AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison places the Intel Core 5 211E in a distinctly stronger position than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i. Intel holds an 86th percentile rank across all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part carries a full suite of 17 recorded benchmark scores, whereas the AMD processor has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, leaving its performance profile unmeasured and its percentile figure derived from specification position rather than direct testing.

The Intel Core 5 211E is the choice for workloads that demand measured multi-threaded throughput, data compression, and encryption work. Its recorded scores show a processor that delivers consistent results across Cinebench and Passmark suites. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, despite lacking benchmark data, offers a materially lower thermal envelope and a more advanced 4 nm manufacturing process, which positions it for contexts where power draw and fabrication efficiency take priority over verified throughput.

The Intel part belongs in desktop systems with room for a 65 W thermal design, a Socket 1700 motherboard, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The AMD part suits mobile or embedded platforms where the 28 W TDP, AMD Socket FP8, and integrated Radeon 880M graphics align with compact system requirements. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiator for either.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores. Both processors expose 16 threads.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD processor has a 5.00 GHz boost clock, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Intel part's 4.90 GHz boost clock. The Intel part has the higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for AMD.

Q: Which processor provides more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 8 MB on the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i. Intel also doubles the per-core L2 cache, with 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth capabilities?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a measured memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 5 211E support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

A: The AMD processor uses a Radeon 880M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². Its codename is Gorgon Point, and it belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. This hybrid core arrangement explains the 8-core, 16-thread configuration.

The Intel Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². Its codename is Bartlett Lake, and it belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Intel part uses a conventional 10-core, 16-thread design.

The AMD processor is classified as a Mobile market segment part, while the Intel processor is classified as Desktop. This segment distinction aligns with the socket differences: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The newer PCIe generation on Intel gives it a bandwidth advantage for storage and peripheral expansion, though the AMD part's lane count matches.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, which reflects its mobile orientation. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5, which gives desktop builders flexibility to reuse older memory modules.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB shared |

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

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $221 |

The AMD part has a 2.30 GHz higher boost clock, a 37 W lower TDP, a 6 nm smaller process node, a 24 mm² smaller die, and a 12.8 GB/s higher memory bandwidth figure. The Intel part has 2 more cores, a 0.70 GHz higher base clock, double the per-core L2 cache, 12 MB more L3 cache, broader memory compatibility, and a newer PCIe generation.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no individual benchmark scores recorded. The Intel Core 5 211E, however, has a complete benchmark profile that establishes a performance baseline.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 211E scores 20389 points. Its R23 single-core score is 2878 points. In Cinebench R20, it records 8563 multi-core and 1208 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it records 2055 multi-core and 289 single-core. These results show strong scaling from single-thread to multi-thread workloads, with the 10-core configuration producing roughly 7 times the multi-core score of the single-core score in R23.

Passmark results for the Intel part further characterize it. Multi-thread performance scores 23833, while single-thread performance scores 4006. Integer math scores 88117, and floating-point math scores 66402. Extended instructions score 21592. Data compression scores 346757, which is a notably strong result. Data encryption scores 17938. Random string sorting scores 34308. Physics scores 702. Prime number finding scores 43.

The nearest rivals to the Intel Core 5 211E in the database are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core 5 211E's average benchmark score of 37829 places it within a 149-point band of its nearest rival, indicating that the differences between these four competing parts are marginal.

The overall picture shows the Intel Core 5 211E as a measured, competitive desktop processor whose average score of 37829 sits just 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-14901E and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i remains an unmeasured quantity in this database, with its 50th percentile rank and zero benchmark entries meaning no direct comparison of recorded performance is possible. What can be stated from the data is that the Intel part has a confirmed performance profile across 17 tests, while the AMD part has a superior memory bandwidth specification, a lower TDP, and a more advanced process node, but no verified throughput numbers to place alongside the Intel results.