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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits cleanly between the two processors based on workload type and performance metric. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i holds no recorded benchmark wins in the database, as its benchmark array is empty. The Intel Core 5 211TE carries all available measurement data, with 17 recorded benchmark results spanning Cinebench and PassMark test suites.

The Intel Core 5 211TE demonstrates its strongest position in multi-threaded productivity workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it records a score of 12201, while Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 5124 and Cinebench R15 multi-core reaches 1229. These results place the processor in the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 15370.

For single-threaded performance, the Intel part shows consistent strength across all three Cinebench versions. The R23 single-core score of 1722, R20 single-core score of 723, and R15 single-core score of 173 indicate solid per-thread capability. PassMark single-thread testing confirms this with a score of 1408.

In specialized compute tasks, the Intel Core 5 211TE delivers notable results in PassMark integer math (33991), floating point math (26150), and extended instructions (8615). Data compression work scores 133434, while data encryption reaches 7231. Random string sorting completes at 14838, and the physics test records 1278. Prime number finding scores 72, and the multithread test registers 11685.

The absence of benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i means the database currently offers no comparative wins for that processor. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs tracked, but without recorded scores, any use-case advantage remains undocumented in the available measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i uses a hybrid architecture built on Gorgon Point, combining Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores within a 10-core, 20-thread configuration. This generation label explicitly lists "Zen 5 / Zen 5c" as the core design. The Intel Core 5 211TE employs Bartlett Lake architecture with 10 cores and 16 threads, reflecting a more conventional homogeneous core arrangement.

Manufacturing processes separate the pair substantially. AMD fabricates its chip on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while Intel produces the Core 5 211TE on a 10 nm process at its own foundry. The die sizes remain comparable: AMD measures 233 mm² versus Intel's 215 mm².

Cache hierarchies show distinct strategies. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but L2 differs: AMD uses 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache favors Intel with 20 MB, compared to AMD's 16 MB. This gives the Intel part more total cache capacity, though the AMD design benefits from the higher per-core L2 allocation relative to its thread count.

Memory support splits along platform lines. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory across a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory, a feature relevant for embedded and reliability-focused deployments.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. AMD provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel implements PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The newer PCIe standard on the Intel side offers higher per-lane bandwidth potential for attached devices.

Integrated graphics present another contrast. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 880M graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments also differ: AMD targets mobile platforms with Socket FP8, while Intel targets desktop systems with Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct comparison is constrained because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. All available head-to-head analysis must therefore rely on the Intel Core 5 211TE's results and its position relative to rival processors listed in the database.

The Intel Core 5 211TE's nearest rivals provide context for its performance level. Against the AMD EPYC 7543, the Intel part trails by 0.7% in average score (15370 versus 15477). Against the AMD EPYC 7702P, it leads by 1.6% (15370 versus 15130). The AMD Ryzen 3 7440U sits 2% ahead, while the Intel Core i3-1315U trails by 2.3%.

Within its own benchmark suite, the Intel Core 5 211TE shows the largest multi-core advantage in Cinebench R23, where the 12201 multi-core score substantially exceeds the 1722 single-core result. The ratio between these scores, approximately 7.1 times, indicates strong scaling across its 10 cores and 16 threads.

The PassMark suite reinforces this pattern. The multithread score of 11685 compares to a single-thread score of 1408, a ratio of roughly 8.3 times. Integer math at 33991 and floating point math at 26150 both demonstrate the processor's capability in parallel compute workloads, while data compression at 133434 shows exceptional throughput in that specific operation.

The 69th percentile ranking places the Intel Core 5 211TE above the median CPU in the database. Its nearest rivals all fall within a narrow band of 2.3% below to 2% above its average score, indicating that the processor sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification categories. Core and thread counts: AMD offers 10 cores and 20 threads, Intel offers 10 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, Intel runs at 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. Thermal design power: AMD consumes 28 watts, Intel consumes 45 watts.

Socket compatibility separates them completely: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700. Process technology: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC fabrication, Intel uses 10 nm Intel fabrication. Die size: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel measures 215 mm².

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3: AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core and 16 MB L3, Intel provides 1.25 MB L2 per core and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel lists DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD achieves 89.6 GB/s, Intel achieves 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe generations differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD features Radeon 880M, Intel features UHD Graphics 730. Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. Release dates: AMD launched on 2026-02-28, Intel launched on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; AMD has no listed launch MSRP. The Intel part number is SRQDL; AMD's part number is unknown.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 16 threads. Both have 10 cores.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.70 GHz.

Q: How do the TDP levels compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 211TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel and support ECC memory.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 211TE rank among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE ranks in the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 15370. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, scores 2% higher, while the Intel Core i3-1315U scores 2.3% lower.