AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor achieves the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 records an average benchmark score of 62839, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 records 42055. The P185 sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 88th percentile for the Ryzen 5 7400.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap between the two?

A: In the PassMark multi-thread test, the Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 31817 versus 21712 for the Ryzen 5 7400, a 31.8% advantage for the P185.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7400 win any benchmark comparison?

A: No. Across all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark tests, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins every single one. The Ryzen 5 7400 has zero wins.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double in both counts.

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 7400 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The P185 also has a lower base clock at 2.00 GHz compared to 3.30 GHz for the Ryzen 5 7400.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is rated at 28 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is rated at 65 W TDP. The P185 consumes less than half the thermal envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations of AMD design. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process from TSMC. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid configuration with the Gorgon Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm TSMC process.

The transistor counts and die sizes reflect the generational shift. The Ryzen 5 7400 packs 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has no recorded transistor count in the database, but its die size is 233 mm², more than three times the area of the Ryzen 5 7400. This larger die accommodates double the core count.

Cache hierarchies differ in the L1 segment. The Ryzen 5 7400 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185 provides 80 KB per core. Both share 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache, though the Ryzen 5 7400 specifies its L3 as shared while the P185 lists it as a single 16 MB pool.

Memory support and PCIe connectivity also separate the two. The Ryzen 5 7400 supports DDR5 only, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Ryzen 5 7400 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, whereas the P185 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the P185 achieves 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 83.2 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 7400.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 7400 includes Radeon Graphics, while the P185 includes the Radeon 890M. Both support ECC memory. The socket types are not interchangeable: the Ryzen 5 7400 uses AMD Socket AM5, and the P185 uses AMD Socket FP8. The Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier, while the P185 is locked. The Ryzen 5 7400 targets the desktop market segment; the P185 targets mobile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 across all 11 recorded tests. The smallest margin comes in single-thread performance, where the P185 scores 3977 against 3248 for the Ryzen 5 7400, an 18.3% advantage. This indicates that even in lightly threaded workloads, the P185's higher boost clock and newer architecture deliver a meaningful edge.

The largest gap appears in integer math. The P185 scores 117832 against 64733 for the Ryzen 5 7400, a 45.1% difference. Floating-point math shows a similar pattern: 70587 versus 40784, a 42.2% lead. Prime number finding favors the P185 by 38.8% (129 versus 79). These arithmetic-heavy tests highlight the combined effect of double the cores and the architectural improvements in the Zen 5 design.

Data compression shows the P185 at 374429 versus 261749 for the Ryzen 5 7400, a 30.1% margin. Random string sorting favors the P185 by 23.3% (40557 versus 31110). Extended instruction workloads give the P185 a 24.9% lead (26544 versus 19924), while data encryption shows a 24.2% difference (19612 versus 14865).

Multi-threaded performance, measured by the PassMark multi-thread test, gives the P185 a 31.8% advantage (31817 versus 21712). Physics simulation shows a 35.1% lead for the P185 (1772 versus 1150). Across every workload category, from memory-heavy sorting to compute-intensive encryption, the P185 delivers higher scores, and the margins range from roughly one-fifth to nearly one-half faster.

The average benchmark scores confirm the overall picture: 62839 for the P185 versus 42055 for the Ryzen 5 7400, a 49.4% higher average. The nearest rivals in the database support these standings. The Ryzen 5 7400 sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-12850HX (41779) and 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-14700T (41914), while the P185 trades within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 (62498) and 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The Ryzen 5 7400 uses 6 cores and 12 threads; the P185 uses 12 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, while boost clocks are 4.30 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. Thermal design power is 65 W for the Ryzen 5 7400 and 28 W for the P185.

The process nodes differ: 5 nm for the Ryzen 5 7400, 4 nm for the P185. Die sizes are 71 mm² and 233 mm² respectively. L1 cache per core is 64 KB versus 80 KB. L2 cache per core is identical at 1 MB. L3 cache is 16 MB for both, though the Ryzen 5 7400 lists it as shared and the P185 does not specify sharing.

Memory support differs: DDR5 only for the Ryzen 5 7400, DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the P185. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. PCIe generations and lane counts differ: Gen 5 with 24 lanes for the Ryzen 5 7400, Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the P185. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics versus Radeon 890M. Sockets are AM5 versus FP8. The Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier; the P185 does not. Market segments are Desktop versus Mobile. Release dates differ: the Ryzen 5 7400 launched in September 2025, the P185 in February 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its largest advantages come in integer math (45.1% ahead), floating-point math (42.2% ahead), and prime number finding (38.8% ahead). These results point to workloads dominated by arithmetic computation, where the doubling of cores and threads provides a substantial throughput advantage. Data compression also plays to its strengths with a 30.1% lead, as does physics simulation at 35.1%. Multi-threaded workloads, where all 24 threads can be utilized, show a 31.8% advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 does not win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. Its closest relative performance appears in single-threaded tasks, where the P185 leads by only 18.3%. This suggests that in scenarios limited to one or two threads, the Ryzen 5 7400 comes closest to matching its rival, though it still falls short. The Ryzen 5 7400 also holds advantages in non-performance specifications: it uses PCIe Gen 5 with more lanes, has a larger L1 cache per core, and offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Its desktop orientation with AM5 socket and 65 W TDP positions it for conventional desktop builds.

The P185's 28 W TDP, despite delivering higher performance, makes it markedly more efficient in thermal design. Its mobile market segment and FP8 socket indicate a platform designed for embedded or portable systems. The P185 also provides higher memory bandwidth and support for LPDDR5X, which benefits memory-sensitive applications.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 in every recorded benchmark. The average score difference of 49.4% places the P185 in a higher performance tier, and its 93rd percentile ranking versus the 88th percentile for the Ryzen 5 7400 confirms this separation. Buyers or system integrators prioritizing raw compute throughput should select the P185, particularly for multi-threaded workloads, arithmetic-heavy tasks, and data compression where its margins range from 24% to 45%.

The Ryzen 5 7400 remains viable in scenarios where its specific platform traits matter more than benchmark scores. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, which supports high-bandwidth expansion devices. Its unlocked multiplier allows manual overclocking. Its desktop socket and 65 W TDP fit conventional desktop motherboards. For users who require these features and do not need maximum multi-thread performance, the Ryzen 5 7400 provides a capable baseline, but the recorded data shows it trails the P185 in every measured workload.

The single-thread gap of 18.3% is the closest margin, so applications that cannot use many cores will see the smallest difference between the two. However, even there the P185 leads. The P185 also achieves this while drawing 28 W, less than half the 65 W of the Ryzen 5 7400, which makes it the stronger choice for power-constrained or mobile designs. Based strictly on the benchmark database, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the superior processor in both performance and efficiency.