AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for either the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D or the Intel Core i5-110. With an average benchmark score of 0 for both processors and no entries in the head-to-head benchmark array, there is no quantitative performance data to compare. The percentile versus all CPUs is identical at 50 for each, indicating both sit at the median of the database population, but this is a positional metric rather than a measured performance result.

The absence of benchmark data means the wins array shows 0 for both sides. No single workload, synthetic test, or real-world application can be declared a victory for either processor based on recorded measurements. The data simply does not contain the numbers needed to establish a performance hierarchy. What can be analyzed instead are the architectural specifications, which differ substantially and provide a basis for understanding likely behavior, though without measured confirmation.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on Zen 5 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, containing 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake architecture with a 14 nm process at Intel, and the database lists no transistor count or die size for it. The process node gap is significant: 4 nm versus 14 nm, a difference of three full generations in lithography.

The AMD part integrates 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD processor doubles the core and thread counts. Base clocks are 4.40 GHz for the AMD part versus 2.90 GHz for Intel, and boost clocks are 5.50 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. The AMD processor also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. Thermal design power reflects the gap: 120 watts for AMD versus 65 watts for Intel.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD L3 cache is more than ten times larger. The AMD part uses DDR5 memory with dual-channel support and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part uses DDR4 with dual-channel support and 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD memory bandwidth is more than double the Intel figure.

The AMD processor supports ECC memory; the Intel processor does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both: Radeon Graphics on the AMD side, UHD Graphics 630 on the Intel side. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1200. The AMD part carries the part number 100-000001368E and was released on 2025-10-06. The Intel part carries the part number SA35X and was released on 2025-09-10. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark results, the analysis must rely on specification differences to project where each processor would likely excel, while acknowledging that no measured data confirms these projections.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D brings 12 cores, 24 threads, higher base and boost clocks, a significantly larger L3 cache, faster DDR5 memory, more PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and ECC support. These specifications point toward multi-threaded workloads, memory-intensive applications, and environments requiring data integrity. The 128 MB L3 cache is particularly notable for workloads that benefit from large on-die caches, such as database operations, virtualization, or scientific computing. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and Gen 5 PCIe lanes suggest the processor can feed data to accelerators or storage devices at high rates. ECC memory support indicates suitability for error-sensitive server or embedded workloads.

The Intel Core i5-110 offers 6 cores, 12 threads, a 65 watt TDP, and a smaller physical footprint in terms of cache and memory bandwidth. Its lower power draw suggests an efficiency advantage in lightly threaded tasks or thermally constrained systems. The 12 MB shared L3 cache and DDR4 support are more modest, but the processor remains functional for general desktop use. The integrated UHD Graphics 630 provides display output capability, as does the AMD Radeon Graphics. The locked multiplier on the Intel part means no user-controlled overclocking, whereas the AMD part allows multiplier adjustment. The Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $200, though pricing analysis falls outside the scope of this data review.

The release dates are close: the Intel part launched 2025-09-10, and the AMD part launched 2025-10-06. Both are actively produced. The Intel part uses an older 14 nm process, while the AMD part uses a modern 4 nm process, which typically implies better transistor density and power efficiency per operation, though again, no measured efficiency data exists in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data establishes a clear specification gap but no measured performance gap. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D offers double the cores, double the threads, higher clocks, a vastly larger L3 cache, faster memory, newer PCIe, and ECC support. The Intel Core i5-110 offers a lower TDP, a smaller cache, older memory technology, and a locked multiplier.

For workloads that scale with core count, thread count, cache capacity, or memory bandwidth, the specification sheet favors the AMD processor. The 128 MB L3 cache versus 12 MB is the largest single architectural disparity. For workloads that are latency-sensitive with low thread counts, the Intel processor's lower power envelope could be relevant, but the AMD part also has a higher base clock and boost clock, so even single-threaded performance projections favor AMD on paper. The Intel processor's only clear specification advantages are lower TDP and the presence of a launch MSRP. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The absence of benchmark scores means any definitive verdict must be deferred. The data confirms the AMD processor is designed for heavier, more demanding workloads, while the Intel processor targets a lighter, lower-power segment. Users requiring ECC memory, high memory bandwidth, PCIe Gen 5, or extensive multi-threading would find the AMD specifications more aligned with those needs. Users constrained by a 65 watt power envelope or requiring Socket 1200 compatibility would find the Intel part more appropriate. The database cannot confirm performance superiority for either processor without recorded benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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 i5-110 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports ECC memory, but the Intel Core i5-110 does not.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and the Intel Core i5-110 supports DDR4 memory with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores recorded for either processor?

A: No. Both processors have an average benchmark score of 0, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-110 uses a 14 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D | Intel Core i5-110 |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 9000 series | None listed |

| Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Threads | 24 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 4.40 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Architecture | Granite Ridge (Zen 5) | Comet Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | None listed |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | None listed |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 128 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001368E | SA35X |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2025-09-10 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $200 |