AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and Intel Core 5 210H are both active mobile processors, but they target different operational profiles. The Intel part has recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD part currently has no benchmark entries in the database, making a direct numerical comparison impossible. The data indicates the Intel Core 5 210H holds a significant performance percentile advantage, ranking in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i sits in the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the available data, the Intel Core 5 210H is the clear winner in all measured performance categories, as it is the only processor with recorded benchmark scores. The Intel chip delivers strong multi-threaded results, with its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11830 and Passmark multithread score of 18252 indicating robust parallel processing capability. Its single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1771 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3539.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i, lacking any benchmark scores, cannot be declared a winner in any measured category. Its architectural features suggest potential strengths in specific workloads. The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, which is significantly more advanced than the Intel part's 10 nm process, potentially indicating better power efficiency relative to performance. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel processor, which could make it more suitable for error-sensitive embedded workloads. The AMD part's integrated Radeon 880M graphics may offer different graphical capabilities than Intel's Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, though no benchmark data exists to quantify this difference.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i is based on the Gorgon Point codename and uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core configuration, part of the Ryzen AI Embedded generation. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 210H is a Raptor Lake-H part, specifically from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 12 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs, with AMD offering 16 MB and Intel offering 12 MB shared.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. ECC memory is supported by the AMD chip but not by the Intel chip.

PCIe capabilities differ significantly. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This represents a trade-off between older generation but more lanes on the AMD side versus newer generation but fewer lanes on the Intel side.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 210H has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 210H support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core 5 210H does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 210H is manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i ranks in the 50th percentile.

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

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 210H is $342. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 5 210H uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD chip has 10 cores and 20 threads, compared to the Intel chip's 8 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.20 GHz, but boost clocks differ, with AMD at 5.00 GHz and Intel at 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs considerably, with the AMD processor rated at 28 watts and the Intel processor at 45 watts. The process node also differs, with AMD using 4 nm and Intel using 10 nm. The AMD processor has a die size of 233 mm², while the Intel processor's die size is not recorded.

Cache configurations vary. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but AMD uses 1 MB L2 per core versus Intel's 2 MB per core. The AMD chip has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support differs, with AMD supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for AMD but is not recorded for Intel.

The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. PCIe capabilities differ, with AMD using Gen 4 with 16 lanes and Intel using Gen 5 with 8 lanes, both CPU only. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD featuring Radeon 880M and Intel featuring Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The AMD processor has a multiplier locked, as does the Intel processor. The Intel processor has a recorded part number of SRQ6RQ5MN, while the AMD part number is unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are not possible because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Core 5 210H has extensive benchmark data across multiple tests. The database shows the Intel processor's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13620H with an average score of 24911 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX with an average score of 24822 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the Intel Core i7-11850H with an average score of 24935 and a delta of -0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average score of 24964 and a delta of -0.4 percent.

The Intel Core 5 210H achieves an average benchmark score of 24872, placing it within a narrow performance band of these rivals. It performs essentially at parity with the Intel Core i7-13620H and Intel Core i7-11850H, and it is slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX by 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F holds a marginal 0.4 percent advantage over the Intel Core 5 210H.

In specific tests, the Intel Core 5 210H delivers its strongest results in Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 11830 and Passmark data compression with a score of 217805. Its Cinebench R20 multicore score is 6504, and its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1757. Single-core performance is represented by a Cinebench R23 score of 1771, Cinebench R20 score of 918, and Cinebench R15 score of 247.

The Passmark suite shows the Intel processor achieving 61503 in integer math, 45057 in floating point math, 13370 in extended instructions, and 12187 in data encryption. Its Passmark physics score is 1040, and its find prime numbers score is 53. Random string sorting yields a score of 23451.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 210H for any workload where benchmark performance matters. The Intel processor has a 77th percentile ranking across all CPUs, while the AMD processor sits at the 50th percentile with no benchmark scores to support performance claims. The Intel chip's multi-threaded and single-threaded scores are substantial, and its average benchmark score of 24872 places it in direct competition with established processors like the Intel Core i7-13620H and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i presents a different profile based on specifications alone. Its 4 nm process node, 28 watt TDP, and ECC memory support indicate a design focused on efficiency and reliability rather than raw benchmark performance. The AMD chip offers more cores and threads, 10 cores and 20 threads versus 8 cores and 12 threads, and a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth are notable specifications.

The choice between these processors depends on the priority of measured performance versus architectural features. The Intel Core 5 210H delivers proven, recorded performance across a wide range of benchmarks and holds a strong percentile position. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i offers a more modern process node, more threads, ECC support, and a lower TDP, but without benchmark data, its real-world performance remains unverified in the database. For users who require validated performance numbers, the Intel processor is the only option with supporting evidence. For users who prioritize power efficiency, ECC memory, and a smaller process node, the AMD processor presents compelling specifications, though its performance is unknown.