AMD Ryzen 5 7400F vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins 10 of 11 head-to-head tests, and its average benchmark score of 62,839 places it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, versus the Ryzen 5 7400F's 83rd percentile and 32,750 average. The P185 is the stronger processor for nearly every measured workload, despite being a mobile part with a 28 TDP.

The Ryzen 5 7400F retains one clear victory: prime number finding, where it scores 191 to the P185's 129, a 48.1% advantage. That single win, however, does not offset the P185's broader dominance. The P185 leads by double digits in data compression (22.5%), multithreaded performance (19.4%), extended instructions (18.1%), encryption (14.8%), random string sorting (13.5%), single-thread performance (7.2%), physics (6.3%), floating-point math (35.1%), and integer math (36.6%).

For a desktop builder prioritizing a specific prime-number workload or wanting an unlocked multiplier on Socket AM5, the 7400F is the choice. For anyone needing general compute throughput, the P185 is the data-backed winner. The P185's 12 cores and 24 threads against the 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads explain much of the gap, but the P185 also wins single-thread tests, so its architecture advantage is not merely core-count driven.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and process nodes. The Ryzen 5 7400F uses Zen 4 architecture on the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm TSMC process with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid configuration under the Gorgon Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm TSMC process with a 233 mm² die size (transistor count not recorded in the database).

Core counts differ sharply: the 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. The 7400F provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. The P185 provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. The P185's larger per-core L1 is offset by half the shared L3 capacity.

Clock behavior favors each part differently. The 7400F has a 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost. The P185 has a much lower 2.00 GHz base but a higher 5.10 GHz boost. The P185's 28 TDP versus the 7400F's 65 TDP indicates a power efficiency design, while the 7400F's higher base clock suits sustained all-core desktop workloads.

Platform support differs as well. The 7400F uses AMD Socket AM5 with PCIe Gen 5 (24 CPU lanes) and has no integrated graphics. The P185 uses AMD Socket FP8 with PCIe Gen 4 (16 CPU lanes) and includes Radeon 890M integrated graphics. Both support DDR5, but the P185 also accepts LPDDR5X and has slightly higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The 7400F has an unlocked multiplier; the P185 does not. The 7400F's launch MSRP is $229; the P185 has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads, double the Ryzen 5 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: Yes, it wins the passmark find prime numbers test with a score of 191 versus the P185's 129, a 48.1% advantage.

Q: Which chip has the higher boost clock?

A: The P185 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the 7400F boosts to 4.70 GHz. The 7400F has the higher base clock at 3.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 includes integrated graphics, specifically the Radeon 890M. The Ryzen 5 7400F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Are both processors still in active production?

A: Yes, the database records both as Active production status.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The P185 averages 62,839 and sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The 7400F averages 32,750 and sits at the 83rd percentile.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: Both support DDR5, but only the P185 adds LPDDR5X support. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7400F | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.70 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 28 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket FP8 |

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

| Codename | Raphael | Gorgon Point |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | 6,570 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 71 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 | 32 MB shared | 16 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes | Gen 4, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Radeon 890M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-01-08 | 2026-02-28 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $229 | Not recorded |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data records 11 head-to-head PassMark tests. The P185 wins 10, the 7400F wins 1. The largest margins belong to the P185 in integer math and floating-point math. In integer math, the P185 scores 117,832 against the 7400F's 74,745, a 36.6% lead. In floating-point math, the P185 scores 70,587 against 45,799, a 35.1% lead. These two tests show the P185's core-count and architecture advantage in heavy arithmetic workloads.

Data compression shows a 22.5% P185 lead (374,429 versus 289,999), and multithread performance shows a 19.4% lead (31,817 versus 25,645). Extended instructions favor the P185 by 18.1% (26,544 versus 21,747). Data encryption favors the P185 by 14.8% (19,612 versus 16,712). Random string sorting favors the P185 by 13.5% (40,557 versus 35,096). Single-thread performance, recorded in two identical tests, favors the P185 by 7.2% (3,977 versus 3,689). Physics favors the P185 by 6.3% (1,772 versus 1,660).

The 7400F's sole win is prime number finding: 191 versus 129, a 48.1% margin. This is the largest percentage delta in either direction across all tests. The pattern suggests the 7400F's Zen 4 cores execute that specific integer loop more efficiently per clock, despite the P185's higher boost clock and additional cores. The P185's lower per-core L2 (same 1 MB per core) and smaller L3 (16 MB versus 32 MB) may contribute to this result, but the database does not specify a cause.

The average benchmark score gap is substantial: 62,839 for the P185 versus 32,750 for the 7400F. That is roughly a 92% higher average for the P185. The percentile ranks reflect this: 93rd for the P185, 83rd for the 7400F. The nearest rivals confirm the positioning. The 7400F's closest competitors include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% ahead). The P185's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (0.2% ahead), Intel Core i7-13790F (0.4% behind), Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (0.5% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 (0.5% ahead). Both chips sit within half a percent of their nearest rivals, indicating tight clustering at their respective performance tiers.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins across the broad compute spectrum. It leads in all three math-heavy PassMark tests (floating point, integer, extended instructions), in memory-oriented tests (compression, encryption, random string sorting), in multithread throughput, in physics, and in single-thread performance. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.10 GHz boost, and 4 nm process combine to deliver the highest average score in this comparison. The P185 also offers integrated Radeon 890M graphics, which the 7400F lacks entirely, making it suitable for systems that cannot use a discrete GPU. Its lower 28 TDP and LPDDR5X support suit mobile or embedded platforms.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F wins specifically in prime number finding, with a 48.1% margin. This result indicates an advantage in a narrow integer workload where per-core efficiency matters more than core count. The 7400F also has a higher base clock (3.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), which can benefit sustained workloads that do not reach boost states. On the desktop platform, the 7400F uses Socket AM5 with PCIe Gen 5 (24 lanes), offering more PCIe bandwidth than the P185's Gen 4 (16 lanes). The 7400F's unlocked multiplier enables overclocking, which the P185 does not permit. For a desktop user who prioritizes that specific prime-number task and wants a modern AM5 platform with overclocking headroom, the 7400F is the data-supported selection. For every other measured workload, the P185 is faster.