AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both processors are zero. Consequently, a direct score-by-score comparison cannot be constructed from the available data.

However, the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL carries a full set of benchmark scores in the database, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmarks at all. For the Intel part, the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 8,742, with a single-core score of 1,234. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 3,671, and the single-core result is 518. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 881 for multicore and 124 for single-core. PassMark results for the Intel part include a multithread score of 10,285, a single-thread score of 3,382, integer math at 41,171, floating-point math at 30,750, and data compression at 93,961. The data encryption score is 6,354, extended instructions score is 5,634, find prime numbers score is 44, physics score is 718, and random string sorting score is 11,179.

For the AMD part, the absence of benchmark entries means the database records no scores to compare. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 13,061, while the AMD part has an average benchmark score of 0. The AMD part sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 68th percentile. This percentile gap indicates that, based on recorded data, the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL outperforms a larger share of the CPU population than the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X does.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are all Intel processors. The Core i5-9400F has an average score of 13,041, which is 0.2% lower than the Core Ultra 3 105UL. The Core i7-10750H scores 13,024, also 0.3% lower. The Core i5-8500 scores 13,142, which is 0.6% higher. The Core i7-7700K scores 13,291, which is 1.7% higher. These deltas show that the Core Ultra 3 105UL sits in a tight cluster of mid-range desktop and mobile processors, with performance differences under two percent in either direction.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear verdict: the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL is the only one of the two processors with any recorded benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no scores in the database, so there is no measured basis for declaring it faster or slower in any workload. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 13,061 and its 68th percentile ranking place it above the AMD part's empty score and 50th percentile ranking, but that comparison is based on missing data for the AMD side.

From the recorded data, the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL delivers a complete performance profile across Cinebench and PassMark tests. Its multicore and single-core scores are internally consistent, and its nearest rivals all fall within 1.7% of its average score. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers no comparable measurements, so any selection between the two must rely on other recorded characteristics rather than benchmark outcomes.

The AMD part does hold structural advantages in the database. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 7 nm process from Intel. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, compared to the Intel part's 8 cores and 10 threads. The AMD part boosts to 5.50 GHz from a 3.80 GHz base clock, while the Intel part boosts to 4.20 GHz from a 1.50 GHz base clock. The AMD part has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, versus 10 MB for the Intel part. These specifications suggest higher peak capability for the AMD part, but without benchmarks, they remain unverified in the database.

Where Each One Wins

For the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL, the recorded wins are all benchmark-based. It wins in every measured test category because it is the only part with scores. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8,742 and single-core score of 1,234 establish a baseline for productivity and responsiveness. Its PassMark multithread score of 10,285 and single-thread score of 3,382 indicate balanced throughput across parallel and single-threaded workloads. The integer math score of 41,171 and floating-point math score of 30,750 show strength in arithmetic-heavy tasks. Data compression at 93,961 points to solid file-handling performance, and data encryption at 6,354 suggests moderate cryptographic throughput.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, the wins are purely architectural in the recorded data. It uses 16 threads versus 10, which indicates higher simultaneous multi-threading capacity. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock is 1.30 GHz higher than the Intel part's 4.20 GHz boost. Its L3 cache is 22 MB larger. It supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. It supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. It has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. These features position the AMD part for environments where expansion, memory integrity, and overclocking matter, but the database records no performance confirmation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has an average benchmark score of 13,061. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9400F, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10750H, 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-8500, and 1.7% behind the Intel Core i7-7700K.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has 8 cores and 10 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has 10 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL does not.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL?

A: The launch MSRP is $295. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, based on Zen 5 architecture. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 and uses the Meteor Lake codename, specifically Meteor Lake-PS. It is built on a 7 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded.

The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a TDP of 15 watts. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not.

Cache hierarchies differ: the AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, plus 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 112 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, plus 10 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Intel part are offset by the much larger shared L3 on the AMD part.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses and identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. Both have integrated graphics: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG 48EU.

Production status is Active for both. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part was released on 2024-04-07. The AMD part has the part number 100-000001404E, and the Intel part has the part number SRN9D. The AMD part's generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge), and the Intel part's generation is listed as Ultra 3 (Meteor Lake-PS). The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $295; the AMD part has none.