AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i and Intel Core 3 201E represent two very different approaches to embedded processing. The AMD part is a 12-core, 24-thread mobile-oriented chip built for high-density compute in constrained power envelopes, while the Intel part is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop chip with a higher thermal ceiling and a focus on single-thread responsiveness. The database contains a full benchmark record for the Intel Core 3 201E, but the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rival comparisons available. This analysis therefore relies on the architectural and specification data for the AMD chip and the measured performance data for the Intel chip, interpreting what the recorded numbers indicate about relative strengths.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core 3 201E supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Radeon 890M integrated graphics. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E have a recorded average benchmark score?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056 and sits in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is built on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation, which uses a hybrid of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. This is a 12-core design with 24 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading across all cores. The manufacturing process is 4 nm at TSMC, and the die size measures 233 mm². The cache layout is per-core for L1 and L2: 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core. The total L3 cache is 16 MB, which is shared across the chip. The platform is AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket, and the memory controller supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. PCI Express connectivity is Gen 4 with 16 lanes available to the CPU.

The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation. It is a 4-core, 8-thread processor, also with simultaneous multithreading. The process node is 10 nm at Intel, and the die size is 163 mm². The cache hierarchy differs: L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is larger at 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 12 MB shared. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The architectural split is clear. AMD uses a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), which enables a lower TDP of 28 watts despite having three times the core count. Intel uses a larger process node but compensates with a much higher TDP of 60 watts and higher base clocks. The base clock on the Intel part is 3.60 GHz, while the AMD chip starts at 2.00 GHz. The boost clocks are closer: 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.80 GHz for Intel. The AMD chip also has a larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 12 MB) and higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s). The Intel chip has a smaller L2 per core at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB per core for AMD, but the per-core L2 is actually larger on Intel by 0.25 MB.

The process node difference is significant. TSMC's 4 nm process allows AMD to pack 12 cores into a 233 mm² die, while Intel's 10 nm process yields a 163 mm² die with only 4 cores. This suggests the AMD chip has a much higher transistor density per area, although the exact transistor counts are not recorded. The AMD chip is also newer in release timing, with a release date in 2026, while the Intel chip launched in 2025.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The head-to-head benchmarks field is empty, and the wins count for both sides is zero. However, the Intel Core 3 201E has a full set of individual benchmark scores, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has none. This means a direct comparison of measured performance is impossible from the recorded data.

The Intel Core 3 201E shows the following recorded scores across various tests. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1271 in multicore and 179 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 5297 and the singlecore score is 747. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 12613 and the singlecore score is 1780. These Cinebench results indicate a strong single-thread performer relative to its modest core count. The singlecore scores are consistent across the R15, R20, and R23 versions, showing scaling that is typical for a high-boost desktop chip.

In PassMark tests, the Intel chip scores 164160 in data compression, 8931 in data encryption, 11035 in extended instructions, 57 in find prime numbers, 33260 in floating point math, 43894 in integer math, 14839 in multithread, 1141 in physics, 17783 in random string sorting, and 3482 in single-thread tests. The single-thread score of 3482 appears twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, confirming the value. The multithread score of 14839 is lower than the Cinebench R23 multicore score would suggest relative to other chips, but this is expected because PassMark multithread exercises different workloads.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 3 201E provide context for its performance level. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS has an average score of 19047, which is essentially identical to the Intel chip's 19056, with a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19039, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a delta of 0.4 percent. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a delta of 0.4 percent. These deltas are all within half a percent, meaning the Intel Core 3 201E performs at the same level as these four very different processors, ranging from a laptop chip to a server chip.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no benchmark scores to compare. Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 50, which is the median, but this is based on no recorded data. The average benchmark score is 0, and the nearest rivals list is empty. This means any performance claims about the AMD chip must be inferred from its specifications alone, specifically the core count, clock speeds, cache, and memory bandwidth.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The core counts are 12 for AMD versus 4 for Intel. Thread counts are 24 versus 8. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 3.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.80 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 watts for AMD versus 60 watts for Intel. Sockets differ entirely: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. Codename is Gorgon Point for AMD versus Bartlett Lake for Intel. Process node is 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. Foundry is TSMC for AMD versus Intel for Intel. Die size is 233 mm² for AMD versus 163 mm² for Intel.

