AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 in a different performance class than the Intel Processor U301L. The AMD part holds a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Processor U301L sits at the 50th percentile. With no head-to-head benchmark results recorded, the comparison rests on the AMD chip's full PassMark suite and the Intel chip's lack of recorded benchmark scores.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the processor for workloads requiring sustained multi-threaded throughput, encryption, and floating-point work. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, produce scores that place it near much larger desktop and server parts. The Intel Processor U301L, with 5 cores and 6 threads and a 2.20 GHz boost clock, is positioned for lower-power mobile systems where the 15 W TDP and Socket 1700 compatibility matter more than raw compute.

The Intel part has one advantage in the database: a launch MSRP of $107. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. For applications where the platform dictates the choice, the Intel Processor U301L fits systems built around Intel Socket 1700, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 requires AMD Socket FP8.

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 / Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Processor U301L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, belonging to the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process at its own foundry.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip provides 5 cores and 6 threads. Both parts use an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 8 MB shared L3. The total L3 capacity is the same at 8 MB, but the L2 configuration differs per core.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database, and ECC memory is not supported.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 64EU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Processor U301L. The Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores at all, with an average benchmark score of 0. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164, by contrast, has a complete PassMark suite and an average benchmark score of 52,901.

The AMD chip's individual scores show its strengths. In PassMark multithread, it scores 25,889. Its floating point math score is 55,799, and its integer math score is 87,940. The data compression test yields 327,891, which is the highest single recorded score in its suite. Data encryption returns 16,055, extended instructions return 24,193, and random string sorting returns 34,801. The single-thread score is 4,029, and the find prime numbers score is 71. Physics returns 1,210.

Without any recorded scores for the Intel Processor U301L, relative performance between the two cannot be expressed as a percentage or a point delta. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip give context for its placement: AMD Ryzen 5 9500F averages 52,873 (0.1% behind), Intel Xeon 634 averages 52,974 (0.1% ahead), AMD EPYC 7313P averages 53,206 (0.6% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X averages 53,288 (0.7% ahead). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 sits within 0.7% of these established desktop and server processors.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 | Intel Processor U301L |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 5 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | UHD Graphics 64EU |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $107 |

| Part number | unknown | SRPKFQ5CW |

| Percentile | 91 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 52,901 | 0 |

The base clock difference is substantial: 2.00 GHz versus 1.20 GHz. The boost clock difference is larger still, with the AMD chip reaching 5.00 GHz against the Intel chip's 2.20 GHz. TDP scales in the opposite direction, with the Intel chip rated at 15 W and the AMD chip at 28 W.

FAQ

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

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has recorded benchmark scores. Its PassMark single-thread score is 4,029. The Intel Processor U301L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Processor U301L support ECC memory?

A: No. The database records ECC memory support as false for the Intel Processor U301L. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 records ECC memory support as true.

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 Processor U301L has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher PCIe lane count?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Processor U301L provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Processor U301L supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins on every recorded performance metric, simply because it is the only one of the two with benchmark data. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.00 GHz boost clock produces an average benchmark score of 52,901, placing it at the 91st percentile. The nearest rivals in the database, which include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and the AMD EPYC 7313P, are all within 0.7% of its average score. This indicates the AMD chip competes with full-size desktop and server processors despite its 28 W TDP and mobile market segment.

The Intel Processor U301L wins in power efficiency as recorded by TDP, drawing 15 W against the AMD chip's 28 W. It also wins in platform cost as expressed by its launch MSRP of $107, which is the only launch MSRP recorded for either part. The Intel chip supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which the AMD chip does not, and its release date of 2024-04-07 predates the AMD chip's release date of 2026-03-08 by nearly two years.

For multi-threaded workloads such as data compression, encryption, and floating-point math, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. Its data compression score of 327,891 and integer math score of 87,940 indicate strong throughput for compute-heavy tasks. For single-thread responsiveness, the AMD chip's 4,029 score stands alone in the comparison.

For low-power mobile systems where the platform requires Intel Socket 1700, the Intel Processor U301L fits. Its 15 W TDP and 2.20 GHz boost clock indicate a modest power envelope, and its support for DDR4 memory allows for less expensive memory configurations. The AMD chip requires AMD Socket FP8 and supports only DDR5 and LPDDR5X, which narrows its platform compatibility.

The production status for both parts is recorded as Active, so both remain available. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164, with its 91st percentile ranking and average score of 52,901, belongs in systems that need near-desktop performance in a mobile package. The Intel Processor U301L, with its 50th percentile ranking and no recorded scores, belongs in systems that prioritize low power draw and platform familiarity.