AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164, which takes 9 of the 11 shared benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 3 305 manages only 2 wins, and in both cases the margin is narrow. The most lopsided result is in integer math, where the AMD part scores 87940 against 32295 for the Intel part, a 172.3% advantage. This pattern indicates a substantial difference in raw computational throughput that favors the AMD processor across most workload types.

Data compression is another area of clear AMD dominance. The Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 327891, while the Core 3 305 reaches 146857, putting the AMD part ahead by 123.3%. Random string sorting shows a similar trend, with AMD leading 34801 to 17623, a 97.5% margin. Extended instructions also favor AMD heavily, with 24193 versus 13543, a 78.6% gap. The multithreaded benchmark confirms the overall picture, as the AMD processor posts 25889 compared to 15439 for Intel, a 67.7% lead.

Floating point math shows a more moderate but still clear AMD advantage, with scores of 55799 and 42284 respectively, a 32% difference. Data encryption also goes to AMD, scoring 16055 against 11019, a 45.7% improvement. Single-thread performance is essentially a tie at the top, with AMD scoring 4029 and Intel scoring 3977, a 1.3% edge for the Ryzen part. The two duplicate single-thread entries in the database confirm the same result.

The Intel Core 3 305 takes the prime number finding test decisively, scoring 115 versus 71 for AMD, meaning the Intel part is 38.3% faster. Physics simulation also goes to Intel, but by a hair: 1233 versus 1210, a 1.9% margin. These two wins suggest the Intel architecture handles certain specialized integer operations and physics workloads with higher efficiency per thread, even though it loses the broader integer math comparison by a wide margin.

Looking at the average benchmark scores in the database, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 sits at 52901, while the Intel Core 3 305 sits at 18302. The AMD processor lands in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel part lands in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip are close in average score: the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F trails by 0.1%, the Intel Xeon 634 leads by 0.1%, the AMD EPYC 7313P leads by 0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X leads by 0.7%. The Intel Core 3 305's nearest rivals are similarly tight, with the Intel Core i3-14100 leading by 0.1%, the Intel Core 5 330 leading by 0.2%, the Intel Core 7 360 leading by 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E trailing by 0.4%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing processes and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 305 uses a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The Intel processor has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading support. This explains much of the multithreaded benchmark gap, as the AMD part can process twice as many threads concurrently.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part operates at a higher frequency at both ends, which contributes to its single-thread and multi-thread advantages.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD design scales cache per core, while the Intel design pools smaller amounts across the chip.

Memory support shows a key divergence. Both parts support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but the AMD processor uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. This bandwidth difference likely affects memory-intensive workloads, such as data compression and random string sorting, where AMD showed large leads.

ECC memory support is present on the AMD processor but absent on the Intel part. PCIe lane counts also differ, with the AMD chip offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using the Radeon 880M and Intel using the Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

The AMD processor has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 15 watts. The higher power envelope on the AMD side aligns with its higher core count, clock speeds, and memory bandwidth. The Intel part draws less power but delivers less aggregate performance.

Socket types are incompatible, with the AMD chip using AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel chip using Intel BGA 1516. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a known part number of SAE3L, while the AMD part number is listed as unknown. Release dates show the AMD processor arriving on 2026-03-08 and the Intel processor arriving on 2026-04-15. The die size for the AMD chip is 233 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins 9 of 11 head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core 3 305 winning only 2. The AMD part leads by margins ranging from 1.3% in single-thread performance to 172.3% in integer math.

Q: Where does the Intel Core 3 305 outperform the AMD processor?

A: The Intel part wins the prime number test by 38.3% (115 versus 71) and the physics test by 1.9% (1233 versus 1210). These are the only two benchmark categories where Intel takes the lead.

Q: How do the core counts and threading capabilities compare?

A: The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part supports simultaneous multithreading, effectively doubling its thread count, while the Intel part does not.

Q: What memory bandwidth differences exist between the two?

A: The AMD processor uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

Q: How do the processors compare in overall performance percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 sits in the 91st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 52901. The Intel Core 3 305 sits in the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18302.

Q: What are the clock speed specifications for each chip?

A: The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 | Intel Core 3 305 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (total) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (total) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Part number | Unknown | SAE3L |

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 for workloads that demand high throughput. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with dual-channel memory and higher clock speeds delivers decisive wins in multithreaded tasks, integer math, data compression, and encryption. The 172.3% advantage in integer math and the 123.3% lead in data compression indicate that compute-heavy applications will run substantially faster on the AMD part. The 91st percentile ranking versus 72nd for Intel reinforces this conclusion.

The Intel Core 3 305 holds specific advantages that matter in narrower contexts. Its 38.3% lead in prime number finding suggests that certain algorithmic workloads, particularly those involving modular arithmetic or primality testing, run more efficiently on the Intel architecture. The physics test result, while narrow at 1.9%, also goes to Intel. The Intel part draws less power at 15 watts TDP versus 28 watts, which may matter in power-constrained mobile designs.

Single-thread performance is nearly identical, with the AMD part leading by only 1.3%. This means applications that rely on single-core speed will see little difference between the two. The real separation comes in multi-threaded and memory-intensive scenarios, where the AMD processor's additional cores, threads, and memory bandwidth produce large margins.

For users running parallel workloads, data processing, or math-heavy applications, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the stronger choice based on the recorded benchmarks. For users prioritizing lower power draw or running specific workloads like prime number searches, the Intel Core 3 305 has a narrower but real appeal. The Intel part also comes with a recorded launch MSRP of $309, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part, so direct cost comparison is not possible from the data. The production status for both processors is active, and both target the mobile market segment.