AMD Ryzen 5 240 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 240 holds every recorded benchmark advantage, since the Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no benchmark entries in the database. The Ryzen 5 240 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13013 and a single-core score of 1742. Its Cinebench R15 results are 2078 multi-core and 270 single-core. Across PassMark tests, the Ryzen 5 240 delivers 267963 in data compression, 15849 in data encryption, 20201 in extended instructions, 70 in find prime numbers, 45301 in floating point math, 73189 in integer math, 22658 in multithread, 1060 in physics, 32385 in random string sorting, and 3675 in both single thread and single-thread listings.

The Ryzen 5 240 also holds the aggregate position with an average benchmark score of 33542 and a percentile ranking of 84 among all CPUs. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 shows an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50, meaning the database records no measured performance data for it. The wins column for the head-to-head comparison lists zero wins for each part, but that reflects missing P174 data rather than parity. Every workload category where the database has numbers, the Ryzen 5 240 is the only part with measurable results.

For use-case analysis, the Ryzen 5 240 shows strength in compression and encryption workloads, which suggests suitability for data handling tasks. Its floating point math score of 45301 and integer math score of 73189 indicate general computational throughput. The single-core PassMark result of 3675, paired with Cinebench R23 single-core of 1742, points to responsive single-threaded performance. The P174 has no such measured strengths in the database, so any workload-specific advantage cannot be quantified.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the AMD Socket FP8, a fact that places them in the same physical platform family. Both use a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Ryzen 5 240 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the P174 uses a Zen 5 / Zen 5c combination under the Gorgon Point codename.

Core and thread counts differ markedly. The Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads. This gives the P174 a 4-core, 8-thread advantage on paper, but the database contains no benchmark scores to confirm what that advantage delivers in practice.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The Ryzen 5 240 runs a base clock of 4.30 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz. The P174 runs a base clock of 2.00 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz. Both reach the same 5.00 GHz boost ceiling, so peak single-core potential appears similar, though the P174 has a substantially lower base clock.

Cache hierarchies differ in L1 only. The Ryzen 5 240 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The P174 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The P174 carries more L1 per core, which can reduce latency for frequently accessed data. L2 per core and total L3 are identical at 1 MB and 16 MB respectively.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 240 uses the Radeon 760M, while the P174 uses the Radeon 880M. Both are integrated solutions, and the database provides no graphics benchmark scores for either.

Memory support diverges. The Ryzen 5 240 supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The P174 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The P174 adds LPDDR5X support and enables ECC memory, while the Ryzen 5 240 does not. ECC support is a meaningful difference for embedded or reliability-focused deployments.

PCIe lane counts differ. The Ryzen 5 240 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The P174 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both use PCIe Gen 4, but the Ryzen 5 240 has four additional CPU-attached lanes.

Physical characteristics also separate the two. The Ryzen 5 240 has a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors. The P174 has a die size of 233 mm² and no transistor count recorded. The larger die for the P174 is consistent with its higher core count.

Power ratings differ significantly. The Ryzen 5 240 has a TDP of 45 watts. The P174 has a TDP of 28 watts. The P174 targets lower power operation despite having more cores, likely due to its lower base clock and the Zen 5c efficiency-oriented cores in its hybrid design.

Release timing differs. The Ryzen 5 240 released on 2025-01-05. The P174 released on 2026-02-28. Both remain in active production. The Ryzen 5 240 has a known part number, 100-000001727, while the P174 part number is listed as unknown.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split in selection criteria. For users who need measured performance today, the Ryzen 5 240 is the only option with recorded benchmark results. Its average benchmark score of 33542 places it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, and it holds a 0 percent delta against the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, a 0.4 percent deficit against the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, a 0.4 percent deficit against the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX, and a 0.5 percent advantage over the Intel Core i5-12600HX. Those nearest rival comparisons give context to its performance tier: it sits effectively level with a current Intel Core Ultra 7 part and within half a percent of two AMD alternatives.

For deployments where power draw matters more than measured speed, the P174 offers a 28 watt TDP versus 45 watts for the Ryzen 5 240. That 17 watt difference appears in the specification data, and the P174 pairs it with 10 cores and 20 threads, a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c design, ECC memory support, and LPDDR5X compatibility. The P174 also carries the Radeon 880M integrated graphics, a newer iGPU designation than the Radeon 760M in the Ryzen 5 240.

The Ryzen 5 240 counters with a 4.30 GHz base clock, 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a smaller 178 mm² die. It lacks ECC support and LPDDR5X support. It has fewer cores and threads. Its TDP is higher. But it has all of the benchmark data in the database, and the P174 has none.

The verdict from the recorded data: choose the Ryzen 5 240 when benchmark-verified performance and a top-16 percentile standing are required. Choose the P174 when lower power, more cores, ECC memory, LPDDR5X memory, and a newer iGPU are the priority, accepting that its performance remains unmeasured in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors reach the same maximum clock speed?

A: Yes, both list a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, but the Ryzen 5 240 has a base clock of 4.30 GHz while the P174 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 240 does not. Both support dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the performance percentile for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the P174 sits at the 50th percentile. However, the P174 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its percentile reflects missing data rather than measured performance.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 has a TDP of 45 watts, which is higher than the P174's 28 watt TDP.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Ryzen 5 240 uses the Radeon 760M, and the P174 uses the Radeon 880M. The database contains no graphics benchmark scores for either.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table contains no entries, and the wins counters show zero for both parts. That absence is informative: the P174 has no benchmarks in the database at all. Every score listed for the Ryzen 5 240 stands alone without a P174 counterpart.

The largest recorded wins for the Ryzen 5 240 come in PassMark integer math at 73189 and floating point math at 45301. Data compression reaches 267963, which is the highest individual score in its benchmark list. Random string sorting posts 32385, extended instructions posts 20201, and data encryption posts 15849. The multithread score of 22658 and the single-thread score of 3675 round out the PassMark suite. The find prime numbers score of 70 and the physics score of 1060 are the lowest recorded values, but they remain the only numbers available for those tests.

In Cinebench, the R23 multi-core score of 13013 and R15 multi-core score of 2078 show the Ryzen 5 240's multi-threaded capability. Single-core results are 1742 in R23 and 270 in R15. These numbers give a consistent picture of a processor whose single-core and multi-core results both land in the upper tier of the database, as reflected by its 84th percentile ranking.

Against its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 240 shows tight competition. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS by 0.4 percent and the AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX by 0.4 percent. It matches the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H at a 0 percent delta. It leads the Intel Core i5-12600HX by 0.5 percent. These deltas are small, placing the Ryzen 5 240 in a dense performance cluster where no single part dominates by more than half a percent. The P174 has no rival comparisons in the database, so its competitive position cannot be assessed.

Specification Differences

The specification table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 240 | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 28 W |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 / Zen 5c |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Gorgon Point |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | 233 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 16 MB |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | Radeon 880M |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-02-28 |

| Part number | 100-000001727 | unknown |

Shared specifications include the AMD Socket FP8, 4 nm process node from TSMC, dual-channel memory bus, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and locked multipliers. Both are mobile market segment parts in active production. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.