AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two desktop processors into clearly distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is built for massively parallel workloads, offering 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a more modest 14-core, 14-thread part that still posts strong single-thread results. The benchmark database shows no head-to-head tests for this pairing, so the comparison relies on the individual recorded scores, the architectural specifications, and the percentile placement of each chip.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 48,995. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G at 49,196 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 at 49,228 (0.5% ahead), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48,698 (0.6% behind), and the Intel Core i5-14600K at 48,618 (0.8% behind). This places the Ultra 5 245 in a tightly contested mid-to-upper tier, where small percentage swings separate competitors.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile is listed at 50, but with zero benchmark data, that figure is not backed by measured results. The database therefore documents the Intel part with actual performance numbers, while the AMD part is documented only through its specifications.

The Intel chip wins on demonstrated benchmark output. It has 17 recorded scores spanning Cinebench and PassMark tests. The AMD chip wins on raw core count, thread count, and boost clock. The data shows a use-case split: the Intel Ultra 5 245 is a validated performer in single-thread and multi-thread tests, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X offers a higher ceiling for heavily threaded workloads based on its 32 threads and larger L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and use different process nodes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen Embedded generation based on Zen 5 architecture. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Arrow Lake-S codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2 generation based on Arrow Lake architecture. It is built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

The AMD chip packs 16,630 million transistors across two chiplets, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel chip integrates 17,800 million transistors on a single 243 mm² die. The transistor counts are close, but the physical layout differs significantly: AMD splits the design into two smaller dies, while Intel uses one larger monolithic die.

Cache hierarchies are markedly different. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part offers more total L3 cache, which benefits large working sets and multi-threaded data sharing. The Intel part offers more L1 and L2 cache per core, which can benefit latency-sensitive single-thread operations.

Both processors support DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The AMD chip has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip reaches 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The database does not record performance scores for either integrated GPU, so the comparison is limited to naming the hardware.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero. The comparison must therefore draw on the Intel part's recorded benchmark scores and the AMD part's absence of recorded scores.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 delivers strong results across Cinebench and PassMark tests. In Cinebench R23, it scores 32,924 in multi-core and 4,648 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 13,828 multi-core and 1,952 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3,318 multi-core and 468 single-core. These numbers show a processor that scales well from single-thread to multi-thread workloads, with the multi-core scores roughly seven times the single-core scores in each Cinebench version.

PassMark results for the Intel chip include a multi-thread score of 38,706 and a single-thread score of 4,394. The data compression test records 400,942, while data encryption records 30,236. Extended instructions score 33,304. Floating point math reaches 120,548, and integer math reaches 91,187. Find prime numbers scores 365, physics scores 2,569, and random string sorting scores 49,140.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its avgBenchmarkScore is 0. There are no Cinebench or PassMark entries for it. The database cannot quantify its performance relative to the Intel part. The only measurable comparison available is architectural: the AMD chip has 16 cores and 32 threads versus 14 cores and 14 threads for the Intel chip. The AMD chip's boost clock of 5.70 GHz exceeds the Intel chip's 5.10 GHz. The AMD chip's base clock of 4.30 GHz also exceeds the Intel chip's 3.50 GHz.

Without head-to-head measurements, the data shows the Intel part as the only one with verified performance output. The AMD part's specifications suggest it should outperform in multi-threaded scenarios, but the database does not confirm this.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD chip does not support simultaneous multithreading on paper, but its 32 threads indicate it does; the Intel chip has no hyper-threading, matching its 14 threads to 14 cores.

Base clocks: AMD at 4.30 GHz, Intel at 3.50 GHz. Boost clocks: AMD at 5.70 GHz, Intel at 5.10 GHz. The AMD chip runs faster in both states.

Thermal design power: AMD at 170 watts, Intel at 65 watts. The AMD chip draws significantly more power, which aligns with its higher core count and faster clocks.

Sockets: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1851. The sockets are not interchangeable.

Process node: AMD at 4 nm, Intel at 3 nm. Both use TSMC as the foundry.

Transistors: AMD at 16,630 million, Intel at 17,800 million. Die size: AMD at 2x 70.6 mm², Intel at 243 mm².

Cache: AMD L1 at 80 KB per core, L2 at 1 MB per core, L3 at 64 MB. Intel L1 at 192 KB per core, L2 at 3 MB per core, L3 at 24 MB shared.

Memory bandwidth: AMD at 89.6 GB/s, Intel at 102.4 GB/s.

PCIe lanes: AMD at Gen 5, 28 lanes from CPU. Intel at Gen 5, 20 lanes from CPU.

Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics, Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Multiplier: AMD has an unlocked multiplier, Intel does not.

Release dates: AMD released on 2025-10-06, Intel on 2025-01-06. The Intel chip launched earlier.

The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $270. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

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 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: Does the database show any direct benchmark comparison between these two?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the wins count is zero for both processors. The Intel part has individual benchmark scores, but the AMD part has none recorded.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 support ECC memory.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel chip scores 48,995 on average, sitting 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The database presents two processors with very different levels of recorded evidence. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is fully benchmarked, with 17 scores across Cinebench and PassMark, an average score of 48,995, and a 90th percentile placement. Its nearest rivals are all within a 1% band, indicating a competitive position in the mid-to-upper desktop range. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark scores, no average score, and sits at the 50th percentile by default, not by measurement.

For users who rely on verified performance data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is the only option with documented results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and single-core score of 4,648 show a balanced processor that handles both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 38,706 reinforces this. The Intel chip also carries a launch MSRP of $270, while the AMD chip has no recorded price.

For users who prioritize raw thread count and cache capacity, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X presents a compelling specification sheet. Its 32 threads, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 5.70 GHz boost clock exceed the Intel part on each of those fields. Its 170 watt TDP indicates a higher power draw, but the specifications point toward a processor designed for heavily threaded workloads.

The data does not allow a direct performance verdict. The Intel part has measured scores; the AMD part does not. The benchmark database therefore supports the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 as the verified performer, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X remains a specification-only entry with untested potential.