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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a decisive performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 across nearly every measured workload. In the head-to-head comparison, the AMD part claims 9 wins out of 11 tests, with the Intel Core 5 211TE taking only 2. The most striking margin comes in single-threaded performance, where the AMD processor scores 4029 against Intel's 1408, a 186.2% lead. This is the largest delta recorded between the two parts, indicating a substantial difference in per-core execution capability.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 also dominates in extended instruction workloads, scoring 24193 versus 8615 for the Intel chip, a 180.8% advantage. This suggests the AMD silicon handles advanced SIMD and cryptographic instruction sets with far greater efficiency. Data compression tests show a 145.7% lead for AMD, with scores of 327891 and 133434 respectively. Integer math performance follows a similar pattern: AMD scores 87940, Intel scores 33991, a 158.7% gap. Floating-point math sees AMD at 55799 and Intel at 26150, a 113.4% difference.

Multithreaded throughput tells the same story. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 25889 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Intel Core 5 211TE manages 11685, a 121.6% advantage for AMD. Data encryption results are also lopsided: 16055 for AMD versus 7231 for Intel, a 122% lead. Random string sorting shows AMD at 34801 and Intel at 14838, a 134.5% margin.

The two Intel wins are narrow but real. In the prime number search test, Intel edges AMD by a single point, 72 to 71, a 1.4% difference. The physics test sees Intel score 1278 against AMD's 1210, a 5.3% advantage. These are the only areas where the Intel part demonstrates any measurable superiority, and both margins are small.

Looking at the broader database context, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52901. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F (0.1% ahead), Intel Xeon 634 (0.1% behind), AMD EPYC 7313P (0.6% behind), and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.7% behind). The Intel Core 5 211TE, by contrast, holds a 69th percentile ranking with an average score of 15370. Its closest competitors are the AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% behind), AMD EPYC 7702P (1.6% ahead), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (2% behind), and Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3% ahead). The gap in average scores, 52901 versus 15370, places the AMD part in a completely different performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 211TE comes from the Bartlett Lake family, part of the Core 5 generation, and uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a 215 mm² die.

Core configurations differ in an important way. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both support the same total thread count, but AMD achieves that with fewer physical cores, implying higher per-core throughput. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.70 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks reach 5.00 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively. The AMD part operates at a 28 W TDP, whereas the Intel part is rated at 45 W, a substantial power envelope difference.

Cache hierarchies show distinct designs. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. For L2, AMD uses 1 MB per core, while Intel uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs more significantly: AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 20 MB shared. This larger shared L3 on the Intel part may help with some workload types, but the benchmark data does not show a corresponding advantage.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is another differentiator: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are not equivalent. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 pairs with Radeon 880M graphics, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. Socket compatibility also separates them: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. The Intel processor carries a part number SRQDL, while the AMD part number is listed as unknown.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the clear choice for compute-heavy workloads that stress integer and floating-point arithmetic, data compression, encryption, and extended instruction sets. The 186.2% single-thread lead makes it particularly strong for lightly threaded applications where per-core speed dominates. Multithreaded workloads also favor AMD, given the 121.6% advantage in the multithread test despite having two fewer physical cores. The higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz and the smaller 4 nm process node contribute to this efficiency profile.

The Intel Core 5 211TE, for its part, shows a slight edge in physics simulation and prime number generation. The 5.3% physics win and the 1.4% prime number win are modest but consistent. The larger 20 MB shared L3 cache and the 1.25 MB per-core L2 may explain these isolated victories, as they can help with certain memory access patterns. The Intel part's 45 W TDP suggests it is designed for sustained loads in desktop environments, but the benchmark scores do not reflect a corresponding performance benefit.

For tasks like random string sorting, the AMD part's 134.5% lead indicates superior memory management and sorting algorithm execution. Data compression, where AMD leads by 145.7%, points to strong branch prediction and memory bandwidth utilization. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth on the AMD side versus 76.8 GB/s on the Intel side supports these results. Encryption workloads also favor AMD by 122%, consistent with the extended instructions score. The overall picture is one of AMD dominance in almost every measurable category, with Intel holding only narrow, specialized advantages.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core 5 211TE scores 1408. This gives AMD a 186.2% advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel processor has 10 cores and 16 threads. Both support the same thread count, but AMD uses fewer physical cores.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

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

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The AMD processor has an average benchmark score of 52901, placing it in the 91st percentile. The Intel processor averages 15370, placing it in the 69th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core 5 211TE support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.70 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 5.00 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively. TDP ratings are 28 W for AMD and 45 W for Intel.

The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process from Intel. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD chip and 1.25 MB per core on the Intel chip. L3 cache is 8 MB on the AMD chip and 20 MB shared on the Intel chip.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 880M on the AMD part and the UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part. The AMD processor targets the mobile segment and uses Socket FP8, while the Intel processor targets the desktop segment and uses Socket 1700. Release dates are March 2026 for AMD and January 2025 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. The Intel part number is SRQDL, while the AMD part number is unknown.