AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database record for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X contains no benchmark scores, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a full set of recorded measurements. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible for most tests. However, the available data for the Intel part can be placed in context against its nearest rivals, and the architectural specifications of the AMD part provide a basis for qualitative comparison.

For the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 9848, with a single-core score of 1744. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 6381 and single-core is 900. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 1501 and a single-core score of 267. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 8598 and a single-core score of 1930.

PassMark results for the Intel part cover several specific workloads. The multi-thread score is 17850, and the single-thread score is 3754. Data compression scores 170687, while data encryption scores 12710. Extended instructions produce a score of 14724, and finding prime numbers yields 166. Floating point math scores 52270, integer math scores 38647, physics scores 1449, and random string sorting scores 20813.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V holds a percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 19368. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS has an average score of 19364, a delta of 0 percent from the Intel part. The Intel Core i5-1345U scores 19411, a delta of -0.2 percent. The Intel Core i7-8700K scores 19238, a delta of 0.7 percent. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, a delta of -0.7 percent. This indicates the 226V performs essentially on par with these four processors, with a spread of less than one percent in either direction.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile rank is 50, which reflects the absence of measured data rather than a performance assessment. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win count for both parts is zero. Therefore, the recorded data cannot show either processor winning any specific test against the other.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is the only part in this comparison with measured benchmark data. Its wins are defined by its scores across all tested workloads, from Cinebench rendering tests to PassMark computational tasks. The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 9848 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 8598 indicate a capable processor for parallel workloads within its 8-core, 8-thread configuration. The PassMark multi-thread score of 17850 reinforces this, while the single-thread score of 3754 shows strong per-core performance for lightly threaded tasks.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X cannot claim any benchmark wins in the recorded data because no scores exist for it. Its specification sheet, however, suggests where it would likely dominate if measured. With 16 cores and 32 threads compared to 8 cores and 8 threads, the AMD part has double the core count and four times the thread count. Its boost clock of 5.70 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 4.50 GHz, and its base clock of 4.30 GHz is more than double the Intel part's 2.10 GHz. The L3 cache of 64 MB on the AMD part is eight times the 8 MB shared L3 on the Intel part. These figures point to a processor designed for heavy multi-threaded throughput, though the database contains no measurements to confirm this.

The Intel part wins in efficiency metrics based on the recorded specifications. Its TDP is 17 watts, while the AMD part is rated at 170 watts. The Intel part uses a 3 nm process node, while the AMD part uses a 4 nm node. Both are fabricated by TSMC. The Intel part also integrates Arc 130V graphics, while the AMD part integrates Radeon Graphics, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded for either.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has an average benchmark score of 19368, with a percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part scores within 0.7 percent of four rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is exactly even at 0 percent delta, the Intel Core i5-1345U is 0.2 percent behind, the Intel Core i7-8700K is 0.7 percent ahead, and the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.7 percent behind.

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

A: No. The AMD part has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile rank of 50 is not based on measured performance.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop part with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is an 8-core, 8-thread mobile part with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. TDP is 170 watts for the AMD part and 17 watts for the Intel part.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2833. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 support. The Intel part lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard, with dual-channel memory bus and no bandwidth figure recorded.

PCIe lane counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Arc 130V.

Release dates differ by about a year. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part was released on 2024-09-23. The AMD part number is 100-000001277E, and the Intel part number is SRPMQSRPMR. The AMD part is listed as a desktop market segment, while the Intel part is listed as mobile. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is built on the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen Embedded generation using Zen 5 architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The architecture is designed around high core counts and high clock speeds for desktop workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is built on the Lunar Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. No transistor count or die size is recorded. The cache hierarchy consists of 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The 3 nm node gives the Intel part a denser and potentially more power-efficient transistor layout, consistent with its 17 watt TDP rating.

The AMD part's Zen 5 architecture relies on a two-die design with a combined 2x 70.6 mm² die size, which allows for 16 cores and 32 threads with a 64 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Lunar Lake architecture uses a monolithic approach with 8 cores and 8 threads, no simultaneous multithreading, and a smaller 8 MB shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger on the Intel part, but the total L3 cache is substantially smaller.

Memory architecture differs in ECC support and bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC memory and has a rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part does not support ECC and has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses and DDR5 memory types, though the Intel part's memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard.

PCIe connectivity differs by a factor of seven in lane count. The AMD part provides 28 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, suitable for multiple expansion cards or high-speed storage. The Intel part provides 4 Gen 5 lanes, reflecting its mobile design constraints. The integrated graphics solutions also reflect different design goals: AMD uses its Radeon Graphics, while Intel uses its Arc 130V, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded for either part.