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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a tight contest between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core 7 251TE, with the AMD part taking 6 wins and the Intel part taking 5 wins across the shared PassMark tests. The margins tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 delivers its most decisive victory in extended instructions, scoring 26544 against Intel's 16974, a 56.4% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire head-to-head set. Data compression also favors AMD clearly, with a score of 374429 versus 334399, a 12% lead. Single-thread performance goes to AMD as well: 3977 against 3568, an 11.5% edge. The multithread score also lands in AMD's favor, 31817 versus 30022, a 6% gap. Random string sorting rounds out the AMD wins with a narrower 2.3% margin, 40557 versus 39643.

The Intel Core 7 251TE counters with wins in several math-heavy workloads. Floating point math shows Intel ahead by 17.5%, scoring 85607 against AMD's 70587. Data encryption goes to Intel at 22176 versus 19612, an 11.6% lead. Physics simulation favors Intel, 1938 versus 1772, an 8.6% margin. Prime number finding shows Intel at 140 versus 129, a 7.9% advantage. Integer math completes the Intel set with 125739 versus 117832, a 6.3% lead.

The win distribution suggests complementary strengths. AMD dominates in instruction-level efficiency and compression workloads, while Intel pulls ahead in raw arithmetic throughput and encryption. The overall benchmark averages reflect this split: the AMD part reaches an average benchmark score of 62839, while the Intel part averages 41650. The percentile placement confirms the separation: AMD sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, Intel at the 88th.

Architecture Differences

The two processors take fundamentally different design paths. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c generation label, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a Core 7 generation label, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own fabs. These process differences explain part of the performance profile: the smaller 4 nm node gives AMD an efficiency and density advantage, while Intel's larger 10 nm node still manages competitive arithmetic throughput.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. Despite having half the core count, AMD's multithread score of 31817 still beats Intel's 30022, indicating the Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores extract more work per thread. The L3 cache also differs: AMD provides 16 MB, Intel provides 36 MB shared. Per-core L2 cache gives Intel a slight edge at 1.25 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core, while L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel with identical 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. ECC memory is enabled on both parts. PCIe connectivity shows a generation gap: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

Die sizes are comparable, with AMD at 233 mm² and Intel at 215 mm², though the transistor counts are not recorded. The Intel part carries a part number of SRQAXQ5ZG, while AMD's part number is listed as unknown. Production status for both is Active. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The data points to distinct use-case strengths. For workloads that depend on extended instruction sets, SIMD-style operations, or compression algorithms, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the clear choice. The 56.4% lead in extended instructions and the 12% lead in data compression indicate that software leveraging modern instruction extensions will see substantial gains on the AMD platform. The 11.5% single-thread advantage also matters for latency-sensitive applications that cannot parallelize easily.

For arithmetic-heavy tasks, the Intel Core 7 251TE takes over. The 17.5% floating point math lead and the 6.3% integer math lead suggest that scientific computing, financial modeling, or any workload dominated by raw number crunching would favor Intel. The 11.6% encryption advantage points to security-related workloads, including VPN termination, disk encryption, or secure communication processing. Physics simulation, which often stresses floating-point throughput, also favors Intel by 8.6%.

The multithread result is telling. Despite Intel's 24 cores versus AMD's 12, AMD still wins the multithread PassMark by 6%. This indicates that thread scheduling and per-core efficiency on the Zen 5 architecture compensate for the core count deficit. However, the Intel part's 32 threads versus 24 may still benefit workloads that scale linearly with thread count and do not hit memory bandwidth limits, especially given the larger 36 MB L3 cache.

Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive test, shows a narrow AMD win at 2.3%. This suggests AMD's memory subsystem handles pointer-chasing workloads slightly better, despite identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Prime number finding favors Intel by 7.9%, which often reflects integer divide performance and branch prediction behavior.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 3977 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 3568. AMD leads by 11.5%.

Q: How do the multithread scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 31817 in the PassMark multithread test, beating the Intel Core 7 251TE's 30022 by 6%, even though Intel has twice the core count.

Q: What is the largest performance difference in the head-to-head data?

A: The extended instructions test shows the biggest gap, with AMD scoring 26544 versus Intel's 16974, a 56.4% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 7 251TE wins 5 of the 11 head-to-head tests: data encryption (22176 vs 19612), floating point math (85607 vs 70587), prime number finding (140 vs 129), physics (1938 vs 1772), and integer math (125739 vs 117832).

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

The Verdict

The benchmark data reveals two processors optimized for different priorities. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 delivers superior single-thread performance, extended instruction handling, compression throughput, and overall multithread efficiency. Its 93rd percentile placement among all CPUs, compared to Intel's 88th, reflects a higher overall standing in the recorded database. The average benchmark score of 62839 versus 41650 reinforces this ranking.

The Intel Core 7 251TE counters with arithmetic strength. Floating point math, integer math, encryption, prime number finding, and physics all favor Intel, indicating a processor built for computational density rather than instruction-level agility. The larger 36 MB L3 cache and 24 cores provide substantial parallel resources, even if the multithread PassMark score trails AMD's.

For workloads centered on compression, modern instruction sets, or single-thread responsiveness, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 shows clear advantages. For floating-point-heavy simulation, encryption, or integer arithmetic, the Intel Core 7 251TE delivers measurable wins. The choice depends on which benchmark profile matches the target workload. The data does not indicate a universal winner, only distinct strengths in specific domains.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 12 | 24 |

| Threads | 24 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 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 | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 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 | Not recorded | $384 |

| Part Number | unknown | SRQAXQ5ZG |