AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel part, which wins 9 of the 11 recorded benchmark comparisons. The AMD processor claims only 2 wins, but those two victories are substantial and reveal a specific strength profile.

The largest margin of victory belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 in the PassMark integer math test. The AMD scores 87,940 against Intel's 66,417, a delta of 32.4 percent. This is the single biggest performance gap in either direction across the entire benchmark set. The other AMD win comes in data compression, where the P164 scores 327,891 versus 310,843 for the Ultra 5 225F, a 5.5 percent advantage.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F dominates the remaining workloads, with its most extreme win in the find prime numbers test. Intel scores 352 versus AMD's 71, a 79.8 percent deficit for the AMD part. This is the largest delta in the entire dataset. The Intel processor also delivers a 50.2 percent lead in physics calculations, scoring 2,430 against 1,210, and a 39.7 percent advantage in floating point math, where it records 92,554 versus 55,799.

Data encryption shows a 29.1 percent lead for Intel, with scores of 22,648 and 16,055 respectively. Extended instructions favor Intel by 13.7 percent, with 28,027 against 24,193. The multithread benchmark gives Intel a 16.5 percent edge, 31,004 versus 25,889. Random string sorting shows a narrower 6.8 percent Intel advantage, 37,325 against 34,801. Single-thread performance also goes to Intel, with a 8.4 percent lead at 4,397 versus 4,029.

The pattern is clear: the AMD part excels in integer-heavy and compression workloads, while the Intel processor leads in floating point, encryption, prime number calculation, physics simulation, and general single-thread and multithread throughput. The average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is 52,901, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has an average score of 37,313, which sits in the 85th percentile. Despite the lower average, the Intel part wins the majority of direct comparisons, indicating that the AMD score is buoyed by its two very large wins.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the choice for integer math and data compression. The 32.4 percent lead in integer math is not a marginal edge; it represents a fundamental architectural advantage in handling integer operations, likely benefiting workloads that process large volumes of discrete values, such as financial calculations, database indexing, or certain types of scientific simulations. The 5.5 percent win in data compression suggests the AMD part handles compression algorithms more efficiently, which could matter for storage systems, backup utilities, or network data transfer workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins across the broader spectrum of computing tasks. Its 79.8 percent lead in find prime numbers indicates superior performance in algorithms that stress integer division and modular arithmetic, common in cryptography and number theory applications. The 50.2 percent advantage in physics calculations points to strong floating point throughput, relevant for physics engines, 3D rendering, and simulation software. The 39.7 percent lead in floating point math confirms this strength, and the 29.1 percent edge in data encryption shows the Intel part handles cryptographic workloads with substantially better efficiency.

The Intel processor also wins the multithread benchmark by 16.5 percent, which is notable given that the AMD part has 16 threads to Intel's 10. The Intel part compensates for fewer threads with higher per-thread performance. The single-thread benchmark shows an 8.4 percent Intel lead, and extended instructions favor Intel by 13.7 percent, indicating better support for SIMD and specialized instruction sets. Random string sorting gives Intel a 6.8 percent edge, a moderate win in a memory-access-heavy workload.

For users running encryption, physics, floating point, or general multithreaded applications, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger performer. For integer math and compression, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 delivers the higher scores. The data does not show a single workload where both processors are close; every benchmark has a clear winner.

The Verdict

The benchmark evidence points to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F as the more versatile processor. It wins 9 of 11 direct comparisons and covers the majority of common computing workloads, including single-thread, multithread, floating point, encryption, and prime number tasks. The 16.5 percent multithread advantage is particularly telling, as it means the Intel part outperforms the AMD part even with fewer threads, 10 versus 16.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has a narrower appeal. Its 32.4 percent win in integer math and 5.5 percent win in data compression are significant, but they represent only two workload categories. The average benchmark score of 52,901 and 91st percentile ranking are higher than Intel's 37,313 and 85th percentile, but the head-to-head results show that this average is skewed by the two large AMD wins. The Intel part's 9 wins demonstrate broader applicability.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F also carries a launch MSRP of $231, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP in the database. The Intel processor is an active desktop part, while the AMD processor is an active mobile part. For desktop users with workloads spanning encryption, physics, floating point, and general productivity, the Intel part is the data-supported choice. For users with integer-heavy and compression-specific tasks, the AMD processor delivers the higher scores, but those use cases are more specialized. The verdict, strictly from the recorded data, is that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the better all-around performer.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F scores 4,397 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 8.4 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164's 4,029.

Q: How large is the AMD processor's lead in integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 scores 87,940 in PassMark integer math versus 66,417 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F, a 32.4 percent advantage.

Q: Does the Intel processor outperform the AMD part in multithread workloads?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F scores 31,004 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 16.5 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164's 25,889, despite the AMD part having 16 threads to Intel's 10.

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

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F scores 352 versus the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164's 71, a 79.8 percent deficit for the AMD part.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has an average benchmark score of 52,901 and sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has an average score of 37,313 and sits in the 85th percentile.

Q: How many benchmark comparisons does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins 9 out of 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins 2.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their core architectures, fabrication processes, and platform positioning. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c microarchitectures. It contains 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F uses the Arrow Lake-S codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It has 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

The AMD part is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 3 nm process, also from TSMC. The Intel processor has a larger die size at 243 mm² compared to the AMD part's 233 mm². The Intel part has a transistor count of 17,800 million, while the AMD database entry does not list a transistor count. The AMD processor has a thermal design power of 28 watts, while the Intel processor has a thermal design power of 65 watts.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F offers 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has significantly more total cache, which contributes to its higher single-thread and multithread scores.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and includes ECC memory support. The Intel processor supports only DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with a higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, but does not support ECC memory. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The AMD processor includes integrated Radeon 880M graphics, while the Intel processor has no integrated graphics. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The Intel processor has a release date of January 2025, while the AMD processor has a release date of March 2026. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a listed part number of SRQD2SRVF9, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown.