AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD part boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 4.50 GHz. The base clocks are 4.30 GHz for the AMD and 2.10 GHz for the Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a percentile of 50, but its average benchmark score is 0, indicating no recorded benchmark data.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses a 3 nm process, also from TSMC.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a TDP of 170 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is part of the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Lunar Lake architecture and codename. The AMD chip is a desktop segment part, while the Intel chip targets the mobile segment.

Fabrication differs significantly. The AMD processor uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel processor uses TSMC's 3 nm process. The AMD chip contains 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die design with each die measuring 70.6 mm². The Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a large 128 MB L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 cache is 16 times larger than the Intel part's L3 cache.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD chip uses DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel chip's memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard, with dual-channel memory bus and no ECC support. The Intel chip's memory bandwidth is not recorded.

PCIe lane counts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses PCIe Gen 5 with only 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Arc 130V.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The AMD chip's production status is Active with a release date of October 6, 2025. The Intel chip's production status is also Active, with an earlier release date of September 23, 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, but no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win count is 0 for the AMD part and 0 for the Intel part. This means no direct comparison can be made from recorded measurements.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V's recorded scores provide a reference point for its performance class. In Cinebench R23, it scores 9848 in multicore and 1744 in singlecore. Cinebench R20 results show 6381 multicore and 900 singlecore, while Cinebench R15 shows 1501 multicore and 267 singlecore. Geekbench results are 8598 multicore and 1930 singlecore.

Passmark tests for the Intel part show varied strengths. Data compression scores 170687, data encryption scores 12710, extended instructions score 14724, and prime number finding scores 166. Floating point math scores 52270, integer math scores 38647, multithread scores 17850, and physics scores 1449. Random string sorting scores 20813, and single thread scores 3754.

The Intel chip's average benchmark score is 19368. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS with an average score of 19364 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core i5-1345U with 19411 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-8700K with 19238 and a delta of 0.7 percent, and the Intel Core i7-10700F with 19499 and a delta of -0.7 percent. These deltas indicate the Core Ultra 5 226V performs within roughly a percentage point of these processors.

Since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmarks, the database shows no wins for either side in direct comparison. The Intel part's data stands alone. The AMD part's 50th percentile ranking with a zero average score suggests it has not been measured yet, rather than indicating poor performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field recorded.

Core count: AMD has 16 cores, Intel has 8 cores. Thread count: AMD has 32 threads, Intel has 8 threads.

Base clock: AMD runs at 4.30 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.70 GHz, Intel reaches 4.50 GHz.

TDP: AMD is rated at 170 watts, Intel at 17 watts. This is a tenfold difference in power envelope.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, Intel uses Intel BGA 2833. The AMD socket is a desktop socket, while the Intel BGA 2833 is a ball grid array for mobile.

Codename: AMD is Granite Ridge, Intel is Lunar Lake. Generation: AMD is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5, Granite Ridge), Intel is Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake).

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 3 nm. Foundry: both use TSMC.

Transistors: AMD has 16,630 million, Intel has no recorded value. Die size: AMD is 2x 70.6 mm², Intel has no recorded value.

L1 cache: AMD has 80 KB per core, Intel has 192 KB per core. L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache: AMD has 128 MB, Intel has 8 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD uses DDR5, Intel is unknown and depends on motherboard. Memory bus: both are dual-channel. Memory bandwidth: AMD has 89.6 GB/s, Intel has no recorded value.

ECC memory: AMD supports it, Intel does not. PCIe: AMD has Gen 5 with 24 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 4 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses Arc 130V. Market segment: AMD is Desktop, Intel is Mobile.

Multiplier unlocked: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked. Part number: AMD is 100-000000719E, Intel is SRPMQSRPMR.

Release date: AMD is October 6, 2025, Intel is September 23, 2024.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D's design points toward heavy multicore workloads. With 16 cores, 32 threads, a 5.70 GHz boost clock, and a 128 MB L3 cache, the architecture targets high-throughput computing. The dual-channel DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support suits server-like environments where data integrity and sustained throughput matter. The 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes allow extensive peripheral connectivity. The unlocked multiplier enables tuning for performance. The 170 watt TDP signals a part designed for uncompromised compute density.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V's design points toward efficiency and mobile deployment. Its 17 watt TDP is dramatically lower than the AMD part's 170 watts, making it suited for systems where thermal and power budgets are tight. The 3 nm process node contributes to that efficiency. The 8 MB shared L3 cache and 8 threads indicate a lighter workload profile, more aligned with everyday tasks than heavy parallel compute. The Arc 130V integrated graphics provide a more capable visual solution for a mobile part. The 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes reflect a compact system footprint.

Benchmark data confirms the Intel part's balanced profile. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 9848 and Geekbench multicore score of 8598 place it near processors like the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and Intel Core i7-8700K, with deltas under 1 percent. The singlecore score of 3754 in Passmark and 1744 in Cinebench R23 shows strong per-thread performance relative to its low power envelope.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot confirm its performance position. Its specifications, however, indicate a class above the Intel part in multicore throughput potential. The 32 threads versus 8 threads, the 128 MB L3 versus 8 MB L3, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth all point to a processor built for parallel workloads. The Intel part wins on efficiency and mobile suitability, while the AMD part appears built for raw compute capacity in a desktop embedded context. Without benchmark data for the AMD chip, the recorded measurements only substantiate the Intel part's standing among its rivals.