AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and Intel Core 9 273PQE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the recorded data makes that distinction clear. The AMD part is a low-power, mobile-focused embedded chip built for efficiency, while the Intel part is a high-core-count desktop processor aimed at sustained throughput. Benchmark results for the Intel Core 9 273PQE show a dominant performance profile, with an average benchmark score of 66,099 and a percentile rank of 93 among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its percentile rank sits at 50. These two processors share the same release date and support ECC memory, but their architectural choices and power envelopes separate them sharply.

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part offers 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The AMD part has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a boost clock of 5.90 GHz. The Intel processor reaches 0.9 GHz higher under boost.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor carries 28 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 9 273PQE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 9 273PQE has a TDP of 125 watts. The Intel processor consumes 97 watts more at its rated TDP.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE ranks at the 93rd percentile. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i ranks at the 50th percentile. The Intel part outperforms the AMD part by 43 percentile points.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and use different manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 9 273PQE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and its die size is not recorded in the database. The smaller process node for AMD suggests denser transistor packing, though the database lists no transistor counts for either part.

Codename and generation details also diverge. The AMD processor uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel processor uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 9 generation. The AMD part integrates Radeon 880M graphics, while the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated graphics solutions, but the database does not provide comparative graphics benchmark data.

Cache architecture differs in organization. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. L3 cache shows the largest gap, with the AMD part holding 8 MB total and the Intel part holding 36 MB shared. The Intel processor's 2 MB per core L2 and 36 MB shared L3 give it a substantial cache advantage for workloads that reuse data.

Memory support also distinguishes the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part's additional DDR4 support widens compatibility with existing platforms, while the AMD part's LPDDR5X support suits low-power embedded designs.

PCI Express generation differs. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part provides a newer PCIe standard, which can offer higher transfer rates for compatible devices.

The market segments are distinct. The AMD part targets mobile and embedded applications. The Intel part targets desktops. Both have active production status and a release date of 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a known part number, SA4Q9, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records benchmark scores for the Intel Core 9 273PQE, but no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i. This means direct head-to-head comparisons rely on the Intel part's absolute scores and its position among rivals, rather than side-by-side measurements of both processors.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39,190. Its single-core score in the same test is 5,532. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 16,459 and the single-core result is 2,323. Cinebench R15 shows 3,950 in multicore and 557 in single-core. These results indicate strong scaling from the 12-core, 24-thread configuration, with multicore scores roughly seven times higher than single-core scores in R23.

PassMark tests add more detail. The Intel part scores 164,629 in integer math, 125,546 in floating point math, and 46,107 in multithreaded performance. Single-thread performance is 4,573 in the singlethread test. Data compression reaches 585,752, while data encryption hits 29,636. Extended instructions score 38,743, find prime numbers scores 198, physics scores 2,754, and random string sorting scores 53,167.

The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 66,099. Its nearest rivals in the database show how closely it competes at the top tier. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has an average score of 66,159, which is 0.1% higher than the Core 9 273PQE. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has an average score of 65,914, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 66,855, which is 1.1% higher. The AMD EPYC 4465P scores 66,925, which is 1.2% higher. These deltas are small, all within a 1.2% band, indicating the Intel Core 9 273PQE performs essentially on par with these four rival parts.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores, the database does not provide any head-to-head wins for either processor. The winsA and winsB fields both equal zero. The performance gap between the two parts, however, is implied by the Intel part's 93rd percentile rank versus the AMD part's 50th percentile rank. A processor at the 50th percentile typically sits at the median of all CPUs, while a processor at the 93rd percentile sits near the top. The Intel part's average score of 66,099 stands as the only measured performance figure in this comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

Core and thread counts: the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Clock speeds: the AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz; the Intel part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.90 GHz.

Power: the AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts; the Intel part has a TDP of 125 watts.

Socket: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8; the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: the AMD part uses 4 nm TSMC; the Intel part uses 10 nm Intel.

Die size: the AMD part measures 233 mm²; the Intel part has no recorded die size.

Cache: both have 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3; the Intel part has 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only); the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: the AMD part uses Radeon 880M; the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment: the AMD part targets mobile; the Intel part targets desktop.

Part number: the AMD part lists unknown; the Intel part lists SA4Q9.

Multiplier unlocked: both are locked, with multiplierUnlocked set to false.

ECC memory: both support ECC memory.

Release date: both share the release date 2026-03-08.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $589, which can be stated once as the launch MSRP. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The data describes two processors with opposite design goals. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses 8 cores, 16 threads, a 28 watt TDP, and LPDDR5X support to serve mobile embedded applications where power efficiency and compact integration matter. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses 12 cores, 24 threads, a 125 watt TDP, and PCIe Gen 5 to serve desktop workloads where raw throughput is the priority.

Benchmark results only exist for the Intel part, and they show a high-performance processor. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39,190 and PassMark multithread score of 46,107 indicate strong parallel processing capability. The single-core scores of 5,532 in R23 and 4,573 in PassMark show competitive per-thread performance as well. The Intel part's average score of 66,099 places it at the 93rd percentile, and its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, sit within a 1.2% performance band. This suggests the Intel Core 9 273PQE is effectively a top-tier desktop processor, trading blows with those flagship parts.

The AMD part, with no recorded scores and a 50th percentile rank, cannot be assessed on the same performance scale. Its strengths lie in its specifications: a 4 nm process, a 28 watt TDP, and support for LPDDR5X memory. These features point toward low-power embedded systems, not high-throughput computing. The 8 MB L3 cache and 1 MB L2 per core are modest compared to the Intel part's 36 MB shared L3 and 2 MB per core L2. For workloads that rely on large working sets, the Intel part has a clear architectural advantage.

For users selecting a desktop processor with high core counts and strong benchmark scores, the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the only option in this pair with measured evidence of performance. Its 93rd percentile rank and average score of 66,099 support that choice. For users building mobile embedded systems that prioritize low power consumption and compact sockets, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i offers a 28 watt TDP and a smaller process node, though the database provides no benchmark data to confirm its computational capabilities. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Intel part delivers measured high-end desktop performance, while the AMD part delivers an efficient mobile embedded design without measured scores.