AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data provides no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V. The database lists no shared benchmark scores for both processors, and the head-to-head benchmark table is empty. This absence of overlapping measurements means a direct numeric comparison cannot be established from the available data.

However, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has a substantial set of recorded benchmark results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 9932, while its single-core score is 1758. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 6491 and the single-core score is 916. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 1502.5 and a single-core score of 267.

PassMark results for the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V show a multithread score of 18227 and a single-thread score of 3836. The data compression test yields 173924, data encryption yields 13032, extended instructions yield 14801, find prime numbers yields 168, floating point math yields 53310, integer math yields 39679, physics yields 1538, and random string sorting yields 21254.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has an average benchmark score of 21440 and sits at the 75th percentile versus all CPUs.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V ranks closely against several rivals. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 by 0.2%, as the Ryzen 5 2600 averages 21484. It leads the Intel Core i9-11900H by 0.3%, which averages 21367. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER averages 21635, putting the Ultra 5 228V 0.9% behind. The AMD EPYC 9454 averages 21223, which places the Ultra 5 228V 1% ahead.

Without any benchmarks for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X, the data cannot confirm its performance level. The win count stands at 0 for both processors, reflecting the absence of direct comparisons.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in design targets. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, also produced by TSMC but on a 3 nm process.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD part provides 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part provides 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has a TDP of 17 watts. This 153-watt gap indicates different intended operating envelopes.

Cache structures are not comparable. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD L3 cache is eight times larger than the Intel L3 cache.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel processor has memory support listed as unknown and dependent on the motherboard. Its memory bandwidth is not recorded, and ECC memory is not supported.

PCIe connectivity shows a major gap. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. This difference affects expansion capability.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD processor includes Radeon Graphics. The Intel processor includes Arc 130V.

The AMD processor uses socket AMD Socket AM5 and has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2833 and has a locked multiplier. The AMD part has a transistor count of 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Release dates differ by about a year. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X was released on 2025-10-06. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V was released on 2024-09-23. Both are listed as active production parts.

The AMD processor targets the desktop market segment. The Intel processor targets the mobile market segment. The part numbers are 100-000001277E for AMD and SRPMVSRPMU for Intel.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores, so its measured performance cannot be stated. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has extensive benchmarks, with an average score of 21440 and a 75th percentile ranking versus all CPUs.

For workloads requiring high core counts and memory bandwidth, the AMD part offers 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. Its 170 watt TDP and 5.70 GHz boost clock indicate a high-performance desktop processor. The unlocked multiplier allows frequency adjustment.

For power-sensitive mobile applications, the Intel part offers 8 cores, a 17 watt TDP, and a 4.50 GHz boost clock. Its Lunar Lake architecture on a 3 nm process suggests efficiency focus. The Arc 130V integrated graphics provide a recorded graphics capability.

The database shows the Intel processor outperforms several established CPUs. It is 1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9454 and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900H. It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and 0.9% behind the Intel Xeon D-1746TER.

The AMD processor has no nearest rivals listed and no benchmarks, so its competitive position cannot be derived from measurements. The data can only describe its specifications.

Users needing a desktop processor with 16 cores, 32 threads, and large cache should consider the AMD part based on its architecture. Users needing a mobile processor with verified benchmark performance should consider the Intel part based on its recorded scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an average benchmark score of 0. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has an average benchmark score of 21440.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 2600?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V averages 21440, which is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 2600's average score of 21484.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V does not support ECC memory.

Q: What PCIe lane counts are available from each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X wins on raw specification advantages. It offers 16 cores versus 8, 32 threads versus 8, and 64 MB of L3 cache versus 8 MB. Its base clock of 4.30 GHz exceeds the Intel base clock of 2.10 GHz. Its boost clock of 5.70 GHz exceeds the Intel boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part. The AMD processor provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Intel processor provides 4. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD part allows user frequency adjustment.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V wins on verified benchmark performance. The database contains 17 recorded benchmark scores for the Intel part, covering Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark tests. Its 75th percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates competitive measured performance. Its average score of 21440 places it within 1% of several established processors. The Intel part also wins on power efficiency, with a 17 watt TDP versus 170 watts. The smaller 3 nm process node suggests a more advanced manufacturing technology. The Intel part has a larger L1 cache per core at 192 KB versus 80 KB, and a larger L2 cache per core at 2.5 MB versus 1 MB. The Arc 130V integrated graphics represent the Intel graphics capability.

For desktop workloads with heavy multi-threading, large datasets, and expansion needs, the AMD processor's specifications favor it. For mobile workloads with power constraints and measured performance requirements, the Intel processor's benchmark results favor it. The data does not provide any direct comparison, so each processor must be evaluated on its own recorded specifications and scores. The AMD part has no benchmarks to confirm its performance. The Intel part has no specifications for memory bandwidth to confirm its memory capabilities. Both remain active production parts with distinct market segments: desktop for AMD, mobile for Intel.