AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and Intel Core 7 240H target fundamentally different segments, and the data reflects that split. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X is a desktop-class processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, a 170 TDP, and a 5.70 GHz boost clock. The Intel Core 7 240H is a mobile part with 10 cores and 16 threads, a 45 TDP, and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. The recorded benchmarks for the Intel part place it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part has no recorded average benchmark score in the database, so direct numerical comparison is limited to the specifications and the Intel part's own performance data.

For users seeking maximum multi-threaded throughput in a desktop or embedded environment, the Ryzen Embedded 9950X is the clear choice based on core count, thread count, and higher boost clock. The Intel Core 7 240H, with its recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,764 and single-core score of 1,719, serves mobile workloads where power efficiency matters, indicated by its 45 TDP versus the AMD part's 170 TDP. The data shows the Intel part is competitive with other mid-range mobile and desktop processors, sitting within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and Intel Core i5-13500 in average benchmark scores. The AMD part, lacking benchmark entries, cannot be placed in the same comparative framework.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is defined by the specification sheet. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X wins on raw core count: 16 cores versus 10, and 32 threads versus 16. Its boost clock of 5.70 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 5.20 GHz, and its 64 MB of L3 cache dwarfs the Intel part's 24 MB. This configuration favors heavily threaded workloads such as server-side processing, virtualization, or content creation where parallel scaling dominates.

The Intel Core 7 240H wins on power efficiency and platform compatibility. Its 45 TDP is dramatically lower than the AMD part's 170 TDP, making it suitable for laptops and compact mobile systems where thermal and power constraints are strict. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD part supports only DDR5, giving the Intel part flexibility in existing system builds. The Intel part's integrated Iris Xe Graphics 64EU provides a more capable integrated GPU than the AMD part's Radeon Graphics, based on the naming convention, though no benchmark data for either iGPU is recorded. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $502, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Zen 5 generation, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 16,630 million transistors across a 2x 70.6 mm² die configuration. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. It supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The multiplier is unlocked, indicating overclocking capability, and the socket is AMD Socket AM5.

The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, belonging to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its cache includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. It does not support ECC memory. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The multiplier is locked, and the socket is Intel BGA 1744, which is a mobile package. The Intel part uses a different transistor count and die size, but those figures are not recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X boosts up to 5.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 240H boosts up to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 240H does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 7 240H supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170, while the Intel Core 7 240H has a TDP of 45.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 240H's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has an average benchmark score of 31,483 and sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded average benchmark score.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark results are not recorded in the database, as the head-to-head table is empty. The only benchmark data available is for the Intel Core 7 240H. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15,764 and single-core score is 1,719. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8,562 multi-core and 1,208 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,360 multi-core and 249 single-core.

PassMark results show the Intel part at 23,975 for multi-thread, 3,782 for single-thread, 80,396 for integer math, 58,905 for floating point math, 27,1774 for data compression, 15,155 for data encryption, 16,897 for extended instructions, 102 for find prime numbers, 1,723 for physics, and 28,866 for random string sorting.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 7 240H are the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 with an average score of 31,473 and a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX with an average score of 31,495 and a 0% delta, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H with an average score of 31,508 and a -0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i5-13500 with an average score of 31,510 and a -0.1% delta. These deltas indicate the Intel Core 7 240H performs essentially identically to these four rivals, with differences of 0.1% or less.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries, no wins can be attributed to it in the recorded data. The Intel part's wins are internal to its own benchmark suite, where it demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance relative to its TDP. The lack of AMD benchmark data means the comparison is primarily specification-based, not performance-based.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads versus the Intel Core 7 240H's 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.30 GHz versus the Intel base clock of 2.50 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 5.70 GHz versus the Intel boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD TDP is 170 versus the Intel TDP of 45.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD codename is Granite Ridge, the Intel codename is Raptor Lake-H. The AMD generation is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge), the Intel generation is Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The AMD process node is 4 nm at TSMC, the Intel process node is 10 nm at Intel. The AMD transistor count is 16,630 million, the Intel transistor count is not recorded. The AMD die size is 2x 70.6 mm², the Intel die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations differ: L1 is 80 KB per core for both, but L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 64 MB for AMD versus 24 MB (shared) for Intel. Memory support: AMD is DDR5 only, Intel is DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s while Intel has none recorded. ECC memory: AMD supports it, Intel does not. PCIe: AMD has Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), Intel has Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon Graphics, Intel has Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. Market segment: AMD is desktop, Intel is mobile. Multiplier: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked. Release date: AMD released 2025-10-06, Intel released 2024-12-17. Launch MSRP: AMD has none recorded, Intel has $502.