AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i vs Intel Core 5 223PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results, no per-application scores, and no synthetic test outcomes. Both processors return an average benchmark score of zero in the database, and both sit at the 50th percentile among all CPUs tracked. With no wins recorded for either side and no nearest rival data provided, the quantitative performance picture is effectively a blank slate. What can be analyzed is the architectural readiness of each part, the raw clock and core resources each brings, and how those specifications typically shape workload behavior. Without measured scores, the database cannot confirm a single decisive victory for either processor in any workload category, whether single-threaded, multi-threaded, or graphics-bound.

The absence of benchmark data does not erase the specification-level differences that will influence real-world results. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i fields 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 223PQE counters with 8 cores and 16 threads. That two-core, four-thread advantage for AMD suggests a measurable lead in heavily threaded workloads, assuming the database eventually records such tests. The Intel part, however, opens with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and boosts to 5.50 GHz, figures that outpace AMD's 2.00 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. In lightly threaded tasks that depend on maximum frequency, the Intel processor holds a 500 MHz boost advantage and a substantial 2.00 GHz base-clock lead, which typically translates into faster response times for latency-sensitive applications.

Power envelopes further separate the two. The AMD processor operates at a 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor draws up to 125 W. That 97 W difference means the AMD part can sustain its performance in thermally constrained environments, while the Intel part requires substantially more cooling and power delivery headroom. In the database's framework, the Intel part's higher power ceiling often correlates with sustained all-core clocks, but no measured data confirms that here. The AMD part's efficiency profile, combined with its extra cores, positions it as the stronger candidate for embedded and mobile deployments where thermal limits dominate. The Intel part's frequency profile positions it as the stronger candidate for desktop workloads that favor raw clock speed.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. The Intel Core 5 223PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. Process technology separates them sharply: AMD fabricates on a 4 nm node at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node at its own foundry. The smaller process node gives AMD a transistor-density advantage, though the database does not list transistor counts for either chip. AMD's die size is recorded at 233 mm², while Intel's die size is not listed in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure and capacity. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. AMD assigns 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel assigns 2 MB per core, giving the Intel part twice the per-core L2 footprint. At the L3 level, AMD provides 16 MB, while Intel provides 24 MB shared. Total cache across L2 and L3 favors Intel: 8 MB of L2 across 8 cores plus 24 MB of L3 equals 32 MB, against AMD's 10 MB of L2 across 10 cores plus 16 MB of L3, which equals 26 MB. That 6 MB total cache difference gives Intel more on-die data capacity, a factor that can reduce memory traffic in repeated-access workloads.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory buses, and both record the same 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory, a critical feature for embedded and reliability-focused deployments. PCIe connectivity differs by generation: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Gen 5 interface doubles the per-lane transfer rate relative to Gen 4, giving Intel a bandwidth advantage for storage and accelerators that can use the newer standard.

Integrated graphics separate the two as well. AMD bundles a Radeon 880M, while Intel bundles UHD Graphics 770. The database does not provide shader counts, clock speeds, or benchmark scores for either GPU, so no direct graphics performance comparison is possible. However, the Radeon 880M is a more recent integrated graphics solution on a 4 nm process, while UHD Graphics 770 is Intel's established desktop graphics block. Market positioning also differs: AMD targets the Mobile segment in an AMD Socket FP8 package, while Intel targets the Desktop segment in an Intel Socket 1700 package. Release timing is close, with AMD dated 2026-02-28 and Intel dated 2026-03-08, a difference of roughly one week. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and AMD's part number is listed as unknown while Intel's part number is recorded as SA4QC. Intel's launch MSRP is $319, stated once here for the record.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear division of roles. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i delivers 10 cores and 20 threads at a 28 W TDP, making it the appropriate choice for power-constrained, thermally limited embedded systems where multi-threaded throughput matters and where LPDDR5X memory support and a 4 nm process provide efficiency advantages. The Intel Core 5 223PQE delivers 8 cores and 16 threads at a 125 W TDP with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, making it the appropriate choice for desktop systems with adequate cooling where single-threaded responsiveness and high-frequency operation take priority. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, which is absent from the AMD part, and a larger 24 MB L3 cache. The AMD part counters with a smaller process node, a more power-efficient envelope, and a higher core count.

No benchmark scores exist in the database to crown an overall winner. The specification sheet alone indicates that AMD wins on core count, thread count, process node, and power efficiency, while Intel wins on base clock, boost clock, per-core L2 cache, total L3 cache, total cache, PCIe generation, and desktop market fit. Both support ECC memory, both share the same memory bandwidth, and neither offers an unlocked multiplier. The choice depends entirely on workload priorities and physical constraints, which the recorded data does not resolve with measured performance numbers.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i | Intel Core 5 223PQE |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not listed |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 880M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $319 |

| Part Number | Unknown | SA4QC |

Fields not listed above, including L1 cache, memory bus width, memory bandwidth, ECC support, multiplier unlock status, and production status, are identical between the two processors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Core 5 223PQE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i is built on a 4 nm node at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PQE is built on a 10 nm node at Intel.

Q: Which processor has larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PQE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What PCIe generation does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 5 223PQE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.