AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, with margins ranging from 9.4% to 40.3%. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 does not win a single recorded test. For workloads measured by PassMark, the Intel part is the faster processor, period.

However, the choice is not simply about raw benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is a 28 W part on AMD Socket FP8, built for mobile and embedded systems. The Intel Core 7 253PQE is a 125 W desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. These are different market segments entirely. The data indicates the AMD part should be selected for power-constrained, compact, or mobile embedded deployments where its lower TDP and integrated Radeon 890M graphics matter. The Intel part is the selection for desktop workloads where maximum compute throughput is the priority and power draw is a secondary concern.

The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $409, which can be stated once as a reference point, but the choice should be driven by platform requirements and thermal envelope, not price alone.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and use different process nodes. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip is codenamed Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip is codenamed Bartlett Lake and belongs to the Core 7 generation.

Core counts differ. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Intel part posts higher multithread scores in every recorded test. The AMD part clocks lower too: its base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part runs at a 3.50 GHz base and boosts to 5.70 GHz.

Cache layout differs as well. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger L2 and L3 allocations likely contribute to its dominance in the cache-sensitive benchmarks in the database.

Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but the AMD part also supports LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and both show 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth in the records. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part, so no performance comparison can be made from the recorded data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PQE dominates every recorded PassMark test. The largest margin comes in passmark_physics, where Intel scores 2970 against AMD's 1772, a delta of 40.3%. That is a substantial gap in physics simulation throughput.

The next largest margin is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where Intel scores 206 against AMD's 129, a delta of 37.4%. Prime number finding is a single-thread-sensitive workload, and the Intel part's higher clock speeds show here.

In passmark_floating_point_math, Intel scores 105279 versus AMD's 70587, a delta of 33%. This is a heavy compute workload, and the Intel part delivers roughly 49% more raw floating-point throughput.

The multithread test shows Intel at 41656 versus AMD at 31817, a delta of 23.6%. This is notable because the AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. Despite the core deficit, Intel wins by a wide margin. The Intel part also wins passmark_data_compression with 487335 versus 374429, a delta of 23.2%, and passmark_data_encryption with 25515 versus 19612, a delta of 23.1%.

The narrowest margin is in the single-thread tests. Both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread show Intel at 4389 and AMD at 3977, a delta of 9.4%. Even in single-core performance, where AMD's Zen 5 architecture is often competitive, the Intel part holds a clear lead in the recorded data.

Other wins include passmark_random_string_sorting at 54222 versus 40557, a delta of 25.2%; passmark_extended_instructions at 32390 versus 26544, a delta of 18%; and passmark_integer_math at 137795 versus 117832, a delta of 14.5%.

The overall benchmark averages reflect this. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 62839 and sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel part has an average score of 55919 and sits at the 91st percentile. The lower average for the Intel part is explained by the inclusion of its Cinebench results in its average, while the AMD average is drawn only from PassMark tests.

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 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the database?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins none.

Q: What is the performance gap in single-threaded workloads?

A: In the passmark_single_thread test, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 4389 against the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185's 3977, a delta of 9.4%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_physics, where the Intel Core 7 253PQE leads by 40.3%, scoring 2970 versus 1772.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core 7 253PQE support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 7 253PQE supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every recorded benchmark category. It leads in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The margins are not trivial: they range from 9.4% to 40.3%. For any workload represented in the PassMark suite, the Intel part is the stronger choice.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 does not win any recorded benchmark. However, its strengths are architectural and platform-level rather than benchmark-level. It is built on a 4 nm TSMC process, which is a smaller node than Intel's 10 nm process. It draws 28 W versus Intel's 125 W, making it the appropriate choice for thermally constrained systems. It uses AMD Socket FP8, which is a mobile/embedded socket, and its integrated Radeon 890M graphics may be more capable than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks to confirm this.

The Intel part is the choice for desktop builds where power delivery and cooling are not limiting factors. Its 125 W TDP and PCIe Gen 5 support make it suitable for a full-size desktop platform. Its higher clock speeds, larger L2 and L3 caches, and higher benchmark scores across the board give it the performance advantage in every measured category.

The AMD part is the choice for embedded or mobile deployments where the 28 W TDP is the controlling constraint. Its smaller process node and lower power draw make it feasible in systems where the Intel part would require more substantial cooling and power delivery. The AMD part also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is common in compact and low-power systems, and its FP8 socket targets the embedded and mobile market.

In short, the data says: if the platform can handle a 125 W desktop processor, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is faster in every measured metric. If the platform is power-limited or requires a mobile/embedded socket, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the practical choice, accepting lower benchmark scores in exchange for a much lower TDP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 | Intel Core 7 253PQE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 125 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 (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 33 MB (shared) |

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

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

| 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 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $409 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

The two processors share some specifications: both are dual-channel, both show 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, both support ECC, both have 80 KB of L1 per core, and both have locked multipliers. They differ in nearly every other recorded field. The AMD part uses a smaller process node, lower power envelope, and mobile socket. The Intel part uses higher clocks, more cache, PCIe Gen 5, and a desktop socket.