AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B)

The database pits the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a desktop processor from the 9000 series built on Zen 5, against the NVIDIA RTX Spark, a mobile chip with the MediaTek AHJ11488B part number and the N1X codename. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D holds a 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX Spark sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 58386, while the NVIDIA part has no recorded average score, as it has no benchmark entries in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a full suite of recorded benchmark results, while the RTX Spark has no benchmark entries at all. This makes a direct test-by-test comparison impossible, but the AMD processor's scores establish a clear performance baseline. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 3551 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 343 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it delivers 22807 multi-core and 2228 single-core points. These results indicate a processor with strong throughput for both heavily threaded workloads and lightly threaded tasks.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D span multiple workload types. It scores 474501 in data compression, 22856 in data encryption, 39272 in extended instructions, 435 in find prime numbers, 81998 in floating point math, 123140 in integer math, 41318 in multithread, 4171 in physics, 49764 in random string sorting, and 4704 in single-thread tests. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 58386, which places it near rivals with similar averages. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M averages 58323, a 0.1% difference, while the Intel Xeon w5-2545 averages 58504, a -0.2% difference. The Intel Core i9-14900 averages 58115, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 averages 58826, a -0.7% difference. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D sits within a narrow band of these comparable processors, with a maximum delta of 0.7% against the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470.

The RTX Spark, by contrast, has zero recorded scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The data cannot show any benchmark wins for the RTX Spark because no measurements exist for it. The only comparison possible is that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D has recorded performance data while the RTX Spark does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins in every measurable category because it is the only one of the two with benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22807 indicates strong sustained performance for rendering and video encoding, while its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2228 points to responsive single-threaded applications. PassMark data shows high throughput in integer math at 123140 and floating point math at 81998, which suggests strong general-purpose compute capability. The data compression score of 474501 and random string sorting score of 49764 point to efficiency in data handling tasks.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D also shows relative strength against its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900 in average score. It trails the Intel Xeon w5-2545 by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 by 0.7%. These deltas are small, placing the Ryzen 7 9850X3D in a tight competitive cluster. The percentile ranking of 92 places it well above the RTX Spark's 50th percentile, indicating that the Ryzen part sits in the upper tier of all CPUs in the database.

The RTX Spark has no wins in any category because it has no recorded scores. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on no average score, and the database shows no workloads where it outperforms the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. The RTX Spark's market segment is mobile, and its production status is unreleased, which may explain the absence of benchmark data. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is active in production, and its scores reflect a shipping desktop product.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The RTX Spark uses the N1X codename with the GB10 generation designation, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The RTX Spark has no listed architecture name, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D specifies Zen 5.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The RTX Spark has 128 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen part has a much larger L3 pool, while the RTX Spark has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D also includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while the RTX Spark uses the GB20B "Blackwell" integrated graphics.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a desktop part with an AMD Socket AM5, while the RTX Spark is a mobile part with no socket listed. The Ryzen processor has a TDP of 120, while the RTX Spark has a TDP of 38, reflecting the mobile segment's lower power envelope. The RTX Spark has no PCIe specification listed, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an unlocked multiplier, while the RTX Spark does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Ryzen part has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the RTX Spark has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The TDP differs: 120 for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D versus 38 for the RTX Spark.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The RTX Spark supports LPDDR5X with a quad-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Ryzen part supports ECC memory, while the RTX Spark does not. The process nodes differ: 4 nm for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and 3 nm for the RTX Spark. The die size is 70.6 mm² for the Ryzen part and 208 mm² for the RTX Spark. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a transistor count of 8,315 million, while the RTX Spark has no transistor count listed.

The market segments differ, with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D classified as desktop and the RTX Spark as mobile. The production status also differs: the Ryzen part is active, while the RTX Spark is unreleased. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a release date of 2026-01-28 and a launch MSRP of $499, while the RTX Spark has a release date of 2025-12-31 and no MSRP listed. The Ryzen part has the part number 100-000001973, while the RTX Spark has the part number GSE1-675-A1. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an unlocked multiplier, while the RTX Spark does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has an average benchmark score of 0, as it has no recorded benchmark entries.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9850X3D compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900, 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon w5-2545, and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 in average score.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA RTX Spark supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is active in production. The NVIDIA RTX Spark is unreleased.