AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries in the database, resulting in zero wins for each side in the head-to-head comparison. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 20,897 places it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero due to the absence of test data.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V records a multi-core score of 10,653 and a single-core score of 1,921. The single-core result indicates strong per-thread performance for a mobile processor, while the multi-core figure reflects its 8-core, 8-thread configuration. In Geekbench, the Intel part scores 9,963 multi-core and 2,270 single-core, reinforcing the pattern of competent single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread capabilities.

The Passmark suite provides the most granular picture of the Intel chip's behavior. It achieves 19,297 in multithread, 4,051 in single-thread, 181,443 in data compression, 13,779 in data encryption, 15,323 in extended instructions, 192 in find prime numbers, 57,628 in floating point math, 42,669 in integer math, 1,617 in physics, and 22,416 in random string sorting. The data compression score of 181,443 is notably high relative to the multithread score, indicating the processor handles memory-intensive compression workloads efficiently. The find prime numbers score of 192 is comparatively low, which suggests the chip does not excel at heavily integer-dependent, latency-sensitive loops.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE at 20,900 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12600T at 20,917 (-0.1% delta), the AMD EPYC 7J13 at 20,845 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 20,826 (0.3% delta). These deltas are all within 0.3%, meaning the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V performs statistically on par with this cluster of processors despite their different architectures, core counts, and market positions. The AMD EPYC 7J13, a server-class part, effectively matches the mobile Intel chip in average score, which highlights how modern low-power mobile processors can reach parity with older high-core server parts in aggregate benchmarks.

Because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X lacks any benchmark entries, no direct score comparisons can be made. The database records no Cinebench, Geekbench, or Passmark results for the AMD part, so the head-to-head section stands as a one-sided dataset. The Intel part's percentile rank of 74 versus the AMD part's 50 serves as the only comparative statistical indicator, though the AMD figure is based on no measured workloads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded Zen 5 generation, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, built on TSMC's 3 nm process. Both parts come from TSMC, but the Intel chip uses a more advanced node.

The AMD processor integrates 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 8 threads with no simultaneous multithreading. This is a fundamental design divergence: AMD doubles the thread count per core, Intel runs one thread per core. The base clock of the AMD part is 4.30 GHz with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, compared to the Intel part's 2.20 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The AMD chip relies on higher clocks and more cores, whereas the Intel chip operates at much lower base frequencies, likely as a power-saving measure.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has a much larger total L3 pool, while the Intel part has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations. For workloads that fit in per-core caches, the Intel design may offer an advantage; for large shared working sets, the AMD design offers five times the L3 capacity.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, along with ECC memory support. The Intel part lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard, uses dual-channel memory, and has no ECC support. The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while the Intel chip includes Arc 140V graphics. PCIe configurations differ as well: the AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part is a desktop-class embedded processor on AMD Socket AM5, whereas the Intel part is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2833.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, making it overclockable, while the Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The AMD part's TDP is 170 watts, compared to the Intel part's 17 watts, a tenfold difference in thermal design power. The AMD chip is built from two 70.6 mm² dies with 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, and the Intel part on 2024-09-23, so the Intel chip predates the AMD chip by roughly a year.

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 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD part has a 4.30 GHz base clock and a 5.70 GHz boost clock. The Intel part has a 2.20 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has an average benchmark score of 20,897 and sits at the 74th percentile. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmark scores and an average score of zero, placing it at the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V's memory support depends on the motherboard, but it also uses dual-channel memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V 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 7 268V does not.

The Verdict

The data supports selecting the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V when measured benchmark performance matters, because it is the only part in this comparison with recorded results. Its average score of 20,897 and 74th percentile ranking demonstrate measurable capability across the tested workloads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries, so no performance verdict can be drawn from measurements.

The AMD part's architecture, however, offers clear structural advantages for specific use cases. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, 5.70 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, and 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes make it a high-throughput desktop embedded processor. The 170 watt TDP and dual 70.6 mm² dies with 16,630 million transistors indicate a design aimed at sustained multi-threaded workloads rather than energy efficiency. The unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for users who require clock tuning.

The Intel part's 17 watt TDP, 8 cores, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache point to a low-power mobile design. Its 4,051 single-thread Passmark score and 1,921 single-core Cinebench R23 score show strong per-thread efficiency despite the low base clock of 2.20 GHz. The 181,443 data compression score suggests the chip handles memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks well. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.3% average score, include both mobile and desktop processors, which indicates the Intel part competes across form factors.

For a system that must operate within a 17 watt envelope or function as a mobile processor, the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is the only defensible choice from the recorded data. For a system that needs 32 threads, ECC memory, 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a 5.70 GHz boost clock, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X provides the required specifications, but no benchmark evidence exists to validate its performance. The absence of AMD benchmark data is the deciding factor in any measured comparison.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 8 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.70 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 170 W | 17 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| 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 | Depends on motherboard |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc 140V |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

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

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

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 20,897 |

| Percentile | 50 | 74 |