AMD Ryzen 7 170 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 7 170 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i?

A: The Ryzen 7 170 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The P185i offers 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock differences?

A: The Ryzen 7 170 has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a lower base clock of 2.00 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has the higher thermal design power (TDP)?

A: The Ryzen 7 170 has a TDP of 35, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a TDP of 28. The Ryzen 7 170 consumes more power under load.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth differ between these two processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 170 delivers 76.8 GB/s, whereas the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i delivers 89.6 GB/s. The P185i provides roughly 17% higher memory bandwidth.

Q: What process node does each chip use?

A: The Ryzen 7 170 is built on TSMC's 6 nm process, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The P185i uses a smaller node.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Ryzen 7 170 and the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 170 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the codename Rembrandt-R. It uses an 8-core, 16-thread configuration and is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The die size measures 210 mm². The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads on TSMC's 4 nm process, with a die size of 233 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Ryzen 7 170 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The P185i doubles the L2 capacity per core, which can benefit workloads with high data locality.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 7 170 uses a Radeon 680M, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses a Radeon 890M. Both are mobile processors, but the P185i is classified under the Ryzen AI Embedded series, indicating a different target market.

Socket compatibility is another distinguishing factor. The Ryzen 7 170 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses AMD Socket FP8. They are not socket-interchangeable.

PCIe support also differs. The Ryzen 7 170 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 7 170 offers four additional CPU lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 170, but the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i currently has no recorded benchmark results. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the wins counters for both processors stand at zero. This means the recorded data cannot directly compare performance between the two chips on any specific test.

The Ryzen 7 170's benchmark results do provide a standalone profile. It scores 20760 in Passmark multithread, 3128 in Passmark single-thread, 44979 in floating point math, and 79738 in integer math. Additional scores include 265920 in data compression, 16078 in data encryption, 18107 in extended instructions, 49 in find prime numbers, 890 in physics, and 27804 in random string sorting.

The Ryzen 7 170 has an average benchmark score of 43689 and sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 with an average score of 43704 and a delta of 0, the AMD Ryzen 7 260 with an average score of 43717 and a delta of -0.1, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 with an average score of 43431 and a delta of 0.6, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 with an average score of 43326 and a delta of 0.8.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, reflecting the absence of recorded performance data. Without measurements, the data cannot substantiate any performance advantage for the P185i despite its higher core count and boost clock.

The Ryzen 7 170's multithread score of 20760 places it in a competitive position relative to its nearest rivals, all of which cluster within a narrow average score range from 43326 to 43717. The delta values indicate the Ryzen 7 170 is essentially level with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745, trails the AMD Ryzen 7 260 by 0.1%, and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 by 0.6% and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 by 0.8%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specifications. The Ryzen 7 170 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Base clocks differ: the Ryzen 7 170 runs at 3.20 GHz, while the P185i runs at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the Ryzen 7 170 at 4.75 GHz and the P185i at 5.10 GHz.

TDP ratings differ: the Ryzen 7 170 is rated at 35, while the P185i is rated at 28.

The socket differs: the Ryzen 7 170 uses AMD Socket FP7, while the P185i uses AMD Socket FP8.

Architecture differs: the Ryzen 7 170 uses Zen 3+ with the codename Rembrandt-R, while the P185i uses Zen 5 / Zen 5c with the codename Gorgon Point.

Process node differs: the Ryzen 7 170 uses 6 nm, while the P185i uses 4 nm, both from TSMC.

Die size differs: the Ryzen 7 170 measures 210 mm², while the P185i measures 233 mm².

Cache configuration differs: the Ryzen 7 170 has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The P185i has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3.

Memory support differs: the Ryzen 7 170 supports DDR5, while the P185i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth differs: the Ryzen 7 170 delivers 76.8 GB/s, while the P185i delivers 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe lanes differ: the Ryzen 7 170 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the P185i provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the Ryzen 7 170 uses Radeon 680M, while the P185i uses Radeon 890M.

Release dates differ: the Ryzen 7 170 was released on 2025-09-30, while the P185i was released on 2026-02-28. Both are active production parts. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded. Both are locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 170 holds the advantage in benchmark data availability. Its average score of 43689 and 88th percentile ranking provide a concrete performance baseline. The data shows it performs essentially on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745, trails the AMD Ryzen 7 260 by only 0.1%, and leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 by 0.6% and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 by 0.8%. This makes it a known quantity in the database.

The Ryzen 7 170 also wins on base clock, with 3.20 GHz versus the P185i's 2.00 GHz. For workloads that rely on sustained base frequency rather than brief boosts, this is a measurable advantage. Its PCIe lane count is higher at 20 lanes versus 16 lanes, which could matter for expansion or I/O-heavy configurations.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i wins on raw core count and thread count, offering 12 cores and 24 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads. For parallel workloads that scale with core count, the P185i has a structural advantage. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds the Ryzen 7 170's 4.75 GHz, giving it a higher ceiling for single-thread bursts.

The P185i also wins on memory bandwidth, delivering 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Its L2 cache is larger at 1 MB per core versus 512 KB per core, and its L1 cache is larger at 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core. The smaller 4 nm process node and newer Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture suggest a more modern design, although the database lacks benchmark results to confirm performance implications.

The P185i wins on power efficiency based on TDP, rated at 28 versus 35 for the Ryzen 7 170, while offering more cores and a higher boost clock. The P185i also supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, which may enable lower-power memory configurations.

The Ryzen 7 170 wins on integrated graphics generation in terms of product positioning, but the P185i uses the newer Radeon 890M versus the Radeon 680M. Without benchmark scores for the P185i, the data cannot quantify the graphics performance gap.

For use cases where measured performance matters, the Ryzen 7 170 is the only one of the two with recorded scores, placing it at the 88th percentile. For use cases where core count, memory bandwidth, and newer architecture matter, the P185i has the specification advantage. The absence of benchmark data for the P185i means its actual performance remains unverified in the database, leaving the Ryzen 7 170 as the only chip with a validated performance profile.