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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a full suite of scores. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 17860, placing it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994 (0.7% higher). The Intel Core 5 221TE effectively sits in the middle of a four-way statistical tie, with all deltas within a one-point margin.

The Intel Core 5 221TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 and a single-core score of 1596. In Cinebench R20, it records 4748 multi-core and 670 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1139 multi-core and 160 single-core. These results indicate a processor that scales well from one thread to sixteen, given its 10-core, 16-thread configuration.

The PassMark suite adds depth. Multi-threaded performance scores 13301, while single-thread performance scores 1734 (the database lists the same value under both "passmark_single_thread" and "passmark_singlethread"). Integer math reaches 42303, floating point math reaches 31661, and extended instructions score 9655. Data compression scores 156682, while data encryption scores 8963. Random string sorting achieves 16929. The find prime numbers test is the outlier at 59, and the physics test scores 977.

Because the AMD part lacks benchmark data, no head-to-head deltas can be computed. The database records zero wins for each side in the head-to-head comparison. The Intel chip's measurable performance is real but unopposed; the AMD chip's performance is unknown within the database. The percentile gap is notable: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i sits at the 50th percentile, while the Intel Core 5 221TE sits at the 71st percentile. That gap reflects the absence of AMD benchmark entries rather than a measured deficit, since the AMD part's average benchmark score is zero.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but conditional verdict. For any workload measured by the database, the Intel Core 5 221TE is the only option with recorded scores. It delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 11305, a PassMark multi-thread score of 13301, and a single-thread PassMark score of 1734. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no recorded benchmarks, so it cannot be positioned on any performance curve in the database.

The Intel part's launch MSRP is $232. It is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8 with a 28 W TDP. The data shows two different market segments: Intel targets desktop, AMD targets mobile. The Intel chip has a production status of Active, as does the AMD chip. The Intel part's release date is 2025-01-12, while the AMD part's release date is 2026-02-28.

From the recorded data alone, the Intel Core 5 221TE is the only chip that can be evaluated. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i requires additional benchmark entries before any quantitative comparison is possible. The Intel part's nearest rivals, all within 0.7% in average score, show that it competes in a dense performance band: the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, Intel Core 5 120U, Intel Core 7 350, and AMD Ryzen 5 1600 all land within a two-point spread of 17779 to 17994. The Intel Core 5 221TE, at 17860, holds the middle of that pack.

The AMD chip's 50th percentile ranking, with no average score, indicates an unmeasured entry in the database. The Intel chip's 71st percentile ranking is backed by 17 benchmark results. The verdict is therefore structured: pick the Intel Core 5 221TE if the workload is among those tested, since it has demonstrated scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i cannot be selected on the basis of benchmark evidence, because no evidence exists in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge on nearly every architectural axis. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i uses 10 cores and 20 threads, built on the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c generation label. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads, built on the Bartlett Lake codename with a Core 5 generation label. Both have 10 physical cores, but AMD enables simultaneous multithreading to reach 20 threads, while Intel's configuration stops at 16.

The process nodes differ sharply. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. Die sizes are close: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel measures 215 mm². The AMD chip's base clock is 2.00 GHz, the Intel chip's base clock is 1.80 GHz. Both boost to 5.00 GHz. The AMD chip's TDP is 28 W, while the Intel chip's TDP is 45 W, a 17 W gap that reflects the mobile versus desktop positioning.

Cache hierarchies differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The L3 differs more substantially: AMD provides 16 MB, while Intel provides 24 MB shared. The AMD chip's total L3 is not listed in the database, nor is any 3D V-Cache. The Intel chip's L3 is explicitly shared.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth favors AMD: 89.6 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors Intel on generation but not lane count: the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip uses a Radeon 880M. The Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip's socket is AMD Socket FP8, the Intel chip's socket is Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a part number listed as unknown, while the Intel chip has part number SRVQS. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $232; the AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP.

The market segments confirm the intended use: AMD lists Mobile, Intel lists Desktop. The AMD chip's release date of 2026-02-28 comes about 13 months after the Intel chip's release date of 2025-01-12. Both are Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 20 threads from 10 cores. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 16 threads from 10 cores.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 221TE's Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 and a single-core score of 1596.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD part's benchmark list is empty, its average benchmark score is 0, and it records zero wins in the head-to-head comparison.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How do the process nodes compare?

A: The AMD chip uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 221TE's nearest rival in the database?

A: The closest rival by average score is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel chip's 17860. The Intel Core 5 120U also sits 0.2% higher at 17898.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark wins are entirely on the Intel side, because the database contains no AMD scores. The Intel Core 5 221TE wins in every measured category by default: Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core and single-core; PassMark multi-thread and single-thread; integer math; floating point math; extended instructions; data compression; data encryption; random string sorting; find prime numbers; and physics.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i wins only in architectural specifications. It has a higher thread count at 20 versus 16. It has a higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. It has a lower TDP at 28 W versus 45 W, which matters for mobile deployments. It uses a newer process node at 4 nm versus 10 nm. It supports LPDDR5X, which the Intel chip does not. Its integrated graphics, the Radeon 880M, is a different class of iGPU than the Intel UHD Graphics 730, though no graphics benchmark scores exist in the database.

The use-case split follows the market segments. The Intel Core 5 221TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP, a 24 MB shared L3 cache, and Gen 5 PCIe. It is suited to workloads that benefit from the recorded multi-thread scores, such as the 11305 in Cinebench R23 and the 13301 in PassMark multi-thread. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.7%, show that it slots into a competitive desktop performance tier. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8 with a 28 W TDP, a 16 MB L3 cache, and Gen 4 PCIe. It is suited to power-constrained environments where the lower TDP, the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and the support for LPDDR5X are relevant.

The find prime numbers score of 59 and the physics score of 977 are the Intel chip's weakest recorded results, while its data compression score of 156682 is its strongest. These extremes suggest the Intel chip handles data-heavy integer workloads far better than prime-number sieving. The AMD chip, with no scores, cannot be compared on any of these specific tests. The database records zero wins for the AMD part and zero wins for the Intel part in the head-to-head array, but the Intel part's 17 individual benchmark entries provide the only quantitative basis for selection. The AMD part remains an unmeasured entry at the 50th percentile, while the Intel part sits at the 71st percentile with an average score of 17860.