AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts compare between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Core 5 211E?

A: Both processors feature 10 physical cores. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E supports 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz compared to the AMD's 2.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus the Intel's 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Core 5 211E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 211E supports 76.8 GB/s.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 211E rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37829. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, scores 37804, a 0.1% difference.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Core 5 211E represent fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD processor uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel processor uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

Threading capability separates these two designs. The AMD part provides 20 threads from its 10 cores, indicating simultaneous multithreading support. The Intel part provides 16 threads from its 10 cores. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but they diverge at L2: AMD uses 1 MB per core while Intel uses 2 MB per core. The L3 cache configuration also differs, with AMD offering 16 MB and Intel offering 20 MB shared.

Memory support reflects their different target segments. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory, which suits embedded and reliability-focused workloads.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Power and platform positioning diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i carries a 28 W TDP and uses the AMD Socket FP8, classifying it as a mobile part. The Intel Core 5 211E carries a 65 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700, classifying it as a desktop part. The AMD chip has a later release date of 2026-02-28, while the Intel chip was released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data, so the analysis of wins comes entirely from its measured performance profile. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no entries in the database benchmark suite, meaning no direct comparison of recorded scores is possible.

The Intel Core 5 211E shows strength in multithreaded rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score reaches 20389, and its Cinebench R20 multicore score reaches 8563. These results indicate solid performance for threaded compute tasks such as rendering and content creation. The PassMark multithread score of 23833 and the integer math score of 88117 reinforce this pattern.

The Intel part also demonstrates strong single-thread performance. Its PassMark single-thread score is 4006, while its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2878 and its Cinebench R20 single-core score is 1208. These numbers point to responsive performance in lightly threaded applications and everyday desktop workflows.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i, based on its architectural characteristics, would be expected to compete in mobile and embedded scenarios where power efficiency matters. Its 28 W TDP, combined with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, suggests a design aimed at battery-conscious or thermally constrained systems. However, the database contains no benchmark results for this processor, so no measured wins can be attributed to it.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification categories. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 16 threads. The base clock favors Intel at 2.70 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz, while the boost clock favors AMD at 5.00 GHz versus Intel's 4.90 GHz.

The TDP difference is substantial: AMD draws 28 W, Intel draws 65 W. The socket and market segment differ accordingly, with AMD using Socket FP8 in the mobile segment and Intel using Socket 1700 in the desktop segment.

The process node favors AMD at 4 nm, while Intel uses 10 nm. The die sizes are close, with AMD at 233 mm² and Intel at 257 mm². The L2 cache favors Intel at 2 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core. The L3 cache favors Intel at 20 MB shared versus AMD's 16 MB.

Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. Memory type support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. PCIe generation favors Intel at Gen 5 versus AMD's Gen 4, though both provide 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 880M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The release dates differ, with Intel releasing earlier. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part does not have one recorded. The Intel part has a known part number, SRQERQ65F, while the AMD part number is listed as unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i versus the Intel Core 5 211E. The AMD processor has an empty benchmark array, while the Intel processor has 17 recorded benchmark results.

The Intel Core 5 211E's recorded performance places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37829. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762, 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, also 0.2% ahead. This clustering shows the Intel Core 5 211E sits within a narrow performance band relative to its closest competitors.

Among its recorded benchmarks, the Intel Core 5 211E delivers its strongest results in Cinebench R23 multicore at 20389 and PassMark multithread at 23833. The Cinebench R20 multicore result of 8563 and the Cinebench R15 multicore result of 2055 follow the same trend. In single-thread tests, the PassMark single-thread score of 4006 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2878 demonstrate balanced capability.

The PassMark suite shows varied results across different workload types. The data compression score reaches 346757, while data encryption reaches 17938. Extended instructions score 21592, and floating point math reaches 66402. Random string sorting reaches 34308. The find prime numbers score is 43, and the physics score is 702.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no benchmark results, no direct numerical comparison between the two processors can be made from the recorded data. The specification differences described elsewhere in this analysis provide the only basis for differentiation.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 211E is the only processor in this comparison with measured benchmark data. Its 86th percentile ranking and average score of 37829 place it among well-performing desktop processors. The recorded results show strength in both multithreaded and single-threaded workloads, with its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20389 and PassMark single-thread score of 4006 standing out.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i cannot be evaluated on measured performance because the database contains no benchmark results for it. Its architectural profile indicates a 28 W mobile design with 10 cores, 20 threads, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The 4 nm process and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest an efficiency-focused part, but without recorded scores, any performance claims would be unsupported.

For users selecting between these two processors, the choice depends on platform requirements. The Intel Core 5 211E fits desktop systems with Socket 1700, supports DDR4 or DDR5 memory, and offers PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. Its 65 W TDP indicates a conventional desktop power envelope. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i fits mobile or embedded systems with Socket FP8, supports DDR5 or LPDDR5X memory, and offers PCIe Gen 4 connectivity. Its 28 W TDP indicates a power-efficient design.

The database data supports the Intel Core 5 211E as the verified performer of the pair. The AMD part remains an unmeasured entry whose capabilities can only be inferred from its specifications.