AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 3 N355 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database currently contains no recorded head-to-head test results for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i versus the Intel Core 3 N355. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has a substantial set of recorded scores. The AMD processor therefore cannot be directly compared on any specific workload from the recorded data. The Intel Core 3 N355 shows an average benchmark score of 13492, placing it in the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13494 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i5-9500 with 13452 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core 5 120UL with 13594 and a delta of -0.8%, and the Intel Core i7-1250U with 13351 and a delta of 1.1%. These figures indicate the Intel Core 3 N355 performs within a narrow band around its closest competitors, neither leading nor trailing by more than a percentage point or two.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark scores in the database, the analysis of comparative performance must rely on architectural specifications rather than measured results. The Intel Core 3 N355 delivers single-core scores of 168 in Cinebench R15, 509 in Cinebench R20, and 1039 in Cinebench R23. Its multi-core scores reach 822 in Cinebench R15, 3612 in Cinebench R20, and 5262 in Cinebench R23. PassMark results show a single-thread score of 2153, a multithread score of 10174, and specific workload scores including 117435 for data compression, 8121 for data encryption, 5968 for extended instructions, 27 for finding prime numbers, 22695 for floating point math, 33894 for integer math, 625 for physics, and 14706 for random string sorting. These numbers indicate a processor that handles integer and floating point workloads substantially better than physics simulations, which is a common pattern for low-power mobile parts.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i presents a different specification profile. It uses 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N355 uses 8 cores with 8 threads. The AMD part boosts to 5.00 GHz compared to the Intel part's 3.90 GHz boost. The AMD processor has a 28-watt TDP, while the Intel processor has a 15-watt TDP. Without recorded benchmark data for the AMD part, the database cannot confirm whether the higher boost clock and additional threads translate into superior measured performance. The Intel part's percentile ranking of 68 indicates it outperforms a majority of all CPUs in the database, but the AMD part's 50th percentile ranking, based on no recorded scores, suggests its position is unverified.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. All performance figures in the database refer exclusively to the Intel Core 3 N355.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 N355's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13492.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 N355 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 is effectively tied with the Intel Core i3-12100F (13494 score, 0% delta), is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452 score), is 0.8% behind the Intel Core 5 120UL (13594 score), and is 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1250U (13351 score).

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 16 threads across 8 cores, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 threads across 8 cores.

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 N355 does not.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and Intel Core 3 N355 diverge sharply in their underlying architectures. The AMD part uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel part uses the Twin Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation based on Alder Lake-N architecture. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, and no die size is recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 N355 provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's per-core L2 allocation works well with its 16-thread design, while the Intel part's shared L2 and L3 pools are tuned for its lower thread count and power envelope.

The integrated graphics solutions also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core 3 N355 uses UHD Graphics 770. No benchmark scores for either integrated GPU are present in the database, so relative graphics performance cannot be quantified from the recorded data.

PCIe support marks another distinction. The AMD processor offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor offers Gen 3 with 9 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part's wider, faster PCIe interface suits embedded workloads that require additional peripheral connectivity. The Intel part's narrower Gen 3 interface aligns with its lower power budget.

Memory bandwidth presents a substantial gap. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i reaches 89.6 GB/s through dual-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X support. The Intel Core 3 N355 reaches 38.4 GB/s through single-channel DDR4, DDR5, or LPDDR5 support. The AMD part delivers more than double the memory bandwidth, which directly affects data-intensive workloads such as compression and encryption, though no direct benchmark comparison exists in the database.

The manufacturing process and foundry choices reinforce the architectural split. TSMC's 4 nm node gives the AMD part a density and power efficiency advantage on paper, while Intel's 10 nm node represents an older process generation. The AMD part's 233 mm² die size indicates a larger physical implementation, consistent with its more complex Zen 5 core design and integrated Radeon graphics. The Intel part's die size is not recorded.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only a limited verdict because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark entries. The Intel Core 3 N355 is the only processor in this comparison with measured performance, and its 68th percentile ranking shows it outperforms most CPUs in the database. Its average score of 13492 places it on par with the Intel Core i3-12100F and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 and Core i7-1250U, while trailing the Core 5 120UL by less than one percent.

Users choosing between these two processors must weigh architectural specifications in the absence of direct benchmark data for the AMD part. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i offers 16 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, ECC support, Gen 4 PCIe with 16 lanes, and a 4 nm process. The Intel Core 3 N355 offers 8 threads, a 3.90 GHz boost clock, single-channel memory at 38.4 GB/s, no ECC support, Gen 3 PCIe with 9 lanes, and a 10 nm process. The AMD part's specifications suggest it is designed for workloads that benefit from higher thread counts, faster memory, and ECC reliability, such as embedded servers or edge computing. The Intel part's specifications and measured scores indicate it handles mainstream mobile workloads competently while drawing only 15 watts.

The Intel Core 3 N355 has a clear performance record in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and single-core score of 1039, along with its PassMark multithread score of 10174, establish a concrete baseline. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i cannot claim any measured baseline from the database. A user requiring verified performance data should prefer the Intel part. A user prioritizing architectural headroom, such as 16 threads, dual-channel memory bandwidth, and ECC support, would find the AMD part attractive on paper, but the database contains no evidence of its real-world performance.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i | Intel Core 3 N355 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Twin Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 96 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB shared |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2025-01-06 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Part number | Unknown | SRPNT |

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i carries a 28 W TDP, nearly double the Intel Core 3 N355's 15 W TDP. The AMD part also releases later in the database, dated 2026-03-08 versus 2025-01-06 for the Intel part. Both processors remain in active production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's part number is unknown, while the Intel part is identified as SRPNT. The Intel Core 3 N355's 68th percentile ranking and average score of 13492 stand as the only measured performance indicators in this comparison.