AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Comparison

The database records a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries. This makes the comparison asymmetric: both CPUs have documented specifications, but measured performance exists only for the Intel part. The analysis below uses the recorded Intel scores, the architecture data for both CPUs, and the nearest-rival data associated with the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

Neither CPU is credited with a head-to-head win in the database, because no paired benchmark entries exist for this pairing. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is still the only part here with recorded benchmark results. Every measured category in the Intel log is therefore an Intel win by default, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no scores to place in any category.

The Intel results split into clear use cases:

• Multi-threaded rendering: Cinebench R23 multi-core 44253, Cinebench R20 multi-core 24461, Cinebench R15 multi-core 6656.
• Single-thread responsiveness: Cinebench R23 single-core 2439, Cinebench R20 single-core 3453, Cinebench R15 single-core 354, PassMark single-thread 5068.
• Data compression: PassMark data compression 804322.
• Encryption: PassMark data encryption 59097.
• Math workloads: PassMark integer math 175986, floating point math 229491, extended instructions 63506.
• Other PassMark workloads: PassMark multithread 68574, physics 4064, random string sorting 96945, find prime numbers 615.

Because the AMD part has no recorded scores, the database provides no evidence of an AMD win in any of these categories. The Intel part also sits at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from different manufacturers and different design lineages. AMD uses the Granite Ridge die from the 9000 series, labeled Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge). Intel uses the Arrow Lake Refresh die from Core Ultra Series 2, labeled Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake). Both are fabricated by TSMC, but on different nodes: AMD uses a 4 nm process, Intel uses a 3 nm process.

The core organizations differ sharply. AMD has 16 cores and 32 threads, so the thread count is double the core count. Intel has 24 cores and 24 threads, so the thread count equals the core count. AMD has a larger L3 cache at 64 MB, while Intel has 36 MB of shared L3. Intel has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches: 192 KB and 3 MB per core, versus AMD's 80 KB and 1 MB per core.

The transistor counts are close but not identical: AMD's design is listed at 16,630 million transistors, Intel's at 17,800 million. The die arrangement also differs. AMD uses two 70.6 mm² die slices, while Intel uses a single 243 mm² die. Both support dual-channel DDR5 memory and ECC memory, but the memory bandwidth ratings differ: Intel is rated at 115.2 GB/s, AMD at 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes, both listed as CPU-only. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. Both CPUs have unlocked multipliers. TDP ratings differ: AMD is rated at 170, Intel at 125. Base and boost clocks differ too: AMD lists 4.30 base and 5.70 boost, while Intel lists 3.70 base and 5.50 boost.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one measurable performance profile. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93785 and sits at the 96th percentile. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, averages 93786 with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking.

For workloads covered by Cinebench R15, R20, R23 and the PassMark suite, the Intel part is the only CPU in this pairing with evidence of performance. The AMD part has documented specifications, but no measured results in the database, so no data-driven verdict can be assigned to it. If the choice must be made strictly from recorded measurements, the Intel part is the only defensible option.

FAQ

Q: What are the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus' recorded Cinebench R23 scores?

A: Multi-core 44253, single-core 2439.

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

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the AMD part, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: Which CPU provides more PCIe Gen 5 lanes?

A: AMD provides 28 lanes, Intel provides 20 lanes, both listed as CPU-only.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support. Both also use dual-channel DDR5.

Q: What is the closest rival to the Intel part by average score?

A: The Intel Xeon 6520P has an average score of 93786, a delta of 0 percent from the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus' 93785.

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: AMD's Ryzen Embedded 9950X has a boost clock of 5.70, while Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a boost clock of 5.50.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No paired head-to-head benchmark entries exist for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X and Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The database therefore has no wins in either direction. The Intel part's standalone scores still provide a full benchmark profile. Its largest recorded results are PassMark data compression 804322, PassMark multithread 68574, PassMark random string sorting 96945, Cinebench R23 multi-core 44253, and Cinebench R20 multi-core 24461.

Single-thread results are Cinebench R23 single-core 2439, R20 single-core 3453, R15 single-core 354, and PassMark single-thread 5068. Additional PassMark scores include data encryption 59097, extended instructions 63506, floating point math 229491, integer math 175986, physics 4064, and find prime numbers 615. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 6656.

The Intel part's average benchmark score of 93785 places it at the 96th percentile. The nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6520P with an average score of 93786 and a delta of 0 percent. The AMD EPYC 4564P averages 95183, a delta of -1.5 percent; the AMD EPYC 9175F averages 95615, a delta of -1.9 percent; and the AMD EPYC 4565P averages 95764, a delta of -2.1 percent.

Specification Differences

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $299. The following table lists the remaining specification differences between the two CPUs.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 16 | 24 |

| Threads | 32 | 24 |

| Base clock | 4.30 | 3.70 |

| Boost clock | 5.70 | 5.50 |

| TDP | 170 | 125 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Arrow Lake Refresh |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | 17,800 million |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache (per core) | 80 KB | 192 KB |

| L2 cache (per core) | 1 MB | 3 MB |

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2026-03-10 |

| Part number | 100-000001277E | SA4V6 |