AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and Intel Core 5 211E target different segments of the embedded desktop market, and the recorded data shows a clear split in performance priorities. The AMD part is a 12-core, 24-thread processor built on a 4 nm process, while the Intel part is a 10-core, 16-thread processor on a 10 nm process. The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core 5 211E, but no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, which means direct numerical comparisons are limited to the specifications and the Intel part’s measured performance data. The Intel Core 5 211E holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,829, while the AMD part currently sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero due to the absence of recorded benchmarks.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E has extensive measured data across multiple benchmark categories, and its strengths are evident in specific workloads. In Passmark integer math, it scores 88,117, and in floating point math, it scores 66,402. These results indicate strong general computational throughput for a 65 W processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,389 and single-core score of 2,878 further confirm balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded tasks. The Passmark multithread score of 23,833 and single-thread score of 4,006 show that the Intel part handles both parallel and serial workloads without a dramatic imbalance.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its advantage must be inferred from its specifications: 12 cores and 24 threads versus the Intel’s 10 cores and 16 threads, a boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, and a much larger 128 MB L3 cache versus the Intel’s 20 MB shared L3 cache. The larger cache and higher core count suggest an advantage in cache-sensitive and heavily threaded workloads, but the database does not provide measured confirmation. The Intel part wins in availability of benchmark data, and its scores place it well above the AMD part’s current 50th percentile ranking, although that ranking reflects the absence of data rather than measured inferiority.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², whereas the Intel chip has a single die of 257 mm². The AMD part integrates 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel part’s transistor count is not listed in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is the most pronounced difference: the AMD part has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. For memory support, the AMD part uses DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5 and includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and includes UHD Graphics 730. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part belongs to the 9000 series with the Granite Ridge codename and Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) generation, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation.

The Verdict

Based solely on the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 211E is the processor with measured performance, and its scores are substantial. The database shows a 86th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 37,829, placing it among strong performers. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37,804 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 37,762 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37,904 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37,911 (0.2% ahead). These deltas are small, indicating that the Intel Core 5 211E sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark scores in the database, so a direct performance comparison is impossible from measured data. Its specifications suggest a different profile: higher core count, higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and higher memory bandwidth. The 128 MB L3 cache is a defining feature, and the 12-core, 24-thread configuration implies strong multi-threaded potential. However, the lack of measured scores means the database cannot confirm where it wins. The Intel part is the only one with verified results, and it delivers a balanced set of single-thread and multi-thread scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211E has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports DDR5 only.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core 5 211E?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 20,389 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,878 in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 211E compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37,829, which is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370’s score of 37,904.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: The database lists no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, so its average benchmark score is zero.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark data is not available for these two processors, as the database contains no head-to-head entries and no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D. For the Intel Core 5 211E, the measured results provide a complete picture. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,055 in multi-core and 289 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8,563 in multi-core and 1,208 in single-core. The Cinebench R23 results are 20,389 in multi-core and 2,878 in single-core. These scores show a consistent scaling pattern across the three Cinebench versions.

Passmark results for the Intel Core 5 211E cover a range of workloads. Data compression scores 346,757, and data encryption scores 17,938. Extended instructions score 21,592, while find prime numbers scores 43. Floating point math scores 66,402, and integer math scores 88,117. The multithread score is 23,833, physics scores 702, and random string sorting scores 34,308. Single-thread performance is recorded at 4,006 in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests, confirming consistency in the measurement.

The Intel Core 5 211E’s nearest rival comparisons show a tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804, which is 0.1% behind the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37,762, 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904, 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37,911, also 0.2% ahead. The average benchmark score of 37,829 for the Intel Core 5 211E places it squarely in this group, with no rival separated by more than 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, with no score, cannot be positioned within this comparison, but its 50th percentile ranking indicates the database currently treats it as unmeasured rather than competitive.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 4.40 GHz for the AMD part and 2.70 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz and 4.90 GHz, respectively. TDP differs substantially, with the AMD part rated at 120 W and the Intel part at 65 W. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process technology and die details differ. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel and has a die size of 257 mm². The AMD part has 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel part’s transistor count is not listed. Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3: the AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core and 128 MB L3, while the Intel part has 2 MB L2 per core and 20 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Memory support and bandwidth differ. The AMD part supports DDR5 only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory and support ECC. PCIe lanes differ: the AMD part has Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, and the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. Release dates also differ, with the AMD part released in October 2025 and the Intel part in January 2025.