AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core 5 210H as the stronger performer in measured workloads, with an average benchmark score of 24872 and a percentile ranking of 77 versus all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 carries no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which limits direct performance comparison. For users selecting strictly from the available data, the Intel Core 5 210H delivers verified multi-core and single-core results across Cinebench and Passmark suites. The AMD part remains an active product with a 50th percentile ranking, but without benchmark entries, its practical performance cannot be quantified. The Intel chip also shows competitive positioning against its nearest rivals: it sits 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-13620H, 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 0.3% below the Intel Core i7-11850H, and 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F. These narrow deltas indicate the Core 5 210H performs essentially on par with those established mobile and desktop parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 210H boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports error-correcting code (ECC) memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 210H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the Radeon 880M. The Intel Core 5 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 210H uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 210H's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 5 210H is $342.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 belongs to the Gorgon Point codename under the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, which uses a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c core arrangement. This architecture combines 10 cores with 20 threads in a 4 nm TSMC process. The chip measures 233 mm² in die size. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR5 and LPDDR5X through a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is enabled, and the processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics solution is the Radeon 880M.

The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-H codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation with Raptor Lake Refresh. It has 8 cores and 12 threads, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The cache layout differs substantially: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes, which is a newer generation but fewer lanes than the AMD part. Integrated graphics are handled by Iris Xe Graphics 48EU.

The architectural split is notable. AMD uses a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm) and a larger die (233 mm² versus no recorded size for Intel). The AMD chip has a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c design that emphasizes thread count, while Intel relies on the Raptor Lake refresh architecture with a lower thread count but a newer PCIe generation. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel chip, which can matter for embedded workloads where data integrity is prioritized.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge across nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ slightly: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks favor AMD at 5.00 GHz versus Intel's 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power shows a 28 W rating for AMD and 45 W for Intel, indicating different power envelopes. Socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 1744.

Process technology separates the pair, with AMD on 4 nm TSMC and Intel on 10 nm Intel. Die size is recorded only for AMD at 233 mm². Cache structures diverge in L2 and L3: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 16 MB L3, while Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 12 MB L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. Memory support differs, with AMD accepting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is present on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe configurations differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics are distinct: Radeon 880M versus Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. Release dates also differ, with Intel launching on 2024-12-17 and AMD on 2026-02-28. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $342 and a part number of SRQ6RQ5MN, while AMD has no MSRP or part number listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 210H has a complete benchmark record in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no recorded benchmark scores. This asymmetry shapes the entire performance comparison. The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 24872 places it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly around this figure: the Intel Core i7-13620H averages 24911 (0.2% above), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX averages 24822 (0.2% below), the Intel Core i7-11850H averages 24935 (0.3% above), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F averages 24964 (0.4% above). These deltas confirm that the Core 5 210H performs within a 0.4% band of four established processors, showing consistent mid-range capability.

Within the Intel chip's own benchmark suite, the Cinebench results show strong multi-core throughput. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 1757, with a single-core score of 247. The R20 iteration records 6504 multi-core and 918 single-core. R23 multi-core reaches 11830, with single-core at 1771. These scores indicate a processor that scales well across all cores while maintaining respectable single-thread performance.

Passmark results further characterize the Intel part. Data compression scores 217805, data encryption scores 12187, and extended instructions score 13370. Prime number finding scores 53, floating point math scores 45057, and integer math scores 61503. The multithread score is 18252, physics scores 1040, and random string sorting scores 23451. Single-thread performance is recorded twice with identical values of 3539 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread fields. The highest recorded scores appear in data compression and integer math, suggesting strong throughput in data-heavy tasks. The physics score of 1040 and prime number score of 53 are the lowest entries, indicating relative weakness in those specific workloads.

Because the AMD chip has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison cannot show wins in either direction. The database records zero wins for both processors in the head-to-head benchmarks section. The practical interpretation is straightforward: any workload requiring verified performance metrics can only be assessed through the Intel Core 5 210H's recorded results. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 remains an unknown quantity in measured terms, though its architectural specifications (10 cores, 20 threads, 5.00 GHz boost, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC support) suggest capabilities that a benchmark suite would need to confirm. The Intel chip's 77th percentile ranking and tight clustering with four rival processors provide a solid baseline for expected performance, while the AMD part's 50th percentile ranking offers no comparable anchor. Users requiring immediate, quantifiable performance data will find it exclusively for the Intel processor in this database record.