AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents a sharp contrast between these two AMD mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is a fully characterized part with a complete benchmark suite, an average score of 43,689, and a percentile ranking of 88 among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a percentile ranking of 50. The Ryzen 7 170 is the only chip in this comparison with measurable performance data, and that data places it in the upper tier of processors. The P174 cannot be positioned as a performance leader based on the database; its specifications suggest a different design intent, but no benchmark results confirm any advantage. For any workload where a score is required, the Ryzen 7 170 is the only defensible choice from this data. The P174 remains an unmeasured part, and the database records no evidence of its capabilities.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge on nearly every architectural axis. The Ryzen 7 170 uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid configuration, codenamed Gorgon Point, on a 4 nm process, also at TSMC. The die sizes differ: the Ryzen 7 170 measures 210 mm², while the P174 is larger at 233 mm². The core counts favor the P174, which has 10 cores and 20 threads, versus 8 cores and 16 threads on the Ryzen 7 170. Clock speeds tell a different story. The Ryzen 7 170 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The P174 has a lower base clock of 2.00 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The power envelopes are reversed: the Ryzen 7 170 runs at a 35 W TDP, while the P174 is rated at 28 W.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Ryzen 7 170 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB 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 L3 capacities are equal, but the per-core L1 and L2 allocations are larger on the P174. Memory support shows a split: the Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5 only, while the P174 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The recorded memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 7 170 and 89.6 GB/s for the P174, a 12.8 GB/s advantage for the embedded part. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Ryzen 7 170 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the P174 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with the Ryzen 7 170 featuring a Radeon 680M and the P174 featuring a Radeon 880M. Both use AMD sockets, but not the same one: the Ryzen 7 170 uses AMD Socket FP7, and the P174 uses AMD Socket FP8. Both are mobile-segment parts with active production status. The release dates are recorded as 2025-09-30 for the Ryzen 7 170 and 2026-02-28 for the P174. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded benchmarks, the Ryzen 7 170 wins every measurable category because the P174 has no scores in the database. The Ryzen 7 170 delivers a single-thread score of 3,128, a multithread score of 20,760, and a physics score of 890. Its integer math score is 79,738, floating point math is 44,979, and extended instructions score is 18,107. Data compression reaches 265,920, data encryption reaches 16,078, and random string sorting reaches 27,804. The prime number search score is 49.

The P174 cannot be assigned wins in any workload category. Its specifications, however, suggest where it might have competed: the higher 5.00 GHz boost clock could favor single-thread bursts, the 10-core / 20-thread layout could favor heavily threaded workloads, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth could favor data-intensive tasks. The larger L2 allocation per core (1 MB versus 512 KB) might also reduce cache misses in certain loops. These are architectural inferences, not measured results. The database records no confirmation of any such advantage. The Ryzen 7 170, with its complete benchmark profile, is the only processor with demonstrated strengths.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has an average benchmark score of 43,689. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has an average benchmark score of zero, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The P174 offers two additional cores and four additional threads.

Q: What are the boost clock differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 170 has a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The P174 is recorded as 0.25 GHz higher at boost.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 record ECC memory support as true.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The P174 has broader memory type support.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 170 ranks at the 88th percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 ranks at the 50th percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty. No paired results exist between the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174. The wins counts are zero for both parts. This absence of direct comparison data means all evaluations must rely on the Ryzen 7 170's standalone benchmark suite and the P174's absence of any recorded scores.

The Ryzen 7 170's strongest recorded result is in data compression, where it scores 265,920. This is its highest single benchmark figure by a wide margin. The next highest is integer math at 79,738, followed by floating point math at 44,979. The extended instructions score of 18,107 and data encryption score of 16,078 are in a similar range. Random string sorting reaches 27,804. The multithread score of 20,760 and physics score of 890 round out the compute-focused results. Single-thread performance is 3,128, and the prime number search score is 49.

The P174 has no scores to compare against any of these figures. Its theoretical advantages, based on specifications, include a 5.00 GHz boost clock versus 4.75 GHz, 10 cores versus 8, 20 threads versus 16, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s, and a smaller 4 nm process node versus 6 nm. The Ryzen 7 170 counters with a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, a higher TDP of 35 W versus 28 W, and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 16. The recorded L3 cache is equal at 16 MB for both.

The percentile gap is substantial: 88 for the Ryzen 7 170 versus 50 for the P174. This ranking reflects the Ryzen 7 170's position relative to all CPUs in the database. The P174's 50th percentile with a zero average score effectively places it at the median of unmeasured parts, which conveys no performance information. The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 170, all with comparable average scores, are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 at 43,704, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 at 43,717, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 at 43,431, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 at 43,326. The Ryzen 7 170 trails the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 by 0%, trails the Ryzen 7 260 by 0.1%, leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 by 0.6%, and leads the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 by 0.8%. These deltas are minimal, indicating that the Ryzen 7 170 sits in a tightly contested performance band. The P174 has no listed rivals, which further isolates it from any comparative analysis. The data confirms that the Ryzen 7 170 is a fully measured, competitive part, while the P174 remains a specification sheet without empirical validation.