The cache structures differ. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment is Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. Release dates are 2026 for AMD versus 2025 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

ECC memory support is true for both. Multiplier unlocked is false for both. Production status is Active for both. The Intel part has a part number of SRVTR, while the AMD part has an unknown part number. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 19056 and a percentile of 73, while the AMD part has an average score of 0 and a percentile of 50.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 3 201E is a measured performer. Its average benchmark score of 19056 places it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.4 percent of its performance. This is a chip that delivers consistent, predictable results across Cinebench and PassMark workloads. The single-thread score of 3482 in PassMark and 1780 in Cinebench R23 highlight its strength in lightly threaded tasks, which is exactly what a 4-core, 8-thread design with a 4.80 GHz boost clock should deliver.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is an unmeasured quantity. It has no benchmark scores, no average score, no rivals, and its percentile is the median value of 50 by default. What the specifications show is a chip designed for efficiency and throughput. Twelve cores and 24 threads at a 28-watt TDP is a remarkable density, enabled by the 4 nm TSMC process. The 5.10 GHz boost clock suggests it can also deliver strong single-thread performance when needed. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is higher than the Intel chip's 76.8 GB/s, which supports its higher core count.

For users who need verified performance data, the Intel Core 3 201E is the only choice with recorded benchmarks. Its scores are in the database, its rivals are identified, and its percentile is established. For users who prioritize core count, thread count, memory bandwidth, and power efficiency, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i offers more cores, more threads, higher memory bandwidth, and a lower TDP. However, without benchmark data, the actual performance of the AMD chip cannot be confirmed.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in any scenario where single-thread performance matters. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz is significantly higher than the AMD chip's 2.00 GHz, and its boost clock of 4.80 GHz is close to the AMD's 5.10 GHz. The recorded single-thread benchmark scores, such as 3482 in PassMark and 1780 in Cinebench R23, confirm that this chip handles lightly threaded workloads with ease. The higher TDP of 60 watts also suggests sustained performance under load is more achievable. The Intel chip also supports DDR4 memory, which can be beneficial in cost-sensitive embedded designs that use existing DDR4 infrastructure.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i wins in scenarios that demand parallel throughput and power efficiency. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration provides three times the cores and threads of the Intel chip. The 16 MB L3 cache is larger than the Intel's 12 MB, which helps in workloads that reuse data across threads. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the Intel's 76.8 GB/s, reducing memory bottlenecks in multi-threaded tasks. The 28-watt TDP is less than half of the Intel chip's 60 watts, making it suitable for thermally constrained embedded systems. The 4 nm process node and mobile socket indicate a design philosophy centered on performance per watt.

The Intel chip also wins in PCIe connectivity. It uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes. Gen 5 doubles the potential bandwidth per lane, which matters for high-throughput peripherals. The Intel chip also has a smaller die at 163 mm² versus 233 mm², which may reduce manufacturing costs, although the launch MSRP of $134 for Intel is the only price data available.

The AMD chip wins in memory flexibility with LPDDR5X support, which is common in mobile and embedded designs. The Radeon 890M integrated graphics are likely more capable than the UHD Graphics 730, although no graphics benchmarks are recorded. The AMD chip's release date in 2026 means it is a newer design, while the Intel chip launched in 2025.

In summary, the Intel Core 3 201E is the verified performer with a 73rd percentile ranking and a complete benchmark record. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is the higher-speculation part with more cores, more threads, lower power, and faster memory, but no measured data to confirm its real-world behavior. Users who need immediate, recorded performance numbers should rely on the Intel chip. Users who need maximum parallel compute and efficiency in a mobile form factor should consider the AMD chip, recognizing that its performance is unverified in the database.