AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

The Verdict

The data separates these two processors into entirely different performance classes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D holds a 16-core, 32-thread configuration with a 5.70 GHz boost clock, while the Intel Core i5-110 operates with 6 cores and 12 threads at a 4.30 GHz maximum boost. The AMD part is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads, content creation, and any application that can utilize more than a dozen threads. The Intel Core i5-110, with its 65 W TDP and 12 MB shared L3 cache, serves the lower-power segment where the 9950X3D's 170 W TDP would be excessive. The recorded data shows no benchmark scores for either processor, so percentile positions stand at 50 for both, meaning neither has a measured performance advantage in the database at this time. Users requiring a single-socket AM5 platform with DDR5 memory support and 128 MB of L3 cache should select the AMD part. Users with an existing Intel Socket 1200 platform, DDR4 memory, and a need for a 65 W processor should select the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing generations and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses a 4 nm process fabricated by TSMC, with the codename Granite Ridge and a Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core i5-110 uses a 14 nm process fabricated by Intel, with the codename Comet Lake and a Comet Lake architecture. The AMD processor has a transistor count of 16,630 million spread across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel processor has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database. The cache hierarchy differs substantially. The AMD part allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on the AMD processor and absent on the Intel processor. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the AMD part using Radeon Graphics and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 630.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D wins in scenarios that benefit from high core counts, large cache pools, and modern memory interfaces. Its 16 cores and 32 threads double the thread count of the Intel part. The 128 MB L3 cache is more than ten times the 12 MB shared L3 cache on the Intel processor, which assists in workloads with large working sets. The DDR5 memory interface with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth provides more than double the memory bandwidth of the Intel part's DDR4 interface at 42.7 GB/s. PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes offers newer connectivity options. The boost clock of 5.70 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 4.30 GHz boost clock, which aids single-threaded performance in lightly threaded applications. The base clock of 4.30 GHz on the AMD part also exceeds the Intel part's 2.90 GHz base clock, so even at idle frequencies, the AMD part operates at a higher speed.

The Intel Core i5-110 wins in power-constrained environments. Its 65 W TDP is significantly lower than the 170 W TDP of the AMD processor. The Intel part uses DDR4 memory, which may already be present in existing Socket 1200 platforms, and its 12 MB shared L3 cache is sufficient for typical desktop workloads. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $200, which is a recorded data point. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. The Intel part also uses a smaller physical footprint in terms of core count, which simplifies cooling requirements in compact systems. The Intel part's Gen 3 PCIe with 16 lanes is adequate for standard expansion cards.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the maximum boost clock for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D boosts to 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-110 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-110 supports DDR4 memory with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a TDP of 170. The Intel Core i5-110 has a TDP of 65.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-110 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for either processor. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins count for both processors is zero. The average benchmark score for both is 0, and both sit at the 50th percentile against all CPUs. Without measured performance data, the comparison relies on architectural specifications. The AMD processor delivers a 5.70 GHz boost clock versus 4.30 GHz on the Intel part, a 1.40 GHz advantage in maximum frequency. The base clock difference is 1.40 GHz as well, with the AMD part at 4.30 GHz and the Intel part at 2.90 GHz. The core count difference is substantial: 16 cores versus 6 cores, which is a 10-core advantage for the AMD part. The thread count difference is 20 threads, with 32 threads on the AMD part and 12 threads on the Intel part. The L3 cache difference is 116 MB, with 128 MB on the AMD part and 12 MB on the Intel part. The memory bandwidth difference is 46.9 GB/s, with 89.6 GB/s on the AMD part and 42.7 GB/s on the Intel part. These specification deltas indicate that the AMD processor would dominate heavily threaded workloads if benchmark data existed. The Intel processor holds advantages in TDP, with 65 versus 170, and in its launch MSRP of $200, though the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part also uses DDR4 memory, which can be a cost consideration on existing platforms, but that is not a measured performance metric.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D belongs to the 9000 series, while the Intel Core i5-110 has no recorded series. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1200. The process node is 4 nm for the AMD part and 14 nm for the Intel part. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part. The transistor count is 16,630 million for the AMD part, with no recorded value for the Intel part. The die size is 2x 70.6 mm² for the AMD part, with no recorded value for the Intel part. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core on the AMD part and 64 KB per core on the Intel part. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 256 KB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache is 128 MB on the AMD part and 12 MB shared on the Intel part. The memory support is DDR5 on the AMD part and DDR4 on the Intel part. The memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s on the AMD part and 42.7 GB/s on the Intel part. ECC memory support is true on the AMD part and false on the Intel part. PCIe is Gen 5 with 24 lanes on the AMD part and Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the Intel part. The integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics on the AMD part and UHD Graphics 630 on the Intel part. The market segment for both is Desktop. The production status for both is Active. The release date for the AMD part is 2025-10-06, and the release date for the Intel part is 2025-09-10. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. The part number is 100-000000719E for the AMD part and SA35X for the Intel part. The launch MSRP is null for the AMD part and $200 for the Intel part. The architecture field is null for the AMD part and Comet Lake for the Intel part. The codename is Granite Ridge for the AMD part and Comet Lake for the Intel part. The generation is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) for the AMD part and Core i5 (Comet Lake) for the Intel part. The base clock is 4.30 for the AMD part and 2.90 for the Intel part. The boost clock is 5.70 for the AMD part and 4.30 for the Intel part. The TDP is 170 for the AMD part and 65 for the Intel part. The cores are 16 for the AMD part and 6 for the Intel part. The threads are 32 for the AMD part and 12 for the Intel part.