AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has an average benchmark score of 62839, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 211E has an average score of 37829 and sits in the 86th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part also has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each processor based on average benchmark scores?

A: For the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, the closest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-13790F (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (0.5% lower). For the Intel Core 5 211E, the closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0.2% lower).

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4006, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185's score of 3977.

Q: What is the difference in process node and foundry between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and Intel Core 5 211E represent distinctly different design philosophies. The AMD part, codenamed Gorgon Point, belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel part, codenamed Bartlett Lake, belongs to the Core 5 generation and uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a slightly larger die size of 257 mm².

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. The base clock of the Intel chip is higher at 2.70 GHz compared to 2.00 GHz on the AMD chip, but the AMD chip has the higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz.

Cache hierarchies show a split approach. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

Integrated graphics present another divergence. The AMD part uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip is designated for the mobile market segment and uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1700. The Intel chip has a known part number SRQERQ65F and a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD chip's part number is unknown and no launch MSRP is recorded.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins 9 of 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons and holds a 93rd percentile rank versus the Intel Core 5 211E's 86th percentile. The average benchmark score gap is substantial: 62839 versus 37829, a difference that places the AMD part in a different competitive tier.

The Intel Core 5 211E does claim the single-thread victory by a narrow margin, scoring 4006 versus 3977. That 0.7% edge matters for lightly threaded workloads, but it is the only meaningful win for the Intel part in the recorded data. The AMD chip leads in every other measured category, with particularly large margins in physics calculations and integer math.

For workloads that stress multiple cores, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the clear choice based on benchmark results. The 33.5% lead in multi-thread performance and the 33.7% lead in integer math indicate a substantial throughput advantage. The AMD part also uses significantly less power, with a 28 W TDP versus 65 W for the Intel chip.

The Intel Core 5 211E suits scenarios where single-thread performance is the priority and where the desktop socket, PCIe Gen 5 support, or DDR4 compatibility matters more than raw multi-core output. The Intel part also offers a larger L3 cache at 20 MB shared versus 16 MB, which may benefit certain cache-sensitive workloads.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 | Intel Core 5 211E |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-02-28 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $221 |

| Part Number | unknown | SRQERQ65F |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results show a consistent pattern of AMD dominance, with two exceptions. The PassMark single-thread tests, reported twice as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both give the Intel Core 5 211E a 0.7% edge with a score of 4006 versus 3977.

Every other recorded benchmark favors the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185. The largest margin appears in the PassMark physics test, where the AMD chip scores 1772 against 702 for the Intel chip, a 152.4% difference. This indicates a substantial advantage in simulation or physics-based computation.

The PassMark find prime numbers test shows a 200% delta, with the AMD chip scoring 129 versus 43. Integer math follows with a 33.7% lead, 117832 versus 88117. Multi-thread performance shows a 33.5% gap, 31817 versus 23833.

The extended instructions test shows a 22.9% advantage for the AMD chip, 26544 versus 21592. Random string sorting shows an 18.2% lead, 40557 versus 34308. Data encryption shows a 9.3% margin, 19612 versus 17938. Data compression shows an 8% lead, 374429 versus 346757. Floating point math shows a 6.3% advantage, 70587 versus 66402.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this pattern. The AMD chip's average of 62839 places it near the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738, 0.2% lower), the Intel Core i7-13790F (63080, 0.4% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63173, 0.5% higher). The Intel Core 5 211E's average of 37829 places it near the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804, 0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762, 0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904, 0.2% higher).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 dominates in multi-threaded and compute-intensive workloads. The 33.5% lead in multi-thread score and the 33.7% lead in integer math indicate strong performance for rendering, compilation, and data processing tasks. The 152.4% advantage in physics and the 200% advantage in prime number finding point to particular strength in scientific and simulation workloads. The 22.9% lead in extended instructions suggests an edge for vectorized or specialized instruction sets.

The AMD chip also wins in data handling tasks. Data compression shows an 8% lead, data encryption shows a 9.3% lead, and random string sorting shows an 18.2% lead. Floating point math adds a 6.3% advantage. These results position the AMD part as the better option for database work, file compression, and cryptographic operations.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins only in single-thread performance, with a 0.7% margin. This narrow lead suggests an advantage in lightly threaded applications, legacy software, or tasks that cannot scale across many cores. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 support, which the AMD part lacks, and supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5.

The Intel chip's larger shared L3 cache of 20 MB versus 16 MB could benefit workloads with high cache locality, though the benchmark data does not directly isolate this effect. The Intel part also has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, which may contribute to its single-thread edge.

For embedded or mobile applications where power consumption matters, the AMD chip's 28 W TDP versus 65 W for the Intel chip represents a significant efficiency advantage. The AMD part also has a later release date of 2026-02-28 versus 2025-01-12 for the Intel part, indicating a more recent design. The Intel part is the only one with a recorded launch MSRP of $221.