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

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core 9 273PQE occupy distinct positions in the benchmark database, with the Intel part demonstrating a commanding lead across every recorded head-to-head test. The AMD processor, built for the mobile embedded segment, delivers a competitive single-thread score but falls significantly behind in multi-threaded and compute-intensive workloads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE, a desktop part with a higher core count and larger cache, consistently posts scores that are 34.5% to 64.1% higher across the shared PassMark suite. The data shows no overlap in performance tiers; the Intel processor dominates all 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD processor holds a 91st percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 93rd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark results show a clean sweep for the Intel Core 9 273PQE. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 does not record a single win in any of the 11 shared tests. The closest margin appears in single-threaded performance, where the Intel part scores 4573 against the AMD's 4029, a difference of 11.9%. This indicates that while the AMD processor's architecture is competitive in lightly threaded tasks, it still trails the Intel part's peak single-core capability. The Intel processor's advantage expands dramatically in multi-threaded workloads, where its 12 cores and 24 threads outperform the AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads. In the passmark_multithread test, the Intel part scores 46107 compared to the AMD's 25889, a 43.9% gap.

The largest deltas appear in compute-heavy tasks. The passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows the Intel part scoring 198 against the AMD's 71, a 64.1% advantage, the widest margin in the entire comparison. Floating point math also favors the Intel processor heavily: 125546 versus 55799, a 55.6% gap. Integer math follows the same pattern with the Intel part at 164629 versus 87940, a 46.6% difference. Data compression and encryption workloads similarly favor the Intel part, with deltas of 44% and 45.8% respectively. The extended instructions test shows a 37.6% lead for Intel, while random string sorting shows the smallest multi-threaded margin at 34.5%. Physics simulation also heavily favors Intel, with a 56.1% delta.

The AMD processor's wins are limited to its efficiency and embedded positioning. Its 28 W TDP is far below the Intel part's 125 W TDP, and it uses a 4 nm TSMC process compared to Intel's 10 nm node. These characteristics make the AMD part suitable for power-constrained embedded systems, but the benchmark data does not show any performance category where it leads. The AMD part also integrates Radeon 880M graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770, but no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the shared test suite.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear choice based on workload requirements. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor for any task that benefits from multi-threading, high clock speeds, or large cache capacity. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.90 GHz boost clock, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache deliver consistently higher scores across all recorded tests. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 66099 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, which trails by 0.3%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, which leads by 1.1%. This positioning confirms that the Core 9 273PQE sits in a high-performance desktop tier.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is not a performance leader in this comparison. Its average benchmark score of 52901 places it in the 91st percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F, which matches it within 0.1%, and the AMD EPYC 7313P, which leads by 0.6%. The AMD part's strengths lie in its power envelope and process technology, not in raw performance. For embedded applications where a 28 W TDP and 4 nm process are priorities, the AMD processor offers a viable option, but the recorded data shows it cannot match the Intel part in any compute benchmark. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the clear choice for maximum performance, while the AMD part serves a different segment where efficiency matters more than benchmark scores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive result in the comparison is the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 198, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 71, a 64.1% delta that represents the largest performance gap in the dataset. This test is highly sensitive to integer arithmetic and core efficiency, and the Intel part's combination of 12 cores and a 5.90 GHz boost clock produces a result that is nearly three times higher than the AMD part's score.

Floating point math shows the second-largest gap. The Intel part scores 125546 versus the AMD's 55799, a 55.6% advantage. This workload benefits from the Intel part's higher core count and clock speed, and the delta confirms that the AMD's Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid architecture cannot compensate for the raw throughput advantage of the Intel design. Physics simulation follows closely, with the Intel part at 2754 versus 1210, a 56.1% delta. This test also favors the Intel part's multi-threaded capability.

Integer math and data encryption show similar patterns. The Intel part scores 164629 in integer math versus 87940, a 46.6% gap, and 29636 in encryption versus 16055, a 45.8% gap. Data compression shows the Intel part at 585752 versus 327891, a 44% difference, while multi-thread performance shows 46107 versus 25889, a 43.9% gap. Extended instructions favor Intel by 37.6%, with scores of 38743 versus 24193. Random string sorting shows the smallest multi-threaded margin at 34.5%, with the Intel part scoring 53167 versus 34801.

Single-thread performance is the closest contest, but Intel still wins. The Intel part scores 4573 versus the AMD's 4029, an 11.9% advantage. This result indicates that the AMD's boost clock of 5.00 GHz is not enough to overcome the Intel part's 5.90 GHz peak, and the Intel architecture's single-thread efficiency delivers a measurable lead even in lightly threaded tasks. The consistency of the Intel advantage across all tests, from single-thread to heavily parallel workloads, confirms that the Core 9 273PQE is the stronger processor in every measured category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 46107 in the passmark_multithread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 25889, a 43.9% advantage for Intel.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 4573 in the passmark_single_thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029, an 11.9% lead for Intel.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows the largest gap, with the Intel Core 9 273PQE scoring 198 versus the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164's 71, a 64.1% difference.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66099, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has an average score of 52901. The Intel part ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, and the AMD part ranks in the 91st percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size of 233 mm², while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on the Gorgon Point codename and uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. The Intel part is part of the Core 9 generation with the Bartlett Lake codename and uses a conventional core layout across 12 cores and 24 threads.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also provides 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and offers 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger cache hierarchy gives the Intel part a significant advantage in workloads that benefit from data locality and repeated access, which is reflected in its higher compression and encryption scores.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also on a dual-channel bus with the same 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable for embedded and workstation use cases. The PCIe interface also differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, offering double the per-lane bandwidth for compatible devices.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses a Radeon 880M GPU, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. No graphics benchmarks are recorded in the shared test suite, so the performance comparison is limited to CPU workloads. The socket and form factor also separate the two parts: the AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile embedded segment, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktop systems. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $589, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are currently active in production, and both were released on the same date in March 2026. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.