AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 3 305, while no benchmark scores are listed for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174. This means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: the Intel part has measurable performance data, and the AMD part does not. The Intel Core 3 305 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13123 and a single-core score of 1852. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 5511 multi-core and 777 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1322 multi-core and 186 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 3 305 show a multi-thread score of 15439 and a single-thread score of 3977. The integer math test delivers 32295, while floating point math scores 42284. Data compression reaches 146857, and data encryption scores 11019. Extended instructions score 13543, prime number finding scores 115, physics scores 1233, and random string sorting scores 17623. These figures place the Intel part at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18302.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no recorded benchmark scores, its percentile stands at 50 with an average score of zero. The database shows no wins for either processor in head-to-head tests, as the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The Intel Core 3 305's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18318 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 with a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 with a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E at 18230 with a delta of 0.4%. This indicates the Intel Core 3 305 performs essentially on par with those processors, trailing the Core i3-14100 by just 0.1% and the Core 5 330 by 0.2%, while leading the Ryzen 5 2600E by 0.4%.

The absence of AMD benchmark data means no direct comparison of compute performance is possible from the recorded measurements. The Intel part's scores establish it as a solid mid-pack performer, but the AMD part's capabilities remain unquantified in this database. Any claims about the AMD processor's speed would be speculative, so the analysis must rely solely on the Intel numbers and the architectural specifications listed for both.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

The AMD processor features 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel processor offers 6 cores and 6 threads. This means the AMD part has a 4-core and 14-thread advantage, which indicates a significant difference in parallel processing capability. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part has higher clocks on both ends: 0.50 GHz higher base and 0.70 GHz higher boost.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD design offers more L3 cache by 10 MB, while the Intel design provides a larger L1 per-core allocation if calculated across fewer cores, though the total L1 for Intel is 192 KB versus the AMD per-core figure.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The AMD processor uses a dual-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel processor uses a single-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part offers 29.9 GB/s more bandwidth and supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. PCIe support also differs: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor uses a Radeon 880M, while the Intel processor uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Both are mobile-market segments, and both are in active production status. The AMD processor was released on 2026-02-28, while the Intel processor was released on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD processor has a TDP of 28, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 15. This indicates the Intel part is designed for lower power envelopes. The sockets are different: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses BGA 1516.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD part provides 4 more cores and 14 more threads.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two?

A: The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD part is 0.50 GHz higher at base and 0.70 GHz higher at boost.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD processor uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel processor uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part offers 29.9 GB/s more memory bandwidth.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 305 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes?

A: The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel processor is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The Intel process node is smaller by 1 nm.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD processor has a TDP of 28, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 15. The Intel part is designed for a lower power envelope by 13 units.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 has a percentile of 72 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18302. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has a percentile of 50 with an average score of zero, because no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. The AMD boost clock is 5.00 GHz versus 4.30 GHz for Intel. The AMD TDP is 28, while the Intel TDP is 15.

The socket differs: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The codenames differ: Gorgon Point for AMD, Wildcat Lake for Intel. The generations differ: Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD, Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) for Intel. The process nodes differ: 4 nm at TSMC for AMD, 3 nm at Intel for Intel. The die size is recorded as 233 mm² for AMD, with no value for Intel.

Cache configurations differ: AMD has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory bus differs: dual-channel for AMD, single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC support differs: true for AMD, false for Intel. PCIe lanes differ: 16 lanes for AMD, 6 lanes for Intel, both Gen 4.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 880M for AMD, Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) for Intel. Release dates differ: 2026-02-28 for AMD, 2026-04-15 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. The part number is recorded as SAE3L for Intel, while it is unknown for AMD. The Intel processor has an average benchmark score of 18302 and a percentile of 72, while the AMD processor has an average score of zero and a percentile of 50.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core 3 305 is the only one with recorded benchmark performance, and those scores place it at the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18302, nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no benchmark data, so its actual compute performance cannot be assessed from the database. However, the architectural specifications favor the AMD part in several quantitative areas: more cores, more threads, higher clocks, more cache, dual-channel memory, higher bandwidth, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes.

For workloads that depend on parallel compute threads, the AMD processor's 10 cores and 20 threads provide a structural advantage over the Intel's 6 cores and 6 threads. The higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz also suggests stronger single-thread potential, though without benchmark scores this remains speculative. The Intel processor's lower TDP of 15 indicates a more power-efficient design, which may be preferable for thermally constrained systems. The Intel part's 3 nm process node also suggests a denser manufacturing process, though the AMD part's 4 nm node with a 233 mm² die size indicates a larger physical implementation.

The Intel processor has concrete performance data: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 13123 and single-core of 1852, plus PassMark multi-thread of 15439 and single-thread of 3977. These numbers establish it as a capable mobile processor, but the AMD part's specifications point to a higher theoretical ceiling. The absence of AMD benchmark results means the database cannot confirm that ceiling.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in measured benchmark performance because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13123 and PassMark multi-thread score of 15439 demonstrate solid multithreaded capability, while its single-core scores of 1852 and 3977 indicate respectable single-thread performance. Its lower TDP of 15 makes it suitable for power-sensitive mobile designs, and its 3 nm process node suggests a compact manufacturing footprint.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 wins on paper in architectural specifications. Its 10 cores and 20 threads provide a clear advantage in thread-count for heavily parallel workloads. Its dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth offers significantly more memory throughput than the Intel part's 59.7 GB/s. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not, making it more suitable for error-sensitive embedded applications. Its 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide more expansion capability than the Intel's 6 lanes. The AMD processor also has a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which could translate to faster single-thread execution, though no benchmark data confirms this.

In terms of use cases, the Intel Core 3 305 is the only processor with demonstrated performance in the database. It would be the choice for any application requiring verified benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174, with its higher core count, larger cache, dual-channel memory, ECC support, and greater PCIe bandwidth, targets workloads that need more parallel throughput, memory bandwidth, or data integrity. The AMD part's 28 TDP is higher, so it would demand more cooling. The Intel part's launch MSRP of $309 provides a pricing reference, while the AMD part has no recorded price. The database does not contain enough information to determine which processor wins in real-world scenarios, as the AMD part's performance remains unmeasured.