AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core 5 120U Comparison

The database pairs a 16-core desktop AMD processor with a 10-core mobile Intel processor. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D carries a 4.30 GHz base clock, a 5.70 GHz boost clock, 128 MB L3 cache, and a 170 TDP. The Intel Core 5 120U carries a 1.40 GHz base clock, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 12 MB shared L3 cache, and a 15 TDP. Benchmark records are one-sided: the Intel part has measured scores, while the AMD part has none.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmarks for this pairing. It also records no head-to-head wins for either side. What exists is a full benchmark list for the Intel Core 5 120U and an empty benchmark list for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D.

The Intel part's recorded Cinebench results are R15 multicore 1150.5, R15 single-core 245, R20 multicore 5349, R20 single-core 755, R23 multicore 6659, and R23 single-core 1756.5. Geekbench multicore is 5888 and Geekbench single-core is 1727. Passmark results include data compression 166432, data encryption 10453, extended instructions 9299, find prime numbers 53, floating point math 36026, integer math 52280, multithread 15042, physics 937, random string sorting 19060, and single-thread 3479.

Because the AMD part has no recorded scores, these are not head-to-head wins in the usual sense. They are the only benchmark measurements available for this comparison. The largest numerical value in the Intel record is 166432 for data compression. The smallest is 53 for find prime numbers. The AMD part's specification advantages, such as 32 threads versus 12, 128 MB L3 versus 12 MB shared, and 5.70 boost versus 5.00, are not reflected in any benchmark record.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120U wins in every measured category because it is the only part with measurements. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 6659 and its single-core score is 1756.5. Its Geekbench multicore is 5888 and single-core is 1727. Its Passmark multithread score is 15042 and its Passmark single-thread score is 3479. Specialized Passmark tests show data compression 166432, data encryption 10453, extended instructions 9299, floating point math 36026, integer math 52280, physics 937, random string sorting 19060, and find prime numbers 53.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D wins on specification fields. It offers 16 cores and 32 threads against the Intel part's 10 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 4.30 versus 1.40 and its boost clock is 5.70 versus 5.00. Its L3 cache is 128 MB versus 12 MB shared. It supports DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, does not support ECC, uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), and has a locked multiplier.

For workloads that rely on measured rendering, general computing, compression, encryption, physics, and math tests, the Intel part has direct benchmark support. For workloads that rely on core count, thread count, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, PCIe bandwidth, and ECC, the AMD part has the specification support.

Architecture Differences

The AMD part is built on Granite Ridge, listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part is built on Raptor Lake-U, listed as Core 5 (Raptor Lake-U), on a 10 nm process from Intel. AMD's transistor count is 16,630 million and its die size is 2x 70.6 mm². Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Both parts use 80 KB L1 per core. AMD uses 1 MB L2 per core and a 128 MB L3 cache. Intel uses 1.25 MB L2 per core and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support differs: AMD lists DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel lists DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is true on the AMD part and false on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The AMD part targets the Desktop segment on AMD Socket AM5 with a 170 TDP. The Intel part targets the Mobile segment on Intel BGA 1744 with a 15 TDP. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier and a release date of 2025-10-06. The Intel part has a locked multiplier and a release date of 2024-01-07.

The Verdict

The recorded data is asymmetric. The Intel Core 5 120U has an average benchmark score of 17898 and sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are close: AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 with a 0 percentage difference, Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 with a 0.2 percentage difference, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994 with a -0.5 percentage difference, and Intel Core 7 350 at 17779 with a 0.7 percentage difference. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile of all CPUs.

Strictly from the data, the Intel part is the only one with empirical support for the benchmark workloads in the database. The AMD part is the only one with the specification profile for a 16-core, 32-thread desktop AM5 processor with 128 MB L3, DDR5, ECC, PCIe Gen 5, and an unlocked multiplier. A system built around measured Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark results has one candidate. A system built around core count, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, ECC, and PCIe generation has the other candidate.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. Its benchmark list is empty and its average benchmark score is 0. The Intel Core 5 120U has recorded Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark scores.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 120U's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: Its average benchmark score is 17898 and it sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 120U has 12 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD part lists ECC memory as true. The Intel part lists ECC memory as false.

Q: What are the Intel Core 5 120U's nearest rivals in the database?

A: They are AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, 0), Intel Core 5 221TE (17860, 0.2), AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (17994, -0.5), and Intel Core 7 350 (17779, 0.7).

Q: Which processor is a mobile part?

A: The Intel Core 5 120U is listed as Mobile with a 15 TDP and Intel BGA 1744 socket. The AMD part is listed as Desktop with a 170 TDP and AMD Socket AM5.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications for the two processors differ as follows:

| Field | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D | Intel Core 5 120U |

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

| Series | 9000 series | Not recorded |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-U |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-U) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not recorded |

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

| Cores | 16 | 10 |

| Threads | 32 | 12 |

| Base clock | 4.30 | 1.40 |

| Boost clock | 5.70 | 5.00 |

| TDP | 170 | 15 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 128 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | true | false |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes(CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-01-07 |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Part number | 100-000000719E | SRM7P |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 17898 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 72 |

| Nearest rivals | None recorded | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, 0), Intel Core 5 221TE (17860, 0.2), AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (17994, -0.5), Intel Core 7 350 (17779, 0.7) |

| Recorded benchmarks | None | Cinebench R15, R20, R23; Geekbench; Passmark |