AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core 3 N350 covers a broad set of Cinebench and PassMark workloads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no individual benchmark entries in the database. The comparison therefore relies on the Intel part's absolute scores and its position relative to rival processors, with the AMD part characterized by its architectural and specification profile.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 3 N350 delivers a multicore score of 6274 and a single-core score of 885. The multicore result indicates a substantial gap between multithreaded and single-threaded performance, with the multicore figure roughly seven times the single-core figure. This ratio is typical of a processor with a modest core count and no simultaneous multithreading.

Cinebench R20 results continue the pattern: the N350 scores 2635 in multicore and 371 in single-core. The R15 run shows 632 multicore and 89 single-core. Across all three Cinebench versions, the scaling from single to multicore remains consistent, suggesting the eight physical cores scale efficiently in fully threaded workloads.

PassMark results for the N350 show its strongest absolute performance in data compression at 80444, followed by single-thread at 1974 and integer math at 27669. Floating point math reaches 17781, while extended instructions score 3981. The weakest PassMark result is find prime numbers at 20, a score that reflects the workload's sensitivity to the architecture's instruction throughput rather than raw core count.

The N350's average benchmark score is 9903, placing it at the 66th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-3770 with an average score of 9706 and a delta of 2 percent, the Intel Core i5-1035G1 at 9684 with a delta of 2.3 percent, the AMD EPYC 7F52 at 10159 with a delta of -2.5 percent, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 at 10230 with a delta of -3.2 percent. The N350 sits slightly above the two older desktop and mobile Intel parts, and slightly below the two server-class processors. The margins are narrow in all four cases, indicating that the N350 lands in a crowded performance band where a few percent separates it from both older high-end parts and newer server chips.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no benchmark records in the database, no head-to-head delta values can be computed between the two processors. The wins tally is zero for both parts. The analysis must instead rest on the architectural and specification contrasts detailed in the following sections.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which the database labels as Alder Lake-N generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: the AMD part uses a smaller feature size, which typically enables higher transistor density and lower switching power at equivalent complexity.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading is enabled. The Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no multithreading. The AMD part therefore offers 50 percent more physical cores and three times the thread count. The base clock of the AMD part is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 1.2 GHz higher, and its base clock is substantially higher as well.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has a larger total L2 footprint when multiplied across cores (12 MB versus 2 MB), and a larger L3 pool (16 MB versus 6 MB). The Intel part has a slightly larger per-core L1 allocation.

The AMD processor integrates a Radeon 890M graphics solution. The Intel processor integrates UHD Graphics 770. Both are mobile-market parts, but the database does not provide comparable graphics benchmark data for either.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N350 wins in scenarios where low power consumption and a compact footprint are primary constraints. Its TDP is 7 watts, compared to 28 watts for the AMD part. That 21-watt difference makes the Intel part suitable for passively cooled or fanless designs where thermal headroom is minimal. The N350's 8 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for lightweight multitasking, office workloads, and media playback, and its PassMark single-thread score of 1974 indicates competent responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i wins in scenarios that demand high multithreaded throughput. Its 12 cores, 24 threads, and 5.10 GHz boost clock indicate strong performance in compilation, rendering, virtualization, and data processing workloads. The larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 6 MB) and dual-channel memory support further favor memory-intensive applications. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which is a requirement in reliability-sensitive embedded and server-adjacent deployments. The Intel part does not support ECC.

The AMD part's memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, more than double the Intel part's 38.4 GB/s. This bandwidth advantage matters for workloads that stream large datasets, such as real-time analytics, scientific computing, and high-resolution media processing. The Intel part's single-channel memory bus limits its bandwidth ceiling regardless of the memory type installed.

The Intel part wins on thermal envelope and platform simplicity. Its 7 W TDP allows for smaller power supplies and simpler cooling solutions. Its PCIe Gen 3 interface with 9 lanes is adequate for entry-level NVMe storage and basic I/O expansion. The AMD part requires Gen 4 with 16 lanes, which offers higher bandwidth but also demands more complex board design and power delivery.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 0.10 GHz for Intel. The AMD boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus 3.90 GHz for Intel. The AMD TDP is 28 watts versus 7 watts for Intel.

The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die size is 233 mm². The Intel die size is not recorded.

L1 cache: AMD provides 80 KB per core, Intel provides 96 KB per core. L2 cache: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2 MB shared. L3 cache: AMD provides 16 MB, Intel provides 6 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Intel supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. The AMD memory bus is dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel memory bus is single-channel with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part and not on the Intel part.

PCIe: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD part is in the Ryzen AI Embedded generation with a Gorgon Point codename. The Intel part is in the Core 3 generation with a Twin Lake codename and an Alder Lake-N architecture label. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRPNS. The AMD part number is listed as unknown.

The AMD release date is 2026-02-28. The Intel release date is 2025-01-06. Both parts have active production status and neither has a launch MSRP in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both target the mobile market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 N350 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD part supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports single-channel memory with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 N350 does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel part has a TDP of 7 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 N350 boosts to 3.90 GHz.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 N350's position relative to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: Its average benchmark score is 9903, which places it 2 percent above the Intel Core i7-3770, 2.3 percent above the Intel Core i5-1035G1, 2.5 percent below the AMD EPYC 7F52, and 3.2 percent below the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280.