AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains a complete benchmark suite for the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores in the database. This means all direct performance comparisons must be drawn from the Intel part's measurements and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 9848 and a single-core score of 1744. In Cinebench R20, it records 6381 multi-core and 900 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 1501 multi-core and 267 single-core. These figures indicate a processor that scales well across rendering workloads, with the multi-core results showing roughly 5.6 times the single-core output in R23, a ratio that reflects the parallel efficiency of its eight cores.

Geekbench results show 8598 multi-core and 1930 single-core. The PassMark suite provides a broader picture: multi-threaded performance sits at 17850, single-thread at 3754, floating point math at 52270, integer math at 38647, extended instructions at 14724, data compression at 170687, data encryption at 12710, random string sorting at 20813, find prime numbers at 166, and physics at 1449. The floating point math score is notably strong, exceeding the integer math result by over 35%, which suggests the architecture handles FP-heavy tasks efficiently.

The database places the Intel part at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19368. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS with an average score of 19364 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19411 with a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19238 with a delta of 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-10700F at 19499 with a delta of -0.7%. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning the Core Ultra 5 226V sits in a tight cluster of comparable processors. It is effectively tied with the Ryzen 5 7533HS, marginally ahead of the i7-8700K, and marginally behind the i5-1345U and i7-10700F.

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X lacks benchmark entries, no head-to-head scores exist in the database. The wins count is zero for both parts. Any performance comparison between the two would require direct measurements that are not present in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, and is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The AMD chip integrates 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 8 threads. This is a fundamental difference: the AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count, whereas the Intel part runs one thread per core. In multi-threaded workloads that scale with thread count, the AMD architecture has a structural advantage, though the Intel part's higher single-thread clock behavior may offset this in some tasks.

Clock speeds differ substantially. 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 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The AMD part runs at a significantly higher base frequency, and its boost ceiling is a full 1.0 GHz higher. However, the Intel part operates at a much lower thermal design power: 17 W versus 65 W for the AMD part. This makes the Intel chip a low-power mobile design, while the AMD chip is a desktop-class embedded processor.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel design has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, which can reduce latency for frequently accessed data, while the AMD design has a much larger shared L3 pool, which benefits workloads with larger working sets that fit in the last-level cache.

The AMD part supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part lists memory support as unknown and dependent on the motherboard, also with a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded, and ECC is not supported. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2833, a soldered mobile socket.

PCIe connectivity differs notably. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes available from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. This gives the AMD part substantially more expansion capacity for discrete GPUs, NVMe storage, or other peripherals.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes Arc 130V. The database does not provide performance figures for either integrated GPU, so no comparison of their capabilities is possible from the recorded data.

The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part belongs to the desktop market segment, while the Intel part is mobile. Release dates differ as well: the AMD part was released on October 6, 2025, and the Intel part on September 23, 2024, making the AMD design roughly a year newer.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 16 threads from 8 cores, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 threads from 8 cores. The AMD part doubles the thread count through simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD part is rated at 65 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 17 W TDP. The Intel design consumes substantially less power, which suits mobile and low-power embedded applications.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD part boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 4.50 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: Does the Intel part support ECC memory?

A: No. The database records ECC memory support as false for the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X records ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which part has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The AMD design offers far more expansion capacity.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD part is built on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part is built on a 3 nm TSMC process. The Intel node is smaller, though the database does not provide transistor counts or die sizes for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |

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

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 17 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Lunar Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5) | Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 8 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | Unknown, depends on motherboard |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | True | False |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 5, 4 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc 130V |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | True | False |

| Release date | October 6, 2025 | September 23, 2024 |

| Part number | 100-000001404E | SRPMQSRPMR |

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear functional distinction between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is a desktop-class embedded part with 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, 32 MB of shared L3 cache, ECC memory support, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and an unlocked multiplier. It targets workloads that require high multi-threaded throughput, large expansion capacity, and memory integrity features. The 65 W TDP and AM5 socket indicate a system designed for sustained performance in embedded or workstation contexts.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a mobile part with 8 threads, a 4.50 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of shared L3 cache, no ECC support, 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a locked multiplier. Its 17 W TDP and BGA 2833 socket point to low-power, compact designs. The benchmark data shows it performs at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 19368, placing it in a tight cluster with the Ryzen 5 7533HS, Core i5-1345U, Core i7-8700K, and Core i7-10700F, all within roughly one percent of each other.

For users choosing between these two, the AMD part is the appropriate selection when the workload demands high thread counts, large cache, ECC reliability, and extensive PCIe connectivity. The Intel part is the appropriate selection when power efficiency is the priority, as its 17 W TDP is a fraction of the AMD part's 65 W, and when the compact mobile form factor is required. The database contains no direct benchmark comparison between the two, so performance superiority cannot be claimed for either in absolute terms. The choice rests on platform requirements and power constraints, not on measured compute scores.