R20, it records 8,562 multi-core and 1,208 single-core. The R15 results follow the same pattern: 2,360 multi-core and 249 single-core. These scores place the Intel chip at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31,483.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries in the database, which means no direct numerical comparison can be made from recorded measurements. The AMD part sits at the 50th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of recorded tests. This does not indicate performance parity, only that the database currently lacks data for the AMD processor.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 23,975 and a single-thread score of 3,782. The integer math test records 80,396, while floating point math reaches 58,905. Data compression scores 271,774, and data encryption records 15,155. Extended instructions score 16,897, and the prime number test returns 102. Physics tests record 1,723, and random string sorting scores 28,866.

Without AMD benchmark entries, the data prevents any claim of which processor wins specific tests. What the data can show is the Intel part's position relative to its nearest recorded rivals. The Core 7 240H scores 0.1% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and the Intel Core i5-13500, both of which average 31,508 and 31,510 respectively. It matches the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, with delta values of 0% against both. These comparisons confirm the Core 7 240H sits in a tightly packed performance cluster, where a fraction of a percent separates adjacent entries.

The absence of AMD data means the biggest wins each way cannot be quantified. The Intel part's recorded scores stand alone. The AMD part's launch date of October 2025 postdates the Intel part's December 2024 release, so the database may simply not have caught up with AMD testing. The percentile gap, 82 versus 50, reflects data availability as much as performance, but the recorded measurements do favor the Intel part in every category where numbers exist.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core 7 240H wins every benchmark category in which it has scores. The Cinebench suite covers both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, and the Intel part records consistent results across all three versions. PassMark's suite adds workload-specific wins: integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, physics, and random string sorting. The single-thread PassMark score of 3,782 and multi-thread score of 23,975 both represent wins for the Intel part, simply because no AMD scores exist to challenge them.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X shows no wins in the database, again because no benchmarks are recorded. Its 8 cores and 16 threads mirror the Intel part's thread count, but the core arrangement differs. The Intel part uses 10 cores across what the architecture field identifies as Raptor Lake, a hybrid design, while the AMD part uses 8 full-size Zen 5 cores in Granite Ridge. The AMD processor carries a 65 W TDP against the Intel part's 45 W, which suggests the AMD chip may deliver higher sustained performance in heavily threaded workloads, but no recorded score confirms this.

Use-case splits from the data point to the Intel part for any workload where a measured score exists. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,764 indicates strong rendering performance. The PassMark integer math result of 80,396 points to general productivity tasks. The single-thread score of 3,782 suggests responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. For the AMD part, the data only supports claims about its specifications: 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Those specifications imply capability, but the database records no numbers to confirm it.

The AMD part does hold advantages in platform-level features that the Intel part lacks. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. It offers 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, versus 8 lanes on the Intel part. These are not benchmark wins, but they define where each processor fits: the AMD part in reliability-focused embedded systems, the Intel part in mobile devices where power efficiency and compact integration matter.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design schools. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture, and manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-H refresh, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node gap, 4 nm versus 10 nm, is significant. TSMC's 4 nm node allows tighter transistor packing, and the AMD part's die size of 70.6 mm² with 8,315 million transistors reflects that density. The Intel part records no transistor count or die size in the database.

Core counts differ. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads. The thread counts match, but the core allocation does not. The Intel part likely uses a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores, typical of Raptor Lake designs, though the database does not break down the core types. The AMD part uses 8 uniform Zen 5 cores, each with 80 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core. Shared L3 cache favors AMD: 32 MB versus 24 MB on Intel.

Clock speeds tell a similar story. The AMD part starts at 3.80 GHz base and boosts to 5.50 GHz. The Intel part starts lower at 2.50 GHz base and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The AMD part's higher base clock reflects its desktop-oriented design, while the Intel part's lower base clock suits mobile thermals. TDP confirms this: 65 W for AMD versus 45 W for Intel. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part is locked.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but records no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on AMD and absent on Intel. PCIe connectivity differs sharply: AMD provides 24 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, Intel provides 8 Gen 5 lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units. Neither part records a graphics benchmark in the database. The sockets reflect their market segments: AMD uses Socket AM5, a desktop socket, while Intel uses BGA 1744, a soldered mobile package. Release dates place the Intel part first at December 2024, with the AMD part following in October 2025.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 240H boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 scores compare?

A: Only the Intel Core 7 240H has recorded scores: 15,764 multi-core and 1,719 single-core. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded Cinebench scores in the database.

Q: What is the thread count for each processor?

A: Both processors have 16 threads. The AMD part achieves this with 8 cores, while the Intel part uses 10 cores.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 240H provides 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD part uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Does the Intel processor have an unlocked multiplier?

A: No, the Intel Core 7 240H has a locked multiplier. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | Intel Core 7 240H |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-H |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 8 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 64EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $502 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| Percentile | 50 | 82 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 31,483 |

| Part number | 100-000001404E | SRQ6TQ5ML |

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core 7 240H as the processor with measurable performance. Its Cinebench and PassMark scores place it at the 82nd percentile, and its average benchmark score of 31,483 puts it in close competition with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and Intel Core i5-13500, both within 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded scores, so no performance verdict can be drawn from measurements. Its 50th percentile and average score of 0 reflect missing data, not a performance conclusion.

For workloads covered by the recorded benchmarks, the Intel part is the only option with verified results. The AMD part offers platform advantages that the data can confirm: ECC memory support, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and a larger 32 MB L3 cache. The Intel part counters with a lower 45 W TDP, dual memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, and a recorded launch MSRP of $502.

The database currently supports a straightforward selection: choose the Intel Core 7 240H for any task where benchmark scores matter, since those scores exist and are competitive. Choose the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X for embedded or server-adjacent deployments where ECC memory, more PCIe lanes, and a desktop socket define the requirements. The AMD part's unlocked multiplier and higher base clock suggest overclocking headroom, but without recorded benchmarks, that remains a specification-level observation rather than a measured outcome. The Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads deliver a recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,764, which stands as the primary performance reference point in this comparison.