AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits cleanly between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core 7 240H has 16 recorded scores across Cinebench and Passmark workloads. The database therefore shows zero wins for the AMD part and 16 wins for the Intel part, but that is a function of data availability rather than a direct performance verdict. The Intel Core 7 240H sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31,483. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31,473, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31,495, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at 31,508, and the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31,510. The delta percentages against those rivals are essentially zero, with the Core Ultra 5 225H and Core i5-13500 both at -0.1%, meaning the 240H trades blows within a rounding error of those parts.

For use-case segmentation, the Intel part shows strength in multi-threaded rendering workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 15,764, while Cinebench R20 multicore hits 8,562 and Cinebench R15 multicore reaches 2,360. Single-thread performance is also solid, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 1,719, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1,208, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 249. Passmark integer math scores 80,396, floating point math scores 58,905, and extended instructions score 16,897. Data compression scores 271,774, while data encryption scores 15,155. The multithread Passmark score is 23,975, physics is 1,723, and random string sorting is 28,866. Single-thread Passmark is 3,782.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile rank is 50. The data cannot assign any workload wins to the AMD part because no measurements exist for it. The Intel part wins every category where data exists, but the analysis should note that this is an incomplete comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is built on the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI Embedded generation with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses an 8-core, 16-thread configuration. The process node is 4 nm from TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². Base clock is 2.00 GHz, boost clock is 5.00 GHz, and thermal design power is 28 watts. It uses AMD Socket FP8. Cache is organized as 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3 total. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, with memory bandwidth rated at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes on the CPU only. Integrated graphics is the Radeon 880M. The production status is active, and the release date is recorded as March 8, 2026. The multiplier is locked.

The Intel Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, part of the Core 7 generation with Raptor Lake Refresh. It has 10 cores and 16 threads. The process node is 10 nm from Intel. Base clock is 2.50 GHz, boost clock is 5.20 GHz, and thermal design power is 45 watts. It uses Intel BGA 1744. Cache is organized as 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, but memory bandwidth is not recorded. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe is Gen 5 with 8 lanes on the CPU only. Integrated graphics is Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The production status is active, and the release date is December 17, 2024. The multiplier is locked. The launch MSRP is $502.

Architecturally, the AMD part uses a smaller process node, 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically indicates higher transistor density and potentially better power efficiency. The AMD die size is recorded at 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD part has fewer cores, 8 versus 10, but the same thread count at 16. The Intel part has a higher base clock by 0.50 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz. The Intel part has a higher TDP by 17 watts, which may allow for higher sustained clocks under load. The AMD part has a larger L3 cache in total at 8 MB versus the Intel part's 24 MB shared L3. The Intel L2 is 2 MB per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD side. The AMD part supports ECC memory, the Intel part does not. The AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth rating at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The AMD integrated graphics is the Radeon 880M, the Intel integrated graphics is Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, so the only recorded scores come from the Intel Core 7 240H. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark data, which prevents a direct score-by-score comparison. The Intel part's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,764 places it in a competitive position against its nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, which has an average score of 31,508, performs within 0.1% of the 240H's average of 31,483. The Intel Core i5-13500, at 31,510, is also within 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, at 31,495, is essentially tied. The Intel Core Ultra 3 205, at 31,473, is also tied. These delta values indicate that the 240H's overall average score is indistinguishable from those four parts in the database.

Within the Intel part's own scores, the data shows a strong multicore result. Cinebench R23 multicore at 15,764 is about 84% higher than Cinebench R20 multicore at 8,562, which is expected given the different test versions. Cinebench R15 multicore at 2,360 is lower in absolute terms but follows the same pattern. Single-core scores are more consistent across versions: Cinebench R23 single-core at 1,719, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1,208, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 249. Passmark single-thread at 3,782 is the highest single-thread score recorded. Passmark multithread at 23,975 is about 6.3 times the single-thread score, indicating good scaling across the 10 cores. Integer math at 80,396 is higher than floating point math at 58,905, which is a common pattern for x86 processors. Data compression at 271,774 is the highest Passmark score, while find prime numbers at 102 is the lowest, indicating that the processor is much stronger at compression workloads than at prime number generation.

Since the AMD part has no scores, the database cannot show any head-to-head wins for it. The Intel part wins all 16 recorded benchmarks by default of data availability. The percentile difference is also notable: the Intel part is at the 82nd percentile, while the AMD part is at the 50th percentile, though the AMD percentile is based on no recorded measurements.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but qualified conclusion. The Intel Core 7 240H has extensive benchmark coverage in the database, with 16 recorded scores, an average benchmark score of 31,483, and an 82nd percentile rank. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 3 205, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, and Intel Core i5-13500, all have average scores within 0.1%, meaning the 240H is effectively tied with those parts in overall performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals, leaving its performance entirely uncharacterized in the database. The AMD part does have architectural advantages that may matter in specific contexts: a 4 nm process node versus 10 nm, ECC memory support, a higher memory bandwidth rating at 89.6 GB/s, and a lower TDP at 28 watts versus 45 watts. Those features suggest potential efficiency and reliability benefits for embedded or memory-sensitive workloads, but the database contains no performance measurements to confirm them.

For a buyer choosing strictly from the data, the Intel Core 7 240H is the only part with verified performance scores. The AMD part cannot be recommended on measured performance because no measurements exist. The Intel part's 10 cores, higher clocks, and 24 MB shared L3 give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded workloads, as shown by the Cinebench and Passmark multithread scores. The AMD part's 8 cores and 16 threads match the Intel thread count, but the lower TDP and smaller process node suggest a different design priority, likely power efficiency rather than raw throughput. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, giving the AMD part a memory flexibility advantage for low-power embedded designs. The Intel part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while the AMD part supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, which may matter for expandability.

The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $502, which appears once in the database. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The production status for both is active. The release dates differ, with the Intel part released on December 17, 2024, and the AMD part on March 8, 2026, making the AMD part a newer design. The Intel part number is recorded as SRQ6TQ5ML, while the AMD part number is unknown.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i's boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel base clock is 2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz on the AMD part.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 240H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H has an average benchmark score of 31,483. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31,473, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31,495, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H at 31,508, and the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31,510. The delta percentages are 0% for the first two and -0.1% for the last two, meaning all five parts are effectively tied.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 240H supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 240H is built on a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD die size is recorded at 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses Radeon 880M integrated graphics. The Intel Core 7 240H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 64 execution units.