AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records an average benchmark score of 63331, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 records 52901. This places the 450G in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs and the P164 in the 91st percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 boosts to 5.00 GHz. Both have the same 2.00 GHz base clock.

Q: Do both processors use the same cache configuration?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Radeon 860M, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Radeon 880M.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have in head-to-head testing?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins none.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses AMD Socket FP8. The 450G has an unlocked multiplier; the P164 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 both belong to the Gorgon Point codename family and use the same 4 nm process node from TSMC. Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, with the same generation label covering Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The core count and thread count are identical, so the architectural distinction lies in packaging, power envelope, and platform support rather than raw compute resources.

The die size differs notably. The 450G measures 195 mm², while the P164 measures 233 mm². Despite the larger die, the P164 carries a substantially lower thermal design power of 28 watts compared to the 450G's 65 watts. The 450G is classified as a desktop part with AMD Socket AM5, while the P164 is a mobile part with AMD Socket FP8. The multiplier is unlocked on the 450G but locked on the P164, which affects overclocking capability.

Memory support is consistent across both: DDR5 and LPDDR5X, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC support enabled. PCIe connectivity differs, with the 450G providing Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only) and the P164 providing Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ, with the 450G using the Radeon 860M and the P164 using the Radeon 880M.

The production status for both is Active. The 450G has a release date of 2026-02-28, and the P164 has a release date of 2026-03-08. The part number for the 450G is 100-000001917; the part number for the P164 is listed as unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G across all 11 recorded tests. The largest margin appears in random string sorting, where the 450G scores 42663 against the P164's 34801, a delta of 22.6%. Data compression follows closely, with 402831 versus 327891, a 22.9% delta. The smallest delta is in single-thread performance, where the 450G records 4309 against 4029, a 6.9% advantage.

In integer math, the 450G scores 99732 versus 87940, a 13.4% lead. Floating point math shows 63683 versus 55799, a 14.1% lead. Extended instructions deliver 28223 versus 24193, a 16.7% lead. Encryption tests show 18937 versus 16055, an 18% lead. Prime number finding shows 87 versus 71, a 22.5% lead. Physics tests record 1440 versus 1210, a 19% lead. Multithread performance scores 30422 versus 25889, a 17.5% lead.

The 450G's average benchmark score of 63331 sits close to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX averages 63173, a 0.2% delta in favor of the 450G. The Intel Core i7-13790F averages 63080, a 0.4% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 averages 63765, a -0.7% delta in favor of the rival. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 averages 62839, a 0.8% delta.

The P164's average benchmark score of 52901 also has nearby rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F averages 52873, a 0.1% delta in favor of the P164. The Intel Xeon 634 averages 52974, a -0.1% delta. The AMD EPYC 7313P averages 53206, a -0.6% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X averages 53288, a -0.7% delta.

These figures indicate that the 450G operates in a higher performance class overall. Its nearest rivals cluster around the 63000 to 63765 range, while the P164's rivals cluster around the 52873 to 53288 range. The 450G's single-thread score of 4309 also exceeds the P164's 4029, which reinforces the advantage in lightly threaded workloads.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the stronger processor in every measured benchmark category. The 11-0 win count in head-to-head tests leaves no ambiguity. The 450G leads by double-digit percentages in most workloads, with the smallest margin being 6.9% in single-thread performance and the largest being 22.9% in data compression.

The 450G's average benchmark score of 63331 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the P164's 52901 places it in the 91st percentile. The 450G also carries a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, and it has an unlocked multiplier, which allows for additional frequency adjustment on compatible platforms.

The P164, however, is not without its own positioning. Its 28-watt TDP is less than half of the 450G's 65-watt TDP. For systems where power draw is a primary constraint, the P164 delivers a lower thermal envelope. Its 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes also exceed the 450G's 12 lanes, which may matter for embedded applications requiring additional CPU-attached I/O. The P164 uses the Radeon 880M, which is a different integrated graphics unit than the Radeon 860M in the 450G.

The choice between the two depends on the platform context. For desktop builds with AM5 motherboards and a focus on raw compute, the 450G is the clear performance leader. For mobile or embedded designs using Socket FP8 with a stricter power budget, the P164 provides a lower-wattage alternative with a larger PCIe lane count.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 differ in several key specifications.

Clock speeds: The 450G has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The P164 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

TDP: The 450G is rated at 65 watts. The P164 is rated at 28 watts.

Socket: The 450G uses AMD Socket AM5. The P164 uses AMD Socket FP8.

Die size: The 450G measures 195 mm². The P164 measures 233 mm².

PCIe lanes: The 450G provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The P164 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: The 450G uses the Radeon 860M. The P164 uses the Radeon 880M.

Market segment: The 450G is classified as Desktop. The P164 is classified as Mobile.

Multiplier: The 450G has an unlocked multiplier. The P164 has a locked multiplier.

Part number: The 450G has part number 100-000001917. The P164 has an unknown part number.

Release date: The 450G has a release date of 2026-02-28. The P164 has a release date of 2026-03-08.

Both processors share identical core counts (8), thread counts (16), process node (4 nm), foundry (TSMC), cache configuration (80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, 8 MB L3), memory support (DDR5, LPDDR5X), memory bus (dual-channel), memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s), ECC support (enabled), and production status (Active).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its largest advantages appear in data compression (22.9% ahead), random string sorting (22.6% ahead), and prime number finding (22.5% ahead). These results point to workloads that stress integer throughput and memory-level parallelism. The 450G also leads in multithread performance by 17.5%, which suggests strong scaling across its 16 threads.

The 450G's 93rd percentile ranking and its average score of 63331 place it in the upper tier of desktop processors. Its unlocked multiplier and AM5 socket make it suitable for systems where performance tuning is expected. The higher 65-watt TDP allows sustained operation at higher clock speeds, which aligns with the boost clock advantage of 5.10 GHz.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 does not win any benchmark category, but it has attributes that matter outside of raw compute scores. The 28-watt TDP makes it appropriate for thermally constrained environments. The 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide more CPU-attached connectivity than the 450G's 12 lanes. The Radeon 880M integrated graphics differ from the Radeon 860M, and the FP8 socket targets mobile and embedded platforms.

For use cases involving dense multi-core workloads, encryption, floating-point math, or extended instruction sets, the 450G delivers superior results in every measured test. For use cases where power draw is the limiting factor and the platform requires Socket FP8, the P164 offers a viable alternative with a lower wattage rating and additional PCIe lanes. The data does not show any workload where the P164 outperforms the 450G in the recorded benchmarks.