AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 7 150UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core 7 150UL. The database contains a full benchmark profile for the AMD part, while the Intel part has no individual benchmark scores recorded. This asymmetry means the comparison relies on the AMD processor's measured results and its position relative to other CPUs in the database, alongside the Intel part's percentile ranking and architectural characteristics.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 delivers an average benchmark score of 62,839 across its recorded tests. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database sits at 93, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the compiled dataset. The Intel Core 7 150UL, by contrast, holds a percentile rank of 50, placing it at the median of all recorded CPUs. This gap in percentile standing suggests a substantial performance differential, though the absence of direct Intel benchmark scores prevents an exact numeric comparison.

Examining the AMD processor's individual PassMark results provides a clearer picture of its strengths. The multi-thread score of 31,817 indicates strong parallel processing capability across its 12 cores and 24 threads. The single-thread score of 3,977 shows robust per-core performance, which matters for latency-sensitive workloads. The integer math score of 117,832 and floating-point math score of 70,587 reveal a balanced arithmetic capability, with integer operations running notably ahead. Data compression scores reach 374,429, while data encryption scores land at 19,612. Extended instruction scores measure 26,544, and random string sorting achieves 40,557. The find prime numbers result of 129 and physics score of 1,772 round out the recorded metrics.

The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD processor offer context for its standing. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX posts an average score of 62,738, which is 0.2 percent behind the AMD part. The Intel Core i7-13790F averages 63,080, placing it 0.4 percent ahead. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX averages 63,173, 0.5 percent ahead of the AMD processor. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 averages 62,498, trailing by 0.5 percent. These tight margins, all within a single percentage point, indicate that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 competes in a dense performance band where small deltas separate neighboring processors.

The Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded average benchmark score in the database, which defaults to zero. Its median percentile ranking of 50 suggests it performs around the midpoint of all CPUs tracked, but without concrete scores, a numeric head-to-head delta cannot be established. The data confirms that the AMD part sits in the 93rd percentile, while the Intel part sits in the 50th, a 43-percentile gap that strongly favors the AMD processor in overall performance.

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 150UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD processor provides 2 additional cores and 12 additional threads, which contributes to its higher multi-thread benchmark score of 31,817.

Q: What are the clock speed differences in the recorded data?

A: The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD part runs 0.30 GHz higher at base and 0.10 GHz higher at boost.

Q: How does the cache configuration differ?

A: Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part offers 4 MB more L3 cache, while the Intel part provides 0.25 MB more L2 per core.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 150UL does not. This makes the AMD processor suitable for error-sensitive computing environments where data integrity is prioritized.

Q: What are the PCIe lane counts for each processor?

A: The AMD processor provides 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part doubles the available CPU-attached PCIe connectivity.

Q: How do the process nodes differ?

A: The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The smaller process node gives the AMD part a manufacturing advantage in transistor density and power efficiency.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 belongs to the Gorgon Point codename family, part of the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. The Intel Core 7 150UL belongs to the Raptor Lake-PS codename family, part of the Core 7 generation built on the Raptor Lake architecture. These are fundamentally different microarchitectures with distinct design philosophies.

The AMD processor uses a TSMC 4 nm process node with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel processor uses an Intel 10 nm process node, with no die size recorded in the database. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm represents a substantial reduction in feature size, which typically enables higher transistor density and improved power characteristics. The AMD part's die size of 233 mm² provides a physical footprint reference, though the Intel die size remains unrecorded.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but L2 cache per core varies: the AMD part uses 1 MB per core, while the Intel part uses 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache configuration diverges more clearly: the AMD processor uses 16 MB, while the Intel processor uses 12 MB shared. The AMD part holds 4 MB more L3 cache, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that repeatedly access shared data.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The AMD part's LPDDR5X support adds low-power memory options, while the Intel part retains DDR4 compatibility for legacy system designs.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The AMD processor uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel processor uses the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Both provide integrated display output, but the architectures behind them are entirely separate, reflecting each manufacturer's graphics design approach.

The AMD processor includes ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Intel part. This architectural choice positions the AMD processor for applications where memory error detection and correction are required. The Intel part omits this capability, which simplifies its memory subsystem but limits its suitability for certain reliability-focused deployments.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor exposes 16 CPU-attached PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the Intel processor exposes 8 CPU-attached PCIe Gen 4 lanes. This doubling of lanes on the AMD side allows for more expansion devices, storage controllers, or accelerators to connect directly to the CPU without requiring a switch.

