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

The Verdict

The database positions the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and Intel Core 3 201TE in entirely different performance strata. The AMD part sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 62,839. The Intel Core 3 201TE, by contrast, occupies the 50th percentile and carries no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its average at zero. The data shows a decisive performance gap: the AMD processor delivers 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads. For workloads that scale with core count, thread count, or cache size, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the only option with measurable performance data. The Intel Core 3 201TE, with its higher 45 TDP and desktop socket, serves a low-core-count segment where the AMD part does not compete. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the performance pick, while the Intel Core 3 201TE is a lower-core-count desktop part with no benchmark entries to establish competitive standing.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing nodes and foundries. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip measures 233 mm² in die size, compared to 163 mm² for the Intel part. The AMD processor carries the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel chip starts with a higher base clock, but the AMD chip boosts higher and provides three times the cores and three times the threads.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part allocates 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part allocates 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor holds a 4 MB advantage in L3 capacity, which matters for data-heavy workloads.

Memory support shows both overlap and divergence. Both support dual-channel memory and ECC memory. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth differs: the AMD chip delivers 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip delivers 76.8 GB/s, a 12.8 GB/s advantage for AMD. PCIe generations differ as well. The AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, while the AMD part offers higher memory bandwidth.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment and uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part targets the desktop segment and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part released on 2026-02-28, while the Intel part released on 2025-01-12. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers, and the AMD part carries an active production status, as does the Intel part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core 3 201TE. However, the AMD part has eleven recorded PassMark benchmark scores, while the Intel part has none. The AMD scores provide the only measurable performance data in this comparison.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 achieves a PassMark single-thread score of 3,977, which also appears under the singlethread test name with the same value. Its PassMark multithread score is 31,817. The multithread score is roughly eight times the single-thread score, which reflects the 12-core, 24-thread configuration scaling across parallel workloads. In integer math, the AMD part scores 117,832. In floating-point math, it scores 70,587. These two math scores indicate strong compute throughput for both integer and floating-point operations.

In data compression, the AMD part scores 374,429, which is its highest recorded benchmark value. Data encryption scores 19,612. Extended instructions score 26,544. Random string sorting scores 40,557. Physics scores 1,772. Find prime numbers scores 129. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 62,839.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the AMD part's standing. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62,738 on average, which is 0.2% behind the AMD part. The Intel Core i7-13790F scores 63,080 on average, which is 0.4% ahead of the AMD part. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63,173 on average, which is 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 scores 62,498 on average, which is 0.5% behind. These deltas are narrow, placing the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 in a tight cluster with those four rivals. The AMD part sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded scores and no nearest rivals.

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 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clocks for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 delivers 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201TE delivers 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core 3 201TE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 201TE launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins in every performance category where the database has recorded scores. Its single-thread score of 3,977 and multithread score of 31,817 demonstrate capability across both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock supports high parallel throughput. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provide advantages for cache-sensitive and bandwidth-sensitive tasks. The data compression score of 374,429 stands out as the strongest single result, indicating particular strength in compression workloads. The integer math score of 117,832 and floating-point math score of 70,587 show balanced compute performance. The 93rd percentile ranking places it among the top CPUs in the database, with nearest rivals within a 0.5% band, meaning the AMD part trades leads with those specific competitors rather than dominating them.

The Intel Core 3 201TE wins in areas that the benchmark data does not cover. It has a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz compared to 2.00 GHz for the AMD part, which can benefit latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks that do not scale with cores. It uses a newer PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes, compared to Gen 4 for the AMD part, which matters for high-throughput storage or expansion devices. It supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, offering broader memory compatibility for existing desktop platforms. Its desktop socket, Intel Socket 1700, places it in a different ecosystem than the AMD mobile Socket FP8. Its lower die size of 163 mm² compared to 233 mm² may indicate a smaller physical footprint. The Intel part also has a recorded release date of 2025-01-12, which predates the AMD part's 2026-02-28 release, meaning it has been available longer in the database's timeline. The 4-core, 8-thread configuration with a 45 TDP targets a lower-power, lower-core-count desktop segment where the AMD part's 28 TDP mobile design does not directly apply, though the AMD part actually has the lower TDP figure. Without recorded benchmark scores for the Intel part, the database cannot quantify any performance win for it; the wins for the Intel part are structural and platform-based rather than score-based.