AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data does not include any direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X versus the Intel Core 7 350. The database contains no Cinebench, PassMark, or other workload scores for the AMD part, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a full suite of recorded measurements. Consequently, a direct numerical comparison of application performance between these two processors is not possible from the available facts.

What the data does show is the Intel Core 7 350's absolute performance profile, which allows for context when considering its placement. The Intel part achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8030 and a single-core score of 2046. In Cinebench R20, it records 5373 multi-core and 758 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test yields 1220 multi-core and 292 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 15170, a single-thread score of 4100, integer math at 33734, floating point math at 42809, and data compression at 143123.

The Intel Core 7 350 holds a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17779. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (0.5% ahead of the Core 7 350), the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (0.5% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (0.6% ahead), and the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (0.7% ahead). These tight margins, all within roughly one percent, indicate that the Core 7 350 sits in a densely packed performance cluster where small score differences separate adjacent parts.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an average benchmark score of zero and no recorded workloads, placing it at the 50th percentile in the database's ranking. This absence of measured data means the database cannot substantiate any performance advantage for the AMD processor in any workload category.

FAQ

Q: Does the database show any benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries in the database, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed.

Q: What is the Intel Core 7 350's best recorded Cinebench score?

A: The highest Cinebench result for the Intel Core 7 350 is 8030 in the R23 multi-core test, followed by 5373 in R20 multi-core and 1220 in R15 multi-core.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 350 compare to its closest rival in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779 points. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 5 221TE, averages 17860, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD EPYC 9374F averages 17693, which is 0.5% lower than the Core 7 350.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports DDR5 memory. The Intel Core 7 350 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, the database lists the production status as "Active" for both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and the Intel Core 7 350.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their fundamental design. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X belongs to the 9000 series, uses the Granite Ridge codename, and is built on the Zen 5 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 16,630 million spread across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part offers 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning the Intel processor has no simultaneous multithreading. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor allocates 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Clock speeds show a similar divergence. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, with an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a locked multiplier. Power envelopes are dramatically different: the AMD part has a TDP of 170 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of just 15 watts.

Memory architecture differs beyond supported types. The AMD processor uses a dual-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel processor uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity also diverges: the AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5, whereas the Intel part is soldered to Intel BGA 1516. Release dates are also distinct, with the AMD processor released on October 6, 2025, and the Intel processor released on April 15, 2026.

The Verdict

The available data presents an asymmetric comparison. For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, the database contains no performance measurements, no rival comparisons, and an average benchmark score of zero. For the Intel Core 7 350, the database contains a complete benchmark suite, a 71st percentile ranking, and a set of closely matched rivals.

Based strictly on recorded information, the Intel Core 7 350 is the only processor in this comparison with verified performance data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8030 and single-core score of 2046, along with its PassMark multi-thread score of 15170, provide concrete reference points. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core 5 221TE and AMD EPYC 9374F, sit within 0.5% of its average score, indicating that the Core 7 350 delivers performance consistent with its immediate competitive set.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X cannot be evaluated for performance from this database. Its architectural specifications are extensive: 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, a 5.70 GHz boost clock, and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. These figures suggest a high-core-count desktop part, but without benchmark scores, the database offers no evidence of how those specifications translate into measured application performance.

The choice between these two processors, based on the data, depends entirely on whether verified performance is required. The Intel Core 7 350 has a complete, measurable performance profile. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X does not. For any analysis requiring benchmark evidence, the Intel part is the only option with recorded support. For a specification-level comparison, the AMD part offers more cores, threads, cache, and memory bandwidth, but these advantages remain unverified in the database.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and the Intel Core 7 350 according to the recorded data:

• Cores: AMD 16, Intel 6
• Threads: AMD 32, Intel 6
• Base Clock: AMD 4.30 GHz, Intel 1.50 GHz
• Boost Clock: AMD 5.70 GHz, Intel 4.80 GHz
• TDP: AMD 170 W, Intel 15 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel BGA 1516
• Codename: Granite Ridge, Wildcat Lake
• Generation: Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5), Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)
• Process Node: 4 nm, 3 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Transistors: 16,630 million, not listed
• Die Size: 2x 70.6 mm², not listed
• L1 Cache: 80 KB per core, 192 KB per core
• L2 Cache: 1 MB per core, 2.5 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 64 MB, 6 MB shared
• Memory Support: DDR5, DDR5 and LPDDR5X
• Memory Bus: Dual-channel, Single-channel
• Memory Bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, 59.7 GB/s
• ECC Memory: True, False
• PCIe: Gen 5 with 28 lanes, Gen 4 with 6 lanes
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon Graphics, Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe)
• Market Segment: Desktop, Mobile
• Release Date: October 6, 2025, April 15, 2026
• Launch MSRP: Not listed, $469
• Multiplier Unlocked: True, False
• Part Number: 100-000001277E, SAE3F
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 50, 71
• Average Benchmark Score: 0, 17779
• Benchmark Entries: None, 17 recorded tests