AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data presents a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185. Across all 11 head-to-head PassMark comparisons, the AMD part takes the win, with the Intel Core 3 100HL registering zero victories. The margin of victory is not uniform, however, and the distribution of those margins reveals distinct workload characteristics.

The AMD processor shows its largest advantages in integer-heavy and prime-number workloads. The find prime numbers test shows a 168.8% delta, the largest of any comparison, while integer math follows at 109.3% ahead. Extended instructions also show a triple-digit lead at 113%. These results point to a processor that handles computation-heavy, branch-intensive code with substantial headroom over the Intel part.

Multithreaded performance follows the same pattern. The PassMark multithread score for the AMD chip is 31817 against 17586 for the Intel, a delta of 80.9%. Physics simulation shows a 90.9% advantage, and data compression sits at 85.2%. The pattern across these tests indicates that the AMD processor scales better with thread count and sustained load.

The narrowest gap appears in single-threaded work. The PassMark single thread score shows 3977 for AMD versus 3735 for Intel, a delta of only 6.5%. This is the least decisive win in the data, suggesting that per-core IPC differences are modest compared to the large gaps seen in multi-threaded and math-heavy tests. The AMD part wins everywhere, but its dominance is most pronounced when all cores are engaged.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing generations. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 3 100HL is a Raptor Lake-PS part, generation Core 3, built on Raptor Lake architecture.

Process technology separates the two clearly. AMD uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node from its own foundry. The AMD die size is listed at 233 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part. This process gap underpins much of the efficiency and performance difference seen in the benchmarks.

Core topology differs significantly. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part thus offers 50% more cores and double the thread count. Cache hierarchy also diverges. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. The L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD versus 12 MB shared on Intel. The Intel part has a larger per-core L2 allocation, but the AMD chip has more total L3.

Memory support shows different compatibility ranges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. AMD records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is listed for Intel. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity also differs, with AMD offering Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes versus Intel's Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel chip uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The market segment classification places AMD in Mobile and Intel in Desktop. The Intel part uses Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket FP8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest recorded delta is in the find prime numbers test. AMD scores 129 against Intel's 48, a 168.8% advantage. This test stresses integer division and branch prediction, and the gap is substantial.

Extended instructions show a 113% delta, with AMD at 26544 and Intel at 12463. This test exercises SIMD and specialized instruction paths, where the Zen 5 design and newer process node appear to deliver a clear edge. Integer math follows closely at 109.3%, with scores of 117832 and 56308 respectively.

The physics test shows a 90.9% delta (1772 versus 928), while data compression shows 85.2% (374429 versus 202225). Data encryption shows a 63.9% delta (19612 versus 11964). Floating point math shows 67.6% (70587 versus 42108). Random string sorting shows 74.6% (40557 versus 23223).

Multithread performance shows an 80.9% delta, with AMD at 31817 and Intel at 17586. This is a key metric for parallel workloads, and the AMD processor leads by a wide margin. The single-thread result is the outlier: only 6.5% separates the two, with AMD at 3977 and Intel at 3735. For workloads that rely on a single core, the two processors are close, but the AMD chip still holds the advantage.

The average benchmark score in the database reflects the overall gap. AMD sits at 62839, while Intel sits at 23545. The AMD processor ranks in the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, while the Intel processor ranks in the 76th percentile. The nearest rivals in the database confirm the positioning: AMD's closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at a 0.2% delta, while Intel's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U at a negative 0.7% delta.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications reveal several direct differences between the two processors.

Cores: 12 on AMD versus 8 on Intel. Threads: 24 on AMD versus 12 on Intel. Base clock: 2.00 GHz on AMD versus 2.10 GHz on Intel. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz on AMD versus 4.60 GHz on Intel. TDP: 28 on AMD versus 45 on Intel. Process node: 4 nm on AMD versus 10 nm on Intel. Foundry: TSMC on AMD versus Intel on Intel. L2 cache: 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache: 16 MB on AMD versus 12 MB shared on Intel. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X on AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 on Intel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s on AMD versus not recorded on Intel. ECC memory: supported on AMD, not on Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 16 lanes on AMD versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes on Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon 890M on AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 48EU on Intel. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Market segment: Mobile on AMD versus Desktop on Intel. Release date: 2026-02-28 on AMD versus 2024-04-07 on Intel. Codename: Gorgon Point versus Raptor Lake-PS.

Both processors have the same L1 cache size per core at 80 KB, both are dual-channel, both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The PassMark single thread score is 3977 for AMD and 3735 for Intel, a delta of 6.5% in favor of AMD.

Q: What is the biggest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The find prime numbers test shows the largest delta at 168.8%, with AMD scoring 129 and Intel scoring 48.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100HL does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 100HL has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare on process node?

A: The AMD chip uses a 4 nm node from TSMC. The Intel chip uses a 10 nm node from Intel.

The Verdict

The data positions the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 as the stronger processor across every recorded benchmark. It wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons, holds the 93rd percentile against all CPUs, and records an average benchmark score of 62839 versus 23545 for the Intel Core 3 100HL.

The AMD processor is the choice for workloads that use many threads. Its 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with a 5.10 GHz boost clock and 16 MB of L3 cache, deliver leads of 80% or more in multithread, physics, compression, and math tests. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and ECC support further suit compute-heavy tasks where memory integrity and throughput matter.

The Intel Core 3 100HL offers a narrower single-thread deficit of only 6.5%, but it trails heavily elsewhere. Its 8 cores and 12 threads, 4.60 GHz boost clock, and 12 MB shared L3 cache place it in the 76th percentile. It supports DDR4 as well as DDR5, which may matter for systems reusing existing memory, and its 45 TDP rating is higher than the AMD part's 28, though the AMD chip still dominates in performance.

For buyers choosing strictly from the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 delivers the higher performance in every measured category. The Intel part remains competitive only in per-core tasks, and even there it does not take the lead.