AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 336H target completely different workload profiles, and the recorded benchmark data makes that split explicit. The Intel part holds every benchmark entry in the database, with the AMD processor showing no recorded scores. That means the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins all measured workloads in this comparison, but the margin and the nature of those wins vary sharply by test type.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H delivers its largest advantages in multithreaded rendering. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 23991 points. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded score in this test, so the comparison is one-sided. The same applies to Cinebench R20 multi-core where the Intel scores 10076, and Cinebench R15 multi-core where it scores 2418. The Intel chip also leads in single-thread tests: Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3387, Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1422, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 341.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 28545 in multithread, 4013 in single-thread, 62070 in integer math, 82415 in floating point math, 280340 in data compression, 21291 in data encryption, 24542 in extended instructions, 299 in prime numbers, 2682 in physics, and 34402 in random string sorting. All of these are the only recorded values in the head-to-head, meaning the Intel processor claims every benchmark win.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, despite its 16 cores, 32 threads, and 5.70 GHz boost clock, appears in the database with an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of zero. Its percentile versus all CPUs sits at 50, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H sits at 84. The Intel processor also posts an average benchmark score of 34485, which places it within 0.2 percent of the Intel Core i7-13700HX, 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i5-13450HX, 0.7 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and 0.8 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350.

For a use-case split, the data points to the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H as the only chip with measurable performance. The AMD part cannot be credited with any win in this database. The Intel chip's strong showing in multi-core Cinebench and PassMark integer and floating point workloads indicates it handles rendering and compute-heavy tasks well. Its single-thread scores also suggest responsive general-purpose performance. The AMD processor, by contrast, offers no recorded benchmark evidence in this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses a 3 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip's codename is Granite Ridge and it belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). The Intel chip's codename is Panther Lake and it belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3, specifically the Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H) generation.

Core and thread counts differ in a meaningful way. Both have 16 cores, but the AMD processor supports 32 threads while the Intel processor supports 16 threads. That means the AMD chip uses simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling its thread count, while the Intel chip does not. Base clocks reflect their different power roles: the AMD runs at 4.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost, while the Intel runs at 1.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost.

Cache layouts are entirely different. 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 Ultra 5 336H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's 128 MB L3 is a massive advantage for cached workloads, though no benchmark data confirms its effect here.

Power targets separate the two clearly. The AMD processor has a TDP of 170 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 25 watts. That 145-watt gap shows the AMD chip is designed for sustained high-power desktop or embedded operation, while the Intel chip is built for mobile efficiency. The socket types reflect this too: AMD uses Socket AM5, a desktop socket, while Intel uses BGA 2540, a soldered mobile package.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and it includes ECC memory support. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and 115.2 GB/s bandwidth, but it does not support ECC memory. The Intel chip's higher memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s exceeds the AMD chip's 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, while Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, meaning overclocking is possible. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The AMD part's production status is Active, and its release date is 2025-10-06. The Intel part's production status is also Active, with a release date of 2026-01-04. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000000719E, and the Intel part has a part number of SA4RD.

The Verdict

The data in this comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has recorded benchmark scores across every test in the database, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has none. The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 34485 places it in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, and it sits within 0.2 percent of the Intel Core i7-13700HX, 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel Core i5-13450HX, 0.7 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and 0.8 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D carries a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero. It offers a larger core count in terms of threads, a higher boost clock, a much larger L3 cache, and a lower process node number, but none of those specifications translate into recorded performance in this database. The verdict from the recorded data is that the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the only processor here with measurable performance.

For a user selecting strictly from the data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the chip with demonstrated results. Its multi-core Cinebench scores, especially the 23991 in R23, indicate strong rendering throughput. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4013 indicates solid single-core responsiveness. The AMD processor, with no scores, cannot be recommended on the basis of benchmark evidence.

The AMD part may have architectural merits on paper, including 32 threads, 128 MB of L3 cache, ECC memory support, and an unlocked multiplier, but the database records no performance for it. The Intel part delivers all measured wins and carries a much lower 25 W TDP, making it the more efficient choice in this comparison. The verdict is clear: the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins every recorded benchmark in this head-to-head.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 32 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 threads.

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H's Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 23991 in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H does not.

Q: How do the two chips compare in TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a TDP of 170 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has a TDP of 25 watts.

Q: What is the AMD processor's L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, compared to 18 MB of shared L3 cache on the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has an average benchmark score of 34485, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of zero.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data contains no paired results, so every recorded score belongs to the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no entries in the benchmark array, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. This means the Intel processor wins every test by default, but the meaningful analysis comes from examining the scale of its scores and its standing among rivals.

In multi-core rendering, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H posts 23991 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. That score places it in the same performance neighborhood as the Intel Core i7-13700HX, which has an average score of 34554 and a delta of negative 0.2 percent relative to the Intel chip. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H also beats the Intel Core i5-13450HX by 0.4 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X by 0.7 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 by 0.8 percent in average benchmark score.

In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 10076. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2418. Single-core results follow: 3387 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1422 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 341 in Cinebench R15 single-core.

PassMark tests add more detail. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 28545 in multithread, which is a strong overall throughput number. It scores 4013 in single-thread, 62070 in integer math, and 82415 in floating point math. Data compression reaches 280340, data encryption reaches 21291, and extended instructions reach 24542. Prime number finding scores 299, physics scores 2682, and random string sorting scores 34402.

The largest single score in the dataset is 280340 in PassMark data compression, followed by 82415 in floating point math and 62070 in integer math. These numbers indicate that the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is particularly strong in data-intensive and compute-heavy tasks. The Cinebench multi-core scores confirm that rendering workloads scale well on this chip despite its 25 W TDP.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D shows no scores anywhere in the benchmark data. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, and its average benchmark score is zero. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H's percentile of 84 places it well above the median, and its average score of 34485 puts it in direct competition with the Intel Core i7-13700HX, which averages 34554, a difference of only 0.2 percent.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 and uses the Panther Lake codename. The AMD generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), while the Intel generation is Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H).

The process nodes differ: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 3 nm from Intel. The AMD chip has 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel chip has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Core counts match at 16, but threads differ at 32 versus 16. Base clocks differ at 4.30 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, and boost clocks differ at 5.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP differs dramatically at 170 watts versus 25 watts.

The sockets are different: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 2540. Cache configurations differ at 80 KB L1 per core versus 192 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core versus 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 128 MB L3 versus 18 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory, but bandwidth differs at 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 115.2 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory support is present on AMD and absent on Intel.

PCIe lanes differ at Gen 5 with 24 lanes for AMD versus Gen 5 with 12 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ at Radeon Graphics for AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics for Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

The release dates differ: AMD released on 2025-10-06, Intel on 2026-01-04. Both are marked Active in production status. The AMD part number is 100-000000719E, and the Intel part number is SA4RD. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.