AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear separation of strengths between these two processors, though the comparison is limited by the fact that Intel Core 7 150HL has no individual benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a full set of PassMark results, while the Intel part has only an aggregate percentile ranking.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 excels in single-threaded workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4029 places it in a strong position for tasks that depend on low-latency, high-frequency execution. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz is the same as the Intel part, but the AMD architecture extracts more performance per clock in the recorded tests. The data shows a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, which indicates strong overall performance relative to the broader market.

The Intel Core 7 150HL, by contrast, has a 50th percentile ranking. This places it squarely in the middle of the database's CPU population. The lack of individual benchmark scores means the database cannot confirm any specific workload wins for the Intel part. However, its core configuration suggests a different design philosophy. With 14 cores and 20 threads, the Intel processor has more physical cores and more logical threads than the AMD part, which has 8 cores and 16 threads.

The use-case split is therefore asymmetric in the recorded data. The AMD part wins every measurable benchmark category because it has scores and the Intel part does not. In terms of architectural capability, the AMD processor shows a higher ceiling for single-thread performance, while the Intel processor offers a wider core count for parallel workloads, but the database cannot quantify that advantage without benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design lineages. 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 7 150HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has the same 80 KB L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, and provides a much larger 24 MB shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on the Intel side is a significant architectural distinction, as it can hold more working data for multi-threaded applications.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory, which is notable for embedded and reliability-oriented use cases. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel bus, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure and does not support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with only 8 lanes. This gives the AMD processor more headroom for expansion devices, storage controllers, or accelerators that rely on direct CPU-attached lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses a Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either part, so no performance comparison can be made on that front.

Power and packaging differ as well. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part has a TDP of 45 watts and uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part is classified as a desktop segment processor, while the AMD part is classified as mobile. Both are active production parts, with the Intel release date recorded as April 2024 and the AMD release date as March 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty in the database. No direct paired scores exist for these two processors. The comparison must therefore rely on the AMD part's individual benchmark results and the Intel part's aggregate percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 posts a PassMark multithread score of 25889. Its single-thread score is 4029. The integer math score is 87940, floating point math is 55799, and extended instructions score is 24193. Data compression reaches 327891, data encryption hits 16055, and random string sorting scores 34801. Physics processing scores 1210, and finding prime numbers scores 71. The average benchmark score across all tests is 52901.

The Intel Core 7 150HL has no individual scores. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty. The only quantitative data point is the 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs.

The AMD part's nearest rivals provide context for its performance level. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F has an average score of 52873, which is 0.1 percent lower than the P164. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974, 0.1 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, 0.6 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, 0.7 percent higher. This cluster indicates that the P164 sits in a tight performance band among established desktop and server parts.

The data shows that the AMD processor's single-thread score of 4029 is the strongest individual result in its benchmark set relative to typical desktop processors. The multithread score of 25889 is moderate for a 28-watt part, but the architecture's efficiency is reflected in the 91st percentile overall ranking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a recorded PassMark single-thread score of 4029. The Intel Core 7 150HL has no individual benchmark scores recorded, so no comparison is possible from the data.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 150HL support ECC memory?

A: No. The database records ECC memory support as false for the Intel Core 7 150HL. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 does support ECC memory.

Q: How does the AMD part's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has an average benchmark score of 52901. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F, scores 52873, a 0.1 percent difference. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52974, also a 0.1 percent difference.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes from the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 150HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a one-sided comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a complete set of benchmark scores and a 91st percentile ranking. The Intel Core 7 150HL has no individual scores and a 50th percentile ranking. For any workload that appears in the PassMark suite, the AMD part demonstrates measurable performance, while the Intel part offers no quantifiable results in the database.

The architectural data indicates that the Intel part has advantages in core count, thread count, L2 cache per core, and total L3 cache. It also has a higher base clock of 2.40 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, though both reach the same 5.00 GHz boost. These factors suggest the Intel part may handle heavily parallel workloads with more physical resources, but the database contains no benchmark evidence to confirm that.

The AMD part counters with a smaller 28-watt TDP, a 4 nm process node, ECC memory support, 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a higher memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s. Its single-thread score of 4029 and 91st percentile ranking show that it competes effectively against established desktop processors like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which scores only 0.7 percent higher on average.

For users who rely on the benchmark database as the sole source of performance truth, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the only part with verified scores. The Intel Core 7 150HL's 50th percentile ranking places it below the AMD part's 91st percentile, and the absence of any individual test results means the database cannot support a claim of Intel superiority in any measured category. The AMD processor also delivers a higher percentile ranking with lower power consumption and more PCIe lanes, which are concrete advantages in the recorded specifications.

The Intel part remains a viable option on paper for workloads that benefit from 14 cores and 24 MB of L3 cache, but the database does not contain the evidence to validate that choice. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the processor with demonstrated performance, and the data supports selecting it for any application where the recorded benchmarks apply.