AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 238V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V holds the only recorded benchmark data in this comparison. The database contains 17 benchmark results for the Intel part, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded scores. This asymmetry limits direct head-to-head analysis, but the available Intel results provide a reference point for its performance profile.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15645 and a single-core score of 2208. Its Cinebench R20 results show 6570 in multi-core and 927 in single-core, while Cinebench R15 produces 1576 multi-core and 222 single-core. These results indicate a capable processor for both threaded and single-threaded workloads.

In PassMark testing, the Intel part scores 18407 in multithread, 3890 in single-thread, 53160 in floating point math, and 38889 in integer math. Data compression reaches 176532, while data encryption scores 13072. Extended instructions yield 15377, and random string sorting produces 21585. Physics testing records 1546, and prime number finding scores 174.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V sits in the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 21981. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700F at 21988, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at 21992, the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V at 21952, and the AMD EPYC 9534 at 21900. The delta percentages are effectively negligible, ranging from 0.0 percent to 0.4 percent, meaning the Ultra 5 238V performs within a narrow band of these established desktop and server processors.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores recorded, placing it at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0. This does not indicate failure; rather, the database lacks measurement data for this part. The absence of results means no wins can be attributed to either processor in a head-to-head comparison.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part doubles the thread count through simultaneous multithreading, which the Intel part does not use.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V boosts to 4.70 GHz. The AMD part also starts from a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V has a TDP of 17 watts. The Intel part draws substantially less power on paper.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V does not support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V includes Arc 130V.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Intel part scores 21981 on average, nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11700F at 21988 and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X at 21992, with deltas of 0 percent. It is 0.1 percent ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V and 0.4 percent ahead of the AMD EPYC 9534.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and codename, belonging to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. Both processors are manufactured by TSMC, but on different process nodes: the AMD part uses a 4 nm node, while the Intel part uses a 3 nm node.

The AMD processor reports 8,315 million transistors on a die size of 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. Cache layouts differ substantially. 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 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's larger L3 cache could benefit workloads with high data reuse, while the Intel part's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches may reduce latency for certain access patterns.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V supports dual-channel memory, but the memory type is listed as dependent on motherboard and its memory bandwidth is not recorded. ECC memory support exists on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity shows a significant gap. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. This difference positions the AMD part for systems requiring extensive expansion, while the Intel part suits more constrained mobile platforms. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, an upgradeable desktop socket, whereas the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2833, a soldered mobile package. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier remains locked.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X targets the desktop market segment and was released on 2025-10-06. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V targets the mobile segment and was released earlier on 2024-09-23. Both parts remain in active production. The AMD part number is 100-000001404E, and the Intel part number is SRPN5SRPN4.

The Verdict

The recorded data favors the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V in terms of available performance metrics. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15645 and single-core score of 2208 demonstrate solid throughput, and its 75th percentile ranking places it above the AMD part's 50th percentile. The nearest rival comparisons confirm the Intel part performs on par with established desktop processors like the Intel Core i7-11700F and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, with deltas of 0 percent.

However, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers structural advantages that the Intel part lacks. It provides twice the thread count with 16 threads versus 8, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, ECC memory support, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 4, a larger shared L3 cache of 32 MB versus 8 MB, and an unlocked multiplier. These features target embedded and desktop applications where memory integrity, expansion capability, and overclocking matter more than raw benchmark scores.

The TDP figures differ markedly: 65 watts for the AMD part versus 17 watts for the Intel part. This indicates the Intel processor is designed for power-constrained mobile environments, while the AMD processor prioritizes performance and flexibility. The Intel part's 3 nm process node gives it a manufacturing advantage, but the AMD part compensates with a higher clock ceiling and more threads.

The choice depends on the workload. For users prioritizing measured multi-core and single-core performance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V has the only recorded scores and a higher database percentile. For users requiring ECC memory, extensive PCIe connectivity, or overclocking, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X provides those capabilities directly. The database currently lacks AMD benchmark results, so its actual performance remains unquantified in this comparison.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 238V |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 17 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) | Lunar Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Lunar Lake |

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

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| 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 | Depends on motherboard |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc 130V |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-09-23 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001404E | SRPN5SRPN4 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 75 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 (no data) | 21981 |