AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and Intel Processor N150 occupy entirely different performance tiers within the mobile segment. The AMD part is a high-end embedded processor with 10 cores, 20 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and a 28 W TDP. The Intel N150 is a low-power entry chip with 4 cores, 4 threads, a 3.60 GHz boost clock, and a 6 W TDP. The recorded benchmark data for the N150 places it in the 28th percentile of all CPUs, while the P174i sits in the 50th percentile, although the AMD part has no individual benchmark scores recorded in the database. The N150's average benchmark score of 1025 places it within 0.2% of rivals like the Intel Core i7-5650U and Intel Core i3-4340, confirming its position as a modest performer. The P174i, by contrast, offers double-digit core and thread counts, a much higher boost clock, and significantly more cache, making it the clear choice for workloads requiring sustained multi-threaded throughput. The Intel N150 suits basic mobile tasks with its very low 6 W TDP, while the AMD P174i targets embedded applications needing substantial compute density. The data indicates no scenario where the N150 outperforms the P174i on raw specifications, but the N150's power envelope is dramatically lower, which matters for fanless or battery-constrained designs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The AMD part offers 2.5 times the core count and 5 times the thread count.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD P174i boosts up to 5.00 GHz, whereas the Intel N150 boosts up to 3.60 GHz. That is a 1.40 GHz advantage for the AMD chip.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD P174i has a 28 W TDP, and the Intel N150 has a 6 W TDP. The Intel part consumes roughly one-fifth the power budget of the AMD part.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports ECC memory, while the Intel Processor N150 does not.

Q: How does the Intel N150 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, 0.1% behind the Intel Core i3-4340, and 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-5650U.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD P174i has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel N150 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part holds more than double the L3 capacity.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. 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 Processor N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which the database identifies as part of the Intel Processor generation based on Alder Lake-N. Intel fabricates the N150 on a 10 nm process at its own foundry. The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically indicates a significant density and efficiency advantage for the AMD design.

The cache hierarchies differ structurally. The AMD P174i allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, plus a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel N150 provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD design uses per-core L2, whereas Intel uses a shared L2 pool. The AMD chip's larger total cache footprint, particularly the 16 MB L3, supports higher bandwidth multi-threaded workloads.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD P174i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but only in a single-channel configuration, yielding 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. That is a 51.2 GB/s difference in favor of AMD. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not, a critical differentiator for embedded and reliability-sensitive deployments.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD P174i provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel N150 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes. The newer PCIe generation and higher lane count on the AMD side allow for faster peripheral interconnects and more expansion capacity. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither integrated GPU has benchmark scores in the database, so direct graphical comparison is not possible from recorded data.

Specification Differences

The specifications where the two processors differ are numerous. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 10 cores and 20 threads, compared to the Intel N150's 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clock speeds differ: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz, while the Intel part runs at 0.10 GHz, a very low base frequency. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for AMD and 3.60 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 28 W for AMD and 6 W for Intel. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1264.

Process technology differs: 4 nm from TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm from Intel for the N150. Die size is recorded only for the AMD part at 233 mm²; the Intel die size is not listed in the database. Cache configurations differ in every level: L1 is 80 KB per core for AMD versus 96 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB shared for Intel; L3 is 16 MB for AMD versus 6 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. Memory bus width is dual-channel for AMD versus single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 38.4 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory support is present on AMD but absent on Intel. PCIe versions and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD versus Gen 3 with 9 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 880M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-02-28, while the Intel part is dated 2024-11-19. The Intel part has a known part number, SRPNR; the AMD part number is unknown in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a launch MSRP listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Processor N150. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counters for both sides are zero. However, the Intel N150 has four recorded benchmark scores, while the AMD P174i has none. This asymmetry limits direct comparison, but the available data still permits analysis.

The Intel N150's Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 422.5, and its single-core score is 153.15. In Cinebench R23, the N150 scores 2590.5 multi-core and 935 single-core. These scores place the N150 in the 28th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 1025, which puts it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024, a 0.1% gap from the N150. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U also scores 1024, another 0.1% gap. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, 0.1% ahead of the N150. The Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027, 0.2% ahead of the N150. These deltas are within measurement noise, indicating the N150 performs essentially on par with those older or lower-tier chips.

The AMD P174i has no recorded benchmark scores, so its measured performance cannot be stated from the database. What can be stated is its specification advantage: 10 cores versus 4, 20 threads versus 4, a 5.00 GHz boost clock versus 3.60 GHz, and 16 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB. The P174i's 20 threads give it a theoretical 5-to-1 thread advantage over the N150. Its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is more than double the N150's 38.4 GB/s. The dual-channel memory bus on the AMD part supports that bandwidth, while the N150's single-channel bus caps its throughput.

The N150's low base clock of 0.10 GHz is notable; it likely reflects a very aggressive power-saving design, consistent with its 6 W TDP. The P174i's 2.00 GHz base clock and 28 W TDP indicate a part designed for sustained compute rather than minimal idle draw. The N150's 28th percentile standing against all CPUs in the database confirms its entry-level positioning. The P174i's 50th percentile standing, while lacking direct benchmark scores, suggests mid-range placement among all CPUs, which aligns with its core, thread, and cache advantages.

The absence of overlapping benchmark data means no direct score comparison is possible. The recorded numbers for the N150, however, show a processor that trades performance for efficiency. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 2590.5 is modest, and its single-core score of 935 is similarly limited. The P174i's architecture, with Zen 5 cores and a 5.00 GHz boost, would be expected to deliver substantially higher single-thread performance, but the database does not provide a measured figure to confirm this. The data supports a qualitative conclusion: the AMD part's specifications place it in a higher performance class, while the Intel part's benchmarks place it in a lower one, with no recorded overlap to challenge that ordering.