AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core 7 251TE are two very different processors that serve distinct segments of the market. The AMD part is a mobile-focused, 8-core, 16-thread chip built on a 4 nm process, while the Intel part is a desktop-focused, 24-core, 32-thread chip built on a 10 nm process. The recorded benchmark data shows a clear split: the Intel Core 7 251TE wins the majority of the head-to-head tests, taking 8 out of 11 comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins the remaining 3, including the crucial single-thread test. The Intel chip's victory is driven by its massive core and thread advantage, but the AMD chip demonstrates superior per-core performance and instruction handling. The data indicates the Intel Core 7 251TE is the choice for heavily threaded workloads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the pick for single-threaded tasks and extended instruction sets.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous about the separation of duties. The Intel Core 7 251TE delivers a dominant multi-threaded performance profile, winning the passmark_multithread test with a score of 30022 against the AMD's 25889, a 13.8% advantage. This is a direct consequence of its 24 cores and 32 threads versus the AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads. Systems that require sustained parallel processing, such as rendering, compilation, or scientific simulation, should favor the Intel chip. The data also shows the Intel part wins in the passmark_physics test (1938 vs 1210, a 37.6% lead) and in floating-point math (85607 vs 55799, a 34.8% lead), further cementing its position for compute-heavy tasks.

Conversely, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the winner where single-thread speed and specific instruction efficiency matter. Its passmark_single_thread score of 4029 is 12.9% higher than the Intel's 3568. It also shows a massive 42.5% lead in the passmark_extended_instructions test (24193 vs 16974). For workloads that are latency-sensitive, poorly threaded, or heavily dependent on specialized instruction sets, the AMD chip is the superior choice. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile rank, sitting at the 91st percentile versus the Intel's 88th, and its average benchmark score of 52901 is higher than the Intel's 41650, despite the Intel winning more individual tests. The AMD chip's place in the database is among high-scoring rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, from which it trails by only 0.7%, while the Intel chip's closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H, from which it leads by 0.1%.

The verdict from the data is that the Intel Core 7 251TE is the processor for maximum aggregate throughput, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 offers a more efficient per-core design that excels in single-threaded and specialized instruction performance. The choice is not about one being better overall, but about which metric matters more to the target workload.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the "Gorgon Point" codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, which is based on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c microarchitectures. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the "Bartlett Lake" codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. It is manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². The core counts differ dramatically, with the Intel part featuring 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD part features 8 cores and 16 threads. The cache hierarchy also differs, with the AMD part having 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and a larger 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD part has 8 MB, while the Intel part has 36 MB shared. The memory support also differs, with the AMD chip supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both support dual-channel memory and have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and both support ECC memory. The PCIe support differs, with the AMD chip using Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different as well, with the AMD part featuring Radeon 880M and the Intel part featuring UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data provides a clear map of performance strengths. The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in the following categories: data compression (334399 vs 327891, a 1.9% lead), data encryption (22176 vs 16055, a 27.6% lead), find prime numbers (140 vs 71, a 49.3% lead), floating point math (85607 vs 55799, a 34.8% lead), integer math (125739 vs 87940, a 30.1% lead), multithread (30022 vs 25889, a 13.8% lead), physics (1938 vs 1210, a 37.6% lead), and random string sorting (39643 vs 34801, a 12.2% lead). These wins are concentrated in tests that scale with core count and raw computational throughput. The Intel part's 24 cores provide a substantial advantage in parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins in extended instructions (24193 vs 16974, a 42.5% lead), single thread (4029 vs 3568, a 12.9% lead), and the duplicate singlethread test (4029 vs 3568, a 12.9% lead). These wins highlight the AMD architecture's efficiency in processing a single stream of instructions and its strength in handling specialized instruction sets. The single-thread lead is particularly significant for applications that cannot utilize many cores, where the AMD chip's higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz (versus the Intel's 5.40 GHz) does not tell the whole story, as the AMD chip still delivers the higher score.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a passmark_single_thread score of 4029, which is 12.9% higher than the Intel Core 7 251TE's score of 3568.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE wins 8 out of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins 3.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 251TE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive wins for the Intel Core 7 251TE are in the compute-heavy tests. In passmark_find_prime_numbers, the Intel chip scores 140 against the AMD's 71, a 49.3% advantage that shows a massive throughput difference in this specific workload. The passmark_floating_point_math test shows the Intel part at 85607 versus the AMD's 55799, a 34.8% lead. Similarly, the passmark_integer_math test shows the Intel part at 125739 versus the AMD's 87940, a 30.1% lead. The passmark_physics test shows a 37.6% lead for Intel (1938 vs 1210), and the passmark_data_encryption test shows a 27.6% lead (22176 vs 16055). These results are consistent with the Intel part's higher core and thread count, allowing it to process more parallel work in the same time frame.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164's most significant win is in the passmark_extended_instructions test, where it scores 24193 against the Intel's 16974, a 42.5% lead. This is the largest percentage difference in either direction across all head-to-head tests. The AMD part also wins the passmark_single_thread test decisively, scoring 4029 against the Intel's 3568, a 12.9% lead. These wins indicate that while the Intel chip can process more total work, the AMD chip is faster at processing individual instructions and handles extended instruction sets much more efficiently. The data shows the AMD chip also wins the random string sorting test, though by a smaller margin, with the Intel part taking it 39643 to 34801, a 12.2% lead for Intel.

The aggregate data shows the Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41650, but the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a higher average of 52901. This discrepancy is explained by the fact that the AMD chip's score is boosted by its excellent single-thread performance and the average includes all recorded benchmarks, not just the head-to-head tests. The Intel chip's percentile ranking is 88, while the AMD chip's is 91, placing the AMD part higher in the overall distribution of all CPUs in the database. The Intel chip's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H, from which it leads by 0.1%, while the AMD chip's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F, from which it leads by 0.1%.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets for the two processors show several key differences. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 251TE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The thermal design power (TDP) differs, with the AMD part rated at 28 watts and the Intel part rated at 45 watts. The sockets are different, with the AMD part using AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel part using Intel Socket 1700. The memory support differs, with the AMD part supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe generation differs, with the AMD part using Gen 4 and the Intel part using Gen 5, both with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 880M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 770. The market segment differs, with the AMD part classified as Mobile and the Intel part classified as Desktop. The release dates differ, with the Intel part released on 2025-01-12 and the AMD part released on 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 251TE is $384, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRQAXQ5ZG, while the AMD part's part number is unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.