AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Arc G3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, while the Intel Arc G3 entry currently has no measured benchmark scores. The AMD part therefore holds a complete advantage in every measurable workload, though the Arc G3 can still be assessed on architectural and specification terms.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 delivers an average benchmark score of 62,839 across its eleven recorded tests. Its strongest result comes in PassMark data compression, where it scores 374,429, a figure that indicates very high throughput for compression workloads. Integer math follows at 117,832, while floating-point math reaches 70,587. The single-thread score of 3,977 and multithread score of 31,817 both place it in the upper tier of mobile processors, and its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms this position.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62,738, a delta of 0.2 percent relative to the AMD part, meaning the AMD chip is marginally ahead. The Intel Core i7-13790F scores 63,080, which is 0.4 percent higher than the AMD part, so that rival slightly outperforms it. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63,173, 0.5 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 62,498, 0.5 percent lower. These deltas are small, all within one percent, indicating that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The Arc G3 has no benchmark scores in the database, so its average benchmark score is recorded as zero and its percentile ranking is 50, which is the median position by default rather than a measured outcome. This absence of data means no direct head-to-head comparison can be constructed from measurements. The analysis must instead rely on the specification sheet and architectural details to infer where the Arc G3 might land if benchmarks were available.

The AMD part shows particular strength in encryption, scoring 19,612 in PassMark data encryption, and in extended instructions, scoring 26,544. Random string sorting reaches 40,557, physics reaches 1,772, and finding prime numbers scores 129. These results paint a picture of a well-rounded processor that handles both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy tasks with consistency.

Because the Arc G3 lacks any recorded scores, the question of wins and losses cannot be answered from measured data. The database shows zero wins for each side in head-to-head benchmarks, which is a direct consequence of the Arc G3 having no test results. The AMD part is therefore the only one with empirical support, and any comparison must acknowledge this limitation.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel Arc G3 has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. All performance conclusions must come from the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185's recorded results.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 compare to its closest rival?

A: The AMD part scores 62,839 on average. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62,738, which is 0.2 percent lower. The Intel Core i7-13790F scores 63,080, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63,173, 0.5 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 62,498, 0.5 percent lower.

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185's strongest benchmark result?

A: Its highest score is 374,429 in PassMark data compression. Its multithread score is 31,817 and its single-thread score is 3,977.

Q: What is the Arc G3's percentile ranking?

A: The database records a 50th percentile ranking for the Arc G3, but this is not derived from any measured benchmark. It is a placeholder value that appears when no scores exist.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Arc G3 has 14 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores. The AMD part has 24 threads, whereas the Intel part has 14 threads.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Arc G3 supports 136.5 GB/s, which is a higher figure.

The Verdict

The data does not permit a conventional verdict between these two processors because only one of them has benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is fully characterized: its 62,839 average score, 93rd percentile ranking, and narrow margins against four named rivals all confirm that it is a competitive mobile processor. Its multithread score of 31,817 and single-thread score of 3,977 are solid numbers for a 28-watt part.

The Intel Arc G3, by contrast, is a specification sheet without measured performance. Its 14 cores, 14 threads, and 3 nm process node suggest capability, but the database contains no scores to validate that suggestion. The 50th percentile ranking is not a measurement, and the lack of nearest rivals means there is no reference frame.

For anyone choosing between these two based on the database, the AMD part is the only one with evidence of performance. The Intel part may be competitive, but its absence from the benchmark record means it cannot be recommended with any confidence. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 also has a 5.10 GHz boost clock versus the Arc G3's 4.60 GHz, and its 16 MB of L3 cache is backed by a 233 mm² die from TSMC. The Arc G3 counters with 18 MB of shared L3 cache and a 3 nm Intel process, but these advantages are theoretical until benchmarks exist.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Arc G3 uses 14 cores and 14 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz, the Intel base clock is 1.90 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 5.10 GHz, the Intel boost clock is 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has a 28-watt TDP, the Intel part has a 25-watt TDP.

The sockets are distinct: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses BGA 2540. The process nodes differ, with AMD on 4 nm from TSMC and Intel on 3 nm from its own foundry. The AMD die size is recorded at 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed.

