AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285, though the comparison is limited by the available measurements. The Intel part holds a 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 carries an average benchmark score of 75488, placing it directly alongside AMD EPYC 8224P (0.1% behind), AMD EPYC 4545P (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D (0.3% behind), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (0.3% behind). No benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 in the database, meaning the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel processor's measured results and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48945 and a single-core score of 6909. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 20556 with a single-core score of 2901. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 4933 and a single-core score of 696. PassMark results for the Intel chip include a multithread score of 56602, a single-thread score of 4881, integer math at 164869, floating point math at 194988, extended instructions at 45357, data compression at 602121, data encryption at 46949, find prime numbers at 459, physics at 3598, and random string sorting at 73651. These figures establish the Intel processor as a high-end desktop part with substantial throughput across both integer and floating-point workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking indicates it sits at the median of all recorded CPUs, which suggests a fundamentally different performance class. The Intel chip's raw scores, particularly the Cinebench R23 multi-core figure of 48945 and the PassMark multithread score of 56602, place it far above what a median-ranked processor would typically deliver. Without direct measurements for the AMD part, the data cannot quantify the exact margin between the two, but the percentile gap from 50 to 95 is a strong indicator of the Intel processor's dominance in compute-heavy tasks.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is the clear choice for any workload that demands high multi-threaded throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48945, Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 20556, and PassMark multithread score of 56602 demonstrate a processor designed for sustained heavy lifting. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174, with its 28 watt TDP and 10 cores, targets an entirely different segment: mobile embedded systems where power efficiency takes precedence over peak performance. The data shows the Intel part uses 24 cores, 24 threads, and a 65 watt TDP, while the AMD part uses 10 cores, 20 threads, and a 28 watt TDP. These specifications alone explain the performance chasm.

The Intel processor also leads in memory bandwidth, with a recorded 102.4 GB/s versus the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The Intel part boosts to 5.60 GHz, the AMD part to 5.00 GHz. The base clocks differ as well: 2.50 GHz for Intel versus 2.00 GHz for AMD. Every measurable specification in the database favors the Intel processor except power draw and the AMD part's support for LPDDR5X memory alongside DDR5.

For users who need a desktop processor with maximum compute capacity, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is the only defensible pick from this data. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 serves a different purpose: it is a mobile embedded processor with integrated Radeon 880M graphics, a 4 nm process node, and a 28 watt TDP. The production status for both is listed as Active. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $579. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins every performance category where data exists. Its Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 scores, along with all PassMark sub-tests, confirm superiority in multi-core rendering, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, physics simulation, and single-thread responsiveness. The PassMark single-thread score of 4881 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6909 show that even single-threaded applications benefit from the Intel architecture. The Intel chip's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core provide ample capacity for data-heavy workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 wins in power efficiency. Its 28 watt TDP is less than half of the Intel part's 65 watt TDP. The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel chip also uses TSMC but at 3 nm. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, which is relevant for compact mobile systems. The Radeon 880M integrated graphics may serve embedded visual workloads, though no benchmark data exists to compare graphics performance. The AMD part's dual-channel memory bus at 89.6 GB/s is lower than Intel's 102.4 GB/s, but the lower power envelope and mobile socket (AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1851) make the AMD chip the only viable option for battery-powered or thermally constrained embedded designs.

The Intel chip's 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, compared to the AMD chip's 233 mm² die with no transistor count recorded, further illustrates the architectural scale difference. The Intel part has 24 cores with 192 KB L1 cache per core and 3 MB L2 per core, while the AMD part has 10 cores with 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core. The Intel chip's L3 cache is 36 MB shared; the AMD chip has 16 MB L3. These cache figures align with the benchmark results: larger caches and more cores translate directly into higher scores.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 boosts to 5.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 support ECC memory.

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has an average benchmark score of 75488 and sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Arrow Lake architecture and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, with the Arrow Lake-S codename. Both chips are fabricated by TSMC, but at different nodes: the AMD part uses 4 nm, the Intel part uses 3 nm. The Intel die is 243 mm² with 17,800 million transistors; the AMD die is 233 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. These differences reflect the core count disparity: 10 cores with simultaneous multithreading for AMD, 24 cores without hyperthreading for Intel. The Intel part's 24 threads match its 24 cores, while the AMD part's 20 threads come from 10 cores with two threads each.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the Radeon 880M. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. Both are integrated solutions, but no graphics benchmark data exists in the database to compare them directly.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285 differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory; the Intel part supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but Intel's bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s versus AMD's 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe support differs: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The AMD processor has a 4 nm process node, the Intel processor has a 3 nm node. Die size is 233 mm² for AMD and 243 mm² for Intel. The Intel part has a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million; the AMD part does not have one recorded. The AMD chip is classified as a mobile market segment part, while the Intel chip is classified as desktop. The Intel part has a part number of SRQD4 and a launch MSRP of $579; the AMD part has no recorded part number or launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as Active in production status. The Intel release date is recorded as 2024-12-31T17:00:00.000Z, while the AMD release date is recorded as 2026-02-28T17:00:00.000Z.