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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a one-sided comparison for this pairing. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has a full suite of results across Cinebench and Passmark tests. As a result, the Intel part holds wins in every measurable category, with no head-to-head benchmark data available for the AMD processor.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,467 and a single-core score of 1,893. In Cinebench R20, it records 11,059 multi-core and 1,561 single-core points. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2,660 multi-core and 287 single-core results. These scores place the Intel processor at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37,313.

Passmark results for the Intel chip show a multi-thread score of 31,004 and a single-thread score of 4,397. The data compression test records 310,843 points, while data encryption scores 22,648. Extended instructions reach 28,027 points, and the find prime numbers test produces a score of 352. Floating point math completes at 92,554 points, integer math at 66,417, physics at 2,430, and random string sorting at 37,325.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores, its percentile ranking sits at 50 with an average benchmark score of zero. The Intel processor sits 35 percentile points higher. The nearest rivals to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F include the Intel Core i9-13900HK with an average score of 37,425, which is 0.3% higher than the Ultra 5 225F, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37,161, which is 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-13700 scores 37,135, trailing by 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 160 records 37,117, also 0.5% behind. These deltas show the Ultra 5 225F performing in close company with those four established processors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark results in the database?

A: Only the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no entries in its benchmarks array, leaving its average benchmark score at zero.

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

A: The Intel Core i9-13900HK is 0.3% ahead of the Ultra 5 225F. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735H trails by 0.4%, the Intel Core i7-13700 trails by 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 160 also trails by 0.5%.

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

A: The launch MSRP is $231.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD processor lists ECC memory support as true. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses a 3 nm process, also from TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F boosts to 4.90 GHz.

The Verdict

The data supports only one set of conclusions for performance comparisons: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the sole chip with measurable benchmark output. Its 85th percentile ranking and average score of 37,313 give it a concrete position in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no scores, placing it at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F also holds the only available launch MSRP at $231, while the AMD part has none recorded. For anyone looking at measured performance, the Intel processor is the only option with evidence. The AMD chip remains entirely unquantified in this database.

The Intel processor is further distinguished by its array of Cinebench and Passmark scores, including a 16,467 multi-core result in Cinebench R23 and a 31,004 multi-thread Passmark score. Its nearest rivals cluster within 0.5% of its average score, indicating competitive positioning against the Intel Core i9-13900HK, AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, Intel Core i7-13700, and AMD Ryzen 7 160.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses 10 cores with 10 threads. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1851. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel chip does not. The part numbers differ as well: the AMD part is 100-000001404E, and the Intel part is SRQD2SRVF9.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an integrated Radeon Graphics solution. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F lists no integrated graphics. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, the Intel chip does not. Memory bandwidth also differs: the AMD part records 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part records 102.4 GB/s. PCIe lane counts differ as well, with the AMD chip offering Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel chip offering Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

The AMD processor was released on 2025-10-06, and the Intel processor was released on 2025-01-06. Both are listed as Active in production status and both target the desktop market segment.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation based on Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture, with the codename Granite Ridge. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F belongs to the Ultra 5 generation based on Arrow Lake architecture, with the codename Arrow Lake-S.

The process node differs: the AMD chip is built on a 4 nm process, and the Intel chip is built on a 3 nm process. Both use TSMC as the foundry. Transistor counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel chip has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

Cache configurations are also different. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has no V-cache 3D option recorded, and the Intel part has none either.

Both support DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. The Intel chip has a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s compared to the AMD chip's 89.6 GB/s. The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. The Intel processor also has a recorded launch MSRP of $231, while the AMD processor has none listed.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only processor with recorded results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,467 and single-core score of 1,893 establish a baseline for both threaded and single-threaded workloads. Passmark results reinforce this across data compression at 310,843 points, encryption at 22,648 points, and extended instructions at 28,027 points. The floating point math result of 92,554 points and integer math result of 66,417 points show strength in compute-heavy tasks.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores, so it cannot claim a win in any recorded test. Its specifications do indicate potential advantages in certain areas. The AMD chip has 16 threads against the Intel chip's 10 threads, which could matter for highly threaded software. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz is higher than the Intel chip's 4.90 GHz, which could benefit lightly threaded workloads. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not, and it includes integrated Radeon Graphics where the Intel chip has none.

The Intel chip holds the advantage in memory bandwidth with 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. It also has a smaller process node at 3 nm versus 4 nm. The Intel chip has more physical cores at 10 versus 8, though it lacks hyper-threading, giving it 10 threads against the AMD chip's 16.

The AMD chip offers an unlocked multiplier, which enables manual overclocking, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD chip also provides more PCIe lanes at 24 versus 20, both on Gen 5. The Intel chip has a recorded launch MSRP of $231, while the AMD chip has none listed in the database.

For users who require ECC memory support, integrated graphics, or an unlocked multiplier, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X presents those options on paper. For users who need verified benchmark performance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the only processor with data to support a decision. The Intel chip's 85th percentile ranking and average score of 37,313 place it among capable desktop processors, with its nearest rivals all within 0.5% of its average score.