AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Processor U303L Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is the clear performance leader in this pairing, based entirely on its structural advantages: 8 cores and 16 threads versus 5 cores and 6 threads, a boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, and a 4 nm process node versus 10 nm. The Intel Processor U303L, however, occupies a distinctly different niche: it is the lower-power option at 15 W TDP versus 28 W, uses the older but proven Raptor Lake architecture, and carries a launch MSRP of $285. The data shows that the AMD part should be selected for workloads demanding multi-threaded throughput and higher sustained clock speeds, while the Intel part suits scenarios where power draw is the primary constraint and the workload is light. Neither chip has recorded benchmark scores in the database, so conclusions must be drawn from architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance figures.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. Its process node is 4 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Processor U303L uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The generational gap is significant: Zen 5 represents a newer core design than Raptor Lake, and the 4 nm node offers a denser transistor layout than 10 nm.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and its L3 is 12 MB shared. This gives Intel a larger total cache pool (12 MB L3 versus 8 MB), which may benefit certain repeated-access workloads, though AMD compensates with higher clock speeds and more cores.

Memory support diverges: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both: AMD uses Radeon 880M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 96EU.

The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Both are mobile market segment parts, both are active in production, and both have locked multipliers. The release dates differ by nearly two years: Intel launched on 2024-04-07 (UTC), AMD on 2026-03-08 (UTC).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i wins on raw compute potential. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it doubles the thread count of the Intel part (6 threads). Its boost clock of 5.00 GHz is nearly double the Intel's 2.60 GHz. This combination indicates dominance in multi-threaded workloads such as compilation, rendering, or server-side processing. The 28 W TDP allows higher sustained clocks, and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, alongside DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, suggests strong data throughput capabilities. ECC memory support further positions it for reliability-sensitive tasks.

The Intel Processor U303L wins on power efficiency and compatibility. At 15 W TDP, it draws 13 W less than the AMD part, making it suitable for fanless or battery-constrained designs. Its support for DDR4 as well as DDR5 broadens memory availability, potentially lowering system integration complexity. The larger 12 MB shared L3 cache may provide an advantage in single-threaded or latency-sensitive workloads that fit within that cache. Its launch MSRP of $285 provides a reference point for cost, though pricing comparisons are not part of this analysis.

The data shows no benchmark wins recorded for either side (winsA: 0, winsB: 0), and both chips sit at the 50th percentile against all CPUs in the database. This means neither has an established measured performance profile, so the split above is derived strictly from specification analysis.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor U303L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD chip boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts to 2.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports ECC memory; the Intel Processor U303L does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD chip has a TDP of 28 W, and the Intel chip has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: When did each processor launch?

A: The Intel Processor U303L launched on 2024-04-07 (UTC), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i launched on 2026-03-08 (UTC).

Q: What is the process node for each?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process (TSMC foundry), and Intel uses a 10 nm process (Intel foundry).

Q: Which has more PCIe lanes?

A: AMD provides 16 Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides 8 Gen 4 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each?

A: AMD has 8 MB of L3, and Intel has 12 MB of shared L3.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No benchmark scores are recorded in the database for either processor. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and both avgBenchmarkScore values are 0. Therefore, no direct numerical performance comparison can be made from measured data. The only quantitative comparisons available are from specification fields.

The largest structural win for AMD is the core and thread count: 8 cores and 16 threads versus 5 cores and 6 threads. This is a 60% core advantage and a 166.7% thread advantage. The boost clock difference is 2.40 GHz in AMD's favor (5.00 GHz versus 2.60 GHz), which is a 92.3% higher boost frequency. The process node difference is 6 nm (4 nm versus 10 nm), representing a newer manufacturing technology. AMD also leads in PCIe lanes (16 versus 8) and memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus no recorded value).

The Intel part's largest structural wins are in TDP (15 W versus 28 W, a 46.4% lower power draw) and L3 cache (12 MB versus 8 MB, a 50% larger pool). It also supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which AMD does not. The L2 cache per core is slightly larger on Intel (1.25 MB versus 1 MB), and the L3 is shared across all cores, whereas AMD's L3 is a fixed 8 MB.

The percentileVsAllCpus is 50 for both, indicating identical standing in the database's overall CPU distribution, but this is not derived from any recorded benchmark performance. The production status is active for both, and both have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Processor U303L:

• Cores: 8 (AMD) versus 5 (Intel)
• Threads: 16 (AMD) versus 6 (Intel)
• Base clock: 2.00 GHz (AMD) versus 1.20 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 5.00 GHz (AMD) versus 2.60 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 28 W (AMD) versus 15 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Gorgon Point versus Raptor Lake-PS
• Generation: Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) versus Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)
• Process node: 4 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel)
• Die size: 233 mm² (AMD) versus no recorded value (Intel)
• L2 cache per core: 1 MB (AMD) versus 1.25 MB (Intel)
• L3 cache: 8 MB (AMD) versus 12 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X (AMD) versus DDR4, DDR5 (Intel)
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s (AMD) versus no recorded value (Intel)
• ECC memory: Supported (AMD) versus not supported (Intel)
• PCIe lanes: 16 Gen 4 (AMD) versus 8 Gen 4 (Intel)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 880M (AMD) versus UHD Graphics 96EU (Intel)
• Release date: 2026-03-08 (AMD) versus 2024-04-07 (Intel)
• Launch MSRP: None recorded (AMD) versus $285 (Intel)
• Part number: unknown (AMD) versus SRPKEQ5CV (Intel)

Fields that are identical or not recorded: both are mobile market segment, both active in production, both have locked multipliers, both have 80 KB L1 per core, both have dual-channel memory bus, both use Gen 4 PCIe, both have no recorded transistors count, both have no benchmark scores, and both have a percentileVsAllCpus of 50.