AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 386H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H provides a complete set of results across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Consequently, the Intel part holds every measured benchmark win by default, since it is the only one of the two with recorded scores.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H delivers a multicore Cinebench R23 score of 20547, a single-core score of 2071.5, and a Passmark multithread score of 35399. Its single-thread Passmark result is 4218. The absence of any recorded scores for the AMD part means the database cannot confirm a single win for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D in any tested workload.

A use-case split based on benchmark wins therefore favors the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H across every category that has data. The Intel part shows strength in both heavily threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks. For multicore rendering, the Cinebench R15 multicore result of 3223 and Cinebench R20 multicore result of 12820 indicate strong scaling across its 16 threads. The Passmark physics score of 3028 and integer math score of 87284 further support its position in compute-heavy applications.

For single-thread performance, the Intel part records a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 303.5, Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1809, and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2071.5. The Passmark single-thread score of 4218 confirms this trend. Memory- and data-intensive operations also show solid results, with the Passmark data compression score of 352365 and random string sorting score of 42135.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in architecture. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename. Its generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)). It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and contains 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and is a desktop market segment part.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 and uses the Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake-H codename. It is built on a 3 nm process at Intel and uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket. Its market segment is mobile.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part 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 processor's 128 MB L3 cache is substantially larger than the Intel part's 18 MB shared L3 cache.

Threading also differs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has 16 cores and 16 threads, meaning it does not support hyperthreading or equivalent multithreading technology. Both parts have 16 cores, but the AMD part offers twice the thread count.

Clock speeds favor the AMD part. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Power characteristics differ dramatically. The AMD part has a TDP of 170 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 25 watts. The Intel part is a mobile processor designed for lower power envelopes, while the AMD part is a desktop embedded processor.

Memory support differs in the type of memory accepted. The AMD part supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The Intel part therefore has higher recorded memory bandwidth.

ECC memory support also differs. The AMD part supports ECC memory. The Intel part does not support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ. The AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

The multiplier unlock status differs. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates differ. The AMD part has a release date of 2025-10-06. The Intel part has a release date of 2026-01-04.

The production status for both parts is Active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array in the database is empty. There are no direct comparison results recorded between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H. The wins count for the AMD part is 0, and the wins count for the Intel part is 0 in head-to-head comparisons.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has its own benchmark scores recorded. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 3223. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 303.5. In Cinebench R20 multicore, it scores 12820. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 1809. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 20547. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 2071.5.

In Passmark tests, the Intel part scores 352365 in data compression, 27150 in data encryption, 29138 in extended instructions, 341 in find prime numbers, 108527 in floating point math, 87284 in integer math, 35399 in multithread, 3028 in physics, 42135 in random string sorting, and 4218 in single-thread.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has an average score of 43326, which is 0.3 percent lower than the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has an average score of 43431, which is 0.5 percent lower than the Intel part. The Intel Core i9-12900 has an average score of 42906, which is 0.7 percent higher than the Intel part. The Intel Core i9-12900KF has an average score of 42830, which is 0.9 percent higher than the Intel part.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has a percentile versus all CPUs of 88 and an average benchmark score of 43210. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a percentile versus all CPUs of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 32 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has 16 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D does support ECC memory.

Q: What are the market segments of these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is a desktop market segment processor. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is a mobile market segment processor.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a TDP of 170 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has a TDP of 25 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields.

Process node: The AMD part uses 4 nm. The Intel part uses 3 nm.

Foundry: The AMD part is built at TSMC. The Intel part is built at Intel.

Transistors: The AMD part has 16,630 million transistors. The Intel part has no transistor count recorded.

Die size: The AMD part has a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel part has no die size recorded.

Cores: Both have 16 cores. No difference.

Threads: The AMD part has 32 threads. The Intel part has 16 threads.

Base clock: The AMD part has a base clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.10 GHz.

Boost clock: The AMD part has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel part has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

TDP: The AMD part has a TDP of 170. The Intel part has a TDP of 25.

Socket: The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 2540.

Codename: The AMD part uses Granite Ridge. The Intel part uses Panther Lake.

Architecture: The AMD part has no architecture field recorded. The Intel part uses Panther Lake.

Generation: The AMD part is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)). The Intel part is Ultra 9 (Panther Lake-H).

L1 cache: The AMD part has 80 KB per core. The Intel part has 192 KB per core.

L2 cache: The AMD part has 1 MB per core. The Intel part has 2.5 MB per core.

L3 cache: The AMD part has 128 MB. The Intel part has 18 MB shared.

Memory support: The AMD part supports DDR5. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Memory bandwidth: The AMD part has 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part has 115.2 GB/s.

ECC memory: The AMD part supports ECC memory. The Intel part does not support ECC memory.

PCIe: The AMD part has Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: The AMD part uses Radeon Graphics. The Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Market segment: The AMD part is Desktop. The Intel part is Mobile.

Release date: The AMD part released on 2025-10-06. The Intel part released on 2026-01-04.

Multiplier unlocked: The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Part number: The AMD part is 100-000000719E. The Intel part is SA4R5Q9EH.

Percentile versus all CPUs: The AMD part is at percentile 50. The Intel part is at percentile 88.

Average benchmark score: The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 0. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 43210.

Nearest rivals: The AMD part has no nearest rivals recorded. The Intel part has four nearest rivals recorded.

The Verdict

The data in the database is one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H has a full set of benchmark results, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark scores. For any workload measured by Cinebench or Passmark, the Intel part is the only one with a measurable result.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H sits at the 88th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43210. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 with an average score of 43326 (0.3 percent lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 with an average score of 43431 (0.5 percent lower), the Intel Core i9-12900 with an average score of 42906 (0.7 percent higher), and the Intel Core i9-12900KF with an average score of 42830 (0.9 percent higher). The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H performs within a narrow band of these rivals, slightly ahead of the two AMD parts and slightly behind the two Intel desktop parts.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a percentile versus all CPUs of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0. Without any recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot place it in any performance comparison.

The architecture differences are substantial. The AMD part offers 32 threads versus 16 threads on the Intel part. The AMD part has a larger L3 cache at 128 MB versus 18 MB. The AMD part has higher clocks, with a base of 4.30 GHz and a boost of 5.70 GHz, compared to the Intel part's base of 2.10 GHz and boost of 4.90 GHz. The AMD part also supports ECC memory and has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel part counters with a smaller process node at 3 nm versus 4 nm, higher memory bandwidth at 115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, and a much lower TDP at 25 watts versus 170 watts. The Intel part is a mobile part, while the AMD part is a desktop part.

The choice between these two processors depends on the requirements of the system. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D is a desktop embedded processor with high thread count, large cache, high clock speeds, ECC memory support, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is a mobile processor with lower power consumption, higher memory bandwidth, and a more recent release date. The Intel part has all of the recorded benchmark scores, placing it at the 88th percentile, while the AMD part has no recorded scores and sits at the 50th percentile in the database.