AMD Ryzen 7 260 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i serve fundamentally different roles within the mobile segment, and the benchmark database only contains recorded performance for one of them. The Ryzen 7 260 has a complete set of measured scores, placing it at the 88th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 43,717. In contrast, the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and sits at the 50th percentile, which is the default baseline for untested hardware in the database.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the Ryzen 7 260 is the only one of the two with verifiable performance, and it establishes itself as a strong mobile processor through its measured results. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i cannot be compared numerically on any workload because no measurements exist for it. The database shows the Ryzen 7 260 as a high-percentile performer with a balanced mix of single-thread and multi-thread capability, while the P185i remains an unmeasured entry. Any decision between the two must rely on architectural specifications rather than benchmark results, since only one side has data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 4 nm TSMC fabrication node and the same AMD Socket FP8, but their internal designs diverge significantly. The Ryzen 7 260 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration under the Gorgon Point codename. This difference in core generation is the primary architectural split, with the P185i using a newer core design family that combines full-size and compact cores.

Core counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 7 260 provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i provides 12 cores and 24 threads. The P185i therefore has 50% more cores and 50% more threads, a structural advantage for parallel workloads, assuming the newer core design scales as expected. The L1 cache also differs: the Ryzen 7 260 has 64 KB per core, while the P185i has 80 KB per core. Both share the same L2 cache size at 1 MB per core, and the L3 cache is 16 MB shared on both parts.

Clock behavior shows a trade-off between the two. The Ryzen 7 260 has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The P185i has a much lower base clock of 2.00 GHz but matches the same 5.10 GHz boost clock. This suggests the P185i relies more heavily on boost behavior to reach peak performance, while the Ryzen 7 260 sustains a higher baseline frequency. The thermal design power reverses the expected relationship: the Ryzen 7 260 is rated at 45 watts, while the P185i is rated at 28 watts, meaning the higher-core-count part is the more power-efficient one on paper.

Memory support differs in scope. The Ryzen 7 260 supports DDR5 only, while the P185i supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both have identical memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is a notable differentiator: the Ryzen 7 260 does not support ECC, while the P185i does, pointing toward embedded or reliability-focused use cases. PCIe lane counts also differ, with the Ryzen 7 260 offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes and the P185i offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes, both CPU-only.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 7 260 uses the Radeon 780M, while the P185i uses the Radeon 890M, indicating a newer graphics block on the embedded part. The die size reflects the added cores on the P185i: it measures 233 mm² versus 178 mm² for the Ryzen 7 260. The transistor count is recorded only for the Ryzen 7 260 at 25,000 million; no transistor figure is listed for the P185i.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 7 260 wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only part with recorded scores. Its benchmark data shows strengths across both single-thread and multi-thread workloads. In the PassMark suite, the Ryzen 7 260 records 3,736 in single-thread tests and 28,078 in multithread tests. The Cinebench scores reinforce this balance: 276.5 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 2,747.5 in R15 multi-core, 1,770.5 in R23 single-core, and 17,211.5 in R23 multi-core.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded wins because the database contains no benchmark entries for it. Its potential advantages can only be inferred from specifications: 12 cores versus 8, 24 threads versus 16, a newer Zen 5 / Zen 5c core design, ECC support, LPDDR5X memory support, and a lower 28-watt TDP. These features suggest an embedded-oriented part prioritizing reliability, power efficiency, and parallel throughput, but without measured scores, the database cannot confirm any actual performance advantage.

The Ryzen 7 260's 45-watt TDP and higher 3.80 GHz base clock indicate it is designed for sustained compute in a mobile form factor where raw frequency matters. The P185i's 2.00 GHz base clock and 28-watt TDP point toward thermally constrained or always-on embedded environments. The data shows the Ryzen 7 260 as the established performer in standard mobile workloads, while the P185i remains a specification-only candidate for embedded deployments.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better measured performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is the only one with recorded benchmark scores. It achieves an average benchmark score of 43,717 and sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Ryzen 7 260 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads, giving it a 4-core and 8-thread advantage.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Ryzen 7 260 has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and the same boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 260 does not support ECC memory. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i does support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Ryzen 7 260 supports DDR5 only. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Ryzen 7 260 uses the Radeon 780M. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Radeon 890M.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, and the Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no individual benchmark scores at all. The comparison therefore relies entirely on the Ryzen 7 260's recorded results, which stand as the only measured performance data available.

The Ryzen 7 260's Cinebench results show a strong multi-core showing. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17,211.5 in multi-core and 1,770.5 in single-core, a ratio that indicates solid scaling across its 8 cores and 16 threads. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 2,747.5 and the single-core score is 276.5. These figures place the Ryzen 7 260 at the 88th percentile overall, and its nearest rivals in the database confirm the competitive positioning: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 has an average score of 43,704 with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 170 has 43,689 with a 0.1% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 has 43,431 with a 0.7% delta, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 has 43,326 with a 0.9% delta. The Ryzen 7 260 leads all four nearest rivals in average score, though by narrow margins.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 7 260 show specific workload characteristics. Integer math scores 96,737, floating point math scores 59,462, and extended instructions score 26,544. Data compression scores 351,517, while data encryption scores 20,267. Random string sorting scores 42,383, and find prime numbers scores 77. The physics test scores 1,218. These numbers demonstrate a processor strong in general compute tasks, with particularly high throughput in integer-heavy and compression workloads.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P185i's absence from the benchmark database means no wins can be attributed to it. The specifications suggest it could compete in multi-threaded workloads given its 12 cores and 24 threads, but the database records no evidence of this. The only measurable winner in any head-to-head context is the Ryzen 7 260, purely because it has data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several specification fields, with the most significant gaps in core count, clock speeds, cache structure, and features.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 28 W |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Gorgon Point |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) |

| Die Size | 178 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 | 16 MB (shared) | 16 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M | Radeon 890M |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-02-28 |

Both processors are manufactured by AMD, use a 4 nm TSMC process node, use the AMD Socket FP8, target the mobile market segment, are actively in production, and have locked multipliers. The Ryzen 7 260 has a recorded part number of 100-000001724, while the P185i's part number is unknown. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. The Ryzen 7 260 has a transistor count of 25,000 million, while no transistor count is listed for the P185i.