AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D compare to the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF in core count?

A: The AMD processor features 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel processor offers 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD part has double the thread count despite having only two additional physical cores.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D reaches a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF's 5.20 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD processor is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node, while the Intel processor uses TSMC's 3 nm process node. Notably, both chips are fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel chip does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D does support ECC memory, which is a relevant differentiator for embedded and workstation scenarios.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity difference?

A: The AMD processor has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This represents a substantial difference in cache capacity between the two.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF ranks in the 91st percentile, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D ranks in the 50th percentile. The database shows no benchmark scores recorded for the AMD part, which accounts for its lower percentile placement.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture. It is part of the Ryzen Embedded generation, which targets embedded and industrial applications while retaining desktop-level performance characteristics. The chip uses a dual-die design with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², containing 16,630 million transistors. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on the Arrow Lake architecture. It is part of the Ultra 5 generation and uses a monolithic die of 243 mm², containing 17,800 million transistors. The process node is 3 nm at TSMC. Despite the smaller process node, the Intel die is significantly larger due to its monolithic design.

Cache architecture differs substantially between the two. The AMD part allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a large 128 MB L3 cache. The Intel part allocates 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor's L3 cache is more than five times larger, which benefits workloads with large working sets.

Memory support is similar in type, with both supporting DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. However, the memory bandwidth differs: the AMD processor delivers 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel processor delivers 102.4 GB/s. The Intel part has a roughly 14% memory bandwidth advantage.

The AMD processor includes integrated Radeon Graphics, whereas the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has no integrated graphics (N/A). PCIe lane counts also differ, with the AMD chip offering 24 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) compared to 20 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) on the Intel chip.

Both processors have unlocked multipliers, allowing overclocking. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF across multiple test suites, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark scores in the current data. This makes direct head-to-head comparisons limited to the Intel chip's absolute performance and its position relative to rivals.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 3,693 points in multicore and 521 points in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 15,391 points in multicore and 2,172 points in singlecore. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 36,647 points with a singlecore score of 5,173 points.

PassMark results for the Intel chip show a multithread score of 43,110 and a single-thread score of 4,715. The integer math test yields 98,854 points, while floating point math reaches 131,546 points. Data compression scores 460,123 points, and data encryption scores 33,381 points. Extended instructions produce 37,912 points, and the find prime numbers test yields 416 points. Random string sorting completes at 55,206 points, and physics scores 2,998 points.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average score of 54,762, which is 0.6% higher than the Intel chip's 55,093 average. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 55,919, which is 1.5% higher. The Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 56,004, which is 1.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54,053, which is 1.9% lower.

The data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF sits in a competitive cluster where the top rival, the Core i9-14900HX, leads by only 1.6%. The closest competitor below it, the Core Ultra 5 245K, trails by 1.9%. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is nearly a direct match, with just a 0.6% difference. This tight grouping suggests that the Intel chip performs within a narrow band of its direct competitors.

With no recorded benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, the database cannot establish a measured head-to-head result. The AMD part's 50th percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 91st percentile ranking reflects the absence of recorded scores for the AMD chip rather than a direct performance comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields.

Cores and Threads: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Clock Speeds: The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

TDP: The AMD processor has a TDP of 170, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 125.

Socket: The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1851.

Process Node: The AMD chip is fabricated on a 4 nm process. The Intel chip is fabricated on a 3 nm process. Both use TSMC as the foundry.

Transistor Count: The AMD chip contains 16,630 million transistors. The Intel chip contains 17,800 million transistors.

Die Size: The AMD chip uses a dual-die configuration with 2x 70.6 mm² dies. The Intel chip uses a single 243 mm² die.

L1 Cache: The AMD chip has 80 KB per core. The Intel chip has 192 KB per core.

L2 Cache: The AMD chip has 1 MB per core. The Intel chip has 3 MB per core.

L3 Cache: The AMD chip has 128 MB. The Intel chip has 24 MB shared.

Memory Bandwidth: The AMD chip delivers 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip delivers 102.4 GB/s.

ECC Memory Support: The AMD chip supports ECC memory. The Intel chip does not.

PCIe Lanes: The AMD chip provides Gen 5, 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides Gen 5, 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated Graphics: The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics. The Intel chip has N/A.

Release Date: The AMD chip was released on 2025-10-06. The Intel chip was released on 2024-10-23.

Launch MSRP: The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $294. The AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

Part Number: The AMD chip uses part number 100-000000719E. The Intel chip uses part number SRQCY.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has recorded benchmark data that places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55,093. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered, with the Intel Core i9-14900HX leading by 1.6% and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D leading by 0.6%. The Intel chip outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by 1.9%. This positioning indicates that the Intel part is competitive with high-end mobile and desktop processors from both manufacturers.

From a specification standpoint, the Intel chip wins on process node efficiency with its 3 nm fabrication, higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, and a lower TDP of 125 versus 170. Its 14 cores and 14 threads represent a straightforward threading model without hyperthreading, which can be advantageous in workloads that prefer dedicated physical cores.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D wins decisively on core and thread count, offering 16 cores and 32 threads. This gives it a 2x thread advantage over the Intel chip. The AMD part also has a substantially larger L3 cache at 128 MB versus 24 MB, which benefits workloads with large data sets that can exploit cache locality. The AMD chip has a higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz, which can improve lightly threaded performance. It supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Intel chip, and includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. The AMD chip also offers more PCIe lanes at 24 versus 20.

The database shows zero recorded benchmark wins for either processor in head-to-head tests due to the absence of benchmark scores for the AMD part. The Intel chip's recorded scores demonstrate strong multicore and singlecore performance across Cinebench and PassMark suites. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 36,647 and singlecore score of 5,173 indicate balanced capability. The PassMark multithread score of 43,110 and single-thread score of 4,715 reinforce this balance.

For embedded applications, the AMD chip's ECC memory support, larger cache, higher thread count, and integrated graphics position it as a candidate for reliability-sensitive and parallel workloads. The Intel chip, with its lower TDP, higher memory bandwidth, and 91st percentile ranking, suits general desktop workloads where measured performance data is available. The absence of recorded benchmarks for the AMD chip means that its actual performance relative to the Intel chip cannot be quantified from the current database, leaving its specification advantages as the primary basis for differentiation.