AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins every single recorded head-to-head test against the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The database shows 11 wins for the P185 and 0 wins for the Ryzen 3 210. The P185 dominates in heavily threaded workloads, with margins ranging from roughly 52% to 68% in the PassMark suite. The Ryzen 3 210 is the weaker part across the board, but it holds a narrow edge in efficiency per core for light tasks, as its single-thread score trails by only 6.4%. The P185 sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 3 210 sits at the 71st percentile. For any workload that scales with cores or threads, the P185 is the clear choice. The Ryzen 3 210 is only viable when the platform requires a smaller physical footprint, a different socket, or the specific integrated graphics solution of the Radeon 740M.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Ryzen 3 210 uses Zen 4 cores under the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is built on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c design branded as Gorgon Point. Both are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, but the die sizes differ significantly: the Ryzen 3 210 measures 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, whereas the P185 measures 233 mm² with no transistor count recorded. The core counts diverge sharply. The Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads; the P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache structures also differ. The Ryzen 3 210 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The P185 uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The sockets are different: the Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the P185 uses AMD Socket FP8. Both are mobile parts, but the P185 adds ECC memory support, which the Ryzen 3 210 lacks. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 3 210 ships with a Radeon 740M, while the P185 includes the Radeon 890M. The P185 also supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, while the Ryzen 3 210 only lists DDR5. Memory bus width is identical at dual-channel, and memory bandwidth is the same at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe lanes differ: the Ryzen 3 210 offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the P185 offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest victory for the P185 comes in integer math, where it scores 117,832 against the Ryzen 3 210's 37,933, a delta of -67.8% from the A-side perspective. Floating point math shows a similar pattern: the P185 posts 70,587 versus 23,649, a -66.5% gap. Data compression results are also lopsided: the P185 reaches 374,429, while the Ryzen 3 210 manages 152,017, a -59.4% difference. Random string sorting favors the P185 at 40,557 versus 19,454, a -52% gap. Multithread performance goes to the P185 with 31,817 against 13,585, a -57.3% margin. Data encryption shows the P185 at 19,612 versus 8,607, a -56.1% gap. Extended instructions favor the P185 at 26,544 against 11,464, a -56.8% difference. Physics simulation also tilts heavily toward the P185: 1,772 versus 821, a -53.7% gap. Prime number finding shows the P185 at 129 versus 49, a -62% delta. The only close contest is single-thread performance, where the P185 scores 3,977 and the Ryzen 3 210 scores 3,724, a -6.4% gap. The P185 also leads in average benchmark score by a wide margin: 62,839 versus 17,321. The nearest rival comparisons reinforce the gap. The Ryzen 3 210 sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, the Intel Core 7 150U, and the Intel Core i5-12450H. The P185 sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, the Intel Core i7-13790F, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two parts:

• Cores: 4 (Ryzen 3 210) versus 12 (P185)
• Threads: 8 versus 24
• Base clock: 3.00 GHz versus 2.00 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.70 GHz versus 5.10 GHz
• Architecture: Zen 4 versus Zen 5 / Zen 5c
• Codename: Hawk Point versus Gorgon Point
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7 versus AMD Socket FP8
• Die size: 137 mm² versus 233 mm²
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core
• L3 cache: 8 MB shared versus 16 MB
• Memory support: DDR5 versus DDR5, LPDDR5X
• ECC memory: false versus true
• PCIe lanes: Gen 4, 14 CPU lanes versus Gen 4, 16 CPU lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 740M versus Radeon 890M
• Release date: 2025-01-05 versus 2026-02-28
• Part number: 100-000001612 versus unknown
• Transistor count: 20,900 million versus null
• Percentile: 71st versus 93rd
• Average benchmark score: 17,321 versus 62,839

Both parts share a 28 W TDP, dual-channel memory bus, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, 4 nm process, TSMC foundry, and locked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the P185 in single-thread performance?

A: The P185 scores 3,977 in PassMark single-thread, versus 3,724 for the Ryzen 3 210, a 6.4% advantage.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 boosts to 4.70 GHz. The Ryzen 3 210 has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark integer math, where the P185 scores 117,832 against 37,933, a 67.8% advantage for the P185.

Q: Which processor has better integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 includes the Radeon 890M, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 includes the Radeon 740M.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins every measured workload in the database. Its advantages are most pronounced in compute-heavy tasks: integer math (117,832 versus 37,933), floating point (70,587 versus 23,649), and data compression (374,429 versus 152,017). These results indicate the P185 is suited for embedded or mobile workloads that demand sustained multi-threaded throughput, such as data processing, simulation, or AI-adjacent computation. The P185 also leads in encryption (19,612 versus 8,607) and extended instructions (26,544 versus 11,464), suggesting stronger cryptographic and vectorized workloads. The 24-thread configuration gives it a decisive edge in multithread (31,817 versus 13,585) and physics (1,772 versus 821). The P185's 93rd percentile placement confirms it competes near the top of the database's CPU rankings.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has no benchmark wins, but its narrower single-thread gap (3,724 versus 3,977) points to acceptable performance in lightly threaded scenarios. Its lower core count and smaller die size (137 mm² versus 233 mm²) make it a more compact option for platforms where physical space and thermal envelope are constrained, though both parts share the same 28 W TDP. The Ryzen 3 210 supports only DDR5, while the P185 adds LPDDR5X, so the former is limited to standard memory modules. The Ryzen 3 210 also uses Socket FP7, which may fit existing designs, whereas the P185 requires Socket FP8. For any application that can use more than four cores, the data strongly favors the P185. For single-thread-light tasks on a smaller platform, the Ryzen 3 210 remains functional but clearly inferior in overall throughput.