AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D and the Intel Core 7 150U in entirely different performance classes, despite the database showing no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between them. The AMD part is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor with a 170 TDP, while the Intel part is a 10-core, 12-thread mobile processor with a 15 TDP. The Intel Core 7 150U sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17395, placing it near the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (17333, 0.4% delta) and AMD Ryzen 3 210 (17321, 0.4% delta). The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark scores in the database and holds a 50th percentile rating, which reflects the absence of measured data rather than actual performance. Buyers seeking a high-core-count desktop processor with 128 MB of L3 cache and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity should select the AMD part. Users needing an efficient mobile processor with integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU should select the Intel part.

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 a 4 nm process by TSMC, with 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die design measuring 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core 7 150U uses the Raptor Lake-U codename and is built on Raptor Lake architecture. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel part has a locked multiplier. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD processor uses DDR5 memory exclusively, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD processor has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel processor has a dual-channel memory bus with no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The AMD integrated graphics are listed as Radeon Graphics, while the Intel integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's 128 MB L3 cache is more than ten times the Intel processor's 12 MB L3 cache. The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The TDP figures differ by an order of magnitude: 170 for the AMD part versus 15 for the Intel part. The AMD part is marked as a Desktop market segment product with a release date of 2025-10-06, while the Intel part is a Mobile segment product with a release date of 2024-01-07.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. All recorded benchmark data belongs to the Intel Core 7 150U. The Intel processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 8883, and its single-core score is 1875.5. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 5248, with a single-core score of 740. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 1505.5, with a single-core score of 254. In Geekbench, the Intel processor scores 6234 multi-core and 1857 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 7 150U show a multi-thread score of 14700 and a single-thread score of 3508. The integer math score is 51057, floating point math is 34405, and extended instructions score is 8748. Data encryption scores 10025, data compression scores 158622, and random string sorting scores 18269. Physics scores 1012, and find prime numbers scores 58. Since the AMD processor has no recorded benchmark values, no direct wins can be assigned. The AMD processor's 16 cores and 32 threads, compared to the Intel processor's 10 cores and 12 threads, suggest higher multi-threaded capability, but the database does not quantify this with measured scores. The Intel processor's 5.40 GHz boost clock approaches the AMD processor's 5.70 GHz boost clock, yet the AMD processor's higher base clock of 4.30 GHz versus 1.80 GHz indicates a different operating envelope.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.30 GHz versus 1.80 GHz for Intel. The AMD boost clock is 5.70 GHz versus 5.40 GHz for Intel. The AMD TDP is 170, while the Intel TDP is 15. The AMD socket is AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel socket is Intel BGA 1744. The AMD process node is 4 nm from TSMC, while the Intel process node is 10 nm from Intel. The AMD transistor count is 16,630 million, while Intel has no recorded transistor count. The AMD die size is 2x 70.6 mm², while Intel has no recorded die size. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core. The AMD L3 cache is 128 MB, while the Intel L3 cache is 12 MB shared. The AMD memory support is DDR5 only, while the Intel memory support is DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, while Intel has no recorded memory bandwidth. The AMD ECC memory support is true, while Intel is false. The AMD PCIe is Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while Intel is Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The AMD integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The AMD market segment is Desktop, while Intel is Mobile. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while Intel is locked. The AMD part number is 100-000000719E, while Intel is SRMYP. The AMD release date is 2025-10-06, while Intel is 2024-01-07. The AMD production status is Active, and the Intel production status is also Active.

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 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What L3 cache sizes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 150U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150U support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory support is false for the Intel Core 7 150U. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 150U has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a TDP of 170, and the Intel Core 7 150U has a TDP of 15.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 7 150U supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D wins on raw core count, with 16 cores and 32 threads versus 10 cores and 12 threads for the Intel part. The AMD processor also wins on cache capacity, with 128 MB of L3 cache versus 12 MB. The AMD processor has a higher base clock of 4.30 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, which the Intel processor does not. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The AMD processor has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel processor has no recorded memory bandwidth. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel processor is locked. The AMD processor is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC with 16,630 million transistors, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process with no recorded transistor count.

The Intel Core 7 150U wins on power efficiency, with a TDP of 15 versus 170 for the AMD part. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD processor supports DDR5 only. The Intel processor has a larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB for the AMD processor. The Intel processor has documented benchmark results in the database, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8883, a Geekbench multi-core score of 6234, and a PassMark multi-thread score of 14700. The Intel processor sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17395, while the AMD processor has a 50th percentile with no average score. The Intel processor also has a lower base clock of 1.80 GHz, which aligns with its mobile market segment and 15 TDP. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744 socket, making it suitable for mobile designs, while the AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5 for desktop use. The Intel processor has Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the AMD processor has Radeon Graphics. The Intel processor's nearest rivals in the database are AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (17333, 0.4% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 210 (17321, 0.4% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, -0.5% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 4600G (17507, -0.6% delta). The Intel processor's average score of 17395 is 62 points above the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and 74 points above the AMD Ryzen 3 210, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE by 87 points and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G by 112 points. The database shows no benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, so its wins are structural rather than measured. The AMD part delivers a desktop-class core configuration with a 170 TDP, while the Intel part delivers a mobile-class configuration with a 15 TDP. The AMD part has a later release date of 2025-10-06, while the Intel part has a release date of 2024-01-07. Both parts are marked Active in production status.