AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

# AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core 3 N350

The database contains complete benchmark records for the Intel Core 3 N350, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D currently has no benchmark scores recorded. This creates an asymmetric comparison where the Intel part's measured performance can be analyzed against its rivals, but the AMD part's capabilities must be interpreted from its specifications alone. The AMD processor is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop part built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel processor is an 8-core, 8-thread mobile part on Intel's 10 nm process. These two chips occupy entirely different market positions, with the AMD part targeting high-performance embedded desktop workloads and the Intel part aimed at low-power mobile computing.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N350 wins in every benchmark category where data exists, simply because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part's recorded scores show it performing at the 66th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9903. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-3770 with an average score of 9706 (2% lower), the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684 (2.3% lower), the AMD EPYC 7F52 at 10159 (2.5% higher), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 at 10230 (3.2% higher). This places the Core 3 N350 in a narrow performance band, slightly above older desktop quad-core parts and slightly below enterprise server processors from a previous generation.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, the expected wins would come from its massive core count advantage, with 16 cores and 32 threads versus the Intel part's 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD processor also carries a 128 MB L3 cache, which would typically provide substantial advantages in cache-sensitive workloads. The AMD part's boost clock of 5.70 GHz is significantly higher than the Intel part's 3.90 GHz boost clock, suggesting strong single-threaded performance potential. However, without benchmark data, these advantages remain speculative, and the database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head comparisons.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5 architecture. It is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process with 16,630 million transistors spread across two 70.6 mm² dies. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation built on Alder Lake-N architecture. It is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The AMD part offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, plus a substantial 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 through a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC memory and features PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part does not support ECC memory and uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The AMD processor includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no individual benchmark scores at all. The Intel Core 3 N350's recorded benchmarks provide a complete picture of its capabilities. In Cinebench R15, the Intel part scores 632 in multi-core and 89 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 2635 in multi-core and 371 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 6274 in multi-core and 885 in single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 3 N350 show data compression at 80444, data encryption at 5693, extended instructions at 3981, find prime numbers at 20, floating point math at 17781, integer math at 27669, multithread at 7382, physics at 446, random string sorting at 10102, and single thread at 1974. These scores place the Intel part in a modest performance tier, with its single-thread score of 1974 indicating basic desktop responsiveness. The multithread score of 7382 reflects the limitations of 8 cores without hyperthreading.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D's specification advantage is clear on paper. With 32 threads versus 8 threads, the AMD part would be expected to dominate multi-threaded workloads such as Cinebench multi-core tests, potentially delivering several times the Intel part's scores. The AMD part's 5.70 GHz boost clock versus 3.90 GHz would likely provide a significant single-thread advantage as well. The 128 MB L3 cache versus 6 MB would create substantial differences in cache-sensitive applications. However, these are projections based on specifications, not measured results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.70 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 170 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 7 watts. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264.

The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC with 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel processor is built on a 10 nm process from Intel with no transistor count or die size recorded. Cache configurations differ substantially: the AMD part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 128 MB L3. The Intel part has 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support differs, with the AMD part supporting DDR5 only through dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 through single-channel with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe capabilities differ, with the AMD part offering Gen 5 with 24 lanes and the Intel part offering Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part featuring Radeon Graphics and the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part belongs to the 9000 series with the Granite Ridge codename and Zen 5 architecture, while the Intel part has no series designation, uses the Twin Lake codename, and belongs to the Alder Lake-N architecture generation. The AMD part is classified as a Desktop market segment product, while the Intel part is classified as Mobile. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part was released on 2025-01-06.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two processors?

A: The AMD part has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 128 MB L3 cache. The Intel part has 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 through a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth and does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a TDP of 170 watts, while the Intel Core 3 N350 has a TDP of 7 watts.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 N350 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 9903, which is 2% higher than the Intel Core i7-3770 at 9706, 2.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684, 2.5% lower than the AMD EPYC 7F52 at 10159, and 3.2% lower than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 at 10230.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 3 N350 and no benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. The Intel part's measured performance places it at the 66th percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 9903. Its nearest rivals cluster within a narrow range, with the AMD EPYC 7F52 being 2.5% faster and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 being 3.2% faster. This positions the Core 3 N350 as a modest performer, suitable for low-power tasks given its 7 watt TDP.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D presents a specification-driven case for substantially higher performance. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, 128 MB L3 cache, 5.70 GHz boost clock, DDR5 dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes indicate a processor designed for demanding embedded desktop workloads. The 170 watt TDP reflects the power required for this level of capability. The absence of benchmark scores means the database cannot confirm these expectations, but the specification differences are stark.

Users requiring measured performance data should rely on the Intel Core 3 N350's recorded results. Users whose workloads demand maximum core counts, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, and PCIe throughput would look to the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D based on its specifications. The database records no head-to-head results, so no direct performance comparison can be made. The Intel part serves the low-power mobile segment with its 7 watt TDP, while the AMD part serves high-performance embedded desktop applications with its 170 watt TDP. The choice between them depends entirely on whether the application prioritizes power efficiency or raw computational capability, as indicated by their respective specification profiles.