AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 238V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V. However, the available measurements for the Intel part provide a baseline for comparison. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V posts an average benchmark score of 21981, which places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700F with an average score of 21988, a delta of 0 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X with an average score of 21992, also a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V scores 21952, a delta of 0.1 percent, and the AMD EPYC 9534 scores 21900, a delta of 0.4 percent.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it sits in the 50th percentile of all CPUs. The absence of measured results for the AMD part means the head-to-head comparison relies on structural specifications rather than direct performance data. The Intel chip, by contrast, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V delivers a multicore score of 15645 and a single-core score of 2208. Cinebench R20 shows 6570 multicore and 927 single-core. Cinebench R15 records 1576 multicore and 222 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multithread score of 18407 and a single-thread score of 3890. Integer math scores 38889, floating point math scores 53160, and extended instructions score 15377. Data compression reaches 176532, while data encryption hits 13072. Find prime numbers scores 174, physics scores 1546, and random string sorting scores 21585. These figures give the Intel processor a measurable performance profile, but they do not overlap with any AMD results in the data set.

The lack of AMD benchmark data prevents a direct score comparison. What the data does show is the Intel processor's position among its rivals. It performs essentially on par with the Intel Core i7-11700F and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, and it edges out the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V by 0.1 percent and the AMD EPYC 9534 by 0.4 percent. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, with no recorded scores, cannot be positioned against these figures. The database records zero wins for each side in the head-to-head matrix.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V wins in any scenario that relies on measured performance, simply because it has benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15645 indicates strong threaded throughput for a mobile part. The single-core score of 2208 in the same test shows capable per-thread performance. PassMark integer math at 38889 and floating point math at 53160 suggest balanced compute across different workload types. Data compression at 176532 is a standout figure, indicating high efficiency in compression tasks. Data encryption at 13072 and extended instructions at 15377 point to solid cryptographic and SIMD workload handling.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X wins in structural capacity. It offers 16 cores and 32 threads, double the core count and four times the thread count of the Intel part. Its 5.70 GHz boost clock exceeds the Intel chip's 4.70 GHz boost. The AMD processor carries 64 MB of L3 cache, compared to 8 MB shared on the Intel part. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not. It also provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, versus 4 lanes on the Intel processor. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not. These features position the AMD processor for server or embedded workloads where core count, cache capacity, and memory reliability matter more than measured single-thread speed.

The Intel part wins in power efficiency by specification. Its 17 W TDP is dramatically lower than the AMD chip's 170 W TDP. That makes the Intel processor more suitable for mobile or low-power environments. The Intel part also uses a 3 nm process node, one step smaller than the AMD chip's 4 nm node. The Intel chip's release date of 2024-09-23 precedes the AMD part's 2025-10-06 launch, giving it earlier market availability. For workloads that cannot use more than 8 threads, the Intel chip's measured results are the only data points available. For workloads that scale beyond 8 threads, the AMD chip's 32 threads provide a structural advantage, though no benchmark confirms it.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. Both processors are manufactured by TSMC, but they use different process nodes. AMD uses a 4 nm process, while Intel uses a 3 nm process. The AMD chip integrates 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel chip has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's larger L3 cache reflects a design aimed at high-core-count throughput. The Intel chip's larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations reflect a design focused on per-thread responsiveness.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel chip's memory support is listed as unknown and dependent on the motherboard, though it does use a dual-channel memory bus. The Intel chip does not support ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Arc 130V. The AMD processor is a desktop market segment part on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor is a mobile market segment part on Intel BGA 2833.

The AMD chip's production status is Active, and its part number is 100-000001277E. The Intel chip's production status is also Active, with part number SRPN5SRPN4. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Intel chip has a locked multiplier. The AMD processor's 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU provide substantial expansion capability. The Intel processor's 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU limit expansion to a minimal configuration.

Specification Differences

The table below captures only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 238V |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 9000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 8 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.70 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 170 W | 17 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Lunar Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5) | Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 | 8 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | Unknown, depends on motherboard |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 28 lanes | Gen 5, 4 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc 130V |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-09-23 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

The core and thread counts represent the largest structural gap. The AMD chip offers 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel chip offers 8 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds favor AMD by 2.20 GHz at base and 1.00 GHz at boost. TDP favors Intel by a wide margin. Cache distribution favors AMD in total L3, but Intel in per-core L1 and L2. PCIe lane count favors AMD. ECC support favors AMD. Unlocked multiplier favors AMD. Release timing favors Intel, which launched roughly a year earlier.

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 238V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X boosts to 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V does not support ECC memory.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel chip scores 21981 on average. It matches the Intel Core i7-11700F and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X with a delta of 0 percent. It leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V by 0.1 percent and the AMD EPYC 9534 by 0.4 percent.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170 W. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V has a TDP of 17 W.

Q: What PCIe Gen 5 lane counts do the processors provide from the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V provides 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.