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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and Intel Core 7 251TE?

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

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 251TE uses a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 7 251TE supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions in each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses Radeon 880M graphics, while the Intel Core 7 251TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i belongs to the Gorgon Point generation, built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c core architectures. This hybrid arrangement combines high-performance and high-efficiency cores within a single package. The chip is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The processor integrates 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading across all cores.

The Intel Core 7 251TE comes from the Bartlett Lake generation, using a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Its die measures 215 mm². This processor packs 24 cores and 32 threads, a significantly higher core count that suggests a hybrid configuration of performance and efficiency cores. The base clock sits at 1.40 GHz, which is lower than the AMD chip's 2.00 GHz base, but the boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz, slightly above the AMD part's 5.00 GHz ceiling.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially between the two. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor also offers 80 KB of L1 per core but increases L2 to 1.25 MB per core and provides a much larger 36 MB shared L3 cache. This larger last-level cache on the Intel side may assist in workloads with high data reuse.

Memory support diverges in an important way. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. This gives the Intel processor flexibility for systems still using DDR4 modules. Both platforms feature dual-channel memory buses with identical peak bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 251TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, doubling the per-lane transfer rate for compatible devices.

The Intel processor carries a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD processor does not have a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE dominates the benchmark record in the database. Its recorded scores show strength across a wide range of workloads. The data includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results, plus PassMark tests covering integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, physics, and sorting operations.

The Intel chip's 24-core, 32-thread configuration delivers substantial multi-threaded performance. Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25518 indicates strong parallel processing capability. PassMark multithread score of 30022 reinforces this pattern. The 36 MB shared L3 cache likely contributes to data-heavy workloads such as compression and encryption, where the chip scores 334399 in data compression and 22176 in data encryption.

Single-thread performance on the Intel chip is also solid. Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3602 and PassMark single-thread score of 3568 show competitive per-core throughput. The 5.40 GHz boost clock supports latency-sensitive applications.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data means the analysis cannot directly quantify its wins. However, the architecture suggests certain strengths. The 4 nm process at TSMC implies better power efficiency for a given workload. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 2.00 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost may deliver competitive single-thread performance due to the Zen 5 core design. The 28 W TDP versus the Intel chip's 45 W TDP indicates the AMD part targets lower power envelopes.

The Intel chip's 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41650, places it firmly in high-performance territory. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H with an average score of 41621 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41576 with a 0.2 percent delta, the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41779 with a negative 0.3 percent delta, and the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41914 with a negative 0.6 percent delta. These narrow deltas indicate the Core 7 251TE sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields.

Core and thread counts: AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads, Intel has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.40 GHz.

Boost clock: AMD reaches 5.00 GHz, Intel reaches 5.40 GHz.

TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W, Intel at 45 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Codename: AMD is Gorgon Point, Intel is Bartlett Lake.

Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI Embedded with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, Intel is Core 7 with Bartlett Lake cores.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel.

Die size: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel measures 215 mm².

L2 cache per core: AMD provides 1 MB, Intel provides 1.25 MB.

L3 cache: AMD has 8 MB, Intel has 36 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

PCIe version: AMD uses Gen 4, Intel uses Gen 5.

Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 880M, Intel has UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment: AMD is Mobile, Intel is Desktop.

Release date: AMD launched in 2026, Intel launched in 2025.

Launch MSRP: Intel lists at $384, AMD has no recorded MSRP.

Part number: Intel is SRQAXQ5ZG, AMD is unknown.

Multiplier unlocked: both are locked.

ECC support: both support ECC memory.

Memory bus: both use dual-channel.

Memory bandwidth: both achieve 89.6 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 7 251TE. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty.

Consequently, all performance analysis must rely on the Intel chip's standalone benchmark record and the absence of recorded scores for the AMD part.

The Intel Core 7 251TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25518 and a single-core score of 3602. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 10717 and single-core is 1512. Cinebench R15 shows 2572 in multicore and 362 in single-core. These scores demonstrate consistent scaling across Cinebench versions.

PassMark results reveal specific workload characteristics. Integer math scores 125739, floating point math scores 85607, and extended instructions score 16974. Data compression reaches 334399, while random string sorting hits 39643. The find prime numbers test produces a score of 140, physics scores 1938, and multithread scores 30022. Data encryption scores 22176, and single-thread performance is 3568.

The average benchmark score for the Intel chip is 41650. Its percentile ranking of 88 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. The nearest rival deltas, ranging from negative 0.6 to positive 0.2 percent, show the chip is closely matched with several other high-end processors.

Without any recorded benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, the data provides no quantitative basis for comparing the two in specific tests. The percentile for the AMD chip is 50, and its average benchmark score is zero, reflecting the absence of test data.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core 7 251TE has a comprehensive benchmark profile demonstrating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. Its 88th percentile ranking, average score of 41650, and position among closely matched rivals such as the Core Ultra 7 265H and Core i7-14650HX confirm its competitive standing.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i lacks any recorded benchmark scores. The database shows no tests, no wins, and no rival comparisons for this processor. This absence means no performance conclusions can be drawn from measurements.

Specification differences favor the Intel chip in core count, thread count, boost clock, L3 cache size, and PCIe generation. The AMD chip holds advantages in base clock, process node efficiency, TDP, and die size. The Intel chip supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, while the AMD chip supports LPDDR5X.

For users seeking a desktop processor with verified high multi-threaded performance, the Intel Core 7 251TE's recorded data shows a capable part. Its 24 cores, 36 MB L3 cache, and 45 W TDP position it for demanding parallel workloads. The AMD processor, with its 28 W TDP and mobile segment designation, targets lower-power embedded applications, but the database contains no performance evidence to support specific claims.

The choice between these processors depends on requirements that the data can only partially address. The Intel chip offers documented performance across many tests. The AMD chip offers architectural efficiency through a smaller process node and lower TDP, but its performance remains unquantified in the database. The verdict from the data is clear: the Intel Core 7 251TE is the only one of the two with measurable performance evidence, and it performs at a high level relative to all CPUs in the database.