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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a full set of benchmark results, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means the head-to-head analysis relies entirely on the Intel chip's measured performance and its position relative to other CPUs.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,629.5 and a single-core score of 1,969. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 10,041 and single-core is 1,417. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 2,397.5 and a single-core score of 288.5.

Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 11,526 and a single-core score of 2,151. PassMark tests cover a wide range of workloads. The multi-thread score is 28,119, and the single-thread score is 4,258 (recorded twice as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, with identical results).

In specialized PassMark subtests, the Intel chip scores 283,451 in data compression, 21,428 in data encryption, and 21,915 in extended instructions. Floating point math comes in at 86,540, while integer math scores 68,520. Finding prime numbers yields a score of 220, physics scores 1,877, and random string sorting scores 33,654.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is 31,508. This places it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The Intel Core i5-13500 scores 31,510, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31,495, also a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 7 240H scores 31,483, which is 0.1 percent behind. The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 scores 31,473, also 0.1 percent behind.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X holds a 50th percentile position with an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than actual performance. Without data, no comparative statements about its benchmark wins can be made.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X have any benchmark results in the database?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, and its average benchmark score is 0. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 19 recorded benchmark results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel chip's average score of 31,508 is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31,510 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31,495, both with a 0 percent delta. It sits 0.1 percent ahead of the Intel Core 7 240H and Intel Core Ultra 3 205.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the clock speed ranges?

A: The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the thermal design power for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a TDP of 28 watts.

Where Each One Wins

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, the data cannot confirm any benchmark wins because no measurements exist. Its strengths must be inferred from the specification sheet. It offers 16 cores and 32 threads, which is a higher thread count than the Intel chip's 14 cores and 14 threads. Its boost clock of 5.70 GHz is higher than the Intel chip's 4.90 GHz. The cache configuration includes 64 MB of L3 cache, compared to 18 MB shared on the Intel part. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which is absent on the Intel side.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H shows clear wins in the recorded benchmark data. Its average score of 31,508 places it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. In PassMark data compression, it scores 283,451, which is a strong result for workloads involving archiving or file compression. The multi-thread score of 28,119 indicates solid parallel performance for its power class. The single-thread score of 4,258 suggests good responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The Intel chip also wins on thermal efficiency based on the recorded TDP figures. It draws a TDP of 28 watts, which is substantially lower than the AMD chip's 170 watts. This makes it suitable for mobile or compact systems where heat output and power delivery are constrained.

Memory bandwidth is another area where the Intel chip records a higher figure. It supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD chip lists 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip also supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 only.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

TDP differs dramatically. The AMD chip is rated at 170 watts, while the Intel chip is rated at 28 watts.

The socket types are incompatible. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 2049. The AMD chip is a desktop part, while the Intel chip is a mobile part.

The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel chip has a locked multiplier.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not on the Intel chip.

PCIe lanes differ. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel chip uses Arc Graphics 130T.

Release dates differ. The AMD chip was released on 2025-10-06. The Intel chip was released on 2025-01-12.

The part numbers are 100-000001277E for AMD and SRQAM for Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename. Its generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)). The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. The chip uses 16,630 million transistors and has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm².

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-H codename. Its generation is listed as Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake-H). The process node is 3 nm, also fabricated by TSMC. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel chip.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither chip uses 3D V-Cache.

The AMD chip is built for desktop use with a socketed AM5 platform. The Intel chip is a mobile BGA part, soldered to the board. The AMD chip's unlocked multiplier reflects its desktop positioning, while the Intel chip's locked multiplier aligns with mobile deployment.

The Intel chip uses a hybrid architecture approach with Arrow Lake, though the database does not specify performance versus efficiency core counts. The AMD chip uses a uniform Zen 5 core design across all 16 cores.

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, so any performance comparison must be qualified by that absence. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a complete benchmark profile with an average score of 31,508, placing it at the 82nd percentile globally.

For workloads where measured performance matters, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is the only chip with recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,629.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11,526 establish a baseline for its capabilities. The 28-watt TDP makes it appropriate for power-sensitive mobile systems, and its 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth supports memory-intensive tasks.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X offers a higher core count at 16 cores and 32 threads, a higher boost clock at 5.70 GHz, and substantially more L3 cache at 64 MB. Its 170-watt TDP indicates a high-performance desktop part intended for sustained heavy workloads. The ECC memory support and 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes suggest use cases in embedded or server-adjacent environments where data integrity and expandability matter.

The specification sheet for the AMD chip shows a processor designed for maximum compute throughput in a desktop or embedded socket. The Intel chip's recorded benchmarks show a capable mobile processor that competes with desktop chips from a few generations prior, as indicated by its near-identical average score to the Intel Core i5-13500.

Users requiring immediate, verified performance numbers should rely on the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H data. Users who need 32 threads, ECC memory, or extensive PCIe connectivity will find those features only on the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, but must wait for benchmark data to assess its real-world performance.