AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core 3 N355 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i versus the Intel Core 3 N355. However, the Intel Core 3 N355 has a full suite of measured scores, and the AMD part carries no benchmark entries at all in the current dataset. This means the only quantifiable performance picture comes from the Intel side, plus the structural differences that shape expected behavior.

The Intel Core 3 N355 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and a single-core score of 1039. In Cinebench R20, it posts 3612 multi-core and 509 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run shows 822 multi-core and 168 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 10174, a single-thread score of 2153, integer math at 33894, floating-point math at 22695, and extended instructions at 5968.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot compute win counts or delta percentages between the two. The head-to-head benchmark section in the record is empty, with winsA and winsB both at zero. Any comparison must therefore rely on architectural and specification data, not measured performance.

The Intel Core 3 N355 sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13492. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-12100F at 13494 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 (0.8% behind the N355), and the Intel Core i7-1250U at 13351 (1.1% ahead of the N355). These deltas are tiny, indicating the N355 lands in a tightly packed performance tier.

The AMD part shows a 50th percentile placement with an average benchmark score of zero, which reflects the absence of measurements rather than a literal performance result. The data cannot confirm any single benchmark win for either processor.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i, the database cannot assign task-specific wins. The Intel Core 3 N355 has measurable strengths in several workloads based on its PassMark suite. Its highest relative output appears in data compression, scoring 117435, which suggests strong throughput for compression tasks. Data encryption at 8121 and random string sorting at 14706 also indicate capable handling of data manipulation workloads.

The N355's integer math score of 33894 and floating-point math score of 22695 point to balanced general-purpose computation. The physics test result of 625 and the find prime numbers score of 27 are lower, which may reflect the processor's modest single-thread ceiling in certain algorithmic patterns. The single-thread score of 2153 and the Cinebench single-core numbers (1039 in R23, 509 in R20, 168 in R15) define its per-thread capability.

For the AMD side, the specification sheet suggests a different workload profile. With 12 cores and 24 threads versus the N355's 8 cores and 8 threads, the AMD part should handle heavily threaded workloads better, but no measured scores exist to confirm this. The AMD part supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not, so error-checking memory workloads would favor the AMD option if the application requires that feature.

The database shows no wins for either processor in the head-to-head comparison. The only defensible statement is that the Intel N355 has recorded performance across a range of tests, while the AMD P185i has none.

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 fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process node with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture, listed under the Alder Lake-N generation, and is built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The foundry for the AMD part is TSMC; the Intel part is fabricated by Intel.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part provides 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks diverge significantly: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz, Intel tops out at 3.90 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also differ. 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 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD L3 cache is more than double the Intel L3, which can matter for repeated data access patterns.

Memory support splits as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 over a single-channel bus, with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD bandwidth advantage is substantial, more than double the Intel figure.

PCIe generations and lane counts differ. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ too: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

ECC memory support is present on the AMD part and absent on the Intel part. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel socket is Intel BGA 1264. Power envelopes differ, with AMD at 28 W TDP and Intel at 15 W TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release timing shows the Intel part launched earlier, on 2025-01-06, while the AMD part followed later, on 2026-02-28. Both are listed as Active in production status. The Intel part has a part number of SRPNT; the AMD part number is listed as unknown.

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 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The AMD part boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 3.90 GHz. The base clocks are 2.00 GHz and 1.90 GHz respectively.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare?

A: The AMD part supports dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports single-channel DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 N355 support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory support is listed as false for the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i lists ECC memory as true.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The AMD part uses TSMC's 4 nm process node. The Intel part uses Intel's 10 nm process node.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 3 N355?

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average benchmark score of 13492 and sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded benchmark scores and holds a 50th percentile placement with an average score of zero.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD part has 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i | Intel Core 3 N355 |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Twin Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not listed |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 96 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB shared |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 6 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2025-01-06 |

| Part number | Unknown | SRPNT |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 13492 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 68 |

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 N355 is the only processor in this comparison with recorded performance data. Its average benchmark score of 13492 places it at the 68th percentile, with near-identical scores from rivals like the Intel Core i3-12100F at 13494 and the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452. The N355 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262, a PassMark multi-thread score of 10174, and a PassMark single-thread score of 2153. These numbers establish a concrete performance baseline for light-to-moderate multi-threaded work, office tasks, and single-threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i offers no measured scores in the database, so any claim about its performance would lack support. Its specifications indicate a higher ceiling: 24 threads, a 5.10 GHz boost clock, 16 MB of L3, dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, and ECC support. These features suit workloads that demand heavy parallel processing, large memory bandwidth, or error-checking memory. The 28 W TDP suggests more power draw than the Intel part's 15 W, which may matter in thermally constrained systems.

The data does not support a general recommendation for either part. For a system where measured performance is required, the Intel Core 3 N355 has proven results. For a workload that needs the AMD part's architectural advantages, the lack of benchmark data means the decision rests on specification fit rather than empirical scores. The database cannot confirm whether the AMD part outperforms the Intel part in any test, nor can it confirm the reverse. The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes verified scores or architectural features.