AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Comparison

The database records two active processors with the same 16-core count but different positions in the market. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X is a desktop-class embedded part from the 9000 series, built around Granite Ridge, with 32 threads and a TDP of 170. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is a mobile part from the Core Ultra Series 3, built around Panther Lake, with 16 threads and a TDP of 25. The most significant data condition is that the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel part has a complete set of Cinebench and Passmark results.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark entries do not exist in the database for this pair. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has an empty benchmark list, an average benchmark score of 0, and no closest competitors recorded. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has an average benchmark score of 41215 and is placed at the 87th percentile.

The Intel part's recorded Cinebench scores are: R15 multicore 3055, R15 singlecore 303, R20 multicore 12153, R20 singlecore 1715, R23 multicore 18395, and R23 singlecore 2040. Its recorded Passmark scores are: data compression 336177, data encryption 26345, extended instructions 27898, find prime numbers 327, floating point math 103128, integer math 83111, multithread 33978, physics 2895, random string sorting 40990, and single thread 4072. The Passmark single-thread score is recorded as 4072; the database also lists the same value under a singlethread entry.

Because no AMD scores are recorded, no percentage delta can be calculated between the two processors. The database's head-to-head win counts are zero for both parts in this pairing.

Where Each One Wins

Since the AMD part has no benchmark entries, the only measured wins in the database belong to the Intel part. In absolute terms, its highest Passmark scores are data compression at 336177 and floating point math at 103128, while its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 18395. The lowest recorded Intel score is Passmark find prime numbers at 327. These numbers describe the Intel part's own performance profile, not a comparison against the AMD part.

In workload terms, the Intel part's recorded scores cover data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number search, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tasks. The AMD part has no recorded workload scores, so its use case can only be inferred from its specification list.

At the specification level, the AMD part holds advantages in thread count (32 versus 16), base clock (4.30 versus 1.90), boost clock (5.70 versus 4.70), L3 cache (64 MB versus 18 MB), ECC memory support, PCIe lane count (28 versus 12), and multiplier unlock. The Intel part holds specification advantages in TDP (25 versus 170), process node (3 nm versus 4 nm), memory bandwidth (115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s), L1 cache per core (192 KB versus 80 KB), L2 cache per core (2.5 MB versus 1 MB), memory type support (DDR5 and LPDDR5X versus DDR5), and integrated graphics (Intel Xe3 Graphics versus Radeon Graphics).

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear separation. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is the only processor in this pairing with measured benchmark scores: its average is 41215, and the database places it at the 87th percentile. Its closest competitors in the database are AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (41208, delta 0%), Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (41263, delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (41376, delta -0.4%), and Intel Core Ultra X7 358H (40967, delta 0.6%). The negative deltas correspond to rivals with higher average scores, and the positive delta corresponds to a rival with a lower average score. The Intel part sits within a score band from 40967 to 41376.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark scores and no closest competitors recorded; its average score of 0 and 50th percentile placement reflect the absence of measured data. A selection based solely on measured performance would therefore fall to the Intel part. A selection based on the specification sheet would fall to the AMD part when 32 threads, a 5.70 boost clock, 64 MB L3, ECC memory, 28 Gen 5 lanes, and an unlocked multiplier are required. The Intel part is the only one with a 25 TDP, a 3 nm Intel process, 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, LPDDR5X support, and a release date of 2026-01-04.

FAQ

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

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD part, its average benchmark score is 0, and no closest competitors are recorded.

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H's highest Cinebench result?

A: In Cinebench R23, the Intel part scores 18395 in multicore and 2040 in singlecore. These are its highest recorded Cinebench scores.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has ECC memory support set to true, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has ECC memory support set to false.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD part has 32 threads from 16 cores. The Intel part has 16 threads from 16 cores.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The AMD part has 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel part has 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: What are the release dates?

A: The AMD part has a release date of 2025-10-06. The Intel part has a release date of 2026-01-04.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different architectural foundations. The AMD part is listed with codename Granite Ridge and generation "Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))", built on a 4 nm TSMC process. The database records 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm² for the AMD part. The Intel part is listed with architecture Panther Lake, codename Panther Lake, and generation "Ultra 7 (Panther Lake-H)", built on a 3 nm Intel process; no transistor count or die size is recorded.

Cache organization also differs. AMD uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. Both parts have 16 cores, but AMD implements 32 threads while Intel implements 16 threads. The AMD part is paired with AMD Socket AM5 and Radeon Graphics; the Intel part is paired with Intel BGA 2540 and Intel Xe3 Graphics. The AMD part provides 28 Gen 5 lanes and ECC support, while the Intel part provides 12 Gen 5 lanes and no ECC support.

Specification Differences

The following table lists the recorded fields where the two processors differ. Cores, memory bus, PCIe generation, and production status are the same for both and are omitted.

| Field | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Series | 9000 series | Core Ultra Series 3 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 4.30 | 1.90 |

| Boost clock | 5.70 | 4.70 |

| TDP | 170 | 25 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2540 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Panther Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Ultra 7 (Panther Lake-H) |

| Architecture | none recorded | Panther Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | none recorded |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | none 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 | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

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

| ECC memory | true | false |

| PCIe lanes | 28 (Gen 5) | 12 (Gen 5) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2026-01-04 |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Part number | 100-000001277E | SA4RGQ9EU |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 41215 |

| Percentile | 50 | 87 |

| Closest competitors | none recorded | AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |