AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided: the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a full suite of benchmark results, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries in the database. This means every measurable performance comparison defaults to the Intel part, and the AMD processor's performance must be inferred from its architectural and specification data rather than direct scores.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23991 and a single-core score of 3387. In Cinebench R20, it records 10076 multi-core and 1422 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 2418 multi-core and 341 single-core. These scores place the processor at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 34485.

The nearest rival comparisons for the Intel part show a tight cluster. The Intel Core i7-13700HX scores 34554, which is 0.2% higher than the Ultra 5 336H. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, putting the Ultra 5 336H 0.4% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34260, with the Ultra 5 336H leading by 0.7%. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, and the Ultra 5 336H is 0.8% ahead. These delta values show the Ultra 5 336H sits in a dense performance band where the four closest rivals are all within roughly one percentage point of each other.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 28545 and a single-thread score of 4013. The integer math test records 62070, while floating point math reaches 82415. Data compression scores 280340, and data encryption scores 21291. Extended instructions score 24542, random string sorting scores 34402, and the prime number finding test records 299. Physics simulation scores 2682.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has zero recorded benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison cannot show any direct wins for the AMD side from measured results. The database shows winsA equal to 0 and winsB equal to 0, meaning no head-to-head benchmark entries exist for this pairing. Every numerical performance statement in this analysis comes from the Intel part's recorded results.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has an average benchmark score of 34485 and sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13700HX, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13450HX, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350.

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

A: No, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50. No direct measured results are available for it.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H?

A: The multi-core score is 23991, and the single-core score is 3387.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports DDR5, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the transistor count for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16,630 million transistors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has no transistor count listed in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5 architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The die consists of 2x 70.6 mm² chiplets, and the total transistor count is 16,630 million. The processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. Cache allocation is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. It uses the AMD Socket AM5 and includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 generation, specifically Panther Lake-H. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process by Intel. The processor has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Cache allocation is 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. It uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket and includes Intel Xe3 Graphics as integrated graphics.

The architectural split is significant. AMD uses a chiplet design with two 70.6 mm² dies, while Intel uses a monolithic approach without a listed die size. The process node differs: AMD is on 4 nm from TSMC, Intel is on 3 nm from its own foundry. The AMD part doubles the thread count at 32 versus 16, which pairs with its much higher base and boost clocks. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, but a much smaller L3 pool at 18 MB versus 64 MB for AMD. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor is locked.

The memory bandwidth figures also differ. The AMD part lists 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part lists 115.2 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel part supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5. PCIe lane counts differ substantially: AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X belongs to the 9000 series, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3. AMD lists the generation as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge), while Intel lists Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H). The AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, the Intel part uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The AMD part has a transistor count of 16,630 million, while Intel has none listed. The AMD die size is 2x 70.6 mm², while Intel has none listed.

Clock speeds differ sharply. AMD runs at 4.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost. Intel runs at 1.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. Thread counts differ: AMD has 32 threads, Intel has 16. TDP differs massively: AMD is rated at 170, Intel at 25. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AM5, Intel uses BGA 2540.

Cache layouts differ. AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth differs: AMD at 89.6 GB/s, Intel at 115.2 GB/s. ECC support differs: AMD has it, Intel does not. PCIe lanes differ: AMD has Gen 5 with 28 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 12 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. Market segment differs: AMD is Desktop, Intel is Mobile. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. Release dates differ: AMD released on 2025-10-06, Intel on 2026-01-04. Neither processor has a launch MSRP listed, so no price statement is possible. The AMD part number is 100-000001277E, the Intel part number is SA4RD.

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X. Its percentile rank of 50 and average benchmark score of 0 reflect the absence of measured data, not a performance verdict. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, by contrast, has a full benchmark suite, an average score of 34485, and an 84th percentile rank. Any direct performance comparison between these two parts cannot be made from recorded scores.

The specification data shows two processors built for different purposes. The AMD part is a desktop-class embedded processor with 16 cores, 32 threads, a 5.70 GHz boost clock, and a 170 TDP. The Intel part is a mobile processor with 16 cores, 16 threads, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, and a 25 TDP. The AMD part delivers more threads, higher clocks, and a larger L3 cache. The Intel part delivers a smaller process node, higher memory bandwidth, and a dramatically lower TDP.

The Intel part's nearest rival data shows it performs within one percentage point of the Intel Core i7-13700HX, Intel Core i5-13450HX, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350. Those four rivals span a range from 34222 to 34554 in average score, and the Ultra 5 336H at 34485 sits comfortably inside that band. This indicates the Intel part is a mid-to-upper tier mobile processor by measured performance.

The AMD part cannot be placed in that same performance band without benchmark data. Its specification sheet suggests high multi-thread capability through 32 threads and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, but the database does not confirm this with scores. The verdict from the recorded data is that the Intel part has verified performance figures, while the AMD part does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins in every category backed by measured benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23991 and single-core score of 3387 establish verified performance baselines. The PassMark suite adds breadth: multi-thread at 28545, single-thread at 4013, integer math at 62070, floating point math at 82415, data compression at 280340, data encryption at 21291, extended instructions at 24542, random string sorting at 34402, physics at 2682, and prime number finding at 299. These results place it at the 84th percentile and within 0.8% of its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X wins in specification-driven categories where the database records its advantages. It offers 32 threads versus 16, a 5.70 GHz boost clock versus 4.60 GHz, a 64 MB L3 cache versus 18 MB, ECC memory support, 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 12, and an unlocked multiplier. Its 16,630 million transistor count and 2x 70.6 mm² chiplet design indicate a larger, more complex silicon footprint than the Intel part, which has no listed transistor or die size data.

For workloads that rely on measured multi-thread throughput, the Intel part has the only verified scores in this comparison. For workloads that depend on thread count, clock ceiling, cache capacity, ECC support, or PCIe lane availability, the AMD part's specifications point to advantages, but the database contains no scores to confirm their real-world impact. The Intel part also wins on power efficiency as recorded: 25 TDP versus 170 TDP, a sevenfold difference. The Intel part uses a 3 nm process versus 4 nm for AMD, which aligns with its lower power envelope.

The use-case split follows the data. Mobile and power-constrained environments favor the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, which has verified performance scores and a 25 TDP. Desktop and embedded environments with relaxed power limits favor the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X on paper, with 32 threads, higher clocks, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes, but no benchmark results in the database to validate those advantages.