AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear split between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i offers 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 provides 6 cores and 6 threads. This core and thread disparity fundamentally shapes their performance profiles. The Intel part sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part is at the 50th percentile, but the AMD chip does not have any recorded benchmark scores in the database, whereas the Intel chip has a full suite of 17 recorded scores. For users who need parallel processing muscle, the AMD part’s 24 threads versus Intel’s 6 threads is the decisive factor. For users who need a lower-power, higher-percentile part with a full set of published measurements, the Intel Core 5 330 is the only one with data to analyze. The Intel chip also holds a launch MSRP of $309, a figure stated once here for reference.

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 / Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation built on Wildcat Lake cores. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel, and no die size is recorded for it. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. Both are mobile-segment parts with active production status.

The AMD processor integrates Radeon 890M graphics. The Intel processor integrates Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. The AMD part has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part has a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory types, but the memory bus configuration gives AMD a bandwidth advantage. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Cache layouts 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 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD per-core cache design scales with its 12 cores, while the Intel shared L3 is smaller in aggregate. The AMD part’s base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part’s base clock is 1.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 28, while the Intel part has a TDP of 15. The Intel part’s release date is recorded as 2026-04-15, while the AMD part’s release date is recorded as 2026-02-28.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Intel Core 5 330, however, has a complete benchmark suite recorded, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no individual benchmark scores at all. This absence of AMD scores means no direct comparison can be made from the data. The Intel part’s Cinebench R23 multicore score is 13150 and its singlecore score is 1856. In Cinebench R20, the Intel part scores 5523 multicore and 779 singlecore. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1325 multicore and 186 singlecore. These numbers show a consistent scaling pattern across the three Cinebench versions.

The Intel part’s PassMark results show strength in data compression with a score of 145287, data encryption at 11076, extended instructions at 12808, and floating point math at 43885. Integer math scores 33258, multithread scores 15471, physics scores 1201, random string sorting scores 17771, and single thread scores 4088. The find prime numbers score is 114. The Intel part’s average benchmark score is 18345, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18318 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core 7 360 with an average score of 18374 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i3-13100 with an average score of 18380 and a delta of -0.2 percent, and the Intel Core 3 305 with an average score of 18302 and a delta of 0.2 percent. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Intel Core 5 330 sits in a tightly packed performance cluster.

The AMD part’s percentile of 50 is based on no recorded benchmark scores, so its position in the database reflects an unmeasured default rather than observed performance. The Intel part’s 72nd percentile is backed by 17 recorded measurements. The data shows a 22-percentile gap, but this gap reflects data availability as much as performance. The AMD part’s 24 threads versus the Intel part’s 6 threads suggests the AMD part would excel in heavily threaded workloads, but no recorded numbers confirm this. The Intel part’s boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus the AMD part’s 5.10 GHz suggests the AMD part has a higher single-thread ceiling, but again, no AMD benchmark scores exist to verify this.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every core specification field. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus the Intel base clock of 1.50 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus the Intel boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD TDP is 28 versus the Intel TDP of 15. The AMD socket is AMD Socket FP8 versus the Intel socket of Intel BGA 1516. The AMD process node is 4 nm versus the Intel process node of 3 nm. The AMD foundry is TSMC versus the Intel foundry of Intel. The AMD die size is 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

The cache hierarchy differs. The AMD L1 is 80 KB per core, the Intel L1 is 192 KB total. The AMD L2 is 1 MB per core, the Intel L2 is 2.5 MB total. The AMD L3 is 16 MB, the Intel L3 is 6 MB shared. The memory bus differs: AMD is dual-channel with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, Intel is single-channel with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory support differs: AMD supports it, Intel does not. PCIe lanes differ: AMD has Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel has Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 890M, Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The release dates differ: AMD on 2026-02-28, Intel on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SAE3G and a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part has no launch MSRP and an unknown part number.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 24 threads across 12 cores. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 threads across 6 cores. The AMD part has 18 more threads than the Intel part.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD part has a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part has a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part provides 29.9 GB/s more bandwidth.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 330’s benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18345. It has 17 recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How close is the Intel Core 5 330 to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 330’s closest rival is the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18318, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core 3 305 is also close with an average score of 18302, a delta of 0.2 percent. The Intel Core 7 360 and Intel Core i3-13100 are within -0.2 percent.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a TDP of 28. The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15. The Intel part has a lower TDP by 13 units.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i wins on core count, thread count, boost clock, memory bandwidth, and PCIe lane count. Its 24 threads and 12 cores make it the clear choice for parallel workloads, while its 5.10 GHz boost clock gives it a higher single-thread ceiling than the Intel part’s 4.60 GHz. The dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides 29.9 GB/s more bandwidth than the Intel part. The 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus Intel’s 6 lanes allows for more expansion capacity. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part lacks, and it has a larger L3 cache of 16 MB versus 6 MB. Its release date is earlier by roughly six weeks.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins on power efficiency, process node, and data availability. Its TDP of 15 is lower than the AMD part’s TDP of 28. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel, while the AMD part uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part has a 22-percentile higher standing in the database at the 72nd percentile, backed by 17 recorded benchmark scores. Its PassMark data compression score of 145287 and single thread score of 4088 show strong measured performance. Its average benchmark score of 18345 places it within 0.2 percent of four nearest rivals, confirming it sits in a well-established performance tier. The Intel part’s 6 MB shared L3 and 2.5 MB L2 are smaller than the AMD part’s per-core cache design, but the Intel part compensates with a lower power draw and a fully documented benchmark profile.

For users prioritizing measured results, the Intel Core 5 330 is the only option with recorded scores. For users prioritizing raw thread count and memory bandwidth, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i offers specifications that the Intel part cannot match. The database records no head-to-head benchmarks, so the AMD part’s actual performance remains unmeasured. The Intel part’s 13150 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 1856 singlecore score provide concrete reference points, but no equivalent AMD scores exist for comparison. The data shows a trade-off: the AMD part promises more parallel capability through its 24 threads and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part delivers a lower TDP of 15 and a higher database percentile of 72.