AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in the direct comparison: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 takes 9 of the 11 shared benchmark tests, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only 2. The margin is not uniform across workloads, and the Intel part does hold specific advantages that matter for certain use cases.

The largest single victory for AMD comes in the PassMark extended instructions test, where the Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 26,544 against Intel's 15,952, a 66.4% advantage. This indicates substantially stronger SIMD and multimedia instruction throughput. Data compression follows closely: AMD scores 374,429 versus 258,704, a 44.7% lead, which points to better throughput in archive and data-heavy workloads. Integer math also favors AMD heavily, at 117,832 versus 82,411, a 43% gap. Random string sorting shows a 40% advantage (40,557 versus 28,973), and data encryption is 37.6% ahead (19,612 versus 14,253). These are not marginal differences; they represent consistent superiority in compute-intensive parallel tasks.

The multithread score reinforces this pattern. AMD records 31,817 against Intel's 24,054, a 32.3% lead. Floating point math is also in AMD's favor, though by a smaller margin: 70,587 versus 60,673, a 16.3% difference. The single-thread test shows AMD ahead by 15.8%, with scores of 3,977 versus 3,433. This is notable because Intel's higher boost clock does not translate into a single-core win in this benchmark.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins the two remaining tests. In find prime numbers, Intel scores 142 versus AMD's 129, a 9.2% advantage. This test often reflects integer branch performance and latency-sensitive code. The physics test also goes to Intel: 1,917 versus 1,772, a 7.6% lead. These wins are smaller in magnitude than AMD's victories, but they indicate that Intel retains an edge in specific legacy or single-threaded workloads that do not scale across many cores.

Looking at the broader context from the database, the AMD part sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part is at the 82nd percentile. The average benchmark score for AMD is 62,839, compared to Intel's 31,143. That difference is largely driven by the fact that the AMD chip has more recorded benchmark entries in the database, including the heavy multithread tests, while Intel's data includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 scores that are not present for AMD. The direct head-to-head comparisons are the most reliable indicator here, and they consistently favor AMD.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node, while Intel uses its own 10 nm process. This node difference is a major factor in power efficiency and transistor density, which helps explain the AMD part's lower TDP of 28 watts versus Intel's 45 watts, despite similar core counts.

Both chips have 12 cores and 24 threads, so the multithread advantage for AMD is not due to more compute resources. The generation labels differ: AMD is "Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)" with the codename Gorgon Point, while Intel is "Core 9 (Bartlett Lake)" with the codename Bartlett Lake. The AMD design uses a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, which allows for a mix of high-performance and high-efficiency cores. Intel's Bartlett Lake is a desktop-oriented architecture.

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is where the larger gap appears: AMD has 16 MB total, while Intel has 36 MB shared. Despite having more than double the L3 cache, Intel does not translate that into a win in most benchmarks, which suggests that AMD's memory subsystem and core efficiency compensate for the smaller cache.

Memory support is another differentiator. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory and record the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's newer PCIe standard offers higher bandwidth for expansion, but this does not affect CPU compute benchmarks.

The integrated graphics are also different. AMD uses a Radeon 890M, which is a more capable integrated GPU, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for these parts, so the comparison is limited to compute tests. The socket types differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8 (mobile segment), while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 (desktop segment). The production status for both is active.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part is unlocked? No, the multiplier is locked for both. The Intel part has a known part number (SA4QJ), while AMD's is unknown.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the stronger processor for most compute workloads. It wins 9 out of 11 head-to-head tests, with particularly large margins in extended instructions, data compression, integer math, and random string sorting. The multithread score is 32.3% higher, and the single-thread score is 15.8% higher. The overall percentile ranking (93rd versus 82nd) confirms that the AMD part sits in a higher performance tier.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins only in find prime numbers and physics, with margins of 9.2% and 7.6%, respectively. These are narrow wins in specific tests that favor raw clock speed or particular instruction patterns. Intel's higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.10 GHz) and larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 16 MB) do not produce broad advantages. The Intel part also has a higher TDP (45 watts versus 28 watts), which means it consumes more power to achieve these results.

For users who prioritize single-threaded integer latency or physics simulations, the Intel part has a demonstrable edge in those two tests. However, for anything involving data compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating point, integer math, multithread throughput, or random string sorting, the AMD part is consistently ahead by double-digit percentages. The data does not support a scenario where the Intel part is the better all-around choice, except for the narrow set of benchmarks it wins.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 | Intel Core 9 273PTE |

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

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 9 (Bartlett Lake) |

| 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 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $549 |

| Part number | unknown | SA4QJ |

The base clock difference is notable: AMD starts at 2.00 GHz while Intel starts at 1.40 GHz. Intel's boost clock is higher at 5.50 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, but the single-thread benchmark still favors AMD. The TDP gap is substantial, with AMD using 28 watts versus Intel's 45 watts, which is relevant for thermal design in embedded or mobile systems. The process node difference (4 nm versus 10 nm) explains some of the efficiency gap.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 3,977 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 3,433. AMD is ahead by 15.8%.

Q: Does the Intel part win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 9 273PTE wins the find prime numbers test (142 versus 129, a 9.2% advantage) and the physics test (1,917 versus 1,772, a 7.6% advantage).

Q: How large is the multithread performance gap?

A: The AMD part scores 31,817 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Intel part scores 24,054. AMD leads by 32.3%.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE has 36 MB shared L3 cache. Intel has more than double the L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the Intel Core 9 273PTE support ECC memory.

Q: What are the market segments for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is classified as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins in most data-intensive and parallel compute scenarios. The 44.7% lead in data compression and the 37.6% lead in data encryption make it the clear choice for archive management, database workloads, and secure communication tasks. The 66.4% advantage in extended instructions points to strength in multimedia encoding, signal processing, and vectorized code. The 43% lead in integer math and the 40% lead in random string sorting indicate superior performance in general-purpose programming, text processing, and sorting algorithms. The 32.3% multithread lead confirms that the AMD part scales better across all 12 cores and 24 threads.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins in find prime numbers, which is a workload that often relies on branch prediction and low-latency integer operations. The 9.2% margin here is modest but consistent. The physics test is also an Intel win, with a 7.6% advantage. Physics simulations often involve rigid body dynamics and collision detection, which can be sensitive to single-thread performance and cache behavior. These two wins suggest that the Intel part is better suited for legacy single-threaded applications or specific simulation workloads that do not parallelize well.

For floating point math, AMD leads by 16.3%, which covers scientific computing and numerical analysis. The single-thread score also favors AMD by 15.8%, which is surprising given Intel's higher boost clock and larger L2 cache. The overall pattern is that the AMD part is faster in nearly every category that matters for modern multi-core software, while the Intel part holds a narrow edge in two specialized tests. Users who run physics engines or prime-number-heavy algorithms may notice the Intel advantage, but the breadth of AMD's wins across the rest of the benchmark suite is decisive.