AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no shared benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225. The AMD part has no recorded benchmark entries, while the Intel part has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided, and the analysis of relative performance rests entirely on the Intel Core Ultra 5 225's measured scores and its position against other CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,891 and a single-core score of 3,655. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 6,317 and the single-core result is 891. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2,609 multi-core and 368 single-core. These scores indicate solid scaling from the R15 to R23 generations, with the multi-core improvements tracking typical Cinebench revisions.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 30,459 and a single-thread score of 4,412. The integer math workload scores 65,345, while floating-point math scores 92,038. Data compression scores 302,811, and data encryption scores 22,285. Extended instructions (SIMD) score 27,162, and the find prime numbers test scores 358. Random string sorting scores 36,590, and the physics test scores 2,342. The average benchmark score is 36,938, placing the processor at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Against its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 shows tight competition. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36,945 on average, a delta of 0 percent relative to the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093, 0.4 percent higher, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112, 0.5 percent higher. The data indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225 sits at parity with these four rivals, with no single competitor holding a meaningful advantage. The largest delta is only 0.5 percent, which falls within typical measurement variance for synthetic workloads.

The absence of AMD benchmark data means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for the Ryzen Embedded 9700X. The recorded information shows zero wins for the AMD part and zero wins for the Intel part in the head-to-head field, which is consistent with the lack of paired test results. Users interpreting this data should recognize that the Intel scores are absolute numbers with no direct comparative counterpart from the AMD side in this dataset.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?

A: The average benchmark score is 36,938, and the processor sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is at parity (0 percent delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is 0.2 percent faster, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 is 0.4 percent faster, and the Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5 percent faster.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the benchmark array for the AMD part is empty, and its average benchmark score is 0 with a 50th percentile ranking.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?

A: The launch MSRP is $246, stated once per database protocol.

Q: What are the key single-thread and multi-thread scores for the Intel part?

A: Cinebench R23 single-core scores 3,655 and multi-core scores 25,891. PassMark single-thread scores 4,412 and multi-thread scores 30,459.

Q: Does the AMD part support ECC memory, and does the Intel part?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded series built on Zen 5 architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses the Arrow Lake-S codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 built on Arrow Lake architecture. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The transistor count difference is substantial, with the Intel part containing more than double the transistors of the AMD part, though the AMD die is significantly smaller.

Core and thread configurations differ markedly. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no hyper-threading on any core. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part offers more threads, which can benefit heavily threaded workloads that scale with thread count. The Intel part compensates with two additional physical cores.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while the AMD part has 12 MB more shared L3. Total cache per core is higher on the Intel side, but the AMD shared pool is larger for cross-core data sharing.

Clock speeds show the AMD part with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD part holds advantages of 0.50 GHz at base and 0.60 GHz at boost. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part reaches 102.4 GB/s, a difference of 12.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD part, which is a relevant feature for embedded and workstation reliability.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 20 CPU-only lanes. The AMD part provides four additional lanes for expansion or storage. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Both are present but the database does not include performance figures for either.

Release timing differs by approximately nine months. The Intel part was released on 2025-01-06, and the AMD part on 2025-10-06. Both are listed as Active in production status. The market segment for both is Desktop, despite the AMD part's "Embedded" designation. The AMD part number is 100-000001404E, and the Intel part number is SRQCZSRVF7.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports selecting the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 for users who require verified benchmark results. The Intel part has a full suite of 17 benchmark scores, an average score of 36,938, and an 85th percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores in the database, making its performance unquantified relative to the Intel part or any other CPU. From the available evidence, the Intel part is the only one with demonstrated throughput across Cinebench and PassMark workloads.

The Intel part also offers 10 physical cores versus 8, a larger per-core L1 cache (192 KB vs 80 KB) and L2 cache (3 MB vs 1 MB), and higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s). These specification advantages are measurable and favor the Intel part for cache-sensitive and memory-bandwidth-bound applications. The 3 nm process node and higher transistor count (17,800 million vs 8,315 million) suggest a more complex design with potentially higher raw compute resources.

The AMD part holds advantages in thread count (16 vs 10), clock speeds (3.80 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost vs 3.30 GHz and 4.90 GHz), shared L3 cache (32 MB vs 20 MB), PCIe lanes (24 vs 20), and ECC memory support. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD part allows frequency tuning, which the locked Intel part cannot offer. For workloads that are thread-count dependent, the AMD part's 16 threads may outperform the Intel part's 10 threads, but the database provides no scores to confirm this.

Users who require ECC memory or additional PCIe lanes should consider the AMD part, as those features are absent on the Intel part. Users who need validated benchmark numbers and a higher percentile ranking should choose the Intel part. The database does not support a performance verdict either way, because the AMD part has no measured results. The Intel part's 85th percentile and parity with four rival CPUs (deltas from 0 to 0.5 percent) establish it as a competitive mid-range desktop processor, whereas the AMD part's 50th percentile is a placeholder value with no test backing.

The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $246, and no MSRP exists for the AMD part. The Intel part was released on 2025-01-06, the AMD part on 2025-10-06. Both are active in production.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) | Arrow Lake (Arrow Lake-S) |

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 10 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2025-01-06 |

| Launch MSRP | None | $246 |

The two processors differ in every major architectural domain. Core count favors Intel by 2 physical cores, but thread count favors AMD by 6 threads. Clock speeds favor AMD by 0.50 GHz at base and 0.60 GHz at boost. Cache allocation favors Intel for L1 and L2 per core, but AMD for shared L3. Memory bandwidth favors Intel by 12.8 GB/s. Process technology favors Intel with a smaller 3 nm node, though the AMD die is substantially smaller at 70.6 mm² versus 243 mm². ECC support, PCIe lane count, multiplier unlock, and socket type are exclusive to one side each. The release dates are separated by roughly nine months, with Intel shipping first.