AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data does not include any direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and Intel Core 5 315. The database contains no comparative test scores between these two processors. However, the Intel Core 5 315 has a full set of individual benchmark measurements across multiple test suites. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores at all in the database, with an average benchmark score of zero.

The Intel Core 5 315 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,981 points and a single-core score of 1,832 points. In Cinebench R20, the chip records 5,452 multi-core and 769 single-core points. The older Cinebench R15 test yields 1,308 multi-core and 184 single-core points. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 15,272, a single-thread score of 4,021, and a physics score of 1,163. Additional PassMark figures include integer math at 31,690, floating point math at 42,441, extended instructions at 13,143, data compression at 146,143, data encryption at 11,119, find prime numbers at 112, and random string sorting at 17,551.

The Intel part reaches the 72nd percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. Its average benchmark score is 18,188. The nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The AMD EPYC 9274F scores 18,189, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18,180, also a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-1365U scores 18,177, a delta of 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 18,176, a delta of 0.1 percent. These margins are extremely small, within a fraction of a percent. The data shows the Intel Core 5 315 sits in a competitive band where several established desktop and mobile processors land within a hair of its average score.

Because the AMD unit has no benchmark entries, no direct wins can be assigned either way. The wins counter shows zero for both processors. The comparison must therefore rely on architectural specifications and the known performance of the Intel part alone.

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 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no die size recorded.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel part has no hyper-threading, meaning each core maps to a single thread. The AMD part doubles its thread count over its core count. Clock speeds also differ. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD processor holds a 0.60 GHz advantage in boost frequency and a 0.50 GHz advantage at base.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel processor uses 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The per-core L2 allocation favors AMD at 1 MB per core versus roughly 0.42 MB per core for Intel. The L3 total favors AMD as well, 8 MB versus 6 MB.

Thermal design power differs by 13 watts. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts. The AMD processor consumes more power but offers higher clock speeds and more cores. The Intel processor operates at a lower power envelope, which may suit thinner mobile designs.

Memory support shows both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the memory bus differs. The AMD part uses dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part uses single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD processor offers 29.9 GB/s more memory bandwidth. ECC memory support also differs: the AMD part supports ECC, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe lanes differ as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD part has 10 more PCIe lanes available for connected devices.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 880M. The Intel processor uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either part, so no performance comparison is possible from the recorded data.

The release dates differ by about one month. The AMD processor released on 2026-03-08, and the Intel processor released on 2026-04-15. Both parts are active in production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has an unknown part number, while the Intel part carries the part number SAEFC. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i shows advantages in several specification areas based on the recorded data. It has 2 more cores and 10 more threads than the Intel Core 5 315. The thread advantage is larger than the core advantage because Intel does not implement simultaneous multithreading. For workloads that scale with thread count, the AMD part has a clear structural edge. Its boost clock of 5.00 GHz is 0.60 GHz higher than the Intel boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its base clock of 2.00 GHz is 0.50 GHz higher. The AMD part also offers more L3 cache at 8 MB versus 6 MB, and more per-core L2 at 1 MB versus roughly 0.42 MB per core.

Memory bandwidth strongly favors AMD. The dual-channel bus at 89.6 GB/s eclipses the Intel single-channel bus at 59.7 GB/s. Applications that are sensitive to memory throughput, such as database workloads, data compression, or large in-memory processing, would benefit from the AMD configuration. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which matters for reliability-sensitive embedded applications. The 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 6 lanes on the Intel part allows more expansion devices or faster storage configurations.

The Intel Core 5 315 has advantages in efficiency and manufacturing. Its 3 nm process node is smaller than the AMD 4 nm node. Its TDP of 15 watts is 13 watts lower than the AMD TDP of 28 watts. For passively cooled embedded systems or fanless designs, the lower thermal envelope is significant. The Intel part also has a recorded benchmark profile showing it performs at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 18,188. The AMD part has no recorded benchmarks, so its actual performance level is unmeasured in the database.

The Intel part also has a launch MSRP of $340, while the AMD part has no listed price. The Intel part's die size is not recorded, so no comparison on physical area is possible. The Intel L1 cache of 192 KB total versus 80 KB per core on AMD is not directly comparable because of different core counts and cache structures.

The single-thread performance of the Intel part is measurable from its benchmarks. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,832 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,021 indicate a capable single-core design despite the lower base clock. The AMD part has no such measurements, so its single-thread capabilities cannot be verified from the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part has 2 more cores and 10 more threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 315 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD part is 0.60 GHz higher.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 315 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 5 315 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part consumes 13 watts less.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 315 has single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part offers 29.9 GB/s more.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 315 have recorded benchmark scores?

A: Yes, the Intel part has scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark tests. Its average benchmark score is 18,188, and it sits at the 72nd percentile. The AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores.

The Verdict

The data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core 5 315 has a complete benchmark profile showing solid performance at the 72nd percentile, with an average score of 18,188 that places it within 0.1 percent of several established processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores at all, so its real-world performance cannot be confirmed from the database.

On specifications alone, the AMD part appears designed for higher throughput. It offers 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads, a boost clock 0.60 GHz higher, dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s versus single-channel at 59.7 GB/s, 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 6, and ECC support. These features point toward workloads that demand parallelism, memory bandwidth, and reliability.

The Intel part appears designed for efficiency. Its 3 nm process, 15 watt TDP, and 6 threads suggest a lower-power footprint. Its recorded benchmarks confirm it can deliver competitive average scores against rivals like the Intel Core i7-9700 and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, both within 0.1 percent. Its single-thread score of 4,021 in PassMark and 1,832 in Cinebench R23 show capable per-core performance.

The choice depends on the workload profile. Systems that need maximum thread count, memory bandwidth, ECC, and PCIe expansion would favor the AMD part based on its specifications. Systems constrained by power budget and thermal limits, or that need verified benchmark performance, would favor the Intel part. The Intel part also has a known launch MSRP of $340, while the AMD part has no listed price. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are active in production. The AMD part releases earlier in the database timeline, 2026-03-08 versus 2026-04-15 for Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i | Intel Core 5 315 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Supported | Not supported |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 880M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2026-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $340 |

| Part Number | Unknown | SAEFC |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |