AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core 7 160UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 7 160UL across multiple Cinebench and Passmark tests. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct head-to-head comparisons rely on the Intel part's measured performance and the architectural specifications of both processors.

The Intel Core 7 160UL delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 9386 and a single-core score of 1325. In Cinebench R20, it scores 3942 multi-core and 556 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 946 multi-core and 133 single-core. These scores place the Intel part at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14232.

Passmark results for the Intel Core 7 160UL show a multi-thread score of 11043 and a single-thread score of 3391. The floating point math test returns 25670, while integer math scores 47515. Data compression scores 108953, data encryption scores 7146, and extended instructions score 5832. Random string sorting delivers 11843, find prime numbers scores 50, and physics scores 819.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 160UL include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with an average score of 14277 and a delta of -0.3%, the Intel Core i5-10400F with 14185 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Xeon 6756E with 14163 and a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U with 14320 and a delta of -0.6%. The Intel Core 7 160UL sits within a tight band of these competitors, trailing the Ryzen 5 3501U by 0.6% and the Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.3%, while leading the Core i5-10400F by 0.3% and the Xeon 6756E by 0.5%.

Since the AMD part has no benchmark data recorded, the head-to-head section must rely on the Intel part's measured scores as the only quantitative comparison available. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D's specifications suggest higher multi-threaded capability, but no recorded test scores exist to confirm this in the database.

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 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part provides 2 more cores and 12 more threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core 7 160UL has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD part boosts 0.30 GHz higher.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a TDP of 120 watts. The Intel Core 7 160UL has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part consumes 105 watts less under its rated thermal design power.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 160UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 7 160UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 160UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 116 MB more L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses the Granite Ridge codename with Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename with Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part's transistor count is recorded at 16,630 million with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

The AMD part uses socket AM5, while the Intel part uses socket 1700. The AMD processor features integrated Radeon Graphics, whereas the Intel processor features Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The AMD part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

The cache hierarchy differs significantly between the two. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 128 MB on the AMD part versus 12 MB shared on the Intel part. The AMD part's L2 per core is 0.25 MB smaller, but its L3 cache is 116 MB larger.

The AMD part is from the 9000 series and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation with Zen 5. The Intel part belongs to the Core 7 generation with Raptor Lake-PS. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001368E, while the Intel part's part number is unknown.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The base clock is 4.40 GHz on the AMD part versus 1.80 GHz on the Intel part. The boost clock is 5.50 GHz on the AMD part versus 5.20 GHz on the Intel part. The TDP is 120 watts on the AMD part versus 15 watts on the Intel part.

The socket differs: AMD uses AM5, Intel uses LGA 1700. The process node is 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD versus Intel for the Intel part. The AMD part has 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count. The die size is 2x 70.6 mm² for AMD, with no recorded die size for Intel.

Cache specifications diverge: L1 is 80 KB per core for both, L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel, and L3 is 128 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no recorded value for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Intel. PCIe is Gen 5 with 24 lanes for AMD versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics on AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part does not. Release dates differ: October 2025 for AMD, April 2024 for Intel. The AMD part's production status is active, and the Intel part's production status is also active.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the Intel Core 7 160UL has measurable benchmark performance with an average score of 14232 and a 69th percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark scores in the database, making direct performance conclusions impossible from measured results.

The AMD part presents a higher-specification profile: more cores, more threads, higher base and boost clocks, a larger L3 cache, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The Intel part presents a dramatically lower TDP of 15 watts versus 120 watts, which indicates a much lower power envelope.

The AMD part requires DDR5 memory, while the Intel part can work with either DDR4 or DDR5. The AMD part sits on the AM5 platform with an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part sits on the LGA 1700 platform with a locked multiplier.

For users concerned with measured performance in the database, the Intel Core 7 160UL has verified scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests. For users who prioritize higher core counts, faster clocks, larger cache, and ECC support, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D offers the stronger specification sheet, though its actual benchmark performance is unrecorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 160UL wins in power efficiency, with a TDP of 15 watts compared to 120 watts for the AMD part. This represents a 105 watt difference in rated thermal design power. The Intel part also wins in memory flexibility, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part is limited to DDR5.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D wins in core count (12 versus 10), thread count (24 versus 12), base clock (4.40 GHz versus 1.80 GHz), and boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz). The AMD part wins in L3 cache capacity (128 MB versus 12 MB), ECC memory support, PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4), and PCIe lane count (24 versus 8).

The AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth. The AMD part uses a smaller 4 nm process compared to the 10 nm process on the Intel part. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, which the Intel part lacks.

In terms of platform, the AMD part uses AM5 with PCIe Gen 5, while the Intel part uses LGA 1700 with PCIe Gen 4. The AMD part's 24 PCIe lanes from the CPU exceed the Intel part's 8 lanes. The AMD part's integrated Radeon Graphics differ from the Intel part's Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Intel part is the only one with recorded benchmark scores, so it wins in available performance data.