AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The AMD processor boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part reaches 4.70 GHz. The AMD chip also has a lower base clock at 2.00 GHz compared to the Intel's 3.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core i3-14100 support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core i3-14100 uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Intel Core i3-14100 was released on 2024-01-07.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data available covers only the Intel Core i3-14100, which holds a 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its percentile at 50 with an average score of zero. Consequently, the Intel part wins every head-to-head comparison where measurements exist.

The Intel Core i3-14100 shows strength in single-threaded workloads, recording a PassMark single-thread score of 3759 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2133. These results indicate strong per-core performance, which suits lightly threaded applications. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1809 supports this profile.

Multi-threaded performance is also solid for the Intel chip. The Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 12820, while the PassMark multithread score is 15095. The Cinebench R20 multicore result of 5384 and the Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1292 confirm this. The chip handles parallel workloads effectively despite having fewer cores than the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i offers architectural advantages that do not appear in benchmark scores. It has twice the core count (8 versus 4) and twice the thread count (16 versus 8). This configuration could provide a theoretical advantage in heavily threaded applications, but no measured data confirms this. The database lacks any benchmark results for the AMD chip, so its actual performance remains unquantified.

The Intel processor also leads in memory bandwidth flexibility with support for both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD part specifies a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not listed for the Intel chip. This suggests the AMD processor may have a defined bandwidth ceiling, whereas the Intel part's bandwidth depends on the memory type installed.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 163 mm².

The core arrangements differ substantially. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD processor's cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on the Intel part could benefit workloads that repeatedly access a moderate working set.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses a Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core i3-14100 uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part's Radeon 880M is a more advanced integrated GPU, which aligns with its embedded and mobile positioning. The Intel part's UHD Graphics 730 serves basic display and video tasks.

The market segments diverge clearly. The AMD chip is a mobile processor designed for embedded applications, using AMD Socket FP8. The Intel chip is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700. This distinction affects platform design and thermal solutions. The AMD chip has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel chip has a TDP of 60 watts, reflecting their different intended environments.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD and 3.50 GHz for the Intel. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for the AMD and 4.70 GHz for the Intel.

Thermal design power differs notably: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts, the Intel part at 60 watts. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for the Intel chip. Die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. The AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3. The Intel part has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part specifies a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part lists no memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe support differs by generation. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Radeon 880M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP listed; the Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $134. Production status is Active for both. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 19 recorded benchmark results, which serve as the only quantitative performance data in this comparison.

The Intel chip's strongest results appear in multi-threaded tests. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12820 places it well above typical entry-level desktop parts. The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 5384 and the Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1292 confirm consistent scaling across Cinebench versions. The PassMark multithread score of 15095 supports this pattern.

Single-threaded performance is also competitive. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1809, the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 759, and the Cinebench R15 single-core score of 182 show a coherent progression. The Geekbench single-core score of 2133 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3759 reinforce this.

Specialized workloads show varied results. The PassMark data compression score is 174115, while data encryption scores 8838. Extended instructions score 11865, floating point math scores 35266, and integer math scores 45329. Prime number finding scores 55, physics scores 958, and random string sorting scores 17397. These figures indicate strong integer and floating-point throughput.

The Intel chip's average benchmark score is 18318, with a percentile of 72 among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core 3 305 with an average score of 18302 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core 5 330 with 18345 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 7 360 with 18374 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i3-13100 with 18380 (0.3% higher). This places the Core i3-14100 in a tight cluster where performance differences among these parts are minimal.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark scores, no direct numerical comparison is possible. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration suggests it could outperform the Intel chip in parallel workloads, but the database provides no evidence for this. The Intel chip's measured results, particularly the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12820 and the PassMark multithread score of 15095, establish a baseline that the AMD part would need to exceed.

The lack of AMD benchmark data means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core i3-14100 has verified scores across multiple test suites, including Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and PassMark. The AMD chip has no recorded scores in any of these tests. This asymmetry limits the analysis to the Intel part's measured performance and the AMD part's architectural specifications.