AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 9 273PE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear split decision. The Intel Core 9 273PE is the dominant multi-threaded performer, winning 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with particularly large margins in compute-heavy workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the single-thread leader, but its advantages are narrow and isolated. For workloads that scale across cores, the Intel part is the choice. For single-thread-sensitive tasks, the AMD part holds a measurable edge. The Intel Core 9 273PE posts an average benchmark score of 49845, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 posts 52901, meaning the AMD part actually holds a higher overall average despite losing most direct comparisons. This occurs because the AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F (52873, delta 0.1%), Intel Xeon 634 (52974, delta -0.1%), AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, delta -0.6%), and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, delta -0.7%), whereas the Intel part sits near AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (49796, delta 0.1%), Intel Core i5-14600KF (49394, delta 0.9%), Intel Core i9-13980HX (50398, delta -1.1%), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (50448, delta -1.2%). The percentile rankings are close: the AMD part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, the Intel part at the 90th. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $549. The data suggests a desktop buyer choosing between these two should prioritize the Intel part for threaded productivity, while an embedded or mobile deployment that values per-thread responsiveness should consider the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4029 against the Intel Core 9 273PE's 3650, a 10.4% advantage. This is the sole category where the AMD part leads. The Intel Core 9 273PE wins every other recorded comparison. The largest Intel margins appear in prime number finding, where it scores 203 versus 71, a 65% gap, and physics simulation, where it scores 3120 versus 1210, a 61.2% gap. The Intel part also leads strongly in floating point math (107884 versus 55799, 48.3% ahead), integer math (139410 versus 87940, 36.9% ahead), and multi-thread performance (36810 versus 25889, 29.7% ahead). The AMD part's single-thread win indicates its per-core efficiency is superior, but that advantage does not translate into wins in any other workload. The Intel part wins data compression by 19.2%, data encryption by 29.3%, extended instructions by 1.8%, and random string sorting by 22.8%. The use-case split is therefore straightforward: the AMD part for lightly threaded, latency-sensitive work; the Intel part for everything else.

Architecture Differences

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 9 273PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part therefore provides 50% more cores and 50% more threads. Cache configurations differ substantially. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3, while the Intel part uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 cache is 4.5 times the AMD part's L3. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations differ: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 880M, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile market segment part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop market segment part on Intel Socket 1700. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.30 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.70 GHz for Intel. TDP differs significantly: 28 watts for the AMD part versus 65 watts for the Intel part. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part carries the part number SA4QD; the AMD part's part number is unknown. Both parts are active in production and share the same release date.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has an average benchmark score of 52901, while the Intel Core 9 273PE has 49845. The AMD part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, the Intel part at the 90th.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE scores 36810 in PassMark multi-thread versus 25889 for the AMD part, a 29.7% advantage. It also leads in physics simulation by 61.2% (3120 versus 1210).

Q: Does the AMD part win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins the PassMark single-thread test with 4029 versus 3650 for the Intel part, a 10.4% advantage. This is the only head-to-head category the AMD part wins.

Q: What is the core and thread difference?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part provides 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both parts use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3.

Q: What are the power and process differences?

A: The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts and uses a 4 nm TSMC process with a 233 mm² die. The Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts and uses a 10 nm Intel process.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 9 273PE dominates the head-to-head record with 9 wins against 2 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164. The largest Intel margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 203 against AMD's 71, a 65% deficit for the AMD part. This indicates a very large integer iteration advantage for the Intel architecture. The physics test shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 3120, AMD scores 1210, a 61.2% gap. Floating point math shows Intel at 107884 versus AMD at 55799, a 48.3% gap, meaning the Intel part delivers nearly double the FP throughput. Integer math follows with Intel at 139410 versus AMD at 87940, a 36.9% gap. Data encryption shows Intel at 22719 versus AMD at 16055, a 29.3% gap. Multi-thread performance shows Intel at 36810 versus AMD at 25889, a 29.7% gap. Random string sorting shows Intel at 45098 versus AMD at 34801, a 22.8% gap. Data compression shows Intel at 405885 versus AMD at 327891, a 19.2% gap. The closest Intel win is in extended instructions, where Intel scores 24630 versus AMD's 24193, a narrow 1.8% margin. The AMD part's only wins are the two single-thread records, both showing 4029 versus 3650, a 10.4% advantage. The data indicates the Intel part's advantage grows as workload parallelism increases. The AMD part's single-thread lead is consistent across both recorded single-thread entries, confirming a genuine per-core advantage rather than a measurement anomaly. However, the magnitude of the Intel part's multi-thread wins, several exceeding 30%, far outweighs the AMD part's 10.4% single-thread edge in overall workload coverage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. Core count: AMD has 8 cores, Intel has 12. Thread count: AMD has 16, Intel has 24. Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.30 GHz. Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, Intel reaches 5.70 GHz. TDP: AMD uses 28 watts, Intel uses 65 watts. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Codename: AMD uses Gorgon Point, Intel uses Bartlett Lake. Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm. Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses Intel. Die size: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel has no recorded die size. L2 cache: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2 MB per core. L3 cache: AMD provides 8 MB, Intel provides 36 MB shared. Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support is present on both. PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 880M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Launch MSRP: Intel lists $549, AMD has no recorded MSRP. Part number: Intel lists SA4QD, AMD's is unknown. Both are locked multipliers, both are active production parts, and both share the same release date.