AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and the Intel Core 7 150U. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel processor has a full set of Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark measurements. This makes a direct numeric comparison impossible, but the available data for each processor, along with their specifications, allows for a reasoned analysis of expected performance differences.

The Intel Core 7 150U shows a strong single-core result in Cinebench R23, scoring 1875.5 points. Its multi-core score in the same test reaches 8883 points. In Geekbench, the Intel processor records a single-core score of 1857 and a multi-core score of 6234. PassMark results for the Intel part include a multithread score of 14700, a single-thread score of 3508, and a physics score of 1012.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, which places it in the middle of all CPUs tracked by the database, but the average benchmark score is recorded as zero. The Intel Core 7 150U, by contrast, holds a percentile ranking of 71 and an average benchmark score of 17395. The Intel processor also has nearest rival data showing it sits within 0.6 percent of several AMD desktop processors, specifically the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at -0.6 percent, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at -0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 3 210 both at 0.4 percent ahead. This places the Intel part in a competitive desktop-class performance band despite its mobile designation.

The AMD part uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part uses 10 cores and 12 threads. Thread count alone suggests the AMD processor should handle heavily threaded workloads with greater efficiency, but no measured data confirms this. The Intel processor's boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz, close to the AMD part's 5.50 GHz boost. Base clocks differ substantially, with the AMD processor running at 4.40 GHz versus the Intel processor's 1.80 GHz, which reflects the Intel part's low-power mobile design.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 150U wins in every category where measured data exists, simply because it is the only processor in this comparison with benchmark results. Its Cinebench R20 scores of 5248 multi-core and 740 single-core, along with its Cinebench R15 scores of 1505.5 multi-core and 254 single-core, provide a baseline for what a 15-watt mobile processor can achieve. PassMark results show the Intel part handling integer math at 51057, floating-point math at 34405, data compression at 158622, and data encryption at 10025. Extended instruction workloads score 8748, and random string sorting reaches 18269. Prime number finding scores 58.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded wins because no benchmark data exists in the database. However, its specifications point to areas where it would likely dominate if measured. The 128 MB of L3 cache, the 4 nm process node, the 12-core 24-thread configuration, and the 120 watt TDP all indicate a processor designed for sustained high-throughput workloads. The Intel part's L3 cache is 12 MB shared, a fraction of the AMD cache allocation. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

The data indicates the Intel processor is optimized for efficiency and moderate workloads, while the AMD processor is built for maximum throughput in embedded or desktop scenarios. The Intel part's 15 watt TDP versus the AMD part's 120 watt TDP shows a clear design split. The Intel processor targets systems where power draw and heat generation matter, while the AMD processor targets systems where raw compute capacity matters more.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload type and power constraints. The Intel Core 7 150U is the only processor with measured performance, and its results show a capable mobile part that competes with desktop processors like the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and Ryzen 5 4600G. Its 71st percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 17395 place it in a solid mid-range category. Systems requiring a low-power processor with verified performance should choose the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D presents a different profile. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 128 MB L3 cache, 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 4 nm process indicate a processor aimed at workloads that scale with core count and cache size. The lack of benchmark data means its actual performance cannot be confirmed from the database, but its specifications align with high-end desktop and embedded compute tasks. Systems requiring ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, or massive cache capacity should choose the AMD part.

The percentile data favors the Intel processor in terms of verified standing among all CPUs. The AMD processor sits at the 50th percentile, though this figure is based on zero average benchmark score, which likely reflects missing data rather than actual performance. The Intel processor's nearest rivals all fall within 0.6 percent of its average score, indicating tight competition in its performance class. No such comparison exists for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150U does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a TDP of 120 watts. The Intel Core 7 150U has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core 7 150U has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for the AMD processor?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D. The Intel Core 7 150U has 19 recorded benchmark results.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D belongs to the Ryzen Embedded line from the 9000 series, with the codename Granite Ridge and a generation listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)). It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and contains 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 7 150U uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-U, belongs to the Core 7 generation, and uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. No transistor count or die size data exists for the Intel part.

The AMD processor features 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. L3 cache differs dramatically, with the AMD part providing 128 MB and the Intel part providing 12 MB shared. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database.

The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part using Radeon Graphics and the Intel part using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part has a production status of Active with a release date of 2025-10-06. The Intel part also has an Active production status with a release date of 2024-01-07.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field recorded in the database. Core count differs at 12 for AMD versus 10 for Intel. Thread count differs at 24 for AMD versus 12 for Intel. Base clock differs at 4.40 GHz for AMD versus 1.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clock differs at 5.50 GHz for AMD versus 5.40 GHz for Intel. TDP differs at 120 watts for AMD versus 15 watts for Intel.

Socket types differ, with the AMD processor using AMD Socket AM5 and the Intel processor using Intel BGA 1744. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. The AMD processor contains 16,630 million transistors, while no transistor count is recorded for the Intel processor. The AMD die size is 2x 70.6 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel processor.

L2 cache per core differs at 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs at 128 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs, with the AMD processor supporting DDR5 only and the Intel processor supporting both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD processor at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support differs, with AMD supporting it and Intel not. PCIe generation and lane count differ at Gen 5 with 24 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ between Radeon Graphics on the AMD part and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the Intel part.

Market segment differs, with the AMD processor listed as Desktop and the Intel processor listed as Mobile. Release dates differ, with the AMD processor released on 2025-10-06 and the Intel processor released on 2024-01-07. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. Part numbers differ at 100-000001368E for AMD and SRMYP for Intel. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.