AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D provides 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 240H provides 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD part boosts up to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel part boosts up to 5.20 GHz. The AMD base clock is 4.40 GHz versus 2.50 GHz for Intel.

Q: Which processor uses more power?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a TDP of 120 watts. The Intel Core 7 240H has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 only. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD processor includes Radeon Graphics. The Intel processor includes Iris Xe Graphics 64EU.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel part?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a launch MSRP of $502. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D belongs to the Ryzen Embedded line from the 9000 series, built on the Granite Ridge codename and using the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) generation. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H from the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, and is built by Intel on a 10 nm process node.

The AMD chip has a transistor count of 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². Intel does not report transistor count or die size in the database. Cache hierarchies differ significantly. Both share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, but AMD uses 1 MB of L2 cache per core while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is the major differentiator: AMD provides 128 MB of total L3 cache, whereas Intel provides 24 MB shared L3. This large L3 capacity on the AMD side is a defining architectural trait for workloads that benefit from large working sets.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with only 8 lanes from the CPU.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744, reflecting different market segments: AMD is listed as Desktop, Intel as Mobile. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while Intel's is locked. Production status for both is Active. The AMD release date is 2025-10-06, and the Intel release date is 2024-12-17. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $502; AMD has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data for these two processors is limited. The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, and its benchmark array is empty. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel Core 7 240H, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 31,483 and sits at the 82nd percentile versus all CPUs.

Since the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores, direct numerical comparison between the two processors is not possible from the measured data. The Intel part does have a full set of benchmark results. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,360 multicore and 249 singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8,562 multicore and 1,208 singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15,764 multicore and 1,719 singlecore. PassMark results include multithread at 23,975, single thread at 3,782, integer math at 80,396, floating point math at 58,905, extended instructions at 16,897, data compression at 271,774, data encryption at 15,155, physics at 1,723, and random string sorting at 28,866. Find prime numbers is recorded at 102.

Without AMD benchmark results in the database, the head-to-head comparison relies on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance deltas. The Intel processor's nearest rivals show it performing in a specific competitive band: it matches Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 0 percent delta, matches AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 0 percent delta, sits 0.1 percent behind Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, and 0.1 percent behind Intel Core i5-13500. These figures provide context for where the Intel part lands among its peers, but no such context exists for the AMD part in the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 4.40 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP is 120 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. AMD is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a transistor count of 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². Intel is built on a 10 nm process with no transistor or die size recorded. AMD's codename is Granite Ridge, and Intel's is Raptor Lake-H. AMD's generation is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), while Intel's is Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 128 MB L3. Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD is DDR5 only with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth; Intel is DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus and no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Intel. PCIe: AMD has Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon Graphics, Intel has Iris Xe Graphics 64EU.

Market segment: AMD is Desktop, Intel is Mobile. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, Intel's is locked. Part numbers are 100-000001368E for AMD and SRQ6TQ5ML for Intel. Release dates differ: AMD on 2025-10-06, Intel on 2024-12-17. The Intel launch MSRP is $502; AMD has none recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D wins on raw core count with 12 cores versus 10, and on thread count with 24 threads versus 16. It also wins decisively on L3 cache capacity at 128 MB versus 24 MB, which matters for workloads that repeatedly access large datasets. Its base clock of 4.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz are both higher than Intel's 2.50 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The AMD part also offers ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks, and it provides more PCIe lanes at 24 versus 8. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD chip indicates overclocking capability that the locked Intel chip does not have.

The Intel Core 7 240H wins on power efficiency in terms of TDP, drawing 45 watts versus 120 watts. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving platform flexibility that the DDR5-only AMD part does not provide. The Intel part has a higher L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1 MB. Its integrated graphics are specified as Iris Xe Graphics 64EU, whereas AMD lists Radeon Graphics without EU or execution unit details. The Intel processor has recorded benchmark results and a high percentile rank of 82 versus all CPUs, while the AMD processor has no recorded benchmark scores and a percentile of 50. The Intel part also has a launch MSRP of $502, which can be stated once for reference.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core 7 240H is fully benchmarked and sits at the 82nd percentile, with an average score of 31,483 and competitive positioning within 0.1 percent of several rivals. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark scores in the database, so its measured performance cannot be confirmed from this data.

From specifications alone, the AMD processor is built for heavy multithreaded and cache-sensitive workloads. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 128 MB L3 cache, and 5.50 GHz boost clock position it as the higher-end part on paper. The 120 watt TDP and desktop socket reinforce that positioning. The Intel processor, with a 45 watt TDP and mobile BGA socket, targets a lower-power mobile segment. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, plus support for both DDR4 and DDR5, make it a flexible mainstream mobile option.

For a desktop builder prioritizing core count, cache capacity, ECC memory, and PCIe lane availability, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D is the specification-driven choice. For a mobile platform where power draw, memory flexibility, and verified benchmark results matter, the Intel Core 7 240H is the part with measured data backing its 82nd percentile standing. The database cannot confirm the AMD part's performance because no benchmark scores are recorded for it, so any decision between the two rests on specifications for AMD and on measurements for Intel.