AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 7 150U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full benchmark profile for the Intel Core 7 150U, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark entries in the current dataset. This creates an asymmetric comparison: the Intel part can be positioned against its nearest rivals, but the AMD processor cannot be scored directly in any workload. The Intel Core 7 150U holds a percentile rank of 71 across all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17395.

Looking at the Intel Core 7 150U's performance profile, its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8883 and single-core score of 1875.5 show a strong balance between threaded throughput and single-thread responsiveness. The Geekbench results reinforce this split, with a multicore score of 6234 and a single-core score of 1857. In PassMark testing, the integer math workload returns 51057, while floating-point math reaches 34405. The multithread score of 14700 and single-thread score of 3508 indicate that the processor's ten cores, paired with twelve threads, deliver solid performance across both heavily parallel and lightly threaded applications.

The nearest rival data places the Intel Core 7 150U in a tight competitive cluster. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 records an average score of 17333, which is 0.4% behind the Intel processor. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 also lands at 17321, again 0.4% behind. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE reaches 17482, edging out the Intel chip by 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G posts 17507, a 0.6% advantage. These margins are remarkably small, indicating that the Core 7 150U sits at the center of a dense performance band where single-percentage-point differences separate adjacent parts.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i lacks benchmark scores, no direct win-loss tally can be established between these two processors. The wins counter in the database shows zero for both parts, reflecting the absence of head-to-head test data rather than any measured equivalence. The comparison must therefore rely on architectural specifications and feature sets, which differ substantially between the two designs.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process node, with a die size of 233 mm². The processor packs 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its thermal design power is 28 watts, and it fits into AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core 7 150U, by contrast, is built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process node, and it uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket. The processor provides 10 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its thermal design power is significantly lower at 15 watts.

The core counts tell an interesting story. The AMD part offers fewer physical cores (8 versus 10) but more threads (16 versus 12), which means every AMD core supports two threads while the Intel design only has two hyperthreaded cores within its hybrid arrangement. The Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 5.00 GHz gives it a raw frequency advantage in burst workloads, though the AMD part uses a more advanced manufacturing process that could offset some of that deficit through efficiency.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors provide 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i carries 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 150U provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, giving it a larger total cache footprint for the last level.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory across a dual-channel bus, with a rated memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, but it does not support ECC memory, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database.

PCIe connectivity shows another meaningful difference. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 4 with only 8 lanes from the CPU. This gives the AMD processor twice the PCIe lane count for discrete devices, storage expansion, or other peripherals. Integrated graphics also differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 880M and the Intel part using Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units.

Release dates are far apart. The Intel Core 7 150U entered production status in January 2024, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is dated March 2026. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part carries part number SRMYP, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD chip supports simultaneous multithreading on all cores, giving it more threads despite fewer physical cores.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i runs at a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 7 150U runs at a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, giving the Intel part a 0.40 GHz higher boost frequency.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150U does not support ECC memory, which may matter for reliability-focused embedded workloads.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 150U has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part is rated for substantially lower power consumption.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 150U compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U averages 17395 in benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and AMD Ryzen 3 210 both trail by 0.4%, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE leads by 0.5% and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G leads by 0.6%. All four rivals sit within a 1.2% band of the Intel processor.

Q: Which processor offers more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 150U provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU, so the AMD part has double the lane count.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not permit a performance verdict between these two processors because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Core 7 150U, however, is well characterized and sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with a tight cluster of AMD rivals within roughly half a percent on either side. Any user selecting between these parts must weigh architectural features rather than measured performance.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i targets a different design point. Its 28 watt TDP is higher than the Intel part's 15 watts, but it brings 16 threads, ECC memory support, a dual-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X memory controller with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. These features point toward embedded or industrial scenarios where reliability, memory capacity, and peripheral connectivity matter more than raw clock speed or benchmark placement.

The Intel Core 7 150U offers a lower power envelope, a higher boost clock, more physical cores, and a larger shared L3 cache of 12 MB. Its benchmark profile, anchored by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8883 and single-core score of 1875.5, places it in the upper-middle range of the database. The 71st percentile ranking confirms that it outperforms most recorded CPUs while remaining competitive with a narrow band of AMD desktop parts.

The choice depends on workload requirements. For tasks that benefit from many threads, ECC validation, or extensive PCIe expansion, the AMD processor's specifications make it the more suitable candidate on paper. For lower power draw, higher single-core burst frequencies, and a proven benchmark track record, the Intel processor has the measurable advantage. Without AMD benchmark data, the performance question remains open, but the specification differences are clear enough to guide selection.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database. Core and thread counts are opposite: the AMD part uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part uses 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power is 28 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel.

The socket and manufacturing details diverge completely. AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses BGA 1744. The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a 233 mm² die, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm Intel process with no die size recorded. The AMD codename is Gorgon Point, and the Intel codename is Raptor Lake-U. Generations are listed as Zen 5 / Zen 5c for AMD and Raptor Lake-U for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but only the AMD part has a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on AMD only.

PCIe connectivity differs by lane count, with 16 lanes on AMD versus 8 lanes on Intel, both at Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 880M on AMD and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on Intel. Release dates are January 2024 for Intel and March 2026 for AMD. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part number is SRMYP, while the AMD part number is unknown.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 150U wins in every benchmark category where data exists, simply because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores. Looking at the Intel processor's actual strengths, its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1875.5 and multi-core score of 8883 show strong performance in rendering workloads. The PassMark physics score of 1012 and extended instructions score of 8748 indicate solid computational throughput for simulation and vectorized code. The data encryption score of 10025 and data compression score of 158622 highlight capabilities in security and storage-related tasks.

The Intel part also wins on power efficiency, with a 15 watt TDP versus the AMD part's 28 watts. Its higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz gives it an edge in lightly threaded workloads that depend on maximum frequency. The larger 12 MB L3 cache could benefit workloads with large working sets that fit within the shared cache.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i wins on architectural features rather than measured performance. Its 16 threads provide better multi-threading capacity than the Intel part's 12 threads, assuming the Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores scale efficiently. The dual-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X memory controller with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth offers a defined memory throughput advantage, since no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. ECC memory support gives it a clear edge in reliability-sensitive embedded deployments.

The 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes on the AMD processor double the Intel part's lane count, making it preferable for systems with multiple NVMe drives, discrete GPUs, or specialized I/O cards. The 4 nm TSMC process node, versus Intel's 10 nm node, suggests a denser transistor layout that could yield better performance per watt in sustained loads, though this is an inference from the process specification rather than a measured result. The AMD processor's later release date of March 2026 also means it is a newer design, which could matter for long-term platform support.