AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core 3 N350?

A: Both processors have 8 cores. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N350 supports 8 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in process node and foundry?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses a 10 nm process manufactured by Intel.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types and channels are supported by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus. The Intel Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory with a single-channel bus.

Q: How do the integrated graphics units differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Radeon 880M. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a one-sided benchmark landscape. Across all 11 head-to-head tests in the database, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins every single matchup. The Intel Core 3 N350 does not secure a single win in any measured category. This makes the use-case split straightforward, but the magnitude of the wins varies by workload type.

For heavily parallel workloads, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the clear choice. Its multithread score of 25,889 versus 7,382 for the Intel Core 3 N350 represents a 250.7% advantage. The gap in integer math is similarly large, with the AMD part scoring 87,940 compared to 27,669 for Intel, a 217.8% difference. Floating point math shows an 213.8% edge for AMD, at 55,799 versus 17,781.

For single-threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 also leads, but by a smaller margin. The single-thread score of 4,029 versus 1,974 gives a 104.1% advantage. This means even in lightly threaded scenarios, the AMD part is more than twice as fast.

For memory-intensive operations like data compression and random string sorting, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 dominates. Data compression scores 327,891 versus 80,444, a 307.6% difference. Random string sorting shows 34,801 versus 10,102, a 244.5% gap. The dual-channel memory bus on the AMD part contributes to this outcome.

The Intel Core 3 N350 does have one practical advantage in the data: power consumption. Its TDP of 7 watts is dramatically lower than the 28 watts of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164. For thermally constrained or battery-powered designs, the Intel part is the more efficient option, though the benchmark data does not quantify performance per watt.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is based on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation using Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which is part of the Core 3 generation and is built on Alder Lake-N technology.

The process nodes diverge significantly. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. This process difference contributes to the substantial performance gap observed in the benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies are organized differently. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a larger L1 per core, but AMD has more total L3.

Memory architecture shows a clear divergence. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 N350 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 but uses a single-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s and does not support ECC.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 3 N350 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). This gives the AMD part both a newer PCIe generation and more available lanes.

The Intel Core 3 N350 has a known part number of SRPNS, while the part number for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is listed as unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core 3 N350 differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 0.10 GHz for Intel. The AMD boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus 3.90 GHz for Intel.

TDP is a major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a TDP of 7 watts. This is a four-fold difference in thermal design power.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264.

Process technology differs by node and foundry. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own fabs. The AMD die size is 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

Memory support shows clear differences. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Intel supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. AMD uses a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not.

PCIe capabilities differ. AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Intel provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes.

Integrated graphics are different models. AMD uses Radeon 880M. Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Release dates differ by roughly a year. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a release date in March 2026. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a release date in January 2025.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 comes in extended instructions. The AMD part scores 24,193 versus 3,981 for Intel, a massive 507.7% advantage. This suggests a substantial difference in SIMD and specialized instruction throughput.

Data compression shows the second-largest gap. AMD scores 327,891 versus 80,444, a 307.6% advantage. This workload benefits from both the higher memory bandwidth and the multithreaded capability of the AMD part.

Multithread performance shows a 250.7% advantage for AMD, with scores of 25,889 versus 7,382. This is consistent with the thread count difference, where AMD has 16 threads versus 8 threads for Intel.

Random string sorting gives AMD a 244.5% lead, at 34,801 versus 10,102. Integer math shows a 217.8% advantage, at 87,940 versus 27,669. Floating point math shows a 213.8% lead, at 55,799 versus 17,781.

Data encryption gives AMD a 182% advantage, with scores of 16,055 versus 5,693. Physics tests show a 171.3% lead, at 1,210 versus 446. Prime number finding gives AMD a 255% advantage, at 71 versus 20.

The smallest win for AMD is in single-thread performance. The AMD part scores 4,029 versus 1,974, a 104.1% advantage. Even in this weakest relative category for AMD, the Intel part is still less than half as fast.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall dominance. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has an average benchmark score of 52,901. The Intel Core 3 N350 has an average benchmark score of 9,903. The percentile rankings also show the gap: AMD sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 66th percentile.

The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F with an average score of 52,873 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Xeon 634 at 52,974 with a delta of -0.1%, the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53,206 with a delta of -0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53,288 with a delta of -0.7%. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core i7-3770 at 9,706 with a delta of 2%, the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9,684 with a delta of 2.3%, the AMD EPYC 7F52 at 10,159 with a delta of -2.5%, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 at 10,230 with a delta of -3.2%.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the superior processor for essentially all performance-oriented workloads. It wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks in the database, with advantages ranging from 104.1% in single-thread tests to 507.7% in extended instructions. Its average benchmark score of 52,901 is more than five times higher than the Intel Core 3 N350's average of 9,903. The AMD part also ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 66th percentile for Intel.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the appropriate choice for applications that demand high throughput in multithreaded, memory-intensive, or compute-heavy tasks. Its 16 threads, dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and larger L3 cache of 8 MB deliver decisive advantages in data compression, encryption, and math workloads. Its PCIe Gen 4 support with 16 lanes also offers more modern connectivity options.

The Intel Core 3 N350 has a specific role in systems where power consumption is the primary constraint. Its TDP of 7 watts is significantly lower than the AMD part's 28 watts. For fanless designs, battery-powered devices, or thermally limited embedded systems, the Intel part provides a viable low-power option. However, this comes at the cost of substantial performance, as shown by its 7,382 multithread score and 1,974 single-thread score.

The release timeline also matters. The Intel Core 3 N350 was released in January 2025, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 was released in March 2026. The newer AMD part benefits from a more recent process node and architecture generation.

The choice between these two processors depends entirely on whether raw performance or minimal power draw takes priority. The benchmark data gives no scenario where the Intel part wins on performance, but its thermal envelope is unmatched by the AMD part. For any workload where performance is the goal, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the only choice supported by the recorded measurements.