AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core i9-13980HX Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 records an average score of 52901, which places it just ahead of the Intel Core i9-13980HX at 50398. The AMD part sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 90th percentile.

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

A: The Intel Core i9-13980HX leads in PassMark single-thread with a score of 4252 versus 4029 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164, a margin of 5.2%. The single-thread gap is the smallest of any benchmark category in the head-to-head data.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two processors?

A: The largest delta appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 191 against AMD's 71, a 62.8% advantage. The second-largest gap is in data encryption, where Intel leads 35332 to 16055, a 54.6% difference.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-13980HX has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel also has a higher boost clock at 5.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz for AMD.

Q: Do the two processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core i9-13980HX support ECC memory according to the recorded specifications.

Q: What is the release date for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Intel Core i9-13980HX was released on 2023-01-03. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is built by TSMC on a 4 nm process with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i9-13980HX is fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The AMD chip uses the Gorgon Point codename and combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores in its Ryzen AI Embedded generation. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-HX codename.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core while Intel has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a major divergence: AMD provides 8 MB total, whereas Intel offers 36 MB shared across the chip. This larger Intel cache pool is likely relevant for workloads that repeatedly access the same data.

The AMD processor uses an AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1964. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. PCIe support also differs: AMD offers PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are Radeon 880M on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side.

The Intel part is multiplier unlocked, while the AMD part is not. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power differs as well: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 55 W. The Intel part has a known part number (SRME9), while the AMD part number is listed as unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data contains 11 benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core i9-13980HX wins all 11. No benchmark in the recorded set favors the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164. The closest contest is single-threaded performance. Intel scores 4252 in PassMark single thread, AMD scores 4029, a 5.2% difference. This small gap suggests that the two chips are roughly comparable when a single core is the limiting factor, despite Intel's higher boost clock and larger core count.

The most decisive Intel victory is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 191 versus AMD's 71, a 62.8% advantage. Prime number finding is often sensitive to raw integer throughput and cache behavior, and the Intel part's 36 MB L3 cache and 24-core layout likely contribute to this large gap. Data encryption also shows a wide separation: Intel scores 35332, AMD scores 16055, a 54.6% lead for Intel. Floating-point math and physics both show a 53% advantage for Intel, with scores of 118645 versus 55799 and 2575 versus 1210, respectively.

Integer math, a core CPU workload, favors Intel by 47.2%: 166455 versus 87940. Random string sorting shows a 47.4% Intel lead (66125 versus 34801). Data compression comes in at 588306 for Intel versus 327891 for AMD, a 44.3% gap. The multithread benchmark, which reflects the full core and thread count, gives Intel 46409 versus AMD 25889, a 44.2% difference. Extended instructions show a 28.6% Intel lead, with scores of 33868 versus 24193.

Looking at the broader database context, the AMD chip's average score of 52901 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F, 0.1% above the Intel Xeon 634, 0.6% above the AMD EPYC 7313P, and 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The Intel chip's average score of 50398 puts it 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, 0.7% below the Intel Core i7-13850HX, and 1.1% above the Intel Core 9 273PE. These nearest-rival comparisons show that both chips occupy similar average performance territory, even though the head-to-head benchmarks heavily favor Intel.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear conclusion: for the benchmark suite in the database, the Intel Core i9-13980HX is the stronger performer. It wins every head-to-head test, with margins ranging from 5.2% in single-thread to 62.8% in prime number finding. The Intel chip also offers more cores (24 versus 8), more threads (32 versus 16), a higher boost clock (5.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz), more L3 cache (36 MB versus 8 MB), and PCIe Gen 5 support. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 counters with a smaller die (233 mm² versus 257 mm²), a lower thermal design power (28 W versus 55 W), a newer release date (2026-03-08 versus 2023-01-03), and a higher average benchmark score (52901 versus 50398) when compared across all recorded CPUs.

The average score difference is modest: AMD leads by about 5% in the aggregate database metric, even though Intel wins every direct benchmark. This suggests that the AMD chip's efficiency and per-core characteristics may help it in certain database contexts, but the direct head-to-head measurements do not show any AMD win. For users who prioritize raw benchmark output across compression, encryption, math, physics, and multithreaded workloads, the Intel part is the choice supported by the data. For users who prioritize lower power draw, a smaller die, or a more recent release, the AMD part has advantages, but those advantages do not translate into benchmark victories in the recorded comparisons.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i9-13980HX has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.20 GHz for Intel; boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.60 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power is 28 W for AMD and 55 W for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1964.

Process technology differs: AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process, Intel uses a 10 nm Intel process. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3 total; Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB L3 shared. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel has no recorded bandwidth figure. PCIe support differs: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes; Intel has Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 880M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The Intel part is multiplier unlocked, the AMD part is not. Release dates differ by about three years: AMD 2026-03-08, Intel 2023-01-03. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $668. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the Intel Core i9-13980HX wins in every measured category. That includes data compression (588306 versus 327891), data encryption (35332 versus 16055), extended instructions (33868 versus 24193), find prime numbers (191 versus 71), floating-point math (118645 versus 55799), integer math (166455 versus 87940), multithread (46409 versus 25889), physics (2575 versus 1210), random string sorting (66125 versus 34801), and single-thread (4252 versus 4029). The Intel part is therefore the clear choice for any workload represented by these benchmarks: compression tasks, encryption workloads, scientific or engineering math, physics simulations, integer-heavy applications, and multithreaded rendering or compilation.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 does not win any benchmark in the head-to-head set, so the data does not support a use case where it outperforms Intel. However, the AMD chip has a higher average benchmark score across the entire database (52901 versus 50398), which indicates that its overall performance profile relative to all CPUs is slightly better. The AMD chip also has a lower thermal design power (28 W versus 55 W), which may make it suitable for power-constrained mobile designs, even though that advantage does not show up in the benchmark wins. The AMD part's newer release date and smaller die size are also recorded differences, but the benchmark results are uniformly in Intel's favor. For users who need the fastest recorded performance in the tested suite, the Intel Core i9-13980HX is the only choice supported by the data.