AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database does not include any direct benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X and the Intel Core 3 304. However, the Intel Core 3 304 has a full set of measured results, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark entries at all. This asymmetry means the only quantitative comparison possible is to place the Intel Core 3 304 against its nearest rivals in the database, which include AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, Intel Core i7-8750H, Intel Core 5 120UL, and AMD EPYC 7443.

The Intel Core 3 304 produces an average benchmark score of 13,745, which places it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores 13,786, a difference of only 0.3% in favor of the Threadripper. The Core 3 304 trails the Intel Core i7-8750H by 0.9% (13,868 versus 13,745) and the AMD EPYC 7443 by 1.4% (13,936 versus 13,745). Against the Intel Core 5 120UL, the Core 3 304 leads by 1.1%, with scores of 13,745 versus 13,594.

Looking at raw performance metrics, the Intel Core 3 304 shows notable strengths in specific workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 5,263, while its single-core score is 1,765. Cinebench R20 results show 4,160 multi-core and 587 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 849 and single-core is 264. PassMark results further characterize the chip: integer math scores 24,640, floating point math scores 29,722, and extended instructions score 9,686. Data compression reaches 114,775, data encryption scores 8,501, and find prime numbers returns 68. The random string sorting test yields 13,659, physics scores 868, and multithreaded performance is 11,625. Single-thread performance in PassMark is 3,614.

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark entries in the database, its wins column is zero, and the Intel Core 3 304 also shows zero wins in the head-to-head array. The data cannot support a direct score comparison between these two processors. What the data does show is that the Intel Core 3 304 competes closely with several established desktop and server chips, sitting within 1.4% of the AMD EPYC 7443 and within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-8750H. It also edges out the Intel Core 5 120UL by just over one percent.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in nearly every architectural dimension. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, using the Granite Ridge codename and Zen 5 architecture. It belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series and fits the AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process from Intel, with the Wildcat Lake codename and Core 3 generation. It is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516.

Core counts differ dramatically. The AMD part provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part provides 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD chip runs a base clock of 4.40 GHz and boosts to 5.60 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and boosts to 4.30 GHz. Thermal design power is also far apart: 120 watts for the AMD versus 15 watts for the Intel.

Cache hierarchies diverge. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 uses 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. Transistor counts are only recorded for the AMD part at 16,630 million, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no transistor or die size data in the database.

Memory support differs in type and width. The AMD chip supports DDR5 in dual-channel mode with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only in single-channel mode, with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with only 6 lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel chip does not. Production status is active for both, but release dates differ: the AMD part launched on October 6, 2025, while the Intel part launched on April 15, 2026.

The Verdict

The database contains no direct benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X, which means its performance cannot be quantified against the Intel Core 3 304 in any measured test. The Intel Core 3 304, by contrast, has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark scores, plus a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

From the available data, the Intel Core 3 304 is a competitive mobile processor that sits within one to two percent of several well-known desktop and server parts. Its 5-core, 5-thread configuration is unusual for a modern chip, but the single-thread results (1,765 in Cinebench R23, 3,614 in PassMark) indicate solid per-core performance. The 15-watt TDP makes it a low-power option, while the 120-watt AMD part is clearly designed for higher sustained workloads.

For users requiring many cores, high boost clocks, large L3 cache, dual-channel memory, ECC support, and Gen 5 PCIe, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is architecturally superior on paper. However, the database offers no measured proof of that superiority. For users prioritizing low power consumption, compact mobile integration, and a verified benchmark profile, the Intel Core 3 304 is the only one of the two with recorded performance data.

The verdict from the data alone is incomplete: the AMD part has zero benchmark entries, so any performance comparison is impossible. The Intel part has confirmed results and a clear position among its nearest rivals. Until the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X receives benchmark entries in the database, the Intel Core 3 304 stands as the only measurable processor in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 3 304?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13,745, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X have any benchmark scores?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 304 compare to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX?

A: The Threadripper PRO 3975WX has an average score of 13,786, which is 0.3% higher than the Core 3 304's 13,745.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 does not.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 304?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 304 is $309.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in every category where measured data exists. It has verified Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 scores, plus a wide range of PassMark results covering integer math, floating point math, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, random string sorting, physics, multithreaded tasks, and single-thread tasks. Its percentile ranking at 68th among all CPUs confirms that it outperforms a majority of recorded processors.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X wins in architectural specifications that are all unverified by benchmark data. It offers 12 cores versus 5, a boost clock of 5.60 GHz versus 4.30 GHz, 64 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB, dual-channel memory versus single-channel, ECC support, Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes, and double the memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. It also has an unlocked multiplier, which the Intel part lacks.

For use-case analysis based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core 3 304 is the only processor with demonstrated performance. Its 15-watt TDP and mobile socket (BGA 1516) indicate suitability for low-power mobile systems. The AMD part, with a 120-watt TDP and desktop socket (AM5), is positioned for desktop or embedded workloads, but the database provides no measured confirmation of its capabilities.

In terms of nearest rivals, the Intel Core 3 304 sits within 1.4% of the AMD EPYC 7443, a high-end server chip, and within 0.9% of the Intel Core i7-8750H, a mobile CPU. It leads the Intel Core 5 120UL by 1.1%. These deltas show that the Core 3 304 delivers performance close to much larger processors, despite its small core count.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no rival comparisons, no benchmark scores, and no percentile ranking beyond the default 50th percentile with a zero average score. Therefore, the only place where the AMD chip wins is in the specification sheet, while the Intel chip wins in all tested, measured, and recorded performance categories.