AMD Ryzen 5 4600G vs Intel Core Ultra 7 164U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G dominates the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U in the majority of recorded head-to-head tests, winning 11 of the 17 shared benchmarks. The largest margin comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the 4600G scores 13593 against the Ultra 7's 8766, a 55.1% advantage. That gap is not an outlier: the AMD part also leads by 27.2% in both Cinebench R20 multi-core (5709 vs 4488) and Cinebench R20 single-core (805 vs 633). Even in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the margin is smallest for AMD at 5.1%, the 4600G still comes out ahead with 1370 to 1304.

The Intel chip's wins are concentrated in single-thread and specialized workloads. The Ultra 7 164U takes Cinebench R15 single-core with 225 versus 193, a 14.2% lead. In Passmark single-thread, it scores 2996 against 2653, an 11.4% edge. The Intel part also leads in Passmark physics (918 vs 676, a 26.4% margin) and Passmark floating-point math (33581 vs 29947, a 10.8% lead). Its most decisive win is Passmark find prime numbers, where it scores 56 against 32, a 42.9% advantage.

However, the AMD processor replies with crushing leads in data-heavy tasks. Passmark extended instructions shows a 93% gap in favor of the 4600G (15280 vs 7918). Passmark data compression favors AMD by 68.8% (231426 vs 137133), and Passmark random string sorting goes to AMD by 60.2% (24246 vs 15131). Passmark data encryption also leans heavily toward AMD at 53.6% (13572 vs 8838). The smallest AMD win is Passmark integer math, a mere 0.7% margin (50723 vs 50387), followed by Passmark multithread at 20.3% (15992 vs 13296).

The overall database picture shows both processors sitting at the same 71st percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G carries an average benchmark score of 17507, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U averages 17074. That places the 4600G slightly ahead in aggregate, but the nearest rival lists tell different stories. The 4600G's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, 0.1% behind), the Intel Core 7 150U (17395, 0.6% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, 0.6% ahead). The Ultra 7 164U's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7573X (17070, 0% delta), the Intel Core i5-11400 (17067, 0%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (17035, 0.2% ahead).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering and content creation. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 is not just 55.1% above the Ultra 7; it also points to sustained throughput that the Intel chip cannot match. The 4600G's victories in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting all indicate strong performance in database work, file archiving, and cryptographic operations. The 20.3% lead in Passmark multithread reinforces this pattern.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U wins where responsiveness and specialty math matter. Its 11.4% lead in Passmark single-thread and 14.2% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core suggest snappier day-to-day interaction in lightly threaded applications. The 26.4% advantage in Passmark physics points to better performance in simulation and physics-based workloads. The 42.9% lead in find prime numbers is a narrow but notable win for prime-number computation, and the 10.8% margin in floating-point math shows an edge in certain scientific calculations.

For the user splitting time between typical office work and occasional rendering, the benchmark data places the AMD part ahead in raw productivity. The 4600G wins 11 tests, and several of those wins are by margins over 50%. The Ultra 7 wins 6 tests, but its largest victory is just under 43%. That asymmetry suggests the AMD chip's strengths are more pronounced, while the Intel chip's advantages are narrower and more specialized.

The Verdict

Pick the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G if your workload leans on multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, or any task that scales across threads. The 55.1% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is decisive, and the 68.8% margin in data compression makes it the better tool for archiving and storage-heavy operations. The 93% edge in extended instructions is the largest recorded gap between these two chips and signals a major advantage for workloads using advanced CPU instruction sets.

Pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U if single-thread responsiveness, physics simulation, or prime-number computation is your priority. Its 2996 Passmark single-thread score beats the 4600G's 2653, and its 918 Passmark physics score is 26.4% higher. For users who rarely push multi-core loads, the Intel part's efficiency in these focused tests may feel faster in practice.

The database shows both CPUs at the 71st percentile, so neither is a universal winner. But the AMD part's average benchmark score of 17507 versus 17074 gives it the aggregate edge. The 4600G is a desktop chip with a 65 TDP and unlocked multiplier, while the Ultra 7 is a mobile chip with a 9 TDP and locked multiplier. That power envelope difference explains part of the performance split: the AMD chip has far more thermal headroom to sustain high clocks.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G scores 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 55.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U's 8766.

Q: Does the Intel chip beat the AMD chip in any single-core test?

A: Yes. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in Cinebench R15 single-core (225 vs 193, a 14.2% margin) and Passmark single-thread (2996 vs 2653, an 11.4% margin).

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

A: The largest gap is in Passmark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G scores 15280 against the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U's 7918, a 93% advantage.

Q: How do the two compare in Passmark multithread?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G scores 15992, which is 20.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U's 13296.

Q: Are there any tests where the Intel chip wins by more than 30%?

A: Yes. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in Passmark find prime numbers by 42.9% (56 vs 32).

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, compared to the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U's 17074.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G uses the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The chip contains 9800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. Cache is arranged as 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses the Meteor Lake architecture, also on a 7 nm process but fabricated by Intel. It has 12 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 1100.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Cache is larger per core: 112 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, with 12 MB shared L3. The Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Memory support differs fundamentally. The AMD part uses DDR4 with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part uses DDR5, with the exact bandwidth dependent on the motherboard and not listed in the database. Both support dual-channel memory, and neither supports ECC.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G carries Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U carries Arc Xe-LPG 64EU. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 3 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 4600G | Intel Core Ultra 7 164U |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 14 |

| Base clock | 3.70 GHz | 1100.00 MHz |

| Boost clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 9 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 2551 |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 112 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5 (depends on motherboard) |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 20 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | Arc Xe-LPG 64EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2020-07-20 | 2023-12-13 |

| Launch MSRP | $154 | $448 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000000147 | SRN85 |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |