AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 3 100U Comparison

# The Verdict

The benchmark database places the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core 3 100U in different performance tiers. The AMD part records an average benchmark score of 52901, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part averages 16148, sitting in the 70th percentile. The AMD processor wins 11 of 11 head-to-head comparisons, with no wins recorded for the Intel chip.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the clear choice for workloads requiring heavy multi-threaded throughput, data compression, encryption, or extended instruction processing. Its closest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F (0.1% ahead), the Intel Xeon 634 (0.1% behind), the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.6% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.7% behind). This places it firmly in high-end desktop and server-class territory despite its mobile market segment designation.

The Intel Core 3 100U targets lighter workloads. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10850H (0.3% behind), the Intel Core i5-10600KF (0.5% behind), the Intel Core i7-1260U (1.1% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H (1.2% behind). This cluster of rivals shows the Intel part competing with older mid-range mobile and desktop processors, not with the AMD embedded chip.

For single-threaded tasks, the gap narrows. The AMD part scores 4029 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 14.9% ahead of the Intel part's 3506. This is the smallest margin across all compared benchmarks. For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD advantage expands dramatically: the PassMark multi-thread score of 25889 versus 12522 represents a 106.7% lead.

The production status of both processors is listed as Active. The AMD part released on 2026-03-08, while the Intel part released on 2024-01-07. The Intel Core 3 100U has a launch MSRP of $426, stated once here for reference.

# Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 3 100U uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-U, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The AMD part integrates 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part provides 6 cores and 8 threads. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, whereas the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip includes ECC memory support, which the Intel chip lacks.

Cache organization differs between the two. The AMD processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also uses 80 KB of L1 per core but provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L2 on the Intel part does not compensate for the overall performance gap in the recorded benchmarks.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 64EU.

The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 15 watts. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 averages 52901, which is significantly higher than the Intel Core 3 100U's average of 16148. The AMD part sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 70th percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: In the PassMark multi-thread test, the AMD part scores 25889 versus the Intel part's 12522, a difference of 106.7%. This is one of the largest gaps recorded between the two processors.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 100U win any benchmark comparison?

A: No. Across 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins all 11. The Intel part records zero wins.

Q: What is the single-threaded performance difference?

A: The AMD part scores 4029 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 14.9% ahead of the Intel part's 3506. This is the closest margin between the two processors across all tested workloads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 includes ECC memory support, while the Intel Core 3 100U does not.

Q: When did each processor release?

A: The Intel Core 3 100U released on 2024-01-07, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 released on 2026-03-08. Both are currently listed as Active in production status.

# Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100U has 6 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD part and 1.20 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz and 4.70 GHz, respectively.

TDP ratings differ substantially: the AMD part draws 28 watts, while the Intel part draws 15 watts. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses BGA 1744. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Cache configurations differ. The AMD part provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3, while the Intel part provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 10 MB of shared L3. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part includes ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks. Memory bandwidth is recorded for the AMD part at 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part.

PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD part provides 16 Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides 8 Gen 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 880M for AMD, UHD Graphics 64EU for Intel. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP, while the Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $426. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRMYL, while the AMD part's part number is unknown.

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 winning every head-to-head comparison. The largest margin appears in the PassMark extended instructions test, where the AMD part scores 24193 against the Intel part's 7894, a delta of 206.5%. This indicates a substantial advantage in workloads that use advanced instruction sets.

Data compression shows a 140.2% lead for the AMD part, with scores of 327891 versus 136497. Random string sorting follows at 129.1% ahead, with scores of 34801 versus 15191. Integer math shows a 122.2% advantage, with scores of 87940 versus 39580.

Multi-threaded performance shows a 106.7% lead for the AMD part, with scores of 25889 versus 12522. Floating point math shows a 97% advantage, with scores of 55799 versus 28322. Data encryption shows a 97.5% lead, with scores of 16055 versus 8128.

The physics test shows a 38.1% advantage for the AMD part, with scores of 1210 versus 876. Finding prime numbers shows a 36.5% lead, with scores of 71 versus 52. Single-threaded performance shows the smallest margin at 14.9%, with scores of 4029 versus 3506. The duplicate PassMark single-thread test records the same scores and margin.

These results show a consistent pattern. The AMD part leads across all categories, with the largest advantages appearing in instruction-heavy and multi-threaded workloads. The smallest advantage appears in single-threaded performance, though the AMD part still leads by a meaningful margin.

# Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins in every measured category, but the degree of advantage varies by workload type. The largest wins appear in extended instructions (206.5% ahead), data compression (140.2% ahead), and random string sorting (129.1% ahead). These results indicate the AMD part is particularly strong in data processing, encryption, and workloads that benefit from modern instruction sets.

The AMD part also shows dominant multi-threaded performance with a 106.7% lead in the multi-thread test and a 122.2% lead in integer math. Its physics score is 38.1% higher, and its floating point math score is 97% higher. These results position the AMD part as the stronger choice for compute-intensive applications, scientific workloads, and parallel processing tasks.

The Intel Core 3 100U does not win any benchmark category, but its relative strengths appear in single-threaded performance. The 14.9% gap in the single-thread test is the closest margin recorded, suggesting the Intel part is comparatively less disadvantaged in lightly threaded workloads. Its lower TDP of 15 watts versus 28 watts also indicates a more power-efficient design for mobile applications.

The database's percentile rankings reinforce this split. The AMD part's 91st percentile places it among high-performing CPUs across the entire database, while the Intel part's 70th percentile places it above average but below the top tier. The nearest rival clusters confirm this: the AMD part competes with high-end desktop and server processors, while the Intel part competes with older mid-range mobile and desktop chips.

For workloads involving heavy data compression, encryption, extended instructions, or multi-threaded compute, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the processor the data supports. For lighter tasks where power draw matters more than raw throughput, the Intel Core 3 100U presents a lower-power alternative, though it trails in every recorded benchmark. The 11-to-0 win record leaves no ambiguity about which processor delivers higher performance across the tested metrics.