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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 takes 7 of 11 head-to-head benchmark wins, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE takes 4. That spread matters more than the raw count because the victories land in different workload families.

The AMD part dominates data handling and single-thread responsiveness. In data compression it scores 327891 against 275828, a 18.9% advantage. Random string sorting goes 34801 versus 28227, a 23.3% margin. Extended instructions show the largest gap: 24193 versus 17099, which is 41.5% ahead. Data encryption is closer at 16055 versus 15500, a 3.6% edge. Single-thread performance also favors AMD at 4029 versus 3794, a 6.2% lead. The multithread score goes to AMD as well, 25889 versus 25031, a 3.4% margin.

The Intel part answers with raw compute in specific math workloads. Integer math is its biggest win: 119552 versus 87940, a 26.4% advantage. Floating-point math follows at 67209 versus 55799, a 17% lead. Prime number finding goes 82 versus 71, a 13.4% margin. Physics simulation shows 1318 versus 1210, an 8.2% edge. These are classic CPU-bound tasks where core count and clock speed carry the day.

For practical use, the split is clear. AMD wins where data moves, compresses, encrypts, or sorts, plus all single-thread work. Intel wins where sustained math crunching matters, especially integer-heavy code. A builder choosing between them should match the workload profile, not just the headline scores.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. AMD uses Gorgon Point, its Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. Intel uses Bartlett Lake, its Core 7 generation. The process nodes differ sharply: AMD is on 4 nm at TSMC, Intel is on 10 nm at its own foundry. That node gap helps explain why AMD achieves its performance within a 28 W TDP, while Intel needs 45 W.

Core layout differs too. AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel has 10 cores and 20 threads. Both use a per-core L1 of 80 KB. L2 cache differs: AMD gives 1 MB per core, Intel gives 2 MB per core. L3 is the bigger contrast. AMD has 8 MB, while Intel has 33 MB shared. That larger shared pool helps Intel in cache-sensitive integer workloads, which the benchmark data reflects.

Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but AMD also supports LPDDR5X while Intel supports DDR4 as well. Both run dual-channel with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 880M on AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. Sockets differ as expected: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Both are locked multipliers. AMD die size is 233 mm², Intel does not report one.

Release dates are identical. Production status is Active for both. The Intel part carries part number SA4QK and launch MSRP of $384, which is stated once here per database rules.

The Verdict

Choose the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 when the workload involves data transformation, compression, encryption, sorting, or anything single-thread bound. Its 6.2% single-thread lead over Intel and 41.5% margin in extended instructions make it the faster option for interactive or latency-sensitive tasks. The 3.4% multithread win also means general productivity leans AMD. Its 28 W TDP and 4 nm process make it the lower-power choice, which suits embedded or mobile contexts.

Choose the Intel Core 7 253PTE when the job is sustained math throughput. Its 26.4% integer math advantage and 17% floating-point lead are substantial. The 33 MB shared L3 and 2 MB per-core L2 feed those workloads effectively. Physics simulation also favors Intel by 8.2%. The higher 45 W TDP is a tradeoff, but the benchmark data shows it buys real compute in these specific areas.

The average benchmark score favors AMD at 52901 versus 34962 for Intel. Percentile placement likewise favors AMD at 91 versus 84. But those aggregate figures hide the workload split. A machine dedicated to number crunching would see the Intel part deliver better results in integer and floating-point tests, despite lower overall averages. A machine handling mixed office, data, or embedded tasks would see AMD win more often.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 3794. That gives AMD a 6.2% advantage.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in integer math?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 119552 in PassMark integer math, versus 87940 for AMD. That is a 26.4% difference in Intel's favor.

Q: Does AMD win any multithread tests?

A: Yes. The AMD part scores 25889 in PassMark multithread, while Intel scores 25031. AMD leads by 3.4%.

Q: What is the cache difference between the two?

A: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3. Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core 7 253PTE support ECC memory.

Q: Which chip uses more power?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a 45 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a 28 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win belongs to AMD in extended instructions. The 41.5% margin, from 24193 to 17099, shows a clear architectural advantage in SIMD or specialized instruction workloads. Random string sorting follows with a 23.3% edge, 34801 versus 28227. Data compression shows 18.9% favor AMD, 327891 versus 275828. These three wins alone cover most data-processing scenarios.

Intel's counterattack comes in integer math. The 26.4% lead, 119552 versus 87940, is the second-largest margin in the entire comparison. Floating-point math shows a 17% edge, 67209 versus 55799. Prime number finding gives Intel a 13.4% win, 82 versus 71. Physics simulation adds an 8.2% margin, 1318 versus 1210.

The close contests reveal where the chips are evenly matched. Data encryption is nearly a tie: 16055 versus 15500, only 3.6% apart. Multithread is similarly tight at 3.4%, 25889 versus 25031. These two tests show that neither chip runs away with general throughput, and the aggregate average score difference comes mostly from AMD's dominance in the larger data-handling wins.

Single-thread performance, measured twice in the database as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, gives AMD 4029 in both entries, against Intel's 3794 in both. The 6.2% margin holds across both recordings.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category except memory bandwidth, L1 cache, ECC support, release date, and production status.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 | Intel Core 7 253PTE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not reported |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 33 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Part number | Unknown | SA4QK |

The core and thread counts favor Intel by 2 cores and 4 threads. Boost clock also favors Intel at 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, but base clock favors AMD at 2.00 GHz versus 1.80 GHz. The process node gap, 4 nm versus 10 nm, explains why AMD fits its performance into 28 W while Intel needs 45 W. The L3 cache difference is the largest specification gap: 33 MB shared versus 8 MB. PCIe generation favors Intel with Gen 5, while AMD stays on Gen 4. Memory flexibility favors Intel with DDR4 support added, though both share DDR5 and dual-channel 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.