AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, which wins 9 of the 11 shared benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 7 350 secures only 2 wins, both in single-threaded tests. The margin between the two parts is substantial in nearly every multi-threaded workload, with the AMD processor often doubling or tripling the Intel processor's output.

The largest gap appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 117832 against 33734 for the Intel Core 7 350, a delta of 249.3%. This indicates a massive advantage in raw integer computation, likely stemming from the AMD processor's higher core count and simultaneous multithreading. Data compression follows a similar pattern: the AMD part scores 374429 versus 143123, a 161.6% difference. Random string sorting shows a 135.3% lead for AMD, with scores of 40557 and 17238 respectively. Extended instructions also favor the AMD chip heavily, at 26544 versus 12045, a delta of 120.4%. The multithread score itself, 31817 for AMD against 15170 for Intel, represents a 109.7% advantage, reinforcing the picture of a processor built for parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 leads by narrower but still comfortable margins in several other tests. Data encryption shows a 79.4% delta (19612 versus 10933). Floating point math produces a 64.9% advantage (70587 versus 42809). Physics simulation scores 1772 versus 1173, a 51.1% lead. Even the prime number search, which often favors higher clock speeds, goes to AMD by 20.6% (129 versus 107). The only categories where the Intel Core 7 350 pulls ahead are the two single-thread tests, both recording 4100 for Intel versus 3977 for AMD, a narrow 3% edge. This means the Intel part holds a slight lead in lightly threaded tasks, but that advantage is tiny compared to the AMD part's dominance elsewhere.

The average benchmark scores reflect this split. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 records an average benchmark score of 62839, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779, which sits at the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 (0.2% behind) and the Intel Core i7-13790F at 63080 (0.4% ahead), showing that the AMD processor competes with higher-tier desktop and mobile parts. The Intel Core 7 350, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (0.5% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (0.6% behind), placing it in a much lower performance tier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 delivers roughly 3.5 times the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 7 350 (62839 versus 17779). For any workload that uses multiple cores, the AMD processor is the superior choice. The multithread score alone, 31817 versus 15170, indicates that the AMD part handles parallel processing at more than double the throughput of the Intel chip. The integer math result, with a 249.3% delta, confirms that the AMD processor is the correct selection for compute-heavy applications such as compilation, scientific simulation, or data processing.

The Intel Core 7 350 offers a modest single-thread advantage of 3% (4100 versus 3977). For tasks that are strictly single-threaded and cannot use additional cores, the Intel part will finish slightly faster. However, the absolute difference is small, and the AMD processor's single-thread score of 3977 is still respectable. The Intel part also draws less power at 15 watts TDP compared to 28 watts for the AMD chip, which may matter for thermally constrained embedded designs. But from a raw performance standpoint, the database shows the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 winning decisively.

The percentile rankings reinforce this conclusion. The AMD part sits at the 93rd percentile, while the Intel part sits at the 71st. That gap of 22 percentile points places the two processors in entirely different performance classes. Users who need maximum throughput should select the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185. Users who prioritize lower power consumption or have a strict single-threaded workload profile may consider the Intel Core 7 350, but they will sacrifice substantial multi-core capability.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing processes and use different CPU core designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process at Intel. Despite Intel's smaller process node, the AMD part achieves higher multi-threaded performance, indicating that core count and architecture matter more than process geometry alone.

The AMD processor uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It contains 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. This 2x difference in thread count directly explains the AMD part's large multithread advantage.

Cache configurations also differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part holds a 10 MB advantage in shared L3 cache, which benefits workloads with large working sets that need frequent data reuse.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor includes the Radeon 890M, while the Intel part features Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The die size for the AMD chip is 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded in the database. The AMD processor also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. This makes the AMD chip more suitable for error-sensitive embedded or server-like applications.

Specification Differences

The most fundamental specification difference is core count: 12 versus 6, and thread count: 24 versus 6. This gives the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 a 4x thread advantage. Clock speeds differ, with the AMD part running at a base of 2.00 GHz and a boost of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 350 runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. The AMD processor has the higher boost clock by 300 MHz.

Power consumption differs notably. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel processor uses less power, which aligns with its lower core count and lower clock speeds. Socket types differ: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516.

Memory support shows differences in bus width and bandwidth. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the AMD processor uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel processor uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part offers 30 GB/s more memory bandwidth, which contributes to its higher data compression and encryption scores. The AMD processor also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers more than double the PCIe connectivity. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SAE3F, while the AMD part number is unknown. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $469, while the AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part released on 2026-04-15, while the AMD part released on 2026-02-28.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185. Its PassMark multithread score is 31817, which is 109.7% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's score of 15170. The AMD part also wins 9 of 11 shared benchmarks.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmark?

A: Yes. It wins the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, both scoring 4100 versus 3977 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, a 3% advantage.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD processor provides 4 times the thread count.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part offers 30 GB/s more bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part holds a 10 MB advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 does not.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the clear winner in every multi-threaded category. Its integer math score of 117832 versus 33734, a 249.3% delta, makes it the choice for workloads that process large amounts of integer data, such as financial modeling, encryption, and database operations. Data compression at 374429 versus 143123 indicates the AMD part handles archival and compression tasks far more efficiently. Random string sorting at 40557 versus 17238 shows an advantage for sorting algorithms and text processing. The extended instructions score of 26544 versus 12045 suggests the AMD processor is better suited for SIMD and specialized instruction workloads.

The AMD part also wins in floating point math (70587 versus 42809), physics simulation (1772 versus 1173), and data encryption (19612 versus 10933). Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s support these data-heavy tasks. The 24 threads allow the AMD processor to maintain high utilization across parallel workloads. The 93rd percentile ranking places it among the top CPUs in the database, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and Intel Core i7-13790F, both of which are higher-tier processors.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins only in single-threaded performance, with scores of 4100 in both single-thread tests. Its 4.80 GHz boost clock, despite the lower 1.50 GHz base, gives it a slight edge in tasks that cannot use multiple cores, such as certain legacy applications or lightly threaded game engines. The 3% delta is modest, but for users who run exclusively single-threaded software, the Intel part will complete those tasks marginally faster. The Intel processor also uses less power at 15 watts TDP versus 28 watts, which may benefit systems with limited cooling or battery capacity.

The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE and AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, both of which score within 0.7% of the Intel Core 7 350. This places the Intel processor in a mid-range performance tier. Its 71st percentile ranking confirms that it is a capable mainstream processor, but it does not approach the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185's performance class. For users who need maximum throughput, the AMD processor is the only choice. For users who prioritize low power consumption and accept a small single-thread advantage, the Intel processor offers an alternative, but the multi-core gap is too large to ignore for general-purpose computing.