AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data for this comparison is one-sided, as the database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i. Every measured score in the comparison comes from the Intel Core 5 221TE, so the head-to-head analysis is based entirely on the Intel part's performance profile and how it positions against its own nearest rivals, rather than a direct score-for-score duel between the two processors.

The Intel Core 5 221TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 and a single-core score of 1596. Its Cinebench R20 results show 4748 in multi-core and 670 in single-core, while the older Cinebench R15 test produces 1139 multi-core and 160 single-core. These results indicate a processor that scales well with threaded workloads, with the multi-core figures roughly seven times the single-core scores in each Cinebench version. The gap between R15 and R23 reflects the increasing workload demands of newer rendering tests, but the relative positioning remains consistent.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 13301 and a single-thread score of 1734. The integer math score of 42303 is substantially higher than the floating point math score of 31661, suggesting the chip favors integer-heavy instruction streams. Data compression reaches 156682, while data encryption sits at 8963. Extended instructions score 9655, and the find prime numbers test returns 59. Physics processing scores 977, and random string sorting hits 16929.

The Intel Core 5 221TE holds a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17860. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT posts an average score of 17891, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Intel part. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, also 0.2 percent above. The Intel Core 7 350 is 0.5 percent behind at 17779, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 trails by 0.7 percent with a score of 17994. This clustering places the Core 5 221TE within a narrow performance band where the four nearest competitors are separated by roughly one percent total. None of these rivals dominate the Intel part by a meaningful margin, and the Intel chip sits essentially at parity with all of them.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying design. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i 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 Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a slightly smaller die at 215 mm².

Core counts differ as well. The AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores and 16 threads. Both reach the same 5.00 GHz boost clock, but the AMD chip starts at a 2.00 GHz base clock versus 1.80 GHz for Intel. The Intel part has a 45 W TDP, while the AMD part is rated at 28 W, meaning the AMD processor delivers its thread count at a lower thermal envelope.

Cache layouts are distinct. The AMD processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor also uses 80 KB of L1 per core but provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and a shared 24 MB of L3 cache. The larger L3 on the Intel side is three times the AMD figure, which can benefit workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 8 MB.

Memory support differs in important ways. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory across a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory, which matters for embedded and reliability-focused deployments. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700, meaning they are not interchangeable in any system design.

PCIe connectivity also splits the two. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which doubles the per-lane transfer rate for compatible devices. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses a Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment processor, while the Intel part is classified as desktop. The Intel part carries the part number SRVQS, while the AMD part does not have a listed part number. The Intel launch MSRP is $232.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, the database cannot quantify its wins in any measured test. The analysis must therefore focus on where the Intel Core 5 221TE shows strengths based on its recorded results, and where architectural attributes favor one side qualitatively.

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins in multi-threaded rendering workloads based on its Cinebench scores. The R23 multi-core score of 11305 and R20 multi-core score of 4748 show consistent scaling across rendering generations. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration with 24 MB of shared L3 cache provides a wide resource pool for parallel tasks. The PassMark multi-thread score of 13301 reinforces this, as does the integer math score of 42303, which is the highest PassMark sub-test result recorded for the chip. Data compression at 156682 is another strong showing, indicating that compressible data streams benefit from the larger cache and high core count.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i counters on efficiency. Its 28 W TDP is 17 W lower than the Intel part's 45 W rating, which matters in thermally constrained embedded chassis. The 4 nm TSMC process node gives it a manufacturing advantage over the 10 nm Intel node, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is roughly 17 percent higher than the Intel figure despite the lower power envelope. The Radeon 880M integrated graphics is a more capable iGPU than the UHD Graphics 730, so tasks that offload to the integrated GPU would favor the AMD part. The mobile market segment classification and FP8 socket also suggest the AMD chip targets compact, low-power systems, while the Intel chip targets socketed desktop platforms with access to Gen 5 PCIe.

Single-thread performance is a narrow edge for Intel based on the recorded data. The R23 single-core score of 1596 and PassMark single-thread score of 1734 are the only single-thread measurements in the comparison, and they show a competent single-core design. The AMD part's 5.00 GHz boost clock matches Intel's, so the single-thread comparison likely hinges on IPC differences between Zen 5 and the Bartlett Lake core design, but no benchmark data exists to confirm which architecture pulls ahead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores. Both provide 16 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 221TE supports 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part also supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 5 221TE support ECC memory.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 221TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 17860. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891 (0.2 percent higher), the Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898 (0.2 percent higher), the Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779 (0.5 percent lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994 (0.7 percent lower).

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 221TE is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What PCIe generations do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Verdict

The database contains a full benchmark profile for the Intel Core 5 221TE and none for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, so any direct performance verdict is constrained by missing data. What can be stated from the recorded measurements is that the Intel Core 5 221TE performs at a level consistent with its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17860 that places it in a near-exact tie with four rivals spanning AMD and Intel product lines. The largest recorded delta in that group is 0.7 percent, which is negligible in real-world terms.

For buyers selecting on measured performance alone, the Intel Core 5 221TE is the only chip in this comparison with verifiable scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 11305 and PassMark multi-thread result of 13301 demonstrate solid threaded throughput, and the 24 MB of shared L3 cache provides a large working set for data-heavy tasks. The Gen 5 PCIe interface and desktop socket classification make it suitable for systems that need modern expansion bandwidth.

For buyers selecting on platform characteristics, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i offers a lower 28 W TDP, a smaller 4 nm process node, higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, and the Radeon 880M integrated graphics. These attributes point toward low-power embedded designs where thermal budget and graphics capability matter more than raw CPU benchmark scores. The mobile market segment and FP8 socket confirm that positioning.

The data does not support a blanket winner. The Intel part wins on measured benchmarks, core count, L3 cache size, and PCIe generation. The AMD part wins on power efficiency, process technology, memory bandwidth, and integrated graphics. Each processor serves a distinct platform class, and the recorded information aligns with those roles.