AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The database contains no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X, which has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs. The Intel part holds a percentile rank of 74 and an average benchmark score of 20,454.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 10,301 in multi-core and 1,872 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results show 6,739 in multi-core and 951 in single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 1,596.5 in multi-core and 285 in single-core. These scores position the chip in the upper quartile of all processors in the database.

Geekbench results for the 258V show 9,325 in multi-core and 2,100 in single-core. PassMark tests show a single-thread score of 4,018 and a multithread score of 18,887. The data compression test scores 176,686, while data encryption scores 13,534. Floating point math scores 57,372, integer math scores 42,889, and extended instructions score 14,717. The physics test scores 1,565, random string sorting scores 21,580, and the find prime numbers test scores 185.

The nearest rivals for the 258V show how tightly grouped the competition is. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 averages 20,468, which is 0.1% higher than the 258V. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G averages 20,425, putting it 0.1% lower. The AMD EPYC 9454P averages 20,422, also 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7713 averages 20,363, which is 0.4% lower. The recorded data indicates the 258V sits within a narrow performance band around these four rivals, with deltas under half a percent in either direction.

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries, no head-to-head deltas can be computed. The wins counter shows zero for both processors. The comparison is therefore asymmetric: one side has a full set of measured results, the other side has none.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It uses a 3 nm process, also from TSMC.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel part provides 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD chip has no simultaneous multithreading on its rival, which operates with one thread per core.

Clock speeds tell a clear story. 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 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part runs at higher frequencies on both metrics.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The AMD chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Intel chip uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, while the AMD part has over five times the total L3 capacity.

Memory support diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel processor supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus with 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The Intel part offers roughly 52% more memory bandwidth on paper, while the AMD part includes error correction capability.

PCIe connectivity differs by lane count. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 28 CPU lanes. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. Both use PCIe Gen 5, but the AMD processor has seven times the lane count.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel chip uses Arc 140V. Socket types are incompatible: the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2833. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The production status for both is Active.

The transistor count for the AMD part is 16,630 million across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001277E. The Intel part has part number SRPMNSRPMT.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth with DDR5 support. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has 136.5 GB/s with LPDDR5X support.

Q: What is the production status of both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V have an Active production status.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile rank in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X ranks in the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 8 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.70 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 170 W | 17 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Lunar Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Ultra 7 (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 | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc 140V |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001277E | SRPMNSRPMT |

The TDP difference is stark. The AMD part draws a 170 W TDP, while the Intel part draws 17 W. That is a tenfold difference in the thermal envelope. The release dates place the Intel part just over a year earlier, September 23, 2024 versus October 6, 2025.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear division of roles. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X offers 16 cores, 32 threads, a 5.70 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, ECC memory support, and 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. It targets the desktop segment with a 170 W TDP and an unlocked multiplier. Its specifications point toward heavy parallel workloads, memory reliability requirements, and expansion-heavy systems.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V offers a 17 W TDP, 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth, LPDDR5X support, and an Arc 140V integrated GPU. It targets the mobile segment with a locked multiplier and a BGA socket. Its measured benchmark scores place it in the 74th percentile, with an average score of 20,454. Its closest rivals are within 0.4% of its average score, indicating strong consistency with mid-range desktop and server parts.

The missing benchmark data for the AMD part prevents a direct performance comparison. The database shows zero wins for either side, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. The Intel part has 19 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark suites. The AMD part has none.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, the AMD processor's 16 cores and 32 threads provide a structural advantage on paper. For power-constrained mobile deployments, the Intel processor's 17 W TDP and measured single-thread score of 4,018 in PassMark make it the data-backed choice. The ECC support and 28 PCIe lanes on the AMD side serve embedded and server-style use cases. The 136.5 GB/s memory bandwidth and Arc 140V graphics on the Intel side serve thin-and-light systems where integrated performance and bandwidth matter.

The percentile ranks summarize the situation. The Intel part sits at the 74th percentile with real scores. The AMD part sits at the 50th percentile without any recorded scores. Buyers who need verified performance data should look to the Intel part. Buyers who need high core counts, ECC memory, and wide PCIe connectivity should look to the AMD part, with the caveat that its benchmark profile remains unmeasured in the database.