AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 across all eleven shared benchmark tests. The AMD part wins every head-to-head comparison, with margins ranging from a modest 14.2% in single-thread tests to a dominant 168.4% in integer math. This is not a close competition; the performance gap is substantial in nearly every workload category.

The largest single advantage appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 117832 against the Intel Core 3 201E's 43894, a delta of 168.4%. That margin indicates a fundamental difference in raw compute throughput. Extended instruction performance follows a similar pattern, with AMD leading 26544 to 11035, a 140.5% advantage. Data compression shows AMD at 374429 versus Intel's 164160, a 128.1% lead, and random string sorting delivers the exact same 128.1% delta, with scores of 40557 and 17783 respectively.

Prime number finding, often a strong indicator of pure integer and branch performance, shows AMD at 129 versus Intel's 57, a 126.3% advantage. Data encryption follows at 119.6% (19612 versus 8931). Floating point math gives AMD a 112.2% lead (70587 versus 33260). Multithread performance, a key metric for overall throughput, shows AMD at 31817 versus Intel's 14839, a 114.4% advantage.

The physics test shows the smallest relative gap among the multithreaded workloads, with AMD leading 1772 to 1141, a 55.3% delta. Even here, the AMD processor is more than one and a half times faster. Single-thread performance is the closest contest: AMD scores 3977 versus Intel's 3482, a 14.2% lead. That result matters because it shows the AMD part does not merely rely on core count; it also has a per-thread advantage.

The average benchmark score reinforces the scale of the gap. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 records an average of 62839, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19056. The AMD processor sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits at the 73rd percentile. In terms of nearest rivals, the AMD chip is essentially level with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 (0.5% ahead), and within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-13790F and Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX. The Intel Core 3 201E, by contrast, matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12400F (0.1% ahead), and sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X. The AMD part competes in a much higher performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference alone explains part of the efficiency and performance gap, though the database records no direct efficiency measurements.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel processor has 4 cores and 8 threads. That is a 3x core advantage and a 3x thread advantage for AMD. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, which makes them suitable for embedded and reliability-focused applications.

Cache architecture also differs. Both parts list 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 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD part therefore has more total L3, while the Intel part has slightly more L2 per core. The die sizes differ as well: AMD measures 233 mm², Intel measures 163 mm², though the process node difference makes direct comparison of density and efficiency difficult from the recorded data.

PCIe support goes in opposite directions. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has the newer PCIe standard, which matters for bandwidth-hungry peripherals. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database records no graphics benchmarks for either part, so no performance comparison is possible.

Clock speeds show an interesting split. The Intel Core 3 201E has a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz against AMD's 2.00 GHz. The AMD part has a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz against Intel's 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power goes the other way: Intel is rated at 60 W, while AMD is rated at 28 W. The AMD part achieves its substantial performance lead at a much lower TDP, which reflects the efficiency of the 4 nm process and the Zen 5 architecture. The Intel part is a desktop segment processor on Socket 1700, while the AMD part is a mobile segment processor on AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 records a PassMark single-thread score of 3977, which is 14.2% ahead of the Intel Core 3 201E's 3482.

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 31817 in PassMark multithread, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 14839. That is a 114.4% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel part have any PCIe advantage?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 3 201E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is rated at 28 W, while the Intel Core 3 201E is rated at 60 W. The AMD part delivers higher benchmark scores at a lower TDP.

Q: Where does each processor rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 sits at the 93rd percentile, while the Intel Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd percentile.

Specification Differences

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores; Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 24 threads; Intel has 8 threads.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz; Intel runs at 3.60 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD boosts to 5.10 GHz; Intel boosts to 4.80 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28 W; Intel is rated at 60 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: AMD uses Gorgon Point; Intel uses Bartlett Lake.
• Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c); Intel is Core 3 (Bartlett Lake).
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC; Intel uses 10 nm Intel.
• Die size: AMD measures 233 mm²; Intel measures 163 mm².
• L2 cache per core: AMD has 1 MB per core; Intel has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB; Intel has 12 MB (shared).
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s; Intel records 76.8 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only); Intel uses Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 890M; Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.
• Market segment: AMD is Mobile; Intel is Desktop.
• Release date: AMD released 2026-02-28; Intel released 2025-01-12.
• Part number: AMD lists "unknown"; Intel lists "SRVTR".
• Launch MSRP: Intel has a launch MSRP of $134; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins every recorded benchmark category. Its largest advantages appear in integer math (168.4% ahead), extended instructions (140.5% ahead), data compression (128.1% ahead), and random string sorting (128.1% ahead). Its smallest advantage is in single-thread performance at 14.2%. The data indicates the AMD part is the stronger choice for compute-heavy workloads, including data processing, encryption, sorting, and any task that scales with thread count. Its 12-core, 24-thread configuration with 16 MB of L3 and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth gives it a structural advantage across the board. Its lower TDP of 28 W also makes it suitable for thermally constrained embedded and mobile deployments.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its advantages are architectural rather than performance-based. It supports PCIe Gen 5, which the AMD part does not, and it supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5. Its higher base clock of 3.60 GHz may appeal in scenarios where sustained base frequency matters more than boost performance, but the benchmark data does not show a corresponding performance benefit. Its smaller die size of 163 mm² and 4-core, 8-thread configuration could suit simple, low-complexity desktop workloads where the full throughput of the AMD part is unnecessary. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, which makes it a lower-cost entry point, though pricing comparisons are outside the scope of this analysis.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 outperforms the Intel Core 3 201E in every recorded test, often by more than double. The average benchmark score of 62839 against 19056 places the AMD part in a completely different performance class. Its 93rd percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 73rd percentile confirms that the AMD processor sits among the faster CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits near the middle of the distribution.

The AMD part achieves this with 12 cores and 24 threads, a 5.10 GHz boost clock, 16 MB of L3 cache, 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and a 28 W TDP. The Intel part counters with 4 cores and 8 threads, a 4.80 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache, 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and a 60 W TDP. The only areas where the Intel part leads are PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 4), DDR4 memory compatibility, base clock (3.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), and a smaller die size.

For workloads that demand compute throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the clear choice from the recorded data. For systems that require PCIe Gen 5 connectivity or DDR4 memory support, the Intel Core 3 201E offers those specific features, but it does so at a substantial performance cost. The selection depends on whether raw performance or platform-specific I/O features take priority. The performance data points firmly toward AMD.