AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235A Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor has an assigned win count in direct comparisons. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D also lacks any individual benchmark scores, an average benchmark score, or rival entries within its profile. Its percentile rank sits at 50, which places it in the middle of the database's distribution of all CPUs, though this figure is derived from an average score of zero, indicating that no measured workloads have been recorded for this part.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A, by contrast, carries a full suite of measured results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 32,633, while its single-core score is 4,607. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 13,705 and the single-core score is 1,934. The older Cinebench R15 workload shows a multi-core score of 3,289 and a single-core score of 464. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 38,392, a single-thread score of 4,557, integer math at 88,626, floating-point math at 118,778, extended instructions at 31,625, data compression at 393,800, data encryption at 30,136, physics at 2,437, random string sorting at 49,489, and prime number finding at 392.

Because the AMD part has no recorded scores, no percentage deltas can be computed between the two units. The only quantitative comparison available is structural: the Ryzen part offers 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part provides 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 48,201, and it ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, scores 48,171, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX trails by 0.2 percent at 48,287, the AMD EPYC 4345P trails by 0.6 percent at 48,470, and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 scores 47,918, which is 0.6 percent behind the 235A. These margins are narrow, all within one percent, which indicates that the 235A sits in a tightly clustered performance band.

The Verdict

The data does not support a direct performance verdict, since the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no benchmark entries in the database. The only measurable part is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A, which delivers an average score of 48,201 and places in the 90th percentile. Its nearest rivals show that it is statistically equivalent to the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, the AMD EPYC 4345P, and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900, with deltas between 0.1 and 0.6 percent. The 235A is neither a standout nor a laggard within its immediate peer group.

For the AMD part, the recorded data shows no measured workloads, so any selection decision must rest on structural specifications rather than benchmark evidence. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D provides 16 cores, 32 threads, a base clock of 4.30 GHz, a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, and a 170 W TDP. The Intel part provides 14 cores, 14 threads, a base clock of 3.40 GHz, a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and a 65 W TDP. The AMD part has twice the thread count, a higher clock ceiling, and a much larger L3 cache at 128 MB versus 24 MB. The Intel part draws considerably less power, uses a smaller process node, and carries a launch MSRP of $269.

The recorded data cannot answer which part is faster, because the AMD part has no scores. What the data can say is that the Intel part is a measured, mid-90th-percentile performer with a complete benchmark profile, while the AMD part is an unmeasured entry with a lower percentile rank derived from no data. For users who require measured results, the Intel part is the only one with evidence in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) microarchitecture. Its codename is Granite Ridge, and it is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count is 16,630 million, spread across two chiplets with a combined die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The cache hierarchy uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a 128 MB L3 cache. The integrated graphics are listed as Radeon Graphics.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-S. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a single 243 mm² die. The cache hierarchy uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units.

The process node differs by one nanometer step, with Intel on 3 nm and AMD on 4 nm. The transistor counts are close, with Intel slightly higher at 17,800 million versus 16,630 million, but the physical layout differs sharply: AMD uses a dual-chiplet design with two 70.6 mm² dies, while Intel uses a single 243 mm² die. The L3 cache is the most dramatic architectural gap, with AMD's 128 MB exceeding Intel's 24 MB by a factor of more than five. The per-core L1 and L2 allocations also differ, with Intel providing more L1 and L2 per core, though the total L3 pool is far smaller.

The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. Both support DDR5 memory and dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part exposes Gen 5 PCIe with 24 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel part exposes Gen 5 PCIe with 20 CPU-only lanes. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part's production status is Active, and its release date is recorded as 2025-10-06. The Intel part is also Active, with a release date of 2025-07-28.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A uses 14 cores and 14 threads. The base clock is 4.30 GHz on the AMD part versus 3.40 GHz on the Intel part. The boost clock is 5.70 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 170 W versus 65 W. The socket is AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1851.

The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. The transistor count is 16,630 million versus 17,800 million. The die size is 2x 70.6 mm² versus 243 mm². The cache figures differ in every level: L1 is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core versus 3 MB per core, and L3 is 128 MB versus 24 MB shared.

Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part and 102.4 GB/s for the Intel part, despite both using DDR5 on a dual-channel bus. ECC memory support is present on AMD and absent on Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 on AMD and 20 on Intel, both Gen 5 and CPU-only. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics on AMD, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU on Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. The part numbers are 100-000000719E for AMD and SRWPN for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $269, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The market segment for both is Desktop. The production status for both is Active. The AMD release date is 2025-10-06, and the Intel release date is 2025-07-28. The AMD part is in the 9000 series, while the Intel part is in the Core Ultra Series 2.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD part has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A support ECC memory?

A: No. The recorded data shows ECC memory support as false for the Intel part, while the AMD part lists ECC memory as true.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A?

A: The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 48,201 and ranks in the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, scores 48,171, a 0.1 percent difference.

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

A: No. The database lists no benchmark results for the AMD part, and its average benchmark score is zero, with a percentile rank of 50.

Q: What are the TDP values for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a TDP of 170 W. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A has a TDP of 65 W.