AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no benchmark scores for either the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D or the Intel Processor U301L. The average benchmark score for both processors is 0, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. Consequently, there are no numerical performance comparisons to draw from. The percentile versus all CPUs is 50 for both, indicating that without measured data, neither processor can be ranked against the broader field. The absence of scores means no direct wins can be assigned to either side. The data confirms that both parts are listed as active production status, but their performance characteristics remain unquantified in this database. Any analysis of relative speed, efficiency, or application-specific capability is therefore unsupported by the available measurements. The database does not currently distinguish between these two processors on the basis of benchmark results.

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 manufactured on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. The processor contains 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. It operates with a TDP of 170 watts. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 128 MB of L3 cache. The total transistor count is 16,630 million, and the die size is 2x 70.6 mm². Memory support is DDR5, configured as dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 24 lanes available from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by Radeon Graphics. The socket is AMD Socket AM5, and the multiplier is unlocked. The part number is 100-000000719E, and the release date is 2025-10-06.

The Intel Processor U301L uses the Raptor Lake architecture, with the Raptor Lake-PS codename. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel. The processor has 5 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.20 GHz. The TDP is 15 watts. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5, using a dual-channel bus. ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by UHD Graphics 64EU. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the multiplier is locked. The part number is SRPKFQ5CW, and the release date is 2024-04-07.

The architectural gap is substantial. The AMD part uses a newer process node, offers more than three times the cores, and has a significantly higher boost clock. The L3 cache difference is pronounced, with 128 MB compared to 8 MB. The AMD processor supports PCIe Gen 5, while the Intel part is limited to Gen 4. ECC memory is available only on the AMD side. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD processor is DDR5 only. The unlocked multiplier on the AMD part contrasts with the locked multiplier on the Intel part. The AMD processor uses a 170-watt TDP, while the Intel processor operates at 15 watts, a difference of 155 watts.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm which processor wins in specific workloads. The architectural characteristics, however, provide a qualitative basis for expected strengths. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, with 16 cores and 32 threads, is positioned for heavy parallel workloads. The 128 MB L3 cache supports large working sets, which is relevant for data-intensive tasks. The high boost clock of 5.70 GHz indicates strong single-thread capability. The 170-watt TDP suggests sustained performance under load is prioritized over energy efficiency. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes allows for high-bandwidth peripherals. ECC memory support points toward reliability-sensitive applications.

The Intel Processor U301L, with 5 cores and 6 threads, is suited for lighter workloads. The 15-watt TDP indicates a focus on low power consumption. The base clock of 1.20 GHz and boost clock of 2.20 GHz are modest, reflecting an efficiency-oriented design. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 provides flexibility in memory selection. The 8 MB shared L3 cache is adequate for general-purpose tasks. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 8 lanes is sufficient for standard devices. The integrated UHD Graphics 64EU provides basic visual output without a discrete GPU.

The database records zero wins for each processor. The wins field for both items is 0. This means the measured data does not favor either part. The expected performance split, based solely on specifications, would place the AMD processor ahead in multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads, while the Intel processor would be expected to win in power-constrained or mobile contexts. These expectations are not validated by any benchmark scores in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD processor has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.20 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD processor has 128 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: ECC memory is supported on the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. The Intel Processor U301L does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the TDP values?

A: The AMD processor has a TDP of 170 watts. The Intel processor has a TDP of 15 watts.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measurable specification field in the database.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores, while the Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores. The thread count is 32 versus 6. The base clock is 4.30 GHz versus 1.20 GHz. The boost clock is 5.70 GHz versus 2.20 GHz. The TDP is 170 watts versus 15 watts. The socket is AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The codename is Granite Ridge versus Raptor Lake-PS. The generation is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) versus Intel Processor (Raptor Lake). The process node is 4 nm versus 10 nm. The foundry is TSMC versus Intel. The transistor count is 16,630 million versus no recorded value. The die size is 2x 70.6 mm² versus no recorded value. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is 128 MB versus 8 MB shared. Memory support is DDR5 versus DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s versus no recorded value. ECC memory is true versus false. PCIe is Gen 5 with 24 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics versus UHD Graphics 64EU. The market segment is Desktop versus Mobile. The release date is 2025-10-06 versus 2024-04-07. The launch MSRP for the Intel processor is $107, while the AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP. The multiplier is unlocked versus locked. The part number is 100-000000719E versus SRPKFQ5CW.

The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both processors. The memory bus is dual-channel for both. Both processors have an active production status. The percentile versus all CPUs is 50 for both, and the average benchmark score is 0 for both. These are the only fields where the two processors match.