The AMD processor's socket is AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. These are incompatible mounting interfaces, meaning system designs must be tailored to one platform or the other. The AMD part targets mobile applications, while the Intel part targets desktop applications, as indicated by their market segment classifications.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core 7 150UL, based solely on the recorded data:

• Cores: AMD has 12, Intel has 10
• Threads: AMD has 24, Intel has 12
• Base clock: AMD runs at 2.00 GHz, Intel runs at 1.70 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD runs at 5.10 GHz, Intel runs at 5.00 GHz
• TDP: AMD is rated at 28, Intel is rated at 15
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: AMD uses Gorgon Point, Intel uses Raptor Lake-PS
• Generation: AMD uses Ryzen AI Embedded with Zen 5 and Zen 5c, Intel uses Core 7 with Raptor Lake-PS
• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 10 nm
• Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses Intel
• Die size: AMD has 233 mm², Intel has no recorded value
• L2 cache per core: AMD has 1 MB, Intel has 1.25 MB
• 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 has 89.6 GB/s, Intel has no recorded value
• ECC memory: AMD supports it, Intel does not
• PCIe lanes: AMD has 16 Gen 4 lanes, Intel has 8 Gen 4 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
• Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop
• Release date: AMD released on 2026-02-28, Intel released on 2024-04-07
• Average benchmark score: AMD has 62,839, Intel has 0 (no recorded scores)
• Percentile vs all CPUs: AMD sits at 93, Intel sits at 50

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins on multi-threaded performance. Its multi-thread benchmark score of 31,817 reflects the advantage of 12 cores and 24 threads over the Intel part's 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD processor also holds a higher single-thread score of 3,977, which gives it an edge in single-threaded workloads despite the modest clock advantage of 0.10 GHz at boost. The 93rd percentile ranking confirms that the AMD part performs near the top of the database, while the Intel part's 50th percentile places it squarely in the middle.

The AMD processor wins on memory bandwidth. Its recorded 89.6 GB/s stands as a concrete advantage, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure recorded. The AMD part's support for LPDDR5X adds low-power memory flexibility, and its ECC support enables error-correcting operation. The Intel part's DDR4 support keeps it compatible with older memory infrastructure, but the AMD part's higher bandwidth and ECC capability make it stronger for data-intensive and reliability-sensitive tasks.

The AMD processor wins on PCIe expansion. Its 16 CPU-attached Gen 4 lanes double the Intel part's 8 lanes. Systems built around the AMD processor can connect more devices directly to the CPU, which benefits configurations with multiple storage drives, network interfaces, or accelerators. The Intel part's 8 lanes still support a functional system but offer less headroom for expansion.

The Intel Core 7 150UL wins on power efficiency. Its TDP of 15 is nearly half of the AMD part's 28. For thermally constrained or battery-powered designs, the Intel processor draws substantially less power under rated load. The AMD processor compensates with higher performance, but the Intel part's lower TDP gives it an advantage in power-sensitive applications where sustained low consumption matters more than peak output.

The Intel processor wins on legacy memory compatibility. Its support for DDR4 alongside DDR5 allows system builders to reuse existing DDR4 modules, which can simplify upgrades in established platforms. The AMD part's exclusive support for DDR5 and LPDDR5X requires newer memory infrastructure. The Intel part also uses the Intel Socket 1700, a desktop-oriented platform, while the AMD part uses the mobile-oriented AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel processor wins on release timing. Its release date of 2024-04-07 precedes the AMD part's release date of 2026-02-28 by nearly two years. This earlier availability means the Intel part has a longer market presence and more time for platform maturity. The AMD part's later release brings a newer architecture and process node, but the Intel part's earlier entry gives it an established ecosystem.

The AMD processor wins on overall database standing. Its average benchmark score of 62,839 and 93rd percentile rank place it far above the Intel part's 50th percentile. The nearest rivals to the AMD part, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core i7-13790F, Core Ultra 7 265HX, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465, all sit within 0.5 percent of its average score, indicating that the AMD part competes at a high performance level. The Intel Core 7 150UL, with no recorded scores, cannot match this measurable performance profile in the database.