AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: How do the boost clock speeds compare between these two processors?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 boosts higher, reaching 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 offers 16 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 8 MB shared L3 cache found on the AMD Ryzen 3 210.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Q: What integrated graphics are present on each chip?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 uses the Radeon 740M, whereas the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 steps up to the Radeon 880M.

Q: What is the process node for both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 are manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 represent two distinct design philosophies within AMD's mobile lineup, despite sharing the same 4 nm TSMC manufacturing process. The Ryzen 3 210 is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the newer Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid architecture under the Gorgon Point codename.

The core configuration is the most fundamental difference. The Ryzen 3 210 is a traditional 4-core, 8-thread design, whereas the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 packs 10 cores and 20 threads, indicating a mix of full Zen 5 cores and denser Zen 5c cores. This hybrid approach allows the P174 to offer substantially higher multi-threaded throughput potential within the same thermal envelope.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 210 allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with a total of 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 increases the per-core L1 allocation to 80 KB, keeps the same 1 MB per-core L2, but doubles the shared L3 pool to 16 MB. This larger L3 cache on the P174 is a meaningful advantage for workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

The integrated graphics solutions also reflect the generational gap. The Ryzen 3 210 carries the Radeon 740M, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 features the Radeon 880M, a more capable GPU unit. Both processors support dual-channel memory with a bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s, but the P174 broadens memory compatibility to include DDR5 and LPDDR5X, whereas the Ryzen 3 210 is limited to DDR5.

Socket assignments differ as well. The Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses AMD Socket FP8. The PCIe implementation also varies: the Ryzen 3 210 provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the P174 offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, giving the latter a slight edge in connectivity headroom.

ECC memory support is exclusive to the Ryzen AI Embedded P174, which aligns with its embedded positioning. The P174 also comes from a newer release cycle, with its production status listed as active alongside the Ryzen 3 210.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data for these two processors is empty within the database. There are no recorded measurements directly comparing the AMD Ryzen 3 210 against the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 in any test suite. As a result, a direct numerical comparison of their performance in identical workloads cannot be drawn from the recorded data.

What the database does provide is a comprehensive benchmark profile for the Ryzen 3 210. In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 11198 in multi-core and 1581 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it records 4703 multi-core and 664 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test yields 1128 multi-core and 159 single-core. Passmark results for the Ryzen 3 210 include 37933 in integer math, 23649 in floating point math, 152017 in data compression, 8607 in data encryption, 11464 in extended instructions, and 19454 in random string sorting. Its Passmark single-thread score is 3724, and its multithread score is 13585.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P174, however, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its avgBenchmarkScore is listed as 0, and its percentileVsAllCpus is 50. Without recorded scores, the database cannot substantiate any performance claims for the P174 in absolute terms.

The Ryzen 3 210, by contrast, holds a percentileVsAllCpus rating of 71, meaning it outperforms 71% of all CPUs in the database. Its avgBenchmarkScore is 17321. Nearest rival data places it within a tight competitive cluster: the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 averages 17333, which is 0.1% ahead; the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G averages 17278, which is 0.2% behind; the Intel Core 7 150U averages 17395, which is 0.4% ahead; and the Intel Core i5-12450H averages 17239, which is 0.5% behind. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Ryzen 3 210 sits in a very dense performance tier.

Because the P174 has no benchmark data, the head-to-head section must conclude that no quantitative comparison is possible from the current database contents. The qualitative architectural advantages of the P174, such as more cores, a larger L3 cache, and a newer architecture, cannot be translated into measured performance figures without recorded tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields in the database.

Core count: The Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores.

Thread count: The Ryzen 3 210 has 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 20 threads.

Base clock: The Ryzen 3 210 runs at 3.00 GHz, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 runs at 2.00 GHz.

Boost clock: The Ryzen 3 210 boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Socket: The Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses AMD Socket FP8.

Architecture: The Ryzen 3 210 is Zen 4, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 is listed without a single architecture field but its generation is Zen 5 / Zen 5c.

Codename: The Ryzen 3 210 uses Hawk Point, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses Gorgon Point.

Die size: The Ryzen 3 210 measures 137 mm², while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 measures 233 mm². The P174 also lists no transistor count, whereas the Ryzen 3 210 lists 20,900 million transistors.

L1 cache: The Ryzen 3 210 provides 64 KB per core, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 provides 80 KB per core.

L3 cache: The Ryzen 3 210 has 8 MB shared, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 16 MB.

Memory support: The Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

ECC memory: The Ryzen 3 210 does not support ECC, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 does.

PCIe lanes: The Ryzen 3 210 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics: The Ryzen 3 210 uses Radeon 740M, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses Radeon 880M.

Release date: The Ryzen 3 210 was released in January 2025, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 was released in February 2026.

Part number: The Ryzen 3 210 has part number 100-000001612, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 lists its part number as unknown.

Both processors share the same 4 nm TSMC process node, 28 W TDP, dual-channel memory bus, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and locked multiplier. Both are active production parts in the mobile segment.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins in recorded benchmark data. It has a full suite of Cinebench and Passmark scores, a percentileVsAllCpus rating of 71, and an avgBenchmarkScore of 17321. The database places it among rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, Intel Core 7 150U, and Intel Core i5-12450H, all within a 0.5% band of each other. For any workload where a measured score exists, the Ryzen 3 210 is the only one of the two processors with a verifiable performance profile.

The Ryzen 3 210 also wins on base clock, running at 3.00 GHz compared to the 2.00 GHz of the P174. For lightly threaded tasks that rely on sustained base frequency, the Ryzen 3 210 has the nominal advantage, although its lower boost ceiling of 4.70 GHz versus 5.00 GHz tempers that in burst scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 wins on paper in several structural categories. It has 10 cores and 20 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads, giving it a theoretical 2.5x thread count advantage. Its L3 cache is double at 16 MB, and its per-core L1 is larger at 80 KB. The newer Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture generation, higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, ECC memory support, broader memory compatibility with LPDDR5X, and additional PCIe lanes all point to a more capable platform for embedded and multi-threaded scenarios.

The P174 also carries the more advanced Radeon 880M integrated graphics compared to the Radeon 740M on the Ryzen 3 210. For tasks involving integrated GPU acceleration, the P174 is the better equipped part.

The Ryzen 3 210 wins on die size efficiency, measuring 137 mm² versus 233 mm² for the P174. It also has a documented transistor count of 20,900 million, while the P174 has no transistor figure listed. For compact or power-constrained mobile designs, the Ryzen 3 210 presents a smaller physical footprint.

The Ryzen 3 210 wins on release timing, having launched in January 2025, over a year before the P174's February 2026 release date. For systems needing immediate availability, the Ryzen 3 210 has a market presence advantage.

The lack of benchmark data for the P174 means it cannot claim any measured performance win. Its architectural specifications suggest a strong multi-threaded profile, but the database contains no scores to confirm that. The Ryzen 3 210, with its complete benchmark record and 71st percentile ranking, is the only processor of the two with quantitative evidence of its performance tier.