AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 against the Intel Core 7 251E. The Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark entries, which places it at the 50th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of zero. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, by contrast, has a full suite of PassMark scores and sits at the 93rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 62839.

Without side-by-side measurements, the comparison relies on the AMD chip's individual scores and its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 produces a multi-thread score of 31817, a single-thread score of 3977, an integer math score of 117832, and a floating-point math score of 70587. Its data compression score reaches 374429, while data encryption lands at 19612. Extended instructions score 26544, find prime numbers scores 129, random string sorting scores 40557, and physics scores 1772.

The nearest rival data places the AMD part in a tight cluster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX averages 62738, which is 0.2% below the AMD chip. The Intel Core i7-13790F averages 63080, which is 0.4% above. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX averages 63173, which is 0.5% above. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 averages 62498, which is 0.5% below. These deltas indicate the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 performs within a narrow band around these four rivals, none of which is the Intel Core 7 251E.

The absence of a benchmark profile for the Intel Core 7 251E means the database cannot confirm whether it would outperform or trail the AMD chip in any specific test. The Intel part's 50th percentile placement is based on no recorded data, which contrasts sharply with the AMD part's fully populated scorecard. The data suggests the AMD processor has been thoroughly measured, while the Intel processor has not yet been evaluated in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in design. 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, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belongs to the Core 7 generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm².

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip provides 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are close: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz, the Intel part at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks favor Intel: 5.60 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for AMD. Thermal design power also favors AMD, which lists 28 watts against Intel's 65 watts.

Cache hierarchies differ in the L2 and L3 layers. Both parts allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel uses 2 MB per core. L3 totals diverge: AMD offers 16 MB shared, Intel offers 36 MB shared. The Intel part carries a larger L2 per core and a larger total L3, which can benefit workloads that repeatedly access a working set that fits in cache.

Memory support shows a split. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Socket and market segment separate the two clearly. The AMD part mounts in AMD Socket FP8 and targets mobile devices. The Intel part mounts in Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktops. Release dates differ by more than a year: the Intel part launched on 2025-01-12, the AMD part on 2026-02-28. Production status for both is active. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 performs as a mobile processor with a 28-watt TDP, designed for embedded systems. Its benchmark scores indicate strong multi-thread throughput for its power class, with a multi-thread score of 31817 and an average score of 62839. The nearest rival deltas, all within 0.5% of the AMD chip, suggest it sits in a competitive performance tier among current mobile and desktop parts.

The Intel Core 7 251E, with no benchmark scores, cannot be assigned wins in any measured category. Its design characteristics point to potential advantages: more cores (24 versus 12), more threads (32 versus 24), a higher boost clock (5.60 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), and a larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB). Its PCIe Gen 5 support and dual DDR4/DDR5 memory compatibility make it flexible for desktop builds that use older memory standards. The 65-watt TDP indicates a higher power envelope, which typically allows sustained performance in desktop workloads, though the database provides no scores to confirm this.

The AMD chip wins in power efficiency based on the TDP figures: 28 watts versus 65 watts. It also supports LPDDR5X, which is common in mobile and embedded designs. Its smaller die (233 mm² versus 257 mm²) and newer 4 nm process versus 10 nm suggest a denser, more power-lean implementation. For workloads like data compression, encryption, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, random string sorting, and physics, the AMD chip has concrete scores, but the Intel part has none.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 have a higher average benchmark score than the Intel Core 7 251E?

A: Yes. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 62839, while the Intel part has an average score of zero because no benchmarks are recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power between the two?

A: The AMD processor is rated at 28 watts TDP, and the Intel processor is rated at 65 watts TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core 7 251E support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and the Intel Core 7 251E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 | Intel Core 7 251E |

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

| Cores | 12 | 24 |

| Threads | 24 | 32 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.60 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 7 (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 | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | None | $384 |

| Part number | unknown | SRQDUQ657 |

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results. Its 93rd percentile placement and average score of 62839 indicate a measured, competitive performance level. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.5% of its average score, include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Intel Core i7-13790F, Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, and AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465. This places the AMD chip in a clear performance neighborhood.

The Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark data, so the database cannot compare its actual performance. Its design specs suggest a desktop processor with more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, and a larger L3 cache than the AMD part. Its PCIe Gen 5 support and DDR4 compatibility add flexibility for desktop systems. Its 65-watt TDP indicates a higher power draw than the AMD chip's 28 watts.

For users who rely on measured passmark scores, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the only option with data. For users who prioritize core count, thread count, boost clock, L3 size, PCIe Gen 5, or DDR4 support, the Intel Core 7 251E offers those specifications on paper, but no benchmark results confirm how they translate into real-world performance. The choice rests on whether the database's recorded scores or the Intel part's unverified specifications carry more weight.