AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core i5-110 target different segments of the desktop market, and the recorded data indicates a clear split in suitability. The AMD part is the stronger choice for workloads that demand high core counts, modern memory bandwidth, and the latest PCIe connectivity. The Intel part, with its lower boost clock and older platform, is positioned for systems where DDR4 support and a specific launch price point are determining factors.

For users building around a current-generation socket with expansion capabilities, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X delivers 8 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, making it the higher-performance option on paper. The Intel Core i5-110 offers 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, which places it behind in raw throughput potential. The data shows the AMD processor also carries a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel chip uses Intel's 14 nm process, indicating a significant generational gap in manufacturing efficiency.

The Intel Core i5-110 does have one distinguishing factor: its launch MSRP of $200. That is the only price-related data point available, and it is stated here strictly as recorded. The AMD processor has no launch MSRP in the database, so no price comparison is possible beyond that single figure.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X comes from the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on Zen 5 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 8,315 million transistors on a die size of 70.6 mm². This processor supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory, which is a notable feature for embedded and reliability-focused applications. The integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics, and the PCIe support is Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The socket is AMD Socket AM5, and the multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking.

The Intel Core i5-110 is based on the Comet Lake architecture, also listed as the codename. It uses a 14 nm process from Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for this part. It supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 630. The PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The socket is Intel Socket 1200, and the multiplier is locked, meaning no overclocking capability. The part number is SA35X.

The architectural gaps are substantial. The AMD part uses a newer process node, supports a faster memory standard, offers more PCIe lanes with a newer generation, and includes ECC support. The Intel part relies on an older process and a slower memory interface. The cache configurations also differ: the AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins in scenarios that benefit from more cores and threads. With 8 cores and 16 threads compared to 6 cores and 12 threads, the AMD part is positioned for multi-threaded applications such as encoding, compilation, and server-style workloads. The higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.30 GHz also gives it an advantage in single-threaded tasks, assuming the measured data confirms that pattern. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s indicates that memory-intensive workloads will perform better on the AMD platform. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes allows for faster storage and expansion devices compared to Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the Intel side.

The Intel Core i5-110 has its own niche. Its launch MSRP of $200 is the only recorded price point, and it is the sole factor that distinguishes it in cost terms. The processor uses DDR4 memory, which may be preferable for systems that already have DDR4 modules and do not require the bandwidth of DDR5. The Intel part also has a locked multiplier, but that is not an advantage; it simply restricts overclocking. The production status for both parts is listed as Active, so neither is discontinued.

The database records zero benchmark wins for each processor, and the average benchmark score for both is zero. The percentile versus all CPUs is 50 for each. This means the recorded data does not include actual performance measurements, so all conclusions here rely on the specification differences rather than empirical test results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-110 does not.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5. The Intel Core i5-110 supports DDR4.

Q: What is the PCIe generation and lane count for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The Intel Core i5-110 supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked on either processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-110 has a locked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and both winsA and winsB are zero. The average benchmark score for each is zero, and the percentile versus all CPUs is 50 for both. This means there are no exact numbers from testing to walk through. The only measurable differences come from the specification fields.

The biggest recorded difference is in memory bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X lists 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core i5-110 lists 42.7 GB/s. That is a difference of 46.9 GB/s, which is more than double the Intel figure. The AMD part also has a higher boost clock by 1.20 GHz (5.50 minus 4.30). The core count difference is 2 cores and 4 threads. The L3 cache difference is 20 MB (32 MB versus 12 MB). The process node difference is 10 nm (14 nm versus 4 nm). The PCIe lane difference is 8 lanes (24 versus 16), and the PCIe generation difference is two generations (Gen 5 versus Gen 3).

These are the only numerical comparisons available. Without benchmark scores, the analysis must rely on these specification deltas. The data indicates a clear performance advantage for the AMD part in every measurable category except launch MSRP, where the Intel part has a recorded value of $200 and the AMD part has none.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fields. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock for the AMD part is 3.80 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.90 GHz. The boost clock for the AMD part is 5.50 GHz, and for the Intel part it is 4.30 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65.

The socket differs: AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1200 for the Intel part. The process node is 4 nm for the AMD part and 14 nm for the Intel part. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. The AMD part has 8,315 million transistors and a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size.

The cache hierarchy differs. 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 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs: DDR5 for AMD, DDR4 for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 42.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part and not on the Intel part. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 24 lanes for AMD, and Gen 3 with 16 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics for AMD, UHD Graphics 630 for Intel. The market segment is Desktop for both. Production status is Active for both. The release date for the AMD part is 2025-10-06, and for the Intel part it is 2025-09-10. The launch MSRP is $200 for the Intel part, and none is recorded for the AMD part. The multiplier is unlocked for AMD and locked for Intel. The part numbers are 100-000001404E for AMD and SA35X for Intel.

The generation field shows "Ryzen Embedded" with "Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)" for AMD, and "Core i5" with "Comet Lake" for Intel. The series field is "9000 series" for AMD and null for Intel. The codename is "Granite Ridge" for AMD and "Comet Lake" for Intel. The architecture field is null for AMD and "Comet Lake" for Intel.

These specification differences define the separation between the two processors. The AMD part is newer, faster, and more capable in every technical category. The Intel part has a launch MSRP and a DDR4 memory interface. The recorded data offers no benchmark scores, so any performance conclusion must be drawn from these specifications alone.