AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark runs between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V. The only recorded benchmark scores belong to the Intel part, while the AMD processor has an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of zero. This makes a strict numerical comparison impossible for most workloads.

What can be established from the recorded data is how the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V performs on its own. In Cinebench R23, it scores 9932 points in the multicore test and 1758 points in the singlecore test. The R20 run shows 6491 multicore and 916 singlecore, while the older R15 test delivers 1502.5 multicore and 267 singlecore. These are the only Cinebench figures available in the database, and they indicate a processor that is competitive in its segment, sitting at the 75th percentile among all CPUs.

PassMark results for the Intel part cover a wider range of tasks. The multithread score is 18227, single-thread is 3836, and the aggregate average benchmark score is 21440. Data compression reaches 173924, data encryption hits 13032, and extended instructions reach 14801. Integer math scores 39679, floating point math 53310, and physics 1538. Prime number finding is a weak point at 168, while random string sorting lands at 21254.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V provide context for these numbers. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 scores 21484, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel part. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, 0.3% lower. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, 0.9% higher. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, 1% lower. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning the Core Ultra 5 228V sits in a tightly packed performance cluster where no rival holds a decisive lead.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries, the database cannot produce a win count for either processor. The head-to-head wins field shows zero for both sides, and the benchmark comparison array is empty. Any claim about which chip wins a specific test would require data that does not exist in this record.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, the database cannot assign workload wins to either processor. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has measurable strengths in specific PassMark tasks: data compression at 173924 is the highest single score recorded, followed by floating point math at 53310 and integer math at 39679. These suggest the Intel part handles computational workloads that rely on arithmetic throughput and data manipulation.

The Cinebench results for the Intel chip, particularly the R23 multicore score of 9932, indicate solid sustained multi-threaded performance for a mobile processor. Its single-core R23 score of 1758 also shows strong per-thread capability, which matters for lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers structural advantages that are documented even without benchmarks. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, matching the Intel part in core count but doubling the thread count. The AMD chip also has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, and a base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. These clock advantages, combined with 16 threads, give the AMD processor a theoretical edge in heavily threaded workloads, though no recorded scores confirm this.

For single-threaded tasks, the AMD part's higher clocks suggest an advantage, but the Intel part's Lunar Lake architecture and 3 nm process could offset some of that gap. The database records no direct measurement, so this remains a projection from specifications rather than a tested result.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V shows strength in its integrated graphics, featuring Arc 130V, while the AMD chip has Radeon Graphics. Neither GPU has benchmark scores in this record, so graphical performance cannot be quantified.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture, and comes from the Ryzen Embedded generation of the 9000 series. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake codename, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and Ultra 5 generation, and is also built by TSMC but on a 3 nm process. The Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor's larger L3 cache is a notable advantage for workloads that benefit from a big shared pool, while Intel's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches could help with per-thread data locality.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V also uses dual-channel memory, but the memory type is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard, with no bandwidth figure and no ECC support.

PCIe connectivity differs sharply. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes. This makes the AMD chip far more suitable for systems that need many high-speed expansion devices, such as storage arrays or multiple GPUs.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop socket with an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is soldered to Intel BGA 2833, a mobile package with a locked multiplier. The AMD chip has a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part draws only 17 W, reflecting its mobile design target. The AMD part is marked as a desktop segment product, the Intel part as mobile.

Release dates differ by about a year. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V was released on 2024-09-23, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X followed on 2025-10-06. Both are listed as active production parts.

The AMD processor has no recorded average benchmark score and sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part has an average score of 21440 and sits at the 75th percentile. This percentile gap reflects the absence of data for the AMD chip rather than a measured performance difference.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one clear conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has benchmark scores that place it at the 75th percentile, with an average score of 21440 and nearest rivals all within one percentage point. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores in the database, making any performance verdict impossible from measurements.

For users who need a low-power mobile processor with proven multi-threaded and single-threaded scores, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has documented results across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark tests. Its 17 W TDP and 8 threads make it suitable for thin-and-light systems, and its Arc 130V integrated graphics provide a built-in display solution.

For users who need a desktop processor with high thread counts, large L3 cache, ECC memory support, and extensive PCIe Gen 5 lanes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers those capabilities on paper. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, 32 MB L3, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 24 PCIe lanes make it architecturally oriented toward embedded and workstation-style workloads. The unlocked multiplier and AMD Socket AM5 also allow for system integration flexibility that the locked mobile Intel part cannot match.

The 65 W TDP of the AMD part versus 17 W for the Intel part indicates different thermal envelopes and use cases. The AMD chip targets systems with active cooling and higher power budgets, while the Intel chip targets fanless or low-power mobile designs.

Without benchmark data for the AMD processor, the database cannot validate whether its architectural advantages translate into higher scores. The 50th percentile ranking for the AMD part, combined with zero average score, suggests an incomplete record rather than a performance assessment. The Intel part's 75th percentile ranking is based on actual measurements.

Users who require validated performance numbers from the database should rely on the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, as it is the only one of the two with recorded results. Users who prioritize specifications such as thread count, cache size, ECC support, and PCIe lane count, and who are willing to accept unmeasured performance, may consider the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X based on its architectural profile.

FAQ

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

A: No. The benchmark array for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is empty, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has an average benchmark score of 21440, placing it at the 75th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part scores within one percentage point of four rivals: 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900H, 0.9% lower than the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, and 1% higher than the AMD EPYC 9454.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 16 threads across 8 cores, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 threads across 8 cores.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V does not.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe lane counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X provides 24 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V provides 4 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is built on a 3 nm process by TSMC.