AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i versus the Intel Core 5 223PTE. Both processors hold a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs in the database, and both have an average benchmark score of 0 in the current dataset. With no measured wins registered for either part, the head-to-head comparison rests entirely on specification differences rather than empirical performance deltas. The absence of benchmark data means the two chips cannot be ranked against each other using recorded scores. What the database does show is that both processors occupy the same percentile tier, which indicates that neither has a measured performance advantage over the other in the current dataset. The wins counters for both items sit at 0, confirming that no benchmark result has been logged for either processor in a comparative test.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size is recorded as 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is substantial: the AMD part uses a 4 nm process, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process. This node gap directly influences power characteristics and transistor density, though the database does not list transistor counts for either chip.

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, so core and thread counts do not differentiate them. The cache hierarchy differs significantly. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core but doubles the L2 allocation to 2 MB per core, and its L3 cache is 24 MB shared. This gives the Intel processor 16 MB more total L3 cache and 1 MB more L2 cache per core. For workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 8 MB, the Intel part has a clear structural advantage. For workloads that fit within 8 MB, the difference may not matter.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part can use LPDDR5X, which is a low-power memory type suitable for mobile platforms. The Intel part cannot use LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and share the same recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe interface differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation, which offers double the per-lane bandwidth in theory, but the database does not include measured PCIe throughput results.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor uses a Radeon 880M iGPU, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either, so no direct performance comparison is possible. The market segments differ: the AMD part is listed as Mobile, while the Intel part is listed as Desktop. The socket types differ accordingly: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD chip and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel chip. Production status for both is Active. Both are locked multipliers, and both carry a release date of 2026-03-08T17:00:00.000Z.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, double the 1 MB per core on the AMD part.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The database lists ECC memory support as true for both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 5 223PTE.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do the two processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part adds LPDDR5X support, and the Intel part adds DDR4 support.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. Base clock: the AMD chip runs at 2.00 GHz, while the Intel chip runs at 2.30 GHz. Boost clock: the AMD chip boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Intel part holds a 300 MHz base clock advantage and a 400 MHz boost clock advantage. TDP: the AMD chip is rated at 28 W, while the Intel chip is rated at 45 W. The AMD part uses 17 W less power according to the TDP rating. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Bartlett Lake. Generation: Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). Process node: 4 nm versus 10 nm. Foundry: TSMC versus Intel. Die size: 233 mm² for the AMD chip; the database lists no die size for the Intel chip.

Cache: L1 is identical at 80 KB per core for both. L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 8 MB for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD; DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes for AMD; Gen 5, 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 880M for AMD; UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD; Desktop for Intel. Part number: unknown for AMD; SA4QL for Intel. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers, active production status, the same release date, the same dual-channel memory bus, the same 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and the same ECC memory support.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PTE wins on raw clock speed. Its 2.30 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost clock exceed the AMD part's 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. Higher clocks typically translate to better single-threaded responsiveness, though the database provides no direct benchmark to confirm this. The Intel part also wins on cache capacity. Its 24 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache give it a large advantage for workloads that exceed the 8 MB L3 on the AMD chip. The Intel part also supports PCIe Gen 5, which doubles the per-lane bandwidth ceiling compared to the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, which can be relevant for systems reusing older memory modules. The Intel part is a Desktop segment processor, so it is positioned for stationary builds where its 45 W TDP is less of a concern.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i wins on power efficiency. Its 28 W TDP is 17 W lower than the Intel part's 45 W TDP, which matters for compact or thermally constrained systems. The AMD part is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, a smaller node than the Intel 10 nm process, which supports the lower power target. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory, a low-power memory standard not available on the Intel chip. The AMD part is listed as Mobile, indicating it is intended for portable or embedded systems where power draw and heat dissipation are primary constraints. The AMD part also includes a Radeon 880M integrated GPU, which may deliver different graphics features than the Intel UHD Graphics 770, though the database records no graphics benchmarks for either.

The Verdict

The data shows two 8-core, 16-thread processors with identical release dates and the same memory bandwidth, but they target different use cases. The Intel Core 5 223PTE is the Desktop part with higher clocks, more cache, PCIe Gen 5, DDR4 compatibility, and a 45 W TDP. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is the Mobile part with a 28 W TDP, a 4 nm process, LPDDR5X support, and PCIe Gen 4. The Intel part should be selected for desktop builds where maximum boost clock, large cache, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity are priorities. The AMD part should be selected for mobile or embedded systems where the 17 W TDP savings, smaller process node, and low-power memory support matter more. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Without benchmark scores in the database, the verdict rests on specification alignment with platform requirements. A desktop socket and higher power budget point to the Intel chip. A mobile socket and strict power envelope point to the AMD chip. Both remain in active production, so availability is not a deciding factor in the recorded data.