AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 7 251E reveals two processors aimed at entirely different deployment contexts. The AMD part is a mobile-class, 28 W TDP design built on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part is a desktop-class, 65 W TDP design built on a 10 nm Intel process. The recorded data shows no head-to-head benchmark results, no win counts for either processor, and no nearest rival comparisons. Both processors sit at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of zero. This means the database currently lacks sufficient measurement data to declare a performance winner. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is positioned for embedded and mobile deployments where the 28 W TDP and AMD Socket FP8 form factor are primary considerations. The Intel Core 7 251E is positioned for desktop systems where the 65 W TDP, Intel Socket 1700, and a launch MSRP of $384 are relevant selection criteria. Without benchmark scores, the verdict rests on architectural and feature differences rather than measured performance.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i wins in power efficiency and process technology. Its 28 W TDP is less than half of the Intel part's 65 W TDP. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, which is a smaller geometry than the Intel 10 nm node. The AMD part also uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c generation architecture, offering 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD processor includes a Radeon 880M integrated graphics solution.

The Intel Core 7 251E wins in core count, thread count, and cache capacity. It offers 24 cores and 32 threads, which is three times the core count and double the thread count of the AMD part. The Intel processor has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher at base and 0.60 GHz higher at boost. The Intel L3 cache is 36 MB shared, compared to the AMD L3 cache of 8 MB. The Intel L2 cache is 2 MB per core, compared to the AMD L2 cache of 1 MB per core. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename and includes UHD Graphics 770 as its integrated graphics.

The AMD processor supports only DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both support dual-channel memory with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a larger die size at 257 mm², while the AMD die size is 233 mm².

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, which is based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The process node is 4 nm from TSMC. The processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock is 2.00 GHz and the boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 28 W. The socket is AMD Socket FP8. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The die size is 233 mm². The integrated graphics are Radeon 880M. The memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The PCIe support is Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The market segment is mobile. The production status is active. The release date is March 8, 2026. The multiplier is locked. The part number is unknown.

The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. The process node is 10 nm from Intel. The processor has 24 cores and 32 threads. The base clock is 2.10 GHz and the boost clock is 5.60 GHz. The TDP is 65 W. The socket is Intel Socket 1700. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 257 mm². The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The market segment is desktop. The production status is active. The release date is January 12, 2025. The launch MSRP is $384. The multiplier is locked. The part number is SRQDUQ657.

The architecture differences are substantial. The AMD part uses a smaller 4 nm process, which typically indicates higher transistor density and lower power consumption, though the database does not record transistor counts. The Intel part uses a larger 10 nm process with a larger die size. The core count difference is significant: 24 cores versus 8 cores. The thread count difference is also significant: 32 threads versus 16 threads. The L3 cache difference is notable: 36 MB shared versus 8 MB. The L2 cache per core is double on the Intel part. The Intel part has a higher boost clock by 0.60 GHz. The Intel part supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, while the AMD part supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5. The PCIe generation differs: Gen 5 on Intel versus Gen 4 on AMD. The release dates differ by over a year, with the Intel part released on January 12, 2025, and the AMD part released on March 8, 2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the power consumption figures for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 251E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The database records eccMemory as true for both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 7 251E.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 251E?

A: The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 7 251E is $384. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i versus the Intel Core 7 251E. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero. Neither processor has any individual benchmark scores recorded; the benchmarks arrays are empty. The avgBenchmarkScore for both processors is zero. The percentileVsAllCpus for both processors is 50.

Without measured benchmark data, the comparison relies on the recorded specifications. The Intel Core 7 251E shows a 16-core advantage in core count (24 versus 8) and a 16-thread advantage in thread count (32 versus 16). The Intel boost clock is 0.60 GHz higher at 5.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The Intel L3 cache is 28 MB larger at 36 MB versus 8 MB. The Intel L2 cache is double per core at 2 MB versus 1 MB. The Intel PCIe support is one generation newer at Gen 5 versus Gen 4. The Intel part supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, while the AMD part supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i shows a 37 W lower TDP at 28 W versus 65 W. The AMD process node is smaller at 4 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD die size is 24 mm² smaller at 233 mm² versus 257 mm². The AMD part is released later, with a release date of March 8, 2026, versus January 12, 2025, for the Intel part. The AMD integrated graphics are Radeon 880M, while the Intel integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770.

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core 7 251E is a higher-core-count, higher-cache-capacity desktop processor with a higher TDP and a newer PCIe generation. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is a lower-TDP mobile processor with a smaller process node and a later release date. Both processors have identical memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, identical L1 cache per core at 80 KB, identical PCIe lane counts at 16 lanes (CPU only), identical dual-channel memory bus support, and identical locked multiplier status. Both processors are active in production status. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRQDUQ657, while the AMD part number is unknown. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has none recorded.

The absence of benchmark scores in the database means that performance conclusions cannot be drawn from measured data. The specifications suggest that the Intel part would likely show advantages in multi-threaded workloads given its higher core and thread counts, and in memory-intensive workloads given its larger L3 cache. The AMD part would likely show advantages in power-constrained environments given its lower TDP and smaller process node. These are qualitative inferences from the recorded specifications, not measured results. The database will require benchmark data to provide a quantitative head-to-head comparison. As of the current record, both processors sit at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with no performance scores to differentiate them.