AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V. The comparison must therefore be assembled from the recorded benchmark suite of the Intel part and the architectural specifications of the AMD processor. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V holds an average benchmark score of 19,368 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly around this figure: the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19,364 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core i5-1345U scores 19,411 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-8700K scores 19,238 (+0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19,499 (-0.7%). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 226V sits in a densely packed performance band.

The Intel part's strongest recorded results come from Cinebench R23, where it scores 9,848 in multicore and 1,744 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it records 6,381 multicore and 900 singlecore. Cinebench R15 shows 1,501 multicore and 267 singlecore. Geekbench results are 8,598 multicore and 1,930 singlecore. Passmark results are more granular: multithread 17,850, single thread 3,754, integer math 38,647, floating point math 52,270, extended instructions 14,724, data compression 170,687, data encryption 12,710, find prime numbers 166, random string sorting 20,813, and physics 1,449.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, and its average benchmark score is 0. This absence of measured data means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the specification sheet for the AMD part and the measured results for the Intel part. The AMD processor presents 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double the thread count of the Intel chip, which provides 8 cores and 8 threads. The base clock of the AMD part is 4.40 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the Intel part operates at 2.10 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The TDP figures diverge sharply: the AMD processor carries a 120 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 17 W. The AMD chip uses the AM5 socket and is a desktop-class part, while the Intel chip uses BGA 2833 and is a mobile-class part.

The single-core advantage of the AMD part, based on its 5.60 GHz boost clock versus 4.50 GHz, should translate into strong Cinebench single-core results, but no measured data exists to quantify the difference. The multi-threaded arithmetic is clearer: 24 threads versus 8 threads gives the AMD part a structural advantage of 3-to-1 in thread count, though the Intel part's higher single-thread efficiency in the recorded data (a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 1,744) shows that per-core performance on the mobile chip is competitive. The Intel part's 73rd percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database, while the AMD part's 50th percentile reflects the absence of recorded scores rather than a meaningful performance position.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V wins in every category where measured data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 9,848 and singlecore score of 1,744 establish a baseline for modern productivity workloads. The Geekbench multicore result of 8,598 and singlecore result of 1,930 reinforce this position. Passmark's integer math score of 38,647 and floating point math score of 52,270 indicate balanced general-purpose computing capability. The data compression score of 170,687 is the highest single recorded value in the Intel suite, suggesting strong performance in archiving and storage-related tasks. The extended instructions score of 14,724 covers vectorized workloads, and the random string sorting score of 20,813 points to solid sorting and data organization performance. The physics score of 1,449 is the weakest relative figure in the Passmark suite, indicating that the mobile chip's computational physics performance is modest compared to its other measured capabilities.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmarks. Its potential wins must be inferred from the specification sheet. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 5.60 GHz boost clock gives it a theoretical advantage in heavily threaded workloads, provided the cooling solution can sustain the 120 W TDP. The 64 MB L3 cache, compared to the Intel part's 8 MB shared L3, should improve performance in cache-sensitive applications such as database queries and large data set processing. The PCIe Gen 5 implementation with 24 lanes (CPU only) versus the Intel part's 4 lanes (CPU only) gives the AMD chip a substantial bandwidth advantage for expansion cards, NVMe storage, and GPU connectivity. The Radeon Graphics iGPU is present on the AMD part, while the Intel part uses Arc 130V graphics, but no graphics benchmarks exist in the database for either chip. ECC memory support is listed as true for the AMD part and false for the Intel part, which positions the AMD chip for reliability-focused workloads such as server functions and error-sensitive computing. The AMD part's multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part's multiplier is locked. The AMD chip uses DDR5 memory with dual-channel support and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the Intel part also supports DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

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, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part offers three times the thread count.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X runs at a 4.40 GHz base clock and 5.60 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V runs at a 2.10 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor has the higher recorded benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is the only one with recorded scores. It reaches 9,848 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 1,744 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, 8,598 in Geekbench multicore, and 1,930 in Geekbench singlecore. The AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is rated at a 120 W TDP, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is rated at a 17 W TDP. The Intel part consumes substantially less power per the specification sheet.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X lists ECC memory support as true, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V lists ECC memory support as false.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a locked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses Intel BGA 2833. The AMD part is a desktop market segment product; the Intel part is a mobile market segment product. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads; the Intel processor has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 4.40 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, and boost clocks are 5.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. TDP is 120 W for the AMD chip and 17 W for the Intel chip. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core on the AMD part and 192 KB per core on the Intel part. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 2.5 MB per core on the Intel part. L3 cache is 64 MB on the AMD part and 8 MB shared on the Intel part. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s on the AMD part and not recorded on the Intel part. ECC memory support is true on the AMD part and false on the Intel part. PCIe lanes are Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only) on the AMD part and Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only) on the Intel part. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics on the AMD part and Arc 130V on the Intel part. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. Release dates differ: the AMD part launched on 2025-10-06, and the Intel part launched on 2024-09-23. The process node is 4 nm for the AMD part and 3 nm for the Intel part, both fabricated by TSMC. The AMD part has 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm²; the Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size. The AMD part's part number is 100-000000662E, and the Intel part's part number is SRPMQSRPMR.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is built on the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen Embedded generation using Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses the Lunar Lake codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. The AMD part is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 3 nm process at TSMC. The AMD chip integrates 16,630 million transistors across a dual-chiplet design with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm²; the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded. The AMD part uses a Zen 5 core design with 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, topped by a 64 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel part uses a Lunar Lake core design with 192 KB L1 per core and 2.5 MB L2 per core, paired with an 8 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD part supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel part supports dual-channel DDR5 as well, but its memory bandwidth is unrecorded and its ECC support is false. The AMD part provides 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics as its integrated GPU; the Intel part includes Arc 130V. The AMD part is socketed on AM5 with an unlocked multiplier, targeting desktop deployments, while the Intel part is soldered on BGA 2833 with a locked multiplier, targeting mobile platforms. The production status for both parts is Active, and both are currently listed in the database. The release cadence places the Intel part roughly one year earlier, with the AMD part arriving on 2025-10-06 and the Intel part on 2024-09-23.