AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 7 160HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full PassMark benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164, while no comparable benchmark scores are recorded for the Intel Core 7 160HL. Direct head-to-head comparisons are therefore impossible from the recorded data. What can be analyzed is the AMD part's absolute performance profile and its position relative to nearby CPUs in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 posts an average benchmark score of 52,901. That places it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rivals in the ranking are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F scores 52,873, putting the P164 just 0.1 percent ahead. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52,974, which is 0.1 percent ahead of the P164. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, a 0.6 percent advantage, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288, leading by 0.7 percent. These deltas are small enough that the P164 sits in a performance class essentially equivalent to those desktop and server parts, despite its embedded positioning.

Looking at the individual PassMark workloads, the P164 shows a strong multi-threaded showing with a score of 25,889. Single-thread performance is recorded at 4,029. Integer math reaches 87,940, while floating point math scores 55,799. Data compression completes at 327,891, and data encryption finishes at 16,055. Extended instruction workloads score 24,193. Prime number finding is relatively modest at 71, while random string sorting posts 34,801. Physics processing scores 1,210.

The Intel Core 7 160HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, no average score, no percentile ranking beyond the 50th percentile placeholder, and no nearest rivals listed. The data cannot confirm any performance relationship between the two processors. What the database does show is that the AMD part is a verified performer with a full scorecard, while the Intel part is present only as a specification entry.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially 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 the Zen 5 / Zen 5c microarchitecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 160HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, part of the Core 7 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. No die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel part carries a higher core and thread count, but the AMD part uses a newer process node and a newer microarchitecture generation.

Clock speeds favor the Intel chip on paper. The AMD P164 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 7 160HL has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Both parts are locked, with multiplier unlocking not available on either.

Cache configurations also differ. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. That gives the Intel processor a substantially larger total cache pool, particularly at the L3 level.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD P164 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 160HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded, and ECC memory is not supported.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU only. That is a meaningful difference for embedded or edge systems that rely on CPU-attached peripherals.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD P164 uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core 7 160HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The AMD part is classified in the mobile market segment and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part is classified in the desktop market segment and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD release date is recorded as March 8, 2026, while the Intel release date is April 7, 2024.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins in every category where a measurement exists. It has a verified average benchmark score of 52,901, a 91st percentile ranking, and a full set of PassMark workload results. The Intel Core 7 160HL has no benchmark scores in the database, so no workload-level wins can be assigned to it.

The AMD part's specification sheet gives it advantages in process technology, memory bandwidth, ECC support, and CPU-attached PCIe lane count. The 4 nm TSMC process is two generations ahead of the Intel 10 nm node in density terms. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is recorded, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure at all. ECC support on the AMD side is absent on the Intel side, which matters for reliability-sensitive embedded deployments. The 16 CPU-attached Gen 4 lanes on the AMD part double the 8 lanes on the Intel part.

The Intel Core 7 160HL wins on paper in core count, thread count, base clock, boost clock, and L3 cache size. It offers 14 cores and 20 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache triples the AMD part's 8 MB. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives platform flexibility that the AMD part does not offer, since the AMD part only supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

For workloads that are heavily parallel and cache-sensitive, the Intel part's extra cores, threads, and larger L3 could be expected to help, but no benchmark data exists to confirm that expectation. For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, ECC reliability, or CPU-attached PCIe expansion, the AMD part has the documented specification advantage.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but asymmetric conclusion. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is a fully benchmarked processor with a 91st percentile ranking and an average score of 52,901. It sits within 0.7 percent of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, a high-end desktop part, and within 0.1 percent of the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F. That places it in strong company despite its embedded classification.

The Intel Core 7 160HL cannot be evaluated on performance from the database. It has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no rival comparisons. Its specifications indicate a higher core count, higher clocks, and larger cache, but none of that is validated by measurement. The 50th percentile placeholder is not a measured result.

For a system builder prioritizing verified performance, the AMD part is the only one of the two with data supporting a performance claim. For a builder prioritizing raw core count, cache capacity, or memory compatibility flexibility, the Intel part offers those specifications on paper, but the database provides no evidence of how that translates into actual workload results.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 160HL have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Core 7 160HL, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The P164 scores 52,901 on average, which is 0.1 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F, 0.1 percent behind the Intel Xeon 634, 0.6 percent behind the AMD EPYC 7313P, and 0.7 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 boosts to 5.00 GHz, and the Intel Core 7 160HL boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 160HL does not.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 160HL is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 160HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.