AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database places the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core 5 211E in different performance tiers. The AMD part holds a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 86th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 52,901, compared to 37,829 for the Intel processor, a gap of roughly 40 percent in favor of the AMD chip.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins 7 of the 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its most dominant victories come in prime number finding, where it scores 71 versus 43, a 65.1 percent advantage, and in physics calculations, where it scores 1,210 versus 702, a 72.4 percent lead. The AMD part also wins the multithread test with 25,889 against 23,833, an 8.6 percent margin, and the extended instructions test with 24,193 against 21,592, a 12 percent margin. Single-thread performance is essentially a tie, with the AMD chip scoring 4,029 against the Intel chip's 4,006, a 0.6 percent edge.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins the remaining 4 comparisons. Its largest victories are in floating point math, scoring 66,402 versus 55,799, a 16 percent advantage, and in data encryption, scoring 17,938 versus 16,055, a 10.5 percent lead. The Intel part also wins data compression with 346,757 against 327,891, a 5.4 percent margin, and integer math with 88,117 against 87,940, a 0.2 percent edge.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the stronger overall performer for workloads that stress core count, physics simulation, and extended instruction sets. The Intel Core 5 211E is preferable for floating point heavy tasks and encryption workloads, where its 10 cores provide measurable benefits. The AMD processor also carries a much lower thermal envelope, with a 28 TDP against Intel's 65 TDP, which matters for embedded deployments where cooling is constrained.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 records an average benchmark score of 52,901, while the Intel Core 5 211E records 37,829. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile ranking at 91 compared to Intel's 86.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part wins the multithread benchmark with 25,889 points against Intel's 23,833.

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

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 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Radeon 880M integrated graphics. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, which uses a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The manufacturing process is 4 nm, and the foundry is TSMC. The die size measures 233 mm². The processor uses AMD Socket FP8 and is classified as a mobile market segment part.

The Intel Core 5 211E is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The manufacturing process is 10 nm, and the foundry is Intel. The die size measures 257 mm². The processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop market segment part.

Cache hierarchies differ between the two designs. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache configuration is notably different: the AMD part has 8 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 20 MB of shared L3.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe interface differs, with the AMD part using Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel part using Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The release dates are distinct. The Intel Core 5 211E was released on 2025-01-12, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 was released on 2026-03-08. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are listed as Active in production status. The Intel part has a known part number of SRQERQ65F, while the AMD part lists its part number as unknown.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. Core count varies, with the AMD part at 8 cores and the Intel part at 10 cores. Thread counts are identical at 16. Base clocks differ, with the AMD part at 2.00 GHz and the Intel part at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the AMD part at 5.00 GHz and the Intel part at 4.90 GHz.

Thermal design power shows a substantial gap. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a TDP of 28, while the Intel Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65. This is a 37-point difference in power envelope.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ, with the AMD part at 4 nm and the Intel part at 10 nm. Die sizes differ, with the AMD part at 233 mm² and the Intel part at 257 mm².

Memory bandwidth is higher on the AMD side at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. The memory type support differs, with the AMD part accepting LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, while the Intel part accepts DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe generations differ, with the AMD part at Gen 4 and the Intel part at Gen 5, both with 16 lanes limited to CPU only.

Integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 880M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730. Market segments differ, with the AMD part classified as Mobile and the Intel part classified as Desktop. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part also has a recorded part number of SRQERQ65F, while the AMD part lists unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 demonstrates its strongest advantages in compute-heavy integer and physics workloads. In the passmark_physics test, the AMD part scores 1,210 against Intel's 702, a 72.4 percent lead. This is the largest margin recorded in the head-to-head set. The passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows a 65.1 percent advantage for AMD, with a score of 71 against 43. These results suggest that the Zen 5 and Zen 5c core architecture provides a substantial throughput advantage in workloads that rely on repeated integer operations and physical simulation.

The AMD part also wins the passmark_extended_instructions test with 24,193 against 21,592, a 12 percent margin. The passmark_multithread test shows a smaller but clear win, with AMD at 25,889 and Intel at 23,833, an 8.6 percent edge. The passmark_random_string_sorting test is close, with AMD at 34,801 and Intel at 34,308, a 1.4 percent margin. The passmark_single_thread test yields a nearly identical result, with AMD at 4,029 and Intel at 4,006, a 0.6 percent difference.

The Intel Core 5 211E takes its largest win in passmark_floating_point_math, scoring 66,402 against AMD's 55,799, a 16 percent margin. This indicates that the Intel design handles floating point throughput with greater efficiency despite the higher power envelope. The passmark_data_encryption test shows Intel ahead with 17,938 against 16,055, a 10.5 percent advantage. The passmark_data_compression test shows Intel at 346,757 against AMD's 327,891, a 5.4 percent margin. The passmark_integer_math test is essentially tied, with Intel at 88,117 and AMD at 87,940, a 0.2 percent difference.

The overall win count stands at 7 for AMD and 4 for Intel. The average benchmark scores place the AMD processor at 52,901, which is approximately 40 percent higher than the Intel processor's 37,829. 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 percent, the Intel Xeon 634 with a score of 52,974 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the AMD EPYC 7313P with a score of 53,206 and a delta of -0.6 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with a score of 53,288 and a delta of -0.7 percent. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with an average score of 37,804 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 with a score of 37,762 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a score of 37,904 and a delta of -0.2 percent, and the Intel Core i9-14901E with a score of 37,911 and a delta of -0.2 percent.

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 sits in a higher performance bracket, competing with desktop-class CPUs such as the Ryzen 9 7900X and EPYC 7313P. The Intel Core 5 211E competes with lower-tier embedded and mobile parts, including several AMD Ryzen AI processors. The performance gap is consistent across most benchmarks, with the AMD part winning the majority of tests and achieving a significantly higher average score.