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

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and Intel Core 9 273PTE occupy distinct performance profiles, with the recorded data showing 8 benchmark wins for the AMD part and 3 for the Intel part. The AMD processor dominates in data processing tasks, encryption, extended instruction workloads, integer math, multithreaded performance, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The Intel processor counters in prime number calculation, floating-point math, and physics simulations.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 presents itself as the stronger all-around compute engine for mixed workloads. Its single-thread score of 4029 versus 3433 for the Intel part indicates better responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. The multithread score of 25889 versus 24054 reinforces that advantage across parallel workloads. Data compression shows the most pronounced gap, with AMD scoring 327891 against Intel's 258704, a 26.7 percent advantage that points to strong memory subsystem performance and effective core utilization.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins where raw mathematical throughput matters most. Its prime number finding score of 142 doubles the AMD result of 71, a 50 percent gap that reflects a fundamentally different core design approach. Physics simulation results favor Intel at 1917 versus 1210, a 36.9 percent lead that suggests better instruction scheduling for physics engines. Floating-point math also goes to Intel at 60673 versus 55799, an 8 percent margin.

The overall database percentile ranking places the AMD part at 91 percent versus all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at 82 percent. The average benchmark score for AMD stands at 52901, compared to Intel's 31143. Those aggregate figures confirm that the AMD processor delivers higher sustained performance across the measured test suite, even though the Intel part holds specific mathematical advantages.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 4029 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3433. The AMD part leads by 17.4 percent.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithreaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 25889 in the PassMark multithread test, versus 24054 for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, a 7.6 percent advantage for AMD.

Q: Which processor performs better in physics simulations?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE leads in the PassMark physics test with a score of 1917, compared to 1210 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164, representing a 36.9 percent margin for Intel.

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 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has an average benchmark score of 52901, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143. The AMD part also ranks at the 91st percentile versus all CPUs, compared to the 82nd percentile for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The PassMark data compression test delivers the largest win for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164. AMD scores 327891 against Intel's 258704, a 26.7 percent lead. This test exercises memory bandwidth, cache efficiency, and string handling, all areas where the Zen 5 architecture shows measurable strength.

Extended instructions present an even greater relative gap. AMD scores 24193 versus Intel's 15952, a 51.7 percent advantage. This suggests the AMD core handles SIMD and specialized instruction streams with significantly better throughput. The Intel part's lower score here may reflect its 10 nm process node and older core design lineage.

Random string sorting favors AMD at 34801 versus 28973, a 20.1 percent margin. Data encryption also goes to AMD at 16055 versus 14253, a 12.6 percent lead. Integer math rounds out the AMD wins at 87940 versus 82411, a 6.7 percent edge. The multithread test shows AMD ahead at 25889 versus 24054, a 7.6 percent margin, despite the Intel part having 12 cores and 24 threads compared to AMD's 8 cores and 16 threads.

The single-thread test gives AMD a 17.4 percent lead with 4029 versus 3433. This result matters for everyday application responsiveness, where one or two cores carry most of the load.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE posts its most striking win in prime number finding. Intel scores 142, exactly double AMD's 71, for a 50 percent margin. This test rewards integer division and modular arithmetic, areas where the Intel core design demonstrates clear superiority. Physics simulation goes to Intel at 1917 versus 1210, a 36.9 percent lead. Floating-point math also favors Intel at 60673 versus 55799, an 8 percent advantage.

The Intel part also carries Cinebench scores in the database: R15 multicore at 2060, R15 singlecore at 290, R20 multicore at 8586, R20 singlecore at 1212, R23 multicore at 20445, and R23 singlecore at 2886. The AMD part has no corresponding Cinebench entries in the recorded data, so a direct comparison in those rendering workloads is not possible from the measurements available.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part wins the multithread PassMark test, which indicates higher per-core throughput.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 1.40 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The higher Intel boost clock does not translate into a single-thread win, as AMD leads that test by 17.4 percent.

Thermal design power separates the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 draws 28 watts, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE draws 45 watts. The Intel part consumes nearly 61 percent more power but still loses the overall benchmark comparison.

Socket compatibility differs completely. AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, while the Intel part targets desktop. PCIe generation also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Memory support shows a notable split. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory.

Integrated graphics differ in branding and capability tier. The AMD part uses Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

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. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation. Its process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel, with no die size recorded.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest gap. AMD has 8 MB total, while Intel has 36 MB shared. Despite the much larger L3 cache on the Intel part, AMD wins most PassMark tests, which suggests that the AMD cache hierarchy and memory subsystem work more efficiently for the tested workloads.

The AMD part integrates Zen 5 and Zen 5c core types, which implies a hybrid arrangement of full-performance and compact cores within the same package. The Intel part uses Bartlett Lake, a desktop-oriented design that prioritizes higher core counts and larger shared cache.

Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier available. Both carry active production status and share the same release date of 2026-03-08 in the database. The AMD part uses Zen 5 architecture derived from the Ryzen AI Embedded line, while the Intel part uses a desktop architecture with 12 cores and a 36 MB shared L3 cache.

The process node difference of 4 nm versus 10 nm helps explain why the AMD part achieves higher performance at lower power consumption. The AMD die size of 233 mm² at 4 nm allows dense integration of Zen 5 cores, while the Intel 10 nm process requires more power to reach similar or lower performance levels. The measured data confirms that architectural efficiency, not raw core count, determines the winner in most benchmarks.