AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core 7 253PQE across every single head-to-head benchmark. Of the eleven compared tests, the Intel part wins all eleven, with the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 holding no wins at all. The overall average benchmark score reflects this: the Intel part records 55919, while the AMD part records 52901, a difference of roughly 5.7 percent.

The largest single margin appears in the `passmark_find_prime_numbers` test. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 206, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 71. That is a delta of -65.5 percent for the AMD part, meaning Intel delivers nearly three times the throughput in this workload. Prime number finding is a heavily integer-dependent, latency-sensitive task, and the Intel processor's higher base and boost clocks likely explain much of the gap.

A similar pattern emerges in `passmark_physics`. The Intel part scores 2970, versus 1210 for the AMD part, a delta of -59.3 percent. Physics simulations tend to scale with raw single-thread performance and memory latency, both areas where the Intel chip appears to hold a substantial edge. The `passmark_floating_point_math` test shows the Intel part at 105279, more than 88 percent ahead of the AMD score of 55799, a delta of -47 percent. Floating-point throughput is often tied to vector unit width and clock frequency, and the Intel processor's 5.70 GHz boost clock versus 5.00 GHz on the AMD part is a clear differentiator.

The margins narrow somewhat in multi-threaded workloads, but they remain firmly in Intel's favor. In `passmark_multithread`, Intel scores 41656 against AMD's 25889, a delta of -37.9 percent. The Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, so the core count advantage contributes directly to this result. Data compression shows Intel at 487335 versus AMD at 327891, a delta of -32.7 percent. Data encryption shows Intel at 25515 versus AMD at 16055, a delta of -37.1 percent. Integer math follows the same trend: Intel scores 137795, AMD scores 87940, a delta of -36.2 percent.

Random string sorting, a test of memory access patterns and pointer chasing, gives Intel 54222 and AMD 34801, a delta of -35.8 percent. Extended instructions (SIMD and cryptography workloads) give Intel 32390 and AMD 24193, a delta of -25.3 percent. Even the closest test, `passmark_single_thread`, still favors Intel: 4389 versus 4029, a delta of -8.2 percent. That is a meaningful single-thread lead, though not as dramatic as the multi-thread or specialized workload gaps.

It is notably both processors sit at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F (average score 52873, delta 0.1 percent) and the Intel Xeon 634 (average score 52974, delta -0.1 percent), indicating it is positioned in a competitive mid-range band. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX (average score 56004, delta -0.2 percent) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (average score 56273, delta -0.6 percent), placing it in a higher performance tier despite the identical percentile ranking.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4389 in `passmark_single_thread`, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029. Intel leads by 8.2 percent.

Q: How large is the multi-thread performance gap?

A: In `passmark_multithread`, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 41656 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 25889. The AMD part trails by 37.9 percent.

Q: Which processor offers more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core 7 253PQE list ECC memory as enabled.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: Both processors record a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE averages 55919 across its benchmark set, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 averages 52901. That is a 5.7 percent difference in favor of Intel.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for anyone prioritizing raw compute performance. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, with margins ranging from 8.2 percent in single-thread work to 65.5 percent in prime number calculation. Its average benchmark score of 55919 is higher than the AMD part's 52901, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX, a high-end mobile part, whereas the AMD part sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and Intel Xeon 634.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has its own merits, primarily in the embedded and mobile context. It carries a 28 W TDP versus the Intel part's 125 W TDP, uses a 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm node, and integrates the Radeon 880M graphics. But in pure benchmark terms, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the faster processor across every measured workload. Users who need maximum throughput in data compression, encryption, floating-point math, integer math, physics simulation, or multi-threaded tasks should look to the Intel part. Users who require a lower-power, embedded-class processor with a smaller process node and a different socket will find the AMD part adequate, but the performance gap is consistent and substantial.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ notably: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz, the Intel part at 3.50 GHz. Boost clocks also favor Intel: 5.70 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP is a major differentiator: the AMD part draws 28 W, the Intel part 125 W. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC; the Intel part uses a 10 nm node from Intel. The AMD part has an L2 cache of 1 MB per core and an L3 cache of 8 MB; the Intel part has an L2 cache of 2 MB per core and an L3 cache of 33 MB shared. Both support dual-channel memory, but the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both list ECC memory as enabled. The AMD part has PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, the Intel part has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 880M, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel part has a listed launch MSRP of $409; the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. The Intel part's part number is SA4QA; the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown. Both parts are marked as Active in production status, and both share the same release date of 2026-03-08.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI Embedded generation using Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 7 253PQE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 7 generation. The process nodes differ: AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The die size is listed only for the AMD part at 233 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Intel part. Cache architecture differs as well: the AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides a much larger shared L3 of 33 MB. Neither part has a 3D V-Cache option listed. The AMD part's memory support includes LPDDR5X, which is absent from the Intel part's list. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5, meaning the Intel part offers newer and faster interconnect for expansion devices.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins in every benchmark category in the database. That includes single-thread performance (4389 versus 4029), multi-thread performance (41656 versus 25889), data compression (487335 versus 327891), data encryption (25515 versus 16055), extended instructions (32390 versus 24193), prime number finding (206 versus 71), floating-point math (105279 versus 55799), integer math (137795 versus 87940), physics (2970 versus 1210), and random string sorting (54222 versus 34801). The margins are smallest in single-thread work, where the Intel part leads by 8.2 percent, and largest in prime number finding, where it leads by 65.5 percent.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 does not win any benchmark in the head-to-head set, but its advantages lie in specifications rather than recorded scores. It draws 28 W versus 125 W, making it far more suited to power-constrained embedded deployments. It uses a 4 nm process, which typically allows for better power efficiency per transistor. It supports LPDDR5X memory, which is common in mobile and embedded systems. Its integrated Radeon 880M graphics may be preferable for GPU-accelerated workloads in a low-power chassis, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part. The AMD part also uses AMD Socket FP8, which aligns with AMD's embedded platform ecosystem.

For users who need maximum compute throughput in desktop or high-power environments, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the only choice based on the recorded data. For users who need an embedded processor with a low TDP and a compact process node, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 offers those attributes, but it will deliver noticeably lower performance in every measured test. The database shows no scenario where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part in a head-to-head benchmark.