AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, which wins 8 of the 11 shared benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 213PTE takes 3 wins, but the magnitude of AMD's victories is generally larger. The most lopsided result is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 26,544 against Intel's 16,146, a 64.4% advantage. This indicates a substantial difference in workloads that leverage advanced or specialized instruction sets.

Data compression also heavily favors AMD, with a score of 374,429 versus 261,083, a 43.4% lead. Encryption performance follows a similar pattern: AMD scores 19,612, which is 36.1% ahead of Intel's 14,413. The random string sorting test shows AMD ahead by 34.7%, posting 40,557 compared to 30,106. Integer math performance belongs to AMD as well, with 117,832 against 93,109, a 26.6% margin. The multi-threaded PassMark score for AMD is 31,817, which beats Intel's 25,590 by 24.3%.

Single-thread performance is closer, but still favors AMD. The AMD processor records 3,977 in the PassMark single-thread test, 7% ahead of Intel's 3,718. This narrow margin suggests that both processors are competitive in lightly threaded tasks, though AMD holds the edge.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins the remaining tests, but by smaller margins. The physics test shows Intel ahead by 19.4%, scoring 2,199 versus 1,772. Prime number finding is another Intel win at 157 versus 129, a 17.8% advantage. The floating point math test is nearly even, with Intel at 71,722 and AMD at 70,587, a margin of only 1.6%.

The average benchmark score from the database places the AMD part at 62,839, while the Intel part averages 32,924. This large gap in average scores reflects AMD's consistent dominance across most workloads. The AMD processor also sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel processor is at the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals to the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62,738 (0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 at 62,498 (0.5% behind). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 at 32,942 (0.1% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 33,089 (0.5% ahead). These rival comparisons confirm that the AMD part competes in a higher performance tier overall.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 10 nm process by Intel, with no die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. This 50% advantage in core count and thread count for AMD is a primary driver of its multi-threaded benchmark wins. Cache configurations also differ. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L2 and shared L3 on the Intel side may help in certain latency-sensitive workloads.

Process node differences are notable. The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process. The database does not include transistor counts for either processor, but the process node difference is consistent with the AMD part's higher efficiency in several benchmarks. The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is classified as a mobile market segment product, while the Intel part is classified as desktop.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ substantially. The AMD processor uses a Radeon 890M, while the Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores, so a direct performance comparison of the iGPUs is not possible from the recorded data. Clock speeds are similar on paper: the AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the clear choice for throughput-oriented workloads. Its wins in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multi-threaded performance, random string sorting, and single-thread performance indicate broad strength across general computing tasks. The 64.4% lead in extended instructions is particularly relevant for applications that use SIMD or specialized instruction paths. The 43.4% lead in data compression and the 36.1% lead in encryption suggest strong performance in data-heavy and security-related tasks. The 24.3% multi-threaded advantage aligns with its 12-core, 24-thread configuration, making it suitable for parallel workloads such as compilation, rendering, or virtualization.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in physics, prime number finding, and floating point math. The physics score of 2,199 versus 1,772 is a 19.4% advantage, which may reflect an advantage in workloads that behave like rigid body or particle simulations. The prime number finding result, 157 versus 129, gives Intel a 17.8% lead. The floating point math win is marginal at 1.6%, with Intel scoring 71,722 against AMD's 70,587. These wins suggest that the Intel part retains an edge in specific numeric or scientific workloads, but the margins are smaller than AMD's wins in most other categories.

The difference in average benchmark scores is stark: 62,839 for AMD versus 32,924 for Intel. The percentile ranking reinforces this split, with AMD at the 93rd percentile and Intel at the 83rd. For workloads that can use many threads, the AMD part is clearly the stronger option. For workloads that are sensitive to certain integer or physics patterns, the Intel part shows localized strengths. The overall picture from the database is that the AMD processor outperforms the Intel processor in the majority of recorded tests, and often by wide margins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power differs significantly: the AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

The process node for the AMD part is 4 nm at TSMC, while the Intel part is 10 nm at Intel. The AMD die size is 233 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Intel part. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD and 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB on AMD and 24 MB shared on Intel. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD part is a mobile product, while the Intel part is a desktop product. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SA4QM, while the AMD part's part number is unknown. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221.

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 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 26,544 versus 16,146 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, a 64.4% advantage.

Q: Which processor wins in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins the PassMark single-thread test with 3,977 points against 3,718 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, a 7% advantage.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is rated at 28 W. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is rated at 45 W.

Q: How do the processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has an average benchmark score of 62,839. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32,924.