AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records only one side of this comparison with measured scores. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 17 recorded results. The Intel part sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part is at the 50th percentile. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655. In Cinebench R20, it records 6317 multi-core and 891 single-core. The R15 run shows 2609 multi-core and 368 single-core.

The Passmark suite expands the picture. The Core Ultra 5 225 scores 30459 in multithread and 4412 in single-thread. Integer math reaches 65345, floating point math reaches 92038, and extended instructions reach 27162. Data compression scores 302811, data encryption scores 22285, and random string sorting scores 36590. Physics processing records 2342, and prime number finding records 358.

Because the AMD side has no recorded scores, the head-to-head comparison relies on architectural and specification differences rather than direct test outcomes. The Intel processor has a measured average benchmark score of 36938. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F at 36945 with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 with a -0.2% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 with a -0.4% delta, and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 with a -0.5% delta. These deltas show the Core Ultra 5 225 performing within half a percent of each of those processors.

The absence of AMD benchmark data means no exact score deltas can be computed for the 9950X against the Core Ultra 5 225. The recorded data does show the Intel part's strong standing at the 85th percentile, which places it above the large majority of all CPUs in the database. The AMD part's 50th percentile reflects its lack of recorded results, not a measured performance level.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins in every category where recorded data exists, simply because it is the only one of the two with benchmark results. It shows strong multi-threaded throughput with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a Passmark multithread score of 30459. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4412.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X wins on raw core and thread counts. It offers 16 cores and 32 threads, compared with 10 cores and 10 threads on the Intel part. The AMD processor also boosts to 5.70 GHz against the Intel's 4.90 GHz, and it uses a 4 nm process node compared with the Intel's 3 nm node. The AMD chip carries 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. The AMD processor has 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

For memory bandwidth, the Intel part leads with 102.4 GB/s against the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s, despite both using dual-channel DDR5. The Intel processor has a higher transistor count at 17,800 million versus 16,630 million, and a larger die at 243 mm² versus two 70.6 mm² chiplets for AMD.

The Verdict

The data supports different picks depending on the priority. For users who need measured benchmark performance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is the only option with recorded scores. It stands at the 85th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 36938, and it sits within 0.5% of four nearby rivals in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and single-core score of 3655 give it a well-rounded profile across both threaded and single-threaded workloads.

For users who need maximum thread count and cache capacity, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X offers 16 cores, 32 threads, and 64 MB of L3 cache. It also provides ECC memory support, which matters for embedded and reliability-focused deployments. Its 5.70 GHz boost clock is the highest between the two, and its 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes give it more expansion capacity than the Intel part's 20 lanes.

The Intel part uses a 3 nm process node, has a 65 W TDP against the AMD part's 170 W TDP, and records a launch MSRP of $246. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database. The Intel processor is not multiplier-unlocked, while the AMD processor is. The Intel part released on 2025-01-06, while the AMD part released on 2025-10-06.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938 and sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 does not.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for both processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X boosts to 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 records 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X records 89.6 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename with Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake-S codename with Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node from TSMC.

The AMD chip uses a chiplet design with two 70.6 mm² dies, while the Intel chip uses a single 243 mm² die. The AMD processor has 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel processor has 17,800 million. Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, and both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. The AMD processor provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

The AMD processor is multiplier-unlocked, while the Intel processor is not. The AMD part has the part number 100-000001277E, and the Intel part has the part number SRQCZSRVF7. The AMD processor is part of the Ryzen Embedded generation and uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel processor is part of the Ultra 5 generation and uses Intel Socket 1851.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear differences between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 4.30 GHz, a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, and a TDP of 170 W. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads, a base clock of 3.30 GHz, a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and a TDP of 65 W.

Cache capacities differ across all levels. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Memory bandwidth favors the Intel part at 102.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1851. The AMD part has 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part has 20. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part and absent on the Intel part. The AMD part is multiplier-unlocked; the Intel part is not.

The process nodes differ, with the AMD part at 4 nm and the Intel part at 3 nm. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $246, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database. Release dates also differ, with the Intel part releasing on 2025-01-06 and the AMD part on 2025-10-06. The Intel part's percentile rank is 85, while the AMD part's is 50.