AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Processor 300T occupy very different positions in the performance spectrum. The AMD part is built for parallel workloads and embedded AI use cases, while the Intel chip targets basic desktop tasks with modest power demands.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i delivers 8 cores and 16 threads, which gives it a decisive advantage in any workload that scales across multiple threads. The Intel Processor 300T offers 2 cores and 4 threads, a configuration suited for light single-threaded tasks such as web browsing, office documents, and legacy software. The core count difference is the single largest factor separating these two processors.

The AMD chip uses a hybrid arrangement of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores under the Gorgon Point codename, while the Intel part uses Raptor Lake architecture with standard performance cores. The AMD processor also includes the Radeon 880M integrated graphics, which is a substantially more capable GPU than the Intel UHD Graphics 710. For media playback, light photo editing, or any workload that can offload to the iGPU, the AMD part wins clearly.

The Intel Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, which is higher than the AMD's 2.00 GHz base. However, the AMD chip boosts to 5.00 GHz, so in short bursts of single-threaded activity it can reach similar or higher frequencies. The Intel part has no boost clock listed in the database, meaning it operates at a fixed 3.40 GHz under load.

Power envelopes differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i carries a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Processor 300T draws 35 W. Despite having four times the cores and eight times the threads, the AMD part is rated for lower power consumption. This makes the AMD chip attractive for compact systems where thermal management is a priority.

The Intel chip wins in platform simplicity and cost of entry. It uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a widely available desktop platform, and its launch MSRP is $82. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile and embedded socket, indicating a different target market.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Processor 300T uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The smaller process node gives the AMD chip a transistor density advantage, which helps explain how it delivers eight cores within a 28 W power envelope. The AMD die size is 233 mm², while the Intel die is 163 mm², meaning the AMD chip packs more silicon area despite the smaller transistors.

The AMD generation is labeled Ryzen AI Embedded with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. This hybrid configuration combines full-size Zen 5 cores with denser Zen 5c cores, allowing the chip to balance performance and efficiency. The Intel Processor 300T uses Raptor Lake architecture, which is a monolithic design with two performance cores.

Cache configurations differ noticeably. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, matching the Intel part, but the similarities end there. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 is 1.25 MB per core. The AMD L3 cache totals 8 MB, while the Intel L3 is 6 MB shared. The AMD chip therefore has more total cache across the L3 level, which benefits multi-threaded workloads that share data between cores.

Memory support shows a clear split. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. For embedded or reliability-focused deployments, ECC support is a meaningful differentiator.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. The Intel part offers newer PCIe signaling, but the AMD part still provides ample bandwidth for most embedded and mobile applications.

The integrated graphics solutions are from different vendors and performance tiers. The AMD Radeon 880M is a modern integrated GPU designed to handle substantial graphics work. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is a basic display adapter intended for desktop productivity, not gaming or GPU-accelerated tasks. The gap in iGPU performance is one of the most stark differences between the two chips.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results for this pair. Both processors have an average benchmark score of zero and a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs, which reflects the absence of measured data rather than actual performance parity. Without direct benchmark numbers, the analysis relies on architectural specifications and core configurations.

The core count difference is the dominant factor. The AMD chip provides 8 cores and 16 threads, exactly four times the core count and four times the thread count of the Intel Processor 300T. In a fully parallel workload with perfect scaling, the AMD part would theoretically process tasks four times faster. Real-world scaling is rarely perfect, but the direction of the advantage is clear.

The AMD boost clock of 5.00 GHz gives it a 1.60 GHz advantage over the Intel base clock of 3.40 GHz. For short single-threaded bursts, the AMD chip can reach higher frequencies than the Intel part can sustain. However, the Intel part runs at a constant 3.40 GHz with no boost variability, which can be predictable for fixed-frequency workloads.

The AMD memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is a recorded figure, while the Intel chip has no memory bandwidth listed. The AMD chip also supports LPDDR5X, which is a low-power memory standard that can deliver high bandwidth in mobile and embedded designs. The Intel chip supports DDR4, which is an older standard, and DDR5, which is current.

Power efficiency favors the AMD chip. The AMD TDP is 28 W, which is 7 W lower than the Intel TDP of 35 W. When combined with the AMD chip having four times the cores, the efficiency gap is substantial. The AMD part delivers more compute per watt, a critical metric for embedded systems with limited cooling or battery constraints.

The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $82, which positions it as a low-cost desktop processor. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP recorded in the database, reflecting its embedded and mobile orientation.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 2
• Threads: AMD 16, Intel 4
• Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 3.40 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.00 GHz, Intel none
• TDP: AMD 28 W, Intel 35 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Gorgon Point, Raptor Lake-S
• Architecture: Not recorded for AMD, Raptor Lake for Intel
• Process node: AMD 4 nm, Intel 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Die size: AMD 233 mm², Intel 163 mm²
• L2 cache: AMD 1 MB per core, Intel 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD 8 MB, Intel 6 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 89.6 GB/s, Intel not recorded
• ECC memory: AMD yes, Intel no
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 880M, UHD Graphics 710
• Market segment: AMD Mobile, Intel Desktop
• Release date: AMD 2026-03-08, Intel 2024-01-07
• Launch MSRP: AMD none, Intel $82
• Part number: AMD unknown, Intel SRN3K

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Processor 300T support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Processor 300T does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Processor 300T has a TDP of 35 W.

Q: Which processor has faster integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses the Radeon 880M, which is a higher-performance integrated GPU. The Intel Processor 300T uses UHD Graphics 710, which is a basic display adapter.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Processor 300T supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Processor 300T?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Processor 300T is $82. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is the clear choice for workloads that demand parallel processing. Its 8 cores and 16 threads dwarf the Intel Processor 300T's 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD chip also delivers a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, more L3 cache at 8 MB, ECC memory support, a more powerful integrated GPU in the Radeon 880M, and lower power consumption at 28 W. The 4 nm TSMC process gives it a manufacturing advantage over the Intel 10 nm node.

The Intel Processor 300T appeals to a different buyer. Its fixed 3.40 GHz clock provides predictable performance for basic desktop tasks. The Intel Socket 1700 platform is common in budget desktop builds, and the $82 launch MSRP makes it an inexpensive option. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes is a forward-looking feature, and DDR4 compatibility allows builders to reuse older memory modules.

The AMD part is the right selection for embedded systems, mobile workstations, or any application where multi-threaded throughput and power efficiency matter. The Intel part is the right selection for simple desktop systems where cost and platform familiarity take priority over core count.

The data does not include direct benchmark results, so the comparison rests on specifications. Those specifications point in one direction: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is the more capable processor by a wide margin. The Intel Processor 300T remains a serviceable low-cost desktop chip, but it cannot match the AMD part in core count, graphics performance, memory bandwidth, or efficiency.