AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D and the Intel Core 7 350. The AMD processor has no benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a full suite of 17 recorded measurements. This asymmetry means the comparison relies on the Intel part's absolute scores against the AMD part's architectural specifications.

The Intel Core 7 350 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8030 and a single-core score of 2046. In Cinebench R20, the same processor records 5373 multicore and 758 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1220 multicore and 292 single-core. PassMark results include a single-thread score of 4100, a multithread score of 15170, integer math at 33734, floating point math at 42809, extended instructions at 12045, data compression at 143123, data encryption at 10933, find prime numbers at 107, random string sorting at 17238, and physics at 1173.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no benchmark entries, so no direct score comparison is possible. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The Intel Core 7 350 carries a percentile of 71 and an average benchmark score of 17779. The nearest rivals for the Intel part are all within a narrow band: the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 17860 with a delta of -0.5%, the AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693 with a delta of 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891 with a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898 with a delta of -0.7%. These deltas indicate the Core 7 350 sits in a tightly contested performance cluster where no rival exceeds it by more than 0.7%.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors with entirely different positioning. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop part with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, a 170 W TDP, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 is a 6-core, 6-thread mobile part with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, a 15 W TDP, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a recorded average benchmark score of 17779 and ranks at the 71st percentile, while the AMD part has no recorded scores and sits at the 50th percentile.

The Intel Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469 and is an active production mobile processor with a 3 nm Intel process node. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no launch MSRP in the database, uses a 4 nm TSMC process node, and is an active desktop processor. The benchmark data confirms the Intel part performs in a competitive band against its nearest rivals, all of which are within one percentage point of its average score. The AMD part's lack of benchmark data means no performance verdict can be derived from measurements; only its architectural specifications can be analyzed.

The data indicates the Intel Core 7 350 is a verified performer in the mobile segment with a full benchmark profile. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D remains an unmeasured desktop part in the database. Users seeking a measured performance baseline for a low-power mobile processor can rely on the Intel Core 7 350's recorded scores. Users evaluating the AMD part must rely on its specifications alone, as no benchmark results exist to confirm its performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in node, core configuration, cache hierarchy, memory support, and platform integration. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm node fabricated by Intel. The AMD part is built on the Granite Ridge codename within the Ryzen Embedded generation using Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture. The Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename within the Core 5 generation.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part's base clock is 4.30 GHz and its boost clock is 5.70 GHz; the Intel part's base clock is 1.50 GHz and its boost clock is 4.80 GHz. TDP ratings reflect their different market segments: 170 W for the AMD desktop part versus 15 W for the Intel mobile part.

Cache configurations are also distinct. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 cache is over 21 times larger in total capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC memory support. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part uses Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ in branding. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core 7 350 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel part does not. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part has a transistor count of 16,630 million across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm²; the Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The AMD part's part number is 100-000000719E, and the Intel part's part number is SAE3F. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, and the Intel part was released on 2026-04-15.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a TDP of 170 W. The Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with ECC support. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel bus without ECC support.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 350 has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process node from Intel.

Q: What do the benchmark results show for the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 17779 and ranks at the 71st percentile. Its nearest rivals are within 0.7% of its average score in either direction.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in the mobile segment with a 15 W TDP, making it suitable for low-power platforms. Its recorded benchmark scores confirm its performance tier: Cinebench R23 multicore at 8030, single-core at 2046, and a PassMark single-thread score of 4100. Its average benchmark score of 17779 places it at the 71st percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within one percentage point, indicating a stable, measured performance level. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, which suits compact mobile designs with single-channel memory buses. Its 3 nm Intel process node and 6 MB shared L3 cache define a compact, efficient architecture. The Intel Core 7 350 also includes Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe), providing integrated graphics for mobile systems.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D wins on raw architectural capacity. Its 16 cores and 32 threads double the thread count of the Intel part. The boost clock of 5.70 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 4.80 GHz boost clock. The 128 MB L3 cache dwarfs the Intel part's 6 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD part supports DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, which is 50% higher than the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory support gives the AMD part an advantage for data integrity in embedded workloads. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes versus the Intel part's Gen 4 with 6 lanes, enabling significantly more high-speed expansion. The unlocked multiplier allows frequency adjustment, and the AMD Socket AM5 platform provides a desktop-oriented foundation. The AMD part's 16,630 million transistors across 2x 70.6 mm² dies indicate a large, multi-die design, while the Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

The data shows a clear split: the Intel Core 7 350 wins in measured mobile performance with a fully documented benchmark profile, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D wins in specification-driven desktop capacity with no recorded benchmarks. The Intel part's 71st percentile ranking and complete score set make it the only one of the two with verified performance data. The AMD part's 50th percentile and zero average score reflect the absence of measurements, not a performance deficit. Each processor occupies a distinct market segment: the Intel part is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP and BGA 1516 socket, and the AMD part is a desktop processor with a 170 W TDP and AM5 socket.