Cache hierarchies diverge. The AMD L1 cache is 80 KB per core, the Intel L1 is 192 KB per core. AMD L2 is 1 MB per core, Intel L2 is 2.5 MB per core. AMD L3 is 16 MB, Intel L3 is 18 MB shared.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports only LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the bandwidth figures are different: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, 136.5 GB/s for Intel. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not.

PCIe generations and lane counts differ. AMD runs Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel runs Gen 5 with 4 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses Arc B370.

The release dates are separate: AMD released on 2026-02-28, Intel on 2026-05-27. The AMD part number is unknown, while the Intel part number is SA4QZ. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is built on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, which the database identifies as Zen 5 / Zen 5c. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Panther Lake codename and belongs to the Arc G3 generation, also labeled Panther Lake.

The AMD architecture combines two different Zen 5 variants, which suggests a hybrid core arrangement where some cores prioritize performance and others prioritize efficiency. The Intel architecture, with 14 cores and 14 threads, appears to use a single-thread-per-core design, meaning no simultaneous multithreading is recorded for the Arc G3.

AMD's 4 nm process comes from TSMC, while Intel's 3 nm process comes from Intel's own foundry. The smaller Intel node could enable higher transistor density, but the database does not list transistor counts for either part.

The AMD L1 cache is smaller per core at 80 KB, but the Intel L1 is 192 KB per core. Intel also has a larger L2 at 2.5 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core. AMD has 16 MB of L3, Intel has 18 MB of shared L3. These differences suggest Intel allocates more cache per core, which could benefit workloads with high data reuse, but AMD's larger thread count could compensate in parallel tasks.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon 890M, Intel includes Arc B370. The Intel naming suggests a dedicated Arc-branded graphics solution, which may indicate stronger GPU throughput, but no graphics benchmarks exist in the database.

Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 136.5 GB/s versus AMD's 89.6 GB/s, a substantial gap that could affect memory-bound workloads. However, AMD supports ECC memory, which Intel does not, so AMD may target reliability-sensitive deployments.

PCIe connectivity differs significantly: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The AMD part provides more lanes for expansion, while the Intel part provides a faster but narrower interface.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins in every category where measured data exists. Its 62,839 average benchmark score, 93rd percentile ranking, and complete set of eleven recorded test results give it an unambiguous performance profile. It wins on integer math with 117,832, floating-point math with 70,587, multithread performance with 31,817, and single-thread performance with 3,977. It also leads in data compression at 374,429, encryption at 19,612, extended instructions at 26,544, random string sorting at 40,557, physics at 1,772, and prime number finding at 129.

The AMD part also wins on thread count with 24 threads versus 14, and it has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. It supports more memory types with both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, and it offers ECC support, which the Intel part lacks. Its PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes provides more expansion capacity than Intel's Gen 5 with 4 lanes.

The Intel Arc G3 wins on specifications where the database records an advantage. It has 14 cores versus 12, a 3 nm process node versus 4 nm, a lower TDP at 25 watts versus 28 watts, a higher memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s, larger L1 and L2 caches per core, and a larger L3 cache at 18 MB versus 16 MB. It also has PCIe Gen 5 support, which is a newer standard than AMD's Gen 4.

The Arc G3's wins are purely architectural. Without benchmark scores, these advantages cannot be translated into actual performance claims. The database records zero wins for the Arc G3 in head-to-head benchmarks, which is accurate: no head-to-head benchmark data exists.

The AMD part's wins are empirical and verifiable. Its margins against rivals are narrow, within 0.5 percent in either direction, which indicates that the Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is not a dominant processor but a competitive one. It sits alongside the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core i7-13790F, Core Ultra 7 265HX, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 in a tight cluster.

For workloads that depend on multithreading, data compression, encryption, or extended instruction sets, the AMD part has recorded evidence of strong performance. For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, cache capacity, or graphics output, the Intel part has specification advantages but no measured proof. The database therefore supports the AMD part for any performance-critical decision, while the Intel part remains an unverified contender.