AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V occupy distinctly different performance territories, and the recorded data reflects that split clearly. The AMD part, built on the 9000 series with 16 cores and 32 threads, is designed to dominate heavily threaded workloads. The Intel part, with 8 cores and 8 threads, is built for efficiency and single-thread responsiveness in a mobile form factor. The database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, meaning its measured scores are absent from our records. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded results across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V shows its strength in single-thread performance, a critical metric for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. Its Passmark single-thread score of 4274 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1950 indicate a strong showing for that workload type. The data also shows the Intel part sitting at the 76th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23219. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-11900F, which scores 23254 with a delta of -0.2 percent, meaning the Ultra 9 trails that chip by a negligible margin. The AMD EPYC 4124P scores 23167 with a delta of 0.2 percent, putting the Ultra 9 slightly ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H scores 23277 with a delta of -0.2 percent, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores 23297 with a delta of -0.3 percent.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, the absence of benchmark data means our measurements cannot confirm its standing in either single-thread or multi-thread tests. However, the specification sheet tells a clear story. Sixteen cores and 32 threads, paired with a 128 MB L3 cache, point to a processor intended for parallel workloads where core count dominates. The Intel part cannot match that core count, and its 12 MB shared L3 cache is an order of magnitude smaller. The AMD processor also carries a 170 watt TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 30 watts, which frames the AMD part as a high-power desktop component and the Intel part as a low-power mobile chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with the transistor count listed at 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, and is fabricated on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially between the two. The AMD part offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a 128 MB L3 cache. The Intel part offers 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD L3 cache is more than ten times larger, which benefits workloads that repeatedly access large data sets. The Intel cache layout, with larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations, suits its lower core count and higher per-core efficiency.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with memory bandwidth recorded at 89.6 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V supports LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with memory bandwidth recorded at 136.5 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The Intel part delivers higher memory bandwidth despite its lower power envelope, which reflects the integration of memory on or near the package in the Lunar Lake design.

PCIe lane counts show another major difference. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. That disparity matters for expansion capability, as the AMD platform supports many more add-in devices or storage controllers at Gen 5 speeds. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses Arc 140V. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 2833, which is a soldered mobile package. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part launched on 2025-10-06, while the Intel part launched on 2024-09-23.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head comparisons are limited because the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, however, has a complete set of measurements that establish a baseline for what a modern 8-core mobile processor can achieve. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10178 and single-core score of 1950 show a roughly 5.2 to 1 ratio between multi-thread and single-thread performance, which is typical for a processor with 8 threads and no hyperthreading. The Passmark multithread score of 19810 and single-thread score of 4274 confirm that balance.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database all sit remarkably close to its average score of 23219. The Intel Core i9-11900F, a desktop part, is only 0.2 percent behind. The AMD EPYC 4124P, a server processor, is 0.2 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, a mobile chip, is 0.2 percent behind. The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, a sibling in the same Lunar Lake family, is 0.3 percent behind. These deltas are within measurement noise, which indicates that the Ultra 9 288V lands in a tightly packed performance band around the 23200 mark.

The Passmark sub-tests for the Intel part reveal specific strengths. The data compression score of 186521 is the highest recorded among its Passmark results, which shows strong throughput in compression workloads. Floating point math scores 59536, integer math scores 44019, and extended instructions scores 15613. Random string sorting scores 22622, data encryption scores 14141, and physics scores 1637. The find prime numbers score of 195 is the lowest recorded metric, which suggests that this processor does not excel at that particular integer-heavy test.

For the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, the database records no benchmark wins because no benchmark data exists. The specification sheet, however, provides context for what its results would likely show. Sixteen cores at a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, with a 170 watt TDP, would place it in a different performance class than the Intel part's 8 cores at a 5.10 GHz boost clock and 30 watt TDP. The AMD part's base clock of 4.30 GHz also exceeds the Intel part's base clock of 3.30 GHz. Those clock advantages, combined with the core count advantage, suggest that the AMD part would dominate multi-threaded benchmarks, while the Intel part's higher memory bandwidth and smaller, denser process node could give it an edge in certain single-thread or memory-bound scenarios.

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 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the difference in cache size between the two processors?

A: 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 9 288V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with DDR5 support. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s with LPDDR5X support.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has an average benchmark score of 23219 and sits at the 76th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900F at 23254 with a delta of -0.2 percent, the AMD EPYC 4124P at 23167 with a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H at 23277 with a delta of -0.2 percent, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V at 23297 with a delta of -0.3 percent.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D belongs to the 9000 series with the Granite Ridge codename, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 with the Lunar Lake codename. The AMD part is a desktop processor, and the Intel part is a mobile processor. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.30 GHz, and the Intel base clock is 3.30 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 5.70 GHz, and the Intel boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The AMD TDP is 170 watts, and the Intel TDP is 30 watts. The AMD socket is AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel socket is Intel BGA 2833. The AMD process node is 4 nm, and the Intel process node is 3 nm. The AMD transistor count is 16,630 million, and the Intel transistor count is not recorded. The AMD die size is 2x 70.6 mm², and the Intel die size is not recorded.

Cache specifications differ across all levels. The AMD L1 cache is 80 KB per core, while the Intel L1 cache is 192 KB per core. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 cache is 2.5 MB per core. The AMD L3 cache is 128 MB, while the Intel L3 cache is 12 MB shared. Memory support differs: the AMD part uses DDR5, and the Intel part uses LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s and the Intel bandwidth is 136.5 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part and absent on the Intel part. PCIe configurations differ: the AMD part has Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, and the Intel part has Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel part uses Arc 140V. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, and the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates differ: the AMD part launched on 2025-10-06, and the Intel part launched on 2024-09-23. The AMD part number is 100-000000719E, and the Intel part number is SRPMSSRPMWQ5JTQ5JUQ5KW.