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

AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and Intel Core 7 150UL occupy different corners of the processor market, yet both target active production systems. The AMD part is a mobile-focused embedded chip built on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part is a desktop-oriented Raptor Lake-PS design on Intel's 10 nm node. The recorded data shows no head-to-head benchmark results, no wins for either side, and no nearest rival comparisons. Both processors sit at the 50th percentile against all CPUs in the database, and both have an average benchmark score of zero. This analysis therefore relies entirely on the specification differences and architectural details present in the database, with the benchmark section reflecting the absence of measured performance data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i wins in scenarios that demand high per-thread throughput with lower power envelopes. It delivers 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The boost frequency matches the Intel part exactly, but the AMD chip achieves this with a 28 W TDP, which is higher than the Intel's 15 W TDP. The AMD processor uses a dual-channel memory bus with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not present for the Intel chip. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, includes ECC memory support, and provides 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The integrated Radeon 880M graphics unit is part of the package. For embedded applications that require error-correcting memory and higher memory bandwidth, the AMD part holds the advantage.

The Intel Core 7 150UL wins in scenarios that favor higher core counts and lower power consumption. It offers 10 cores and 12 threads, which is two more physical cores than the AMD chip, though four fewer threads. The base clock is 1.70 GHz, lower than the AMD's 2.00 GHz, but the boost clock matches at 5.00 GHz. The Intel part operates at a 15 W TDP, which is 13 W lower than the AMD chip, making it more suitable for thermally constrained or fanless designs. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is a desktop socket, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving system designers flexibility with existing memory inventories. The Intel chip includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, which is a more robust integrated GPU in terms of execution unit count compared to the AMD's Radeon 880M (the database does not list the execution unit count for the Radeon). The Intel part also has a larger shared L3 cache at 12 MB versus the AMD's 8 MB.

For workloads that are heavily parallel but do not require simultaneous multithreading, the Intel chip's 10 physical cores can outperform the AMD's 8 cores in raw multi-core throughput, assuming similar IPC. However, the database does not provide any benchmark scores to confirm this. For single-threaded tasks, both parts boost to 5.00 GHz, so the winner depends on architectural IPC, which is not directly measured here. The AMD part's higher TDP suggests it can sustain higher clocks under load, while the Intel part's lower TDP suggests better efficiency at reduced performance levels.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores. The Intel chip also has 12 threads, compared to the AMD's 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: Both processors have a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz, and the Intel part runs at 1.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150UL does not list ECC memory support in the database.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but only the AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: How do the integrated graphics differ?

A: The AMD processor includes Radeon 880M graphics. The Intel processor includes Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The database does not provide execution unit counts for the Radeon 880M.

Q: What are the socket requirements?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. The `headToHeadBenchmarks` field is empty, and both `winsA` and `winsB` are zero. The `avgBenchmarkScore` for both parts is zero, and neither has any individual benchmark entries. The `percentileVsAllCpus` field is 50 for both, indicating they sit at the median of all CPUs in the database, but this percentile is not derived from any measured performance data for these specific units. Without recorded scores, any comparison of multi-core or single-core performance must rely on the specification sheet.

The only quantitative performance-related figures available are clock speeds, core counts, thread counts, TDP, memory bandwidth, and cache sizes. The AMD part has a higher base clock (2.00 GHz vs. 1.70 GHz), identical boost clock (5.00 GHz), more threads (16 vs. 12), higher TDP (28 W vs. 15 W), higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s vs. not recorded), and a smaller L3 cache (8 MB vs. 12 MB). The Intel part has more cores (10 vs. 8), a larger L3 cache (12 MB vs. 8 MB), and a lower TDP. These figures do not translate into direct benchmark wins because no benchmark data exists.

The database indicates that both processors are active production parts. The AMD chip was released on 2026-03-08, and the Intel chip was released on 2024-04-07. The release dates do not imply performance superiority; they only establish availability timelines. Without benchmark scores, the head-to-head section remains a specification-level comparison rather than a measured performance analysis.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The base clock is 2.00 GHz for the AMD part and 1.70 GHz for the Intel part. Both share a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 28 W for the AMD part and 15 W for the Intel part.

The sockets differ: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ: the AMD part is built on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part is built on a 10 nm Intel process. The die size is recorded as 233 mm² for the AMD part, while the Intel part has no die size recorded. The transistor counts are not recorded for either part.

Cache configurations differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for the AMD part and 1.25 MB per core for the Intel part. The L3 cache is 8 MB for the AMD part and 12 MB shared for the Intel part. The AMD part does not list a total L3 figure beyond the 8 MB, and neither lists vCache3d.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe lanes differ: the AMD part provides 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel part provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 880M, and the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The market segment differs: the AMD part is mobile, and the Intel part is desktop. Both processors have a locked multiplier, are active in production, and have no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is based on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, which uses Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC. The die size is 233 mm². The architecture field is null in the database, but the generation string specifies Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. This indicates a hybrid core design where some cores may prioritize performance and others efficiency, though the database does not specify the core distribution. The L3 cache is 8 MB, and the memory controller supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with ECC.

The Intel Core 7 150UL is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename. The architecture is listed as Raptor Lake, and the generation is Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS). The process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. The die size is not recorded. Raptor Lake uses a hybrid architecture with performance cores and efficiency cores, though the database does not break down the core types. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared, and the memory controller supports DDR4 and DDR5 without ECC.

The AMD part uses a smaller process node (4 nm vs. 10 nm), which typically allows for higher transistor density and lower power per transistor. The AMD part also has a larger die (233 mm² vs. not recorded), suggesting more integrated components or a different layout. The Intel part has a larger L3 cache (12 MB vs. 8 MB), which can benefit workloads with large working sets. The Intel part uses a desktop socket (Socket 1700), while the AMD part uses a mobile socket (FP8), reflecting their respective market segments.

The integrated graphics architectures differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 880M, and the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The database does not provide architectural details for the Radeon 880M, but the Intel Iris Xe is a known execution unit design with 96 EUs. The AMD part supports ECC memory, which is critical for embedded reliability, while the Intel part does not. The PCIe lane counts differ: 16 lanes for AMD and 8 lanes for Intel, both Gen 4. These architectural choices align with the intended use cases: the AMD part targets embedded mobile systems with higher bandwidth requirements, and the Intel part targets desktop systems with lower power and wider memory compatibility.