AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and Intel Core 7 253PQE are both 10-core, 20-thread processors, but they target different segments of the market. The AMD chip is a mobile-focused embedded part built on a 4 nm process, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on a 10 nm process with significantly higher clock speeds. The recorded data shows a clear performance gap between them, with the Intel part dominating in every benchmark category where measurements exist. This analysis examines the available data to determine where each processor holds an advantage, how their architectures differ, and which user should select each part.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every benchmark category where data is recorded. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no benchmark scores in the database, while the Intel part has a full suite of Cinebench and Passmark results. The Intel processor shows particularly strong results in multi-threaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31390 and a Passmark multithread score of 41656. Single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 4431 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4389.

The Intel part achieves a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 55919. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900HX at 56004 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 (0.6% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at 56555 (1.1% ahead). This places the Core 7 253PQE within 2% of several high-end desktop and mobile processors.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of recorded test data. Based purely on the available measurements, the Intel part is the clear performance winner across all tested workloads. The AMD part cannot claim a single benchmark win in the current database, so its advantage lies elsewhere, namely in its lower power envelope and process node.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a core count of 10 cores and 20 threads, but their underlying designs diverge substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a Core 7 generation, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel processor twice the L2 cache per core and more than double the total L3 cache, which likely contributes to its higher benchmark scores in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs, with the AMD part using Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel part using Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), giving the Intel processor a newer PCIe standard.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses a Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Clock speeds show a major difference: the AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel part runs at a higher base clock by 1.5 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.7 GHz. The TDP also differs dramatically, with the AMD part rated at 28 watts and the Intel part rated at 125 watts, a difference of 97 watts that reflects the Intel part's desktop orientation.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the stronger performer in every measured benchmark. Its multicore scores, such as 31390 in Cinebench R23 and 13183 in Cinebench R20, place it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its single-core scores, including 4431 in Cinebench R23 and 446 in Cinebench R15, confirm strong per-thread performance. The Intel part's closest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900HX, is only 0.2% ahead in average score, showing that the Core 7 253PQE competes with high-end mobile processors despite being a desktop part.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be quantified in this database. Its 50th percentile ranking and zero average score reflect the lack of data rather than a measured performance level. However, its 28 watt TDP and 4 nm process indicate a power-efficient design suited for embedded applications. The AMD part also uses a mobile socket, AMD Socket FP8, and supports LPDDR5X memory, which are typical for embedded and mobile platforms.

For users who prioritize raw performance across all tested workloads, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For users who require a low-power embedded processor with a compact mobile footprint, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i offers a 28 watt TDP and a 4 nm process, though its performance remains unmeasured in the database. The Intel part's launch MSRP is $409, and it is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core 7 253PQE?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31390 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4431 in Cinebench R23 singlecore.

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

A: No, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no benchmark scores recorded, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 17 recorded benchmark scores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PQE has benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has none. The largest recorded wins for the Intel part appear in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel part scores 31390, a result that places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R20 multicore, it scores 13183, and in Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 3163. These scores indicate strong scaling across all 10 cores and 20 threads.

Single-thread performance for the Intel part is also strong. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 4431 and the Cinebench R15 singlecore score of 446 confirm that the 5.70 GHz boost clock delivers per-core performance comparable to other high-end processors. The Passmark single-thread score of 4389 matches the singlethread score of 4389, and the Passmark single_thread score of 4389, all recorded as separate entries.

The Passmark suite shows varied results across different workload types. The Intel part scores 137795 in integer math and 105279 in floating point math, indicating strong arithmetic performance. Data compression scores 487335, while data encryption scores 25515. Extended instructions score 32390, and find prime numbers scores 206. Random string sorting scores 54222, and physics scores 2970. The multithread score of 41656 confirms strong parallel performance.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part provide context for these scores. The Intel Core i9-14900HX has an average score of 56004, which is 0.2% higher than the Core 7 253PQE's 55919. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 56273, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 56306, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 56555, which is 1.1% higher. These deltas show that the Core 7 253PQE sits within a narrow band of high-performance processors, trailing the nearest rival by less than 1.2% in all cases.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no recorded benchmark scores, there are no direct head-to-head comparisons available. The wins column for the AMD part is zero, and the wins column for the Intel part is zero as well, reflecting the lack of paired head-to-head benchmark data. The only measurable comparison comes from the Intel part's percentile ranking and its delta against its own nearest rivals, not against the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The TDP is 28 watts for the AMD part and 125 watts for the Intel part.

The process nodes differ, with the AMD part built on 4 nm at TSMC and the Intel part built on 10 nm at Intel. The AMD die size is 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3, with the AMD part using 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3, and the Intel part using 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.

Memory support differs, with the AMD part supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, and the Intel part supporting DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and both support ECC memory. PCIe differs, with the AMD part using Gen 4 (16 lanes, CPU only) and the Intel part using Gen 5 (16 lanes, CPU only). Integrated graphics differ, with the AMD part using Radeon 880M and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments differ, with the AMD part classified as Mobile and the Intel part classified as Desktop. Both are marked as Active in production status. The release dates are close, with the AMD part released on 2026-02-28 and the Intel part released on 2026-03-08. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a part number of SA4QA and a launch MSRP of $409, while the AMD part has a part number of unknown and no launch MSRP.