AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible. The Intel part's recorded data, however, provides a clear picture of its performance class. Its average benchmark score is 48,995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. That is a strong standing, though the nearest rivals show how narrow the margins are at this level.

The Core Ultra 5 245's closest competitor in the database is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which averages 49,196. That puts the Intel chip 0.4% behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 averages 49,228, which is 0.5% ahead of the Core Ultra 5 245. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H averages 48,698, which is 0.6% behind, and the Intel Core i5-14600K averages 48,618, which is 0.8% behind. The Core Ultra 5 245 sits within a 1.4% band across all four rivals, indicating a tightly contested performance tier.

Looking at the specific workloads, the Core Ultra 5 245 shows distinct strengths. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 32,924. In the same test's single-core run, it scores 4,648. The Cinebench R20 results are 13,828 multi-core and 1,952 single-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 3,318 multi-core and 468 single-core. These numbers confirm that the chip scales well from lightly threaded to heavily threaded workloads.

PassMark results further break down the performance profile. The multi-thread score is 38,706, and the single-thread score is 4,394. Data compression scores 400,942, while data encryption reaches 30,236. Extended instructions score 33,304, and finding prime numbers scores 365. Floating point math scores 120,548, integer math scores 91,187, physics scores 2,569, and random string sorting scores 49,140. The floating point and integer math results are particularly high relative to the physics score, suggesting strong raw compute throughput in math-heavy tasks.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmarks in the database, the head-to-head comparison cannot assign wins to either side. The data shows that the Intel part is competitive with its nearest rivals, but any statement about relative performance against the AMD part would be speculation. The AMD processor's percentile rank of 50 with an average score of 0 reflects the absence of recorded measurements, not a performance verdict.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. 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 5 245 uses the Arrow Lake codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation built on Arrow Lake architecture. Both are active production desktop parts.

The manufacturing process differs. AMD uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 3 nm node, also from TSMC. The transistor counts reflect this: the AMD chip has 8,315 million transistors on a die size of 70.6 mm², while the Intel chip has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Intel part packs more than twice the transistors into a die over three times larger.

Core configuration is a major differentiator. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning each core supports two threads. The Intel part has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning each core supports exactly one thread. The Intel chip uses a wider core count but no simultaneous multi-threading, while the AMD chip relies on threading to reach 16 threads from 8 physical cores.

Cache hierarchies also diverge significantly. The AMD L1 cache is 80 KB per core, the L2 is 1 MB per core, and the L3 is 32 MB shared. The Intel L1 cache is 192 KB per core, the L2 is 3 MB per core, and the L3 is 24 MB shared. The Intel chip has larger per-core caches at every level, while the AMD chip has a larger shared L3 pool.

Clock speeds differ as well. The AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost of 5.50 GHz. The Intel base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz. The AMD part has a higher ceiling in both metrics. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked, which affects overclocking flexibility.

Memory support is identical in type: both use DDR5 and dual-channel memory. Bandwidth, however, is not equal. The AMD part records 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part records 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, which is a notable feature for workstation and embedded use cases.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The sockets are incompatible, with AMD using Socket AM5 and Intel using Socket 1851.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, the database cannot show workload-specific wins for that processor. The analysis must therefore focus on what the recorded data reveals about the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and how its architectural features would position it in different scenarios.

The Intel part's high multi-thread score of 38,706 in PassMark, combined with its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924, suggests strong performance in heavily threaded workloads. Applications that use many cores, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or scientific simulation, would benefit from the 14 physical cores. The absence of hyper-threading means the core count is real, not virtual, which can be an advantage in workloads that scale linearly with physical cores.

The single-thread score of 4,394 in PassMark and 4,648 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong lightly threaded performance. Desktop responsiveness, office productivity, and single-threaded legacy applications would run well. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz supports this, though the AMD part's 5.50 GHz boost could theoretically push higher in single-thread bursts, assuming similar IPC.

The Intel part's data encryption score of 30,236 and extended instructions score of 33,304 point to competence in security and vectorized workloads. Floating point math at 120,548 and integer math at 91,187 are strong numbers for computational tasks. Random string sorting at 49,140 suggests good memory access patterns and sorting efficiency.

The AMD part's architectural advantages would show in different areas. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, while lower than Intel's 102.4 GB/s, is still substantial and paired with a larger 32 MB shared L3 cache. The 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes exceed Intel's 20 lanes, which benefits systems with multiple high-speed expansion cards. The unlocked multiplier offers overclocking headroom that the Intel part lacks.

ECC support on both parts makes either suitable for error-sensitive workloads, but the Ryzen Embedded branding suggests the AMD chip is designed for always-on, industrial, or embedded deployments. The 65 W TDP on both parts means thermal and power envelopes are similar, though the AMD chip achieves this with fewer transistors and a smaller die.

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 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks are 3.80 GHz and 3.50 GHz respectively, and boost clocks are 5.50 GHz and 5.10 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP.

The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process with 8,315 million transistors and a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel part uses a 3 nm TSMC process with 17,800 million transistors and a 243 mm² die. Cache sizes differ per core: AMD has 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, while Intel has 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2 per core. Shared L3 is 32 MB on AMD and 24 MB on Intel.

Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s on AMD versus 102.4 GB/s on Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 on AMD versus 20 on Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics on AMD and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU on Intel. Sockets are AM5 and 1851 respectively. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked.

The release dates differ: the AMD part launched on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part launched on 2025-01-06. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $270, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part number is 100-000001404E, and the Intel part number is SRVFE. Both support DDR5 and dual-channel memory, and both support ECC.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores, compared to 8 cores on the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X. The AMD part has 16 threads versus 14 on the Intel part, because each AMD core supports two threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz, and the Intel base clock is 3.50 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD part has 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, with 32 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2 per core, with 24 MB shared L3.

Q: What is the Intel part's benchmark standing?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995 and sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, is 0.4% ahead.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 support ECC memory. Both use DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What are the process nodes and die sizes?

A: The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process with a 70.6 mm² die and 8,315 million transistors. The Intel part uses a 3 nm TSMC process with a 243 mm² die and 17,800 million transistors.