AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core 3 N355 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two processors aimed at completely different segments. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is a high-core-count desktop part with a 170 TDP, while the Intel Core 3 N355 is an ultra-low-power mobile chip with a 15 TDP. The Intel Core 3 N355 has benchmark results available, while the AMD part currently has no recorded scores or rivals in the database. The Intel chip sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13,492, placing it near the Intel Core i3-12100F (13,494, 0% delta) and just ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452, 0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, despite having 16 cores and 32 threads, has no benchmark data, so the database cannot confirm its performance. Based strictly on available information, the Intel Core 3 N355 is the only part with verified performance metrics. The AMD part offers architectural advantages on paper, but without measurements, no performance verdict can be issued for it.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture with a 4 nm process from TSMC. It integrates 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture, derived from Alder Lake-N, on a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 9000 series, while the Intel part is in the Core 3 generation. The AMD chip has 16 cores and 32 threads, whereas the Intel chip has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading on the Intel side. The AMD base clock is 4.30 GHz with a boost of 5.70 GHz; the Intel base clock is 1.90 GHz with a boost of 3.90 GHz. The AMD part has a 170 TDP, while the Intel part has a 15 TDP. The AMD chip uses Socket AM5, the Intel chip uses BGA 1264. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel part is locked. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel chip supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD chip has Gen 5 with 28 lanes, the Intel chip has Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon Graphics and Intel using UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N355 has recorded wins in every benchmark category in the database, simply because it is the only one with test results. Its strongest recorded results are in PassMark multithread (10,174), PassMark integer math (33,894), and Cinebench R23 multicore (5,262). The single-core results indicate moderate capability: Cinebench R23 single-core at 1,039, Cinebench R20 single-core at 509, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 168. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark scores, so the database cannot assign any wins to it. The AMD part's paper specifications suggest it would dominate multi-threaded workloads due to 32 threads versus 8 threads, a 5.70 GHz boost clock versus 3.90 GHz, and 64 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB. However, without recorded measurements, those wins remain hypothetical. The data shows the Intel part is a low-power option for basic computing tasks, while the AMD part is positioned for high-end desktop workloads, but only the Intel part has verified performance data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a 170 TDP, and the Intel Core 3 N355 has a 15 TDP.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 N355 does not.

Q: What memory types does the Intel Core 3 N355 support?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 3 N355?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13,492, placing it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, and the Intel Core 3 N355 uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The only available benchmark data belongs to the Intel Core 3 N355. Its strongest recorded scores are in PassMark integer math with 33,894, PassMark floating point math with 22,695, PassMark multithread with 10,174, and Cinebench R23 multicore with 5,262. Single-threaded results show PassMark single thread at 2,153 and Cinebench R23 single-core at 1,039. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has zero recorded benchmark scores, so no direct comparisons can be made. The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 3 N355 include the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13,494 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-9500 with 13,452 (0.3% delta), the Intel Core 5 120UL with 13,594 (-0.8% delta), and the Intel Core i7-1250U with 13,351 (1.1% delta). This indicates the Intel Core 3 N355 performs nearly identically to those four parts in average benchmark terms, with the Core 5 120UL being about 0.8% faster and the Core i7-1250U about 1.1% slower. The AMD part has no rival data, making any head-to-head analysis impossible at this time.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.30 GHz with a boost of 5.70 GHz; the Intel base clock is 1.90 GHz with a boost of 3.90 GHz. TDP is 170 for the AMD part and 15 for the Intel part. The AMD socket is AM5, the Intel socket is BGA 1264. The AMD codename is Granite Ridge, the Intel codename is Twin Lake. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. The AMD cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3; the Intel cache includes 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD part uses DDR5 only with dual-channel and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with single-channel and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not the Intel part. PCIe lanes are Gen 5 with 28 lanes on the AMD part versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes on the Intel part. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics on the AMD part and UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel part. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD release date is 2025-10-06, and the Intel release date is 2025-01-06. The AMD part number is 100-000001277E, and the Intel part number is SRPNT. The AMD part has no recorded transistors or die size, while the Intel part also has no recorded transistors or die size. The AMD market segment is Desktop, and the Intel market segment is Mobile. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5), and the Intel generation is Core 3 (Alder Lake-N). Both parts have a production status of Active.