AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i doubles that with 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i reaches a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Ryzen 5 150 tops out at 4.55 GHz.

Q: What are the process node differences?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 is built on TSMC's 6 nm process. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses a newer 4 nm process from the same foundry.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 only. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the TDP rating for each chip?

A: The Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a lower TDP of 28 watts despite having more cores.

Q: Which chip has better integrated graphics?

A: The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Radeon 890M. The Ryzen 5 150 uses the Radeon 660M.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 150 has a complete set of benchmark records in the database, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This means the Ryzen 5 150 is the only chip of the two with measurable performance data. Its average benchmark score is 34881, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no completed measurements are available for it.

The Ryzen 5 150 wins on single-thread performance based on its recorded Passmark single-thread score of 3155. This result comes from a chip with a 4.55 GHz boost clock and Zen 3+ architecture. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i cannot be compared directly because the database contains no score for it.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i wins on paper specifications that suggest higher potential throughput. Its 12 cores and 24 threads double the thread count of the Ryzen 5 150. It also has a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz, a larger 16 MB L3 cache shared across cores, and a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 150. These specifications indicate the P185i is designed for heavier multi-threaded workloads, but the absence of benchmark data prevents confirming this in practice.

The Ryzen 5 150 wins on socket compatibility and ecosystem maturity. It uses AMD Socket FP7, while the P185i uses AMD Socket FP8. The Ryzen 5 150 has a known part number, 100-000000990 (FP7r2), while the P185i lists its part number as unknown.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Ryzen 5 150 is based on Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses a hybrid design with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores under the codename Gorgon Point. This architectural split means the P185i combines full-performance Zen 5 cores with dense Zen 5c cores, a design approach not present in the Ryzen 5 150.

The process node differs significantly. The Ryzen 5 150 uses TSMC's 6 nm process, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses TSMC's 4 nm process. The die size also differs: the Ryzen 5 150 measures 210 mm², and the P185i measures 233 mm². The smaller process node helps the P185i pack twice the core count into a slightly larger die.

Cache organization shows clear architectural differences. The Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The P185i's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches reflect its newer core designs.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 150 uses the Radeon 660M, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Radeon 890M. This indicates a significant GPU generation gap between the two chips.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5, while the P185i supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The P185i also supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 5 150 does not. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the P185i has higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe configurations differ. The Ryzen 5 150 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 5 150 offers more PCIe lanes despite being the lower-core-count chip.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most obvious difference: 6 cores and 12 threads for the Ryzen 5 150 versus 12 cores and 24 threads for the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The Ryzen 5 150 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.55 GHz. The P185i has a lower base clock of 2.00 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

TDP ratings favor the P185i in efficiency terms. The Ryzen 5 150 draws 35 watts, while the P185i draws 28 watts despite having double the cores and a higher boost clock.

Sockets are incompatible: the Ryzen 5 150 uses AMD Socket FP7, and the P185i uses AMD Socket FP8.

Cache specifications differ in per-core allocation. The Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. The P185i has 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core. Both share 16 MB of L3.

Memory support and bandwidth differ. The Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The P185i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported only on the P185i.

PCIe lane counts differ: 20 lanes for the Ryzen 5 150, 16 lanes for the P185i.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 660M versus Radeon 890M.

Process node and die size differ: 6 nm and 210 mm² for the Ryzen 5 150, 4 nm and 233 mm² for the P185i.

Release dates differ. The Ryzen 5 150 has a release date of 2025-09-30. The P185i has a release date of 2026-02-28.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Ryzen 5 150 and the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and neither chip has recorded wins in direct comparisons.

The Ryzen 5 150 does have a full suite of individual benchmark scores. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 17492. Its single-thread score is 3155. In integer math, it scores 62151. In floating point math, it scores 35118. Data compression scores 211289, and data encryption scores 13425. Extended instructions score 14675, find prime numbers scores 47, physics scores 806, and random string sorting scores 22382.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded scores in any of these tests. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed in the database.

Comparison must therefore rely on specification differences. The P185i has double the cores and threads, a 0.55 GHz higher boost clock, a larger L2 cache per core, and higher memory bandwidth. These specifications suggest the P185i would outperform the Ryzen 5 150 in multi-threaded workloads. The Ryzen 5 150 counters with a higher base clock, more PCIe lanes, and a lower launch date in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 150 provide context for its performance level. The Intel Xeon 6349P scores 34890, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34962, a delta of -0.2 percent. The Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34988, a delta of -0.3 percent. The Intel Core i9-12900HX scores 35003, a delta of -0.3 percent. These close scores place the Ryzen 5 150 in competitive territory with those Intel parts.

The Ryzen 5 150 delivers a balanced profile according to its benchmark data. Its multi-thread score of 17492 and single-thread score of 3155 indicate a processor that handles both lightly threaded and fully threaded workloads. The data compression score of 211289 stands out as particularly strong relative to its other results.

The P185i's lack of benchmark data means its 50th percentile ranking reflects an incomplete record rather than measured performance. Its specification sheet shows a chip designed for embedded AI workloads, with ECC memory support and LPDDR5X compatibility suggesting industrial or edge deployments. The Ryzen 5 150, by contrast, has a complete performance record and an 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Until the database records benchmark results for the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i, the Ryzen 5 150 remains the only chip of the pair with verifiable performance data. The P185i's higher core count, newer process node, and larger cache indicate it should deliver stronger multi-threaded performance, but the recorded data does not yet confirm this.