AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 across all 11 benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 150 failing to secure a single win. The largest margin appears in prime number finding, where the P185 scores 129 against the Ryzen 5 150's 47, a 63.6% deficit for the latter. This workload, which stresses integer recursion and branch prediction, highlights the architectural gap between the two processors.

Floating-point math shows a similar story. The P185 delivers 70,587 versus 35,118 for the Ryzen 5 150, a 50.2% difference. This nearly doubles the throughput in scientific and engineering calculations that rely heavily on FPU pipelines. Integer math follows at 117,832 versus 62,151, a 47.3% gap, indicating the P185 processes roughly 1.9 times the integer operations per unit time.

The multithreaded PassMark score places the P185 at 31,817 against 17,492 for the Ryzen 5 150, a 45% difference. This aggregate metric, which combines several parallel workloads, confirms that the P185 scales better across its 24 threads. The physics test, which simulates rigid body dynamics, shows the P185 at 1,772 versus 806, a 54.5% gap, the second-largest margin behind prime numbers.

Data compression favors the P185 at 374,429 versus 211,289, a 43.6% difference. The P185 also leads in random string sorting at 40,557 versus 22,382, a 44.8% gap. Extended instruction set performance, which includes AVX and similar SIMD workloads, shows the P185 at 26,544 versus 14,675, a 44.7% deficit for the Ryzen 5 150.

Encryption workloads show the smallest relative gap among the multithreaded tests. The P185 scores 19,612 against 13,425 for the Ryzen 5 150, a 31.5% difference. Single-thread performance reveals the tightest margin overall. The P185 records 3,977 in the single-thread test versus 3,155 for the Ryzen 5 150, a 20.7% gap. This suggests that while the P185 has a meaningful per-core advantage, the Ryzen 5 150 is not far behind in lightly threaded scenarios.

The average benchmark score across all tests confirms the overall positioning. The Ryzen 5 150 averages 34,881, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The P185 averages 62,839, sitting in the 93rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 150 include the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34,890 (0% delta), the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34,962 (-0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34,988 (-0.3%). For the P185, the closest competitors are the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62,738 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-13790F at 63,080 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX at 63,173 (-0.5%).

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 150 does not win any benchmark category in the head-to-head comparison. However, its profile remains relevant for specific deployment scenarios based on the data. The single-thread score of 3,155, while 20.7% behind the P185, still places the processor in the 84th percentile overall. For workloads that are latency-bound and use only one or two threads, the Ryzen 5 150 offers a usable baseline without the full overhead of a larger core complex.

The P185 wins every category, but the margins vary by workload type. The largest advantages appear in prime number finding (63.6% gap), physics simulation (54.5%), and floating-point math (50.2%). These are compute-heavy, parallel-friendly tasks that benefit directly from the P185's 12 cores and 24 threads. The smallest advantage appears in single-thread performance (20.7%), followed by encryption (31.5%). This pattern indicates that the P185's edge grows as the workload scales across cores, while its per-core advantage is more modest.

For data compression and sorting, the P185 leads by roughly 44%, which reflects its higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 150. The extended instruction performance gap of 44.7% points to the P185's newer architecture supporting more efficient SIMD execution. The physics test gap of 54.5% suggests the P185's thread scheduling and cache hierarchy handle parallel collision detection more effectively.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and process nodes. The Ryzen 5 150 uses Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, built on TSMC's 6 nm process. The P185 uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration under the Gorgon Point codename, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. The die size increases from 210 mm² for the Ryzen 5 150 to 233 mm² for the P185.

Core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double. Base clocks favor the Ryzen 5 150 at 3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the P185, but boost clocks favor the P185 at 5.10 GHz versus 4.55 GHz. This suggests the P185 relies on higher peak frequency for single-thread bursts while maintaining lower base power consumption.

Cache hierarchies differ in several ways. The Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The P185 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The P185's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches likely contribute to its single-thread advantage, while the identical L3 capacity keeps multi-core scaling dependent on core count rather than shared cache size.

Memory support differentiates the two. The Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 only, while the P185 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the P185's bandwidth reaches 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 150. ECC memory is available only on the P185, which matters for embedded reliability use cases.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 150 includes a Radeon 660M, while the P185 includes a Radeon 890M. PCIe lanes favor the Ryzen 5 150 at Gen 4 with 20 lanes, versus Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the P185. Sockets also differ: the Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the P185 uses AMD Socket FP8. The TDP ratings put the Ryzen 5 150 at 35 watts and the P185 at 28 watts, an inversion where the higher-performing part consumes less rated power.

The Verdict

The benchmark data directs a clear choice for workloads that benefit from parallel execution. The P185 delivers at least 31.5% higher scores in every tested category and more than 50% higher in three of them. Its 93rd percentile ranking versus the Ryzen 5 150's 84th percentile confirms the overall performance tier difference. For data compression, encryption, scientific math, or any multithreaded processing, the P185 is the superior option based on recorded measurements.

The Ryzen 5 150 retains relevance in specific contexts. Its lower core count and 35 watt TDP, combined with a base clock of 3.30 GHz, may suit workloads that are primarily single-threaded or lightly threaded and do not require the P185's full core complex. The 20.7% single-thread deficit is the smallest gap in the data, and the Ryzen 5 150's 20 PCIe lanes versus 16 for the P185 could matter for systems with more expansion devices.

The P185's ECC memory support and 28 watt TDP make it suitable for embedded applications where data integrity and power efficiency are priorities. The Ryzen 5 150's 6 nm process and larger die relative to its core count suggest a different design trade-off, favoring higher base frequency over core density. Release dates place the Ryzen 5 150 in September 2025 and the P185 in February 2026, making the P185 the newer design.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 averages 62,839, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 averages 34,881. The P185 sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 84th percentile for the Ryzen 5 150.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap appears in the prime number finding test, where the P185 scores 129 against 47 for the Ryzen 5 150, a 63.6% difference. The smallest gap is in single-thread performance at 20.7%.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads, doubling both counts.

Q: Does the P185 support error-correcting memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not support ECC.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 only. The P185 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 boosts to 4.55 GHz. The Ryzen 5 150 has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 150 | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 |

|----------------|-----------------|----------------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.55 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 28 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Zen 5 / Zen 5c |

| Codename | Rembrandt-R | Gorgon Point |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 233 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 16 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M | Radeon 890M |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2026-02-28 |