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

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear split between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X holds the advantage in multi-threaded throughput and per-core performance, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T counters with a broader feature set and higher memory bandwidth. The Intel part sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 30,468. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark data in the database, placing it at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0. This means the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the only one of the two with measurable performance data, and it outclasses the AMD chip in every recorded workload category.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 21,971 and a single-core score of 3,101. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no such numbers recorded. For any user relying on database measurements, the Intel part is the only option with verifiable performance. The AMD processor remains an unknown quantity in the database, and its lack of benchmark entries means it cannot be compared directly to the Intel chip or any rivals. The data suggests the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the safer choice for workloads that depend on measured performance, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers a different set of architectural attributes that may appeal to specific use cases, but without benchmark confirmation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 microarchitecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Intel part has a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², while the AMD chip has 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel die is significantly larger and packs more than double the transistor count.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 10 threads, with no SMT support, meaning each core handles a single thread. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel part runs at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part is locked.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. The AMD processor uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. The Intel part has larger per-core caches at every level, but the AMD chip has 12 MB more shared L3 cache.

Memory support shows both support DDR5 and dual-channel memory, but the Intel part has a higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the AMD chip. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The AMD chip has Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor integrates Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in every recorded benchmark category, simply because it has recorded data and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X does not. In Cinebench R15, the Intel part scores 2,214 in multi-core and 312 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9,227 in multi-core and 1,302 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21,971 in multi-core and 3,101 in single-core. These results cluster around the performance level of mobile processors like the Intel Core i9-11980HK, which has an average score of 30,422 and sits 0.2% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, which has an average score of 30,390 and sits 0.3% behind.

PassMark results for the Intel part show strong throughput in specific workloads. Data compression scores 233,998, data encryption scores 18,289, extended instructions score 20,083, and finding prime numbers scores 284. Floating point math scores 82,751, integer math scores 59,543, multithread scores 25,358, physics scores 2,053, random string sorting scores 28,774, and single-thread scores 4,348. The Intel part also shows a near-tie with the Intel Core i5-13600H, which has an average score of 30,548 and sits 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, which has an average score of 30,364 and sits 0.3% behind.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, by contrast, has no recorded wins. Its architectural traits suggest it could excel in scenarios where ECC memory support matters, where a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz could improve lightly threaded responsiveness, or where the unlocked multiplier allows user-controlled frequency tuning. The larger shared L3 cache of 32 MB could also benefit certain data-heavy workloads. However, none of these are confirmed by benchmark data in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30,468, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an average score of 0 in the database.

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

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

Q: How do the core counts and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11980HK, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-13600H, and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, so no direct comparison between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T can be drawn from recorded measurements. The only available performance data belongs to the Intel part, and its scores stand alone without an AMD counterpart to measure against.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,971 and a single-core score of 3,101. The single-core score of 3,101 indicates strong per-thread performance, which aligns with its 4.90 GHz boost clock. The multi-core score of 21,971 comes from 10 physical cores operating without SMT, so each core must carry the full thread workload independently. The Cinebench R20 results show 9,227 in multi-core and 1,302 in single-core, while the Cinebench R15 results show 2,214 in multi-core and 312 in single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel part reveal where it leans. Data compression at 233,998 is the highest PassMark category, suggesting strong integer throughput in compression algorithms. Floating point math at 82,751 and integer math at 59,543 indicate balanced arithmetic capability. Data encryption at 18,289 and extended instructions at 20,083 show moderate cryptographic and SIMD throughput. Random string sorting at 28,774 and multithread at 25,358 reflect memory-heavy and parallel task performance. Physics at 2,053 and finding prime numbers at 284 are the lowest categories, showing that the Intel part is not optimized for simulation physics or prime number searches.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T are all mobile processors. The Intel Core i9-11980HK has an average score of 30,422, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS has an average score of 30,390, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-13600H has an average score of 30,548, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has an average score of 30,364, which is 0.3% lower. These deltas show that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T sits within a tight performance cluster, effectively tied with these established mobile chips.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries in the database, so it cannot be placed on any performance curve. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a thread count advantage over the Intel part, and its boost clock of 5.50 GHz is 0.60 GHz higher. The larger shared L3 cache of 32 MB versus 20 MB could reduce memory latency in certain workloads. The higher memory bandwidth of the Intel part at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s could favor memory-intensive tasks. However, without recorded scores, all of these remain speculative.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process, while the Intel processor uses a 3 nm process. The AMD chip has 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, while the Intel chip has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

The cache configurations differ. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The AMD part has 24 Gen 5 PCIe lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has 20 Gen 5 PCIe lanes (CPU only). The AMD part integrates Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part uses Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Socket 1851. The AMD part was released on October 6, 2025, while the Intel part was released on December 31, 2024. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001404E, while the Intel part number is unknown.