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

The Verdict

The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the stronger processor in almost every measurable way. The database shows it holds an 84th percentile ranking across all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i sits at the 50th percentile. That is a massive gap in overall positioning. The Intel part delivers a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 21276, a single-thread R23 score of 3003, and a PassMark multithread score of 25031. It also carries an average benchmark score of 34962, placing it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX, two well-known high-performance mobile parts.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no benchmark records in the database at all. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and its nearest rivals list is empty. This means the database cannot confirm any performance level for the AMD part. Buyers who need verified performance data have only one option between these two: the Intel Core 7 253PTE. The AMD chip is a newer embedded design with a 2026 release date, but without recorded measurements, it remains an unknown quantity in practical terms.

The Intel processor is also the only one of the two with a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Anyone selecting between these two for a build should treat the Intel part as the proven performer and the AMD part as an unverified alternative.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different design philosophies. 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 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no die size recorded.

Both parts have 10 cores and 20 threads, so the thread count is identical. The cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 33 MB of shared L3. That is more than double the L3 capacity on the Intel side, which matters for workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

The integrated graphics are different as well. AMD pairs its chip with a Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The AMD chip has a 28 W TDP, which is lower than the Intel chip's 45 W TDP. The Intel part boosts higher too, reaching 5.40 GHz versus the AMD's 5.00 GHz. The base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 1.80 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates are close as well: the AMD part released on 2026-02-28 and the Intel part on 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the win counts are zero for both sides. This is a direct result of the AMD part having no recorded benchmark scores at all.

What the database does contain is a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core 7 253PTE. The Cinebench R15 multicore score is 2144 and the single-core score is 302. In Cinebench R20, the Intel chip scores 8935 multicore and 1261 single-core. The Cinebench R23 results are 21276 multicore and 3003 single-core. These scores are strong enough to place the Intel part at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The PassMark results for the Intel chip show a broad range of strengths. The data compression score is 275828, data encryption is 15500, and extended instructions score is 17099. The floating point math score is 67209, integer math is 119552, and the multithread score is 25031. The single-thread score is 3794, and the random string sorting score is 28227. Physics workloads score 1318, and the prime number finding score is 82.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no recorded scores, every benchmark comparison defaults to the Intel side. The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13800H with an average score of 34988 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i9-12900HX with an average score of 35003 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Xeon 6349P with an average score of 34890 and a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 with an average score of 34881 and a delta of 0.2%. This means the Core 7 253PTE performs within a fraction of a percent of these established processors, effectively matching them in aggregate throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

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

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Core 7 253PTE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor uses PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 253PTE?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34962, putting it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs.

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

A: No, the database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i, and its average benchmark score is listed as zero.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins every category where data exists. Its 84th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 50th percentile is the clearest indicator of overall standing. In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel chip's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21276 shows strong sustained throughput. The PassMark multithread score of 25031 and integer math score of 119552 point to heavy parallel compute capability. The data compression score of 275828 indicates strong performance in archive handling and storage-related workloads. The floating point math score of 67209 covers scientific and simulation tasks. The single-thread score of 3794 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3003 show the Intel part is also capable in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i wins only in areas defined by its physical specifications, not by measured performance. It has a lower TDP of 28 W versus the Intel part's 45 W, which suggests it can fit into thermally constrained designs. It is built on a smaller 4 nm process at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process. The AMD part also integrates a Radeon 880M GPU, which is a more capable graphics solution on paper than Intel's UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, which the Intel part does not. These are architectural advantages, but the database has no benchmark evidence to confirm how they translate into real-world performance.

For builders who need verified performance, the Intel Core 7 253PTE is the only choice with recorded data. For builders who prioritize the embedded AMD platform, its lower power draw and newer process node may be attractive, but any performance claims would rest entirely on unverified specifications.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The AMD part is rated at 28 W TDP, the Intel part at 45 W. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

The process nodes are different: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel uses a 10 nm process. The AMD die size is 233 mm², with no die size recorded for Intel. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, but L2 differs: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2 MB per core. L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD and 33 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support differs in type. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. PCIe generations differ: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 880M on AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on Intel.

The market segments differ as well. AMD is positioned as Mobile, while Intel is positioned as Desktop. The AMD part has no part number recorded, while the Intel part has the part number SA4QK. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors are Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.