AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits these two mobile processors nearly evenly, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H taking 6 of 11 head-to-head tests and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 taking 5. However, the magnitude of the wins tells a more decisive story. The AMD part wins by larger margins in its strongest areas, while the Intel part scores narrower victories in most of its favorable tests.

The single largest performance gap in the entire comparison belongs to AMD in integer math. The Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 117832 against Intel's 68520, a 72% advantage. This is the dominant result of the matchup and signals a substantial lead in workloads that rely on integer operations. Data compression follows the same pattern: AMD scores 374429 versus 283451, a 32.1% lead. Extended instructions also favor AMD at 26544 against 21915, a 21.1% margin, and random string sorting shows AMD ahead with 40557 versus 33654, a 20.5% difference. The multithread score rounds out AMD's wins: 31817 versus 28119, a 13.2% advantage.

Intel's victories are generally smaller. The largest Intel win is in prime number finding, where it scores 220 against AMD's 129, a 41.4% margin. Floating point math goes to Intel as well: 86540 versus 70587, an 18.4% lead. Data encryption favors Intel at 21428 versus 19612, an 8.5% gap. Single-thread performance shows Intel ahead at 4258 versus 3977, a 6.6% difference. Physics also goes to Intel: 1877 versus 1772, a 5.6% margin.

The average benchmark scores in the database place these chips in very different overall tiers. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 records an average benchmark score of 62839, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H records an average of 31508, placing it in the 82nd percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals, by average score, are the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62738 (0.2% behind AMD), the Intel Core i7-13790F at 63080 (0.4% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX at 63173 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 at 62498 (0.5% behind). The Intel chip's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31510, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31495, the Intel Core 7 240H at 31483, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31473, all within 0.1% of the Core Ultra 5 225H.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the stronger choice for integer-heavy and data-intensive workloads. The 72% lead in integer math is the standout result, and the 32.1% advantage in data compression reinforces this pattern. The 21.1% lead in extended instructions and the 20.5% lead in random string sorting suggest that the AMD part handles complex instruction sets and sorting algorithms more efficiently. The 13.2% multithread advantage indicates that the 24 threads of the AMD processor deliver measurable throughput gains over the 14 threads of the Intel part in mixed parallel workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is the stronger choice for single-thread responsiveness and floating-point computation. The 6.6% single-thread lead (4258 versus 3977) shows that the Intel architecture extracts more performance from a single core despite a lower boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus AMD's 5.10 GHz. The 18.4% floating-point win is significant for workloads that depend on FPU throughput. The 41.4% lead in prime number finding suggests strong performance in algorithmic prime-search tasks, and the 8.5% encryption advantage makes the Intel part the better fit for data encryption workloads. The 5.6% physics score lead rounds out Intel's wins in simulation-style tasks.

The average score gap between the two, 62839 for AMD versus 31508 for Intel, is the clearest summary of their overall positioning. The AMD processor sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits in the 82nd percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, both matching its average score almost exactly. The AMD part's nearest rivals are higher-tier chips like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and the Intel Core i7-13790F.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has an average benchmark score of 62839, compared to 31508 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 31817 in PassMark multithread, which is 13.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H's 28119.

Q: Which processor wins in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 4258 in PassMark single-thread, which is 6.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185's 3977.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 117832 versus 68520 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, a 72% advantage for AMD.

Q: Where does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H have its biggest advantage?

A: The Intel part leads by 41.4% in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 220 against AMD's 129.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores but only 14 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyperthreading, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD part therefore offers twice as many threads as cores.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. AMD leads in both base and boost clocks.

Both processors have a 28 W TDP. The sockets are different: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 2049.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3.

Memory bandwidth differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor also supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but with a higher bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not.

PCIe support differs. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses a Radeon 890M. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses Arc Graphics 130T.

The process nodes differ. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel part is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with no die size recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses the Arrow Lake-H codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation based on the Arrow Lake architecture.

The production status for both is Active. The AMD part has a release date of 2026-02-28, while the Intel part has a release date of 2025-01-12. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has an unknown part number, while the Intel part has the part number SRQAM.

Both are classified as Mobile market segment processors. The Intel part has a series designation of Core Ultra Series 2, while the AMD part has no series field recorded.

The L3 cache differs in structure: AMD has 16 MB of L3, while Intel has 18 MB shared. The L1 and L2 per-core figures also differ, with Intel showing larger per-core caches. Neither processor has a 3D V-Cache option recorded, and neither has transistor counts listed in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the stronger overall performer, with an average benchmark score of 62839 in the 93rd percentile, compared to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H's 31508 in the 82nd percentile. The AMD part dominates integer math by 72%, data compression by 32.1%, extended instructions by 21.1%, random string sorting by 20.5%, and multithread performance by 13.2%. These are large, consistent wins in compute-heavy parallel tasks.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H counters with wins in prime number finding by 41.4%, floating point math by 18.4%, data encryption by 8.5%, single-thread performance by 6.6%, and physics by 5.6%. These wins are real but generally smaller in magnitude, and they concentrate in specific niches rather than across the full benchmark suite.

For workloads that rely on integer operations, compression, extended instruction sets, and heavy multithreading, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For single-thread responsiveness, floating-point math, encryption, and prime-number algorithms, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has the advantage. The 24 threads of the AMD part versus 14 threads of the Intel part explain much of the multithread gap, while the higher single-thread score of the Intel part (4258 versus 3977) shows that core count is not the only factor.

The overall average score gap of 31331 points places these processors in different tiers of the database. The AMD part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, the Intel Core i7-13790F, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465, all within 0.5% of its average. The Intel part's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13500, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, the Intel Core 7 240H, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205, all within 0.1% of its average. The data therefore positions the AMD processor against higher-tier competition and the Intel processor against mid-range competition.