AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V address entirely different market segments, and their benchmark data reflects that split. The AMD part, a 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor from the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series, is built for sustained multi-threaded workloads. The Intel part, an 8-core, 8-thread mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, is engineered for efficiency and single-thread responsiveness.

The recorded data shows the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V holds a decisive advantage in single-thread performance. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1921 and Geekbench single-core score of 2270 are strong indicators of responsiveness in lightly-threaded applications. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D, while having a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to the Intel part's 5.00 GHz, does not have benchmark scores recorded in the database for direct comparison. This absence of AMD benchmark data means the Intel part's wins in single-thread tests are the only measurable outcomes.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D wins on paper in architectural capacity. It offers 12 cores and 24 threads versus 8 cores and 8 threads for the Intel. This gives the AMD processor a clear theoretical advantage in heavily parallel workloads such as video rendering, scientific computation, and server-side processing. The Intel part counters with a much lower 17 W TDP versus 120 W for the AMD, positioning it for fanless or battery-powered designs where thermal headroom is scarce.

The database percentile rankings further separate the two. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D sits at the 50th percentile. This percentile gap is noteworthy because the AMD part's average benchmark score is recorded as 0, meaning the database has no measured performance data for it. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 20897 places it near rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900) and the Intel Core i5-12600T (20917).

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different silicon designs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses the Granite Ridge codename, based on the Zen 5 architecture, and is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The smaller process node for the Intel part contributes to its dramatically lower power envelope.

The AMD processor integrates 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel processor does not have transistor count or die size recorded in the database. Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part offers 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's 128 MB L3 cache is a massive advantage for workloads that fit within that pool, reducing memory traffic and improving hit rates.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, along with ECC memory support. The Intel processor's memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard, with dual-channel bus but no recorded bandwidth figure and no ECC support. This makes the AMD part suitable for reliability-critical embedded applications where data integrity is paramount.

PCIe lane allocation is another clear split. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part's 24 Gen 5 lanes allow for multiple high-speed NVMe drives or accelerators, while the Intel part's 4 lanes constrain expansion to a single device.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD part also includes Radeon Graphics as its integrated GPU, whereas the Intel part uses Arc 140V. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD part, Intel BGA 2833 for the Intel part. The Intel part is soldered (BGA), while the AMD part is socketed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark data between these two processors is absent from the database. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This means the only measurable performance values available are from the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V's individual benchmark results.

The Intel part's Cinebench R23 scores are 10653 for multi-core and 1921 for single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6887 multi-core and 972 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1616 multi-core and 293 single-core. Geekbench results show 9963 multi-core and 2270 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel part provide granular insights. The data compression score is 181443, data encryption is 13779, extended instructions is 15323, and finding prime numbers is 192. Floating point math scores 57628, integer math scores 42669, multithread scores 19297, physics scores 1617, and random string sorting scores 22416. Single-thread PassMark scores are 4051.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE with an average score of 20900 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12600T with 20917 (-0.1% delta), the AMD EPYC 7J13 with 20845 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U with 20826 (0.3% delta). This cluster indicates the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V performs within a narrow band (roughly 0.3% above or below) of these four processors in average benchmark score.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm its performance position. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 5.50 GHz boost clock suggests strong multi-thread potential, but the absence of measured data prevents any numeric comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a TDP of 120 W. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has a TDP of 17 W, which is significantly lower.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How many PCIe Gen 5 lanes does each processor provide?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D provides 24 lanes of Gen 5 PCIe (CPU only). The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V provides 4 lanes of Gen 5 PCIe (CPU only).

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 4.40 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 17 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Lunar Lake |

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

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR5 | Depends on motherboard |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc 140V |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-09-23 |

| Part Number | 100-000001368E | SRPMLSRPMX |

The release dates show the AMD processor launched over a year after the Intel processor. The AMD part's base clock of 4.40 GHz is exactly double the Intel part's 2.20 GHz, yet the Intel part reaches a boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 5.50 GHz for the AMD part. The Intel part's smaller process node and lower TDP make it suitable for thin-and-light mobile designs, while the AMD part's socketed AM5 interface, ECC support, and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes target embedded and desktop compute roles. The Intel part's locked multiplier limits overclocking, while the AMD part's unlocked multiplier allows manual tuning. The database records the Intel part at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with the AMD part at the 50th percentile, though the AMD part's 0 average benchmark score means this percentile is not based on measured performance.