AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is asymmetric. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has a full suite of measurements. This means the head-to-head comparison is limited to what the database has captured for the Intel part, with the AMD part assessed through its architectural specifications and percentile ranking.

The Intel Core 3 N350 posts a multi-thread score of 7382 in PassMark, a single-thread score of 1974, and a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 6274. Its single-core R23 score is 885, while the R20 results show 2635 multi-core and 371 single-core. In the R15 tests, the N350 records 632 multi-core and 89 single-core. The PassMark data compression test yields 80444, data encryption scores 5693, extended instructions reach 3981, and floating point math hits 17781. Integer math scores 27669, prime number finding scores 20, physics scores 446, and random string sorting scores 10102.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, with no individual test results recorded. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs is 50, meaning the database places it at the midpoint of all processors. The Intel Core 3 N350, by contrast, holds a 66th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 9903. These two figures, percentile and average score, are the only directly comparable metrics in the head-to-head section. The N350 sits 16 percentile points higher in the overall distribution.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 3 N350 provide context for its average score. The Intel Core i7-3770 scores 9706, which is 2 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-1035G1 scores 9684, 2.3 percent lower. On the other side, the AMD EPYC 7F52 scores 10159, which is 2.5 percent higher, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 scores 10230, 3.2 percent higher. The N350's average of 9903 places it between these two clusters, within a narrow band of roughly 3 percent of its closest competitors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no nearest rivals listed, so no comparable delta values exist for it.

The absence of AMD benchmark data means the database cannot directly quantify the performance gap. What the data does show is that the Intel part has a robust set of measured scores across multiple generations of Cinebench and a wide PassMark suite, while the AMD part is present in the database only through its specification sheet. The wins in this section, if defined by available scores, all go to the Intel Core 3 N350. The AMD part's wins must be inferred from its architectural advantages, which are substantial but unmeasured.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in design philosophy. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses 12 cores and 24 threads, built on the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture with a 4 nm process node from TSMC. Its transistor count is 16,630 million across a dual-chiplet die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The base clock is 4.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and the thermal design power is 120 watts. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses 8 cores and 8 threads, based on the Twin Lake architecture (Alder Lake-N generation) with a 10 nm process from Intel. Its base clock is listed at 0.10 GHz with a boost of 3.90 GHz, and the thermal design power is 7 watts. The core count difference is 12 versus 8, and the thread count difference is 24 versus 8, a threefold advantage in threads for the AMD part.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, totaling 12 MB of L2 across all cores. Its L3 cache is 64 MB, shared. The Intel part allocates 96 KB of L1 per core but shares 2 MB of L2 across all cores, with a shared 6 MB L3. The L3 difference is 64 MB versus 6 MB, a factor of more than ten. Per-core L2 is also divergent: 1 MB per core for AMD versus effectively 0.25 MB per core for Intel when the shared 2 MB is divided across 8 cores.

Memory support differs by generation and bus width. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but with a single-channel memory bus and 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The bandwidth difference is 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s, a 51.2 GB/s gap. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity also diverges: the AMD part uses Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in branding but both are present. The AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD part and Intel BGA 1264 for the Intel part. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates place the AMD part later, with a production status of Active for both. The process node gap of 4 nm versus 10 nm and the foundry difference, TSMC versus Intel, are structural distinctions that affect power efficiency and transistor density.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N350 wins in the database's measured benchmark suite. Its scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the PassMark suite are all recorded and positive. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded benchmark scores, so in terms of available data, the Intel part is the only one with empirical results. The Intel part's 66th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 50th percentile is another data point in its favor, though this comparison must account for the fact that the AMD part's average score is zero.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X wins on raw architectural specifications. Its 12 cores and 24 threads provide a structural advantage for heavily parallel workloads. The 64 MB L3 cache versus 6 MB is a decisive advantage for any workload that repeatedly accesses a large working set. The dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth versus single-channel with 38.4 GB/s means memory-bound tasks will see a substantial throughput difference. The 5.60 GHz boost clock versus 3.90 GHz gives the AMD part a frequency advantage in single-threaded bursts, assuming the architecture scales accordingly. The unlocked multiplier and ECC support are features the Intel part lacks.

The thermal design power difference of 120 watts versus 7 watts indicates the AMD part is designed for sustained high performance with adequate cooling, while the Intel part is designed for minimal power draw. The AMD part uses a desktop socket, the Intel part uses a mobile BGA socket. The AMD part's PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes provides more bandwidth for expansion devices.

The benchmark data for the Intel part shows its strengths in specific areas. PassMark data compression at 80444 is its highest score, indicating strong throughput in compression workloads. Integer math at 27669 and floating point math at 17781 show balanced arithmetic performance. The Cinebench scores scale consistently across R15, R20, and R23, with multi-core results roughly 7 times the single-core results in R23 (6274 versus 885). The single-thread PassMark score of 1974 is modest compared to high-end desktop parts, confirming its low-power positioning.

For the AMD part, the absence of measured scores means its wins are prospective rather than empirical. The specification sheet indicates it should win in multi-threaded rendering, data processing, virtualization, and memory-intensive workloads. The Intel part should win in power-sensitive, fanless, or battery-operated environments where the 7 watt envelope is a hard constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part provides 4 more cores and 16 more threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The AMD part is 1.70 GHz higher at peak frequency.

Q: How do the L3 cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 58 MB more L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. The Intel part supports a wider range of memory types.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a single-channel memory bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part provides 51.2 GB/s more bandwidth.

Q: What are the percentile rankings in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a 66th percentile ranking. The Intel part ranks 16 percentile points higher.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X | Intel Core 3 N350 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 4.40 GHz | 0.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.60 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 7 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Twin Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000000662E | SRPNS |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2025-01-06 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 66 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 9903 |