AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database, while the Intel Core 5 221E has a full set of 17 benchmark results. The Intel part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40144. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246 (0.3% faster), and the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313 (0.4% faster). This places the Intel Core 5 221E in a tightly contested performance band where the four closest competitors are all within 0.4% of its average score.

For the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i, the database contains no measured performance data, which means any verdict must be based on architectural and specification differences rather than observed benchmark outcomes. The Intel Core 5 221E is the only processor in this comparison with verified scores, so it is the one that can be positioned against real-world measurements. The AMD part is a mobile embedded processor on a 4 nm node with 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on a 10 nm node with 14 cores and 20 threads. The data suggests that a buyer requiring immediate, documented performance should look at the Intel Core 5 221E, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i offers a different platform profile with a smaller process node and an integrated Radeon 880M GPU.

The Intel Core 5 221E carries a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. The Intel part is the safer choice for anyone who needs benchmark confirmation, given that its scores span Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark workloads. The AMD part remains an unknown quantity in this database, and its 50th percentile ranking against all CPUs is a placeholder that reflects the absence of test data rather than measured performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz compared to 2.00 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 10 cores and 20 threads. Both parts present 20 threads, but Intel uses more physical cores to achieve that thread count.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has a TDP of 65 watts, more than double the 28 watt TDP of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i. This reflects the Intel part's desktop market segment versus the AMD part's mobile segment.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Intel's implementation is one generation newer.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Core 5 221E support ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 16 MB of L3 cache. Intel also provides 2 MB of L2 per core compared to 1 MB per core for AMD.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i 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 Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The process node difference is substantial: AMD uses a 4 nm fabrication process compared to Intel's 10 nm process, which gives the AMD part a density advantage despite having fewer cores.

The core architectures reflect different design philosophies. The AMD part uses a hybrid arrangement of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, which typically combines high-performance cores with high-efficiency cores in a single package. The Intel part uses Bartlett Lake architecture, which is a desktop-oriented design. Both processors expose 20 threads, but the AMD part achieves this with 10 cores while the Intel part uses 14 cores. This implies the AMD cores are capable of simultaneous multithreading on each core, and the Intel cores also support multithreading, but Intel needs more physical cores to reach the same thread count.

Cache organization differs between the two. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 221E provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel doubles the per-core L2 allocation and offers 50% more L3 cache, which may benefit workloads that rely on larger working sets. The AMD part compensates with a smaller process node and a different core design.

The integrated graphics differ significantly. The AMD part uses a Radeon 880M, which is a higher-tier integrated GPU, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either GPU, so the comparison is limited to naming the components. The market segments also differ: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs by 0.70 GHz: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i runs at 2.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 221E runs at 2.70 GHz. The boost clock differs by 0.20 GHz: the AMD part reaches 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part reaches 5.20 GHz. The core count differs by four cores: 10 for AMD versus 14 for Intel. The thread count is identical at 20. The TDP differs by 37 watts: 28 watts for AMD versus 65 watts for Intel.

The process node differs: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The foundry differs: TSMC for AMD versus Intel for Intel. The die size differs by 24 mm²: 233 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. The L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB for AMD versus 2 MB for Intel. The L3 cache differs: 16 MB for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel. The memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 for AMD versus Gen 5 for Intel, both with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 880M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment differs: Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. The socket differs: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The release dates differ: the AMD part was released on 2026-02-28, while the Intel part was released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part has a known part number, SRQDVQ659, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark section in the database is empty, and the win counts are zero for both processors. This means there are no direct comparative measurements between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Core 5 221E. The AMD part has no benchmark scores at all, so no direct comparison can be made from the recorded data.

The Intel Core 5 221E does have a full benchmark profile. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 25933, and its single-core score is 3661. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10891 multicore and 1537 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2613 multicore and 368 single-core. The PassMark results show a multithread score of 30510, a single-thread score of 4147, integer math at 117813, floating point math at 79028, data compression at 324285, data encryption at 19205, extended instructions at 18216, physics at 2230, random string sorting at 37686, and prime numbers at 173.

The Intel part's nearest rivals provide context. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is 0.2% slower in average score, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is 0.3% faster, and the Intel Core i9-13905H is 0.4% faster. These deltas are small, indicating that the Intel Core 5 221E sits in a crowded performance tier where the top competitors are nearly indistinguishable by average score. The 87th percentile ranking confirms that it outperforms the majority of all CPUs in the database, but the margin over its nearest rivals is thin.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no scores, the head-to-head analysis must rely on specifications. The Intel part has a higher boost clock by 0.20 GHz, a higher base clock by 0.70 GHz, four additional cores, double the L2 per core, and 8 MB more L3 cache. The AMD part has a smaller process node, a lower TDP, and a newer release date. The recorded data cannot confirm whether these architectural advantages translate into benchmark wins for either side.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221E wins in every measured category by default, since it is the only processor with benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25933 and single-core score of 3661 establish a baseline for performance. Its PassMark multithread score of 30510 and single-thread score of 4147 provide additional confirmation. The 87th percentile ranking means it sits above most CPUs in the database, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its average score, which indicates it competes at the top of its immediate tier.

The Intel part also wins on core count with 14 cores versus 10, on L2 cache with 2 MB per core versus 1 MB, on L3 cache with 24 MB versus 16 MB, on boost clock with 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, and on base clock with 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. It supports PCIe Gen 5, one generation newer than the AMD part's Gen 4. It has a recorded launch MSRP of $232, and it has a production status of Active with a part number listed.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i wins on process technology with a 4 nm node versus 10 nm, which suggests better power efficiency potential. Its TDP of 28 watts is less than half of the Intel part's 65 watts, making it the more power-conscious choice for mobile and embedded designs. It supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, which the Intel part does not offer. Its integrated Radeon 880M is likely a more capable graphics solution than the Intel UHD Graphics 730, though the database provides no graphics benchmarks to confirm. Its release date of 2026-02-28 is newer than the Intel part's 2025-01-12 release. Its die size is smaller at 233 mm² versus 257 mm², and it uses AMD Socket FP8, which targets mobile platforms.

The data supports a clear split: the Intel Core 5 221E is the documented performer with verified scores across render and compute workloads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i is the efficiency-oriented mobile part with a newer process node and lower power envelope. Without benchmark results for the AMD part, the database cannot confirm where it would win in direct tests. The Intel part's 87th percentile and its clustered nearest rivals suggest it is a solid mid-to-high performer, but the AMD part's architectural advantages remain unmeasured.