AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 9500F
RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B)
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B)
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is the clear performance leader across every recorded metric in the database. It holds a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores. The Ryzen 5 9500F achieves an average benchmark score of 52,873, whereas the RTX Spark has no average score recorded.
Single-thread performance: The Ryzen 5 9500F posts a PassMark single-thread score of 4,258. The RTX Spark has no single-thread score in the database, meaning the Ryzen's advantage in latency-sensitive, lightly threaded workloads cannot be quantified but is structurally supported by its 5.00 GHz boost clock versus the RTX Spark's 4.00 GHz boost clock.
Multi-thread performance: The Ryzen 5 9500F records a PassMark multi-thread score of 28,312. The RTX Spark has no multi-thread score, so direct comparison is unavailable, but the Ryzen's 6 cores and 12 threads versus the RTX Spark's 20 cores and 20 threads indicate a different threading model. The RTX Spark has more physical cores but no simultaneous multithreading, while the Ryzen uses 12 threads across 6 cores.
Specialized workloads: The Ryzen 5 9500F shows strong results in several computational categories. Its PassMark integer math score is 84,198, floating point math is 56,570, and extended instructions score is 26,370. For data compression, it records 325,678, and for data encryption, 15,716. Prime number finding scores 220, random string sorting scores 34,174, and physics scores 1,851. The RTX Spark has none of these scores recorded.
Power efficiency: The RTX Spark has a significantly lower TDP at 38 watts versus the Ryzen 5 9500F's 65 watts. The RTX Spark also uses a 3 nm process node versus the Ryzen's 4 nm node, both from TSMC. The RTX Spark's die size is 208 mm², while the Ryzen's is 70.6 mm². The RTX Spark targets the mobile market segment, while the Ryzen is a desktop part.
The Verdict
The database shows a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F is the only part with substantive benchmark data, and it outperforms the RTX Spark in every measured category by default, since the RTX Spark has no recorded scores. The Ryzen's 91st percentile ranking places it near the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, AMD EPYC 7313P, Intel Xeon 634, and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164, all of which have average scores within 0.8% of the Ryzen 5 9500F.
The RTX Spark is marked as unreleased in the database, with a production status of "unreleased" and a release date of 2025-12-31. It has no benchmark entries, no nearest rivals, and an average score of zero. Its 50th percentile is the default percentile for parts without data.
For users requiring measured performance, the Ryzen 5 9500F is the only option with verified results. It offers a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 6 cores, 12 threads, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The RTX Spark offers 20 cores, 20 threads, and a 4.00 GHz boost clock, but without recorded performance data, its practical capabilities cannot be assessed from the database.
The RTX Spark's strengths lie in its specifications: a 3 nm process, 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth via quad-channel LPDDR5X, and integrated GB20B "Blackwell" graphics. The Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics, so the RTX Spark wins on that front by specification alone.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, with zero entries for both items. No direct comparison scores exist between the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B). The wins count for both items is zero.
Without head-to-head data, the analysis relies on the individual benchmark scores. The Ryzen 5 9500F's strongest recorded results are:
- PassMark data compression: 325,678
- PassMark integer math: 84,198
- PassMark floating point math: 56,570
- PassMark multi-thread: 28,312
- PassMark extended instructions: 26,370
- PassMark random string sorting: 34,174
- PassMark single-thread: 4,258
The RTX Spark has no scores in any of these tests. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile is 50, which is the neutral baseline for unrated parts.
The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 9500F provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has an average score of 52,901, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 9500F. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52,974, 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, 0.6% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288, 0.8% lower. The Ryzen 5 9500F trails all four rivals by small margins, indicating it sits just below a cluster of higher-performing parts.
For the RTX Spark, no nearest rivals are listed, so no comparative analysis is possible.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?
A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.
Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?
A: The Ryzen 5 9500F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads.
Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?
A: The RTX Spark has a TDP of 38 watts, compared to the Ryzen 5 9500F's TDP of 65 watts.
Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?
A: The RTX Spark includes integrated GB20B "Blackwell" graphics. The Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.
Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?
A: The RTX Spark has a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s via quad-channel LPDDR5X. The Ryzen 5 9500F has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5.
Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?
A: The Ryzen 5 9500F ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The RTX Spark ranks in the 50th percentile, with no recorded benchmark scores.
Architecture Differences
Process node and die size: The Ryzen 5 9500F uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 70.6 mm² and 8,315 million transistors. The RTX Spark uses a 3 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 208 mm². The transistor count for the RTX Spark is not recorded.
Core and cache layout: The Ryzen 5 9500F has 6 cores and 12 threads. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads with no simultaneous multithreading. Its cache includes 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3.
Socket and platform: The Ryzen 5 9500F uses AMD Socket AM5 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The RTX Spark has no socket listed and no PCIe lanes, marked as N/A.
Memory support: The Ryzen 5 9500F supports dual-channel DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC memory. The RTX Spark supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s and no ECC support.
Clock speeds: The Ryzen 5 9500F has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The RTX Spark has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.
Market segment and status: The Ryzen 5 9500F is a desktop processor with an active production status and a release date of 2025-09-07. Its launch MSRP is $219. The RTX Spark is a mobile processor with an unreleased production status and a release date of 2025-12-31. It has no launch MSRP recorded.
Architecture and codename: The Ryzen 5 9500F is based on Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge, part of the Ryzen 5 generation. The RTX Spark uses the N1X codename with the generation listed as Spark (GB10). Its architecture is not listed.
Unlocked multiplier: The Ryzen 5 9500F has an unlocked multiplier, while the RTX Spark does not.
Integrated graphics: The RTX Spark integrates GB20B "Blackwell" graphics. The Ryzen 5 9500F has no integrated graphics.