AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

The Verdict

The data in the database clearly separates these two processors. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear performance leader, holding an 88th percentile ranking versus all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 41650. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

The Intel chip is for builders who need maximum multi-threaded throughput. It delivers a 24-core, 32-thread configuration that dominates heavily threaded workloads. The AMD part is for specialized embedded systems where its lower 28W TDP and integrated Radeon 890M graphics matter more than raw CPU performance. However, with zero benchmark entries for the AMD part, any performance claims about it must be inferred from its architectural specifications rather than measured results.

For anyone building a desktop workstation, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the only choice with recorded performance data. For an embedded, low-power mobile application, the AMD P185i offers a specific feature set, but its actual performance remains unverified in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the "Gorgon Point" codename, built on the "Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)" generation. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the "Bartlett Lake" codename, belongs to the "Core 7 (Bartlett Lake)" generation, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm².

Core configurations differ sharply. AMD provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel provides 24 cores and 32 threads. That is double the cores and 33% more threads on the Intel side. Base clocks differ as well: AMD starts at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with AMD at 5.10 GHz and Intel at 5.40 GHz.

Cache layouts show distinct design philosophies. Both use an 80 KB L1 per core. AMD's L2 is 1 MB per core, while Intel's is 1.25 MB per core. For L3, AMD offers 16 MB, while Intel offers 36 MB shared. The Intel chip has more than double the last-level cache.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel with identical 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel's PCIe generation advantage is significant for high-bandwidth expansion.

The market segments differ. AMD targets Mobile, while Intel targets Desktop. AMD's socket is AMD Socket FP8; Intel's is Intel Socket 1700. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $384. AMD's launch MSRP is not recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. All recorded benchmark data belongs to the Intel Core 7 251TE. That absence is itself informative: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no measured scores in any test, so direct comparison is impossible from recorded data.

For the Intel chip alone, the Cinebench results show strong multi-core capability. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2572. In R20 multicore, it scores 10717. In R23 multicore, it scores 25518. Single-core scores are 362 in R15, 1512 in R20, and 3602 in R23. The ratio between multi-core and single-core scores indicates excellent scaling across its 24 cores.

PassMark results reinforce this. The Intel chip scores 30022 in multithreaded tests and 3568 in single-thread tests. Integer math reaches 125739, floating-point math reaches 85607, and extended instructions reach 16974. Data compression scores 334399, while data encryption scores 22176. Random string sorting hits 39643, and physics simulation scores 1938. Prime number finding scores only 140, which is a notably weak result for that specific workload.

The nearest rivals in the database for the Intel chip are all close in average score. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H scores 41621, a delta of 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, a delta of 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41779, a delta of -0.3%, meaning the 251TE is actually slightly ahead of it. The Intel Core i7-14700T scores 41914, a delta of -0.6%, meaning the 251TE trails that part by 0.6%. These deltas are all within a percentage point, indicating that the 251TE performs essentially on par with a cluster of recent mid-range and upper-mid-range Intel processors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a TDP of 28W. The Intel Core 7 251TE has a TDP of 45W.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i and the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Radeon 890M. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 251TE?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 251TE is $384. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its 24-core, 32-thread configuration gives it a massive parallel throughput advantage. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25518 places it firmly in workstation territory for rendering, compilation, and simulation workloads. Its nearest rivals all sit within 0.6% of its average score, confirming it belongs to a competitive performance tier. The 36 MB shared L3 cache and PCIe Gen 5 support further favor it for data-heavy tasks and high-bandwidth peripherals.

The Intel chip also wins on single-thread performance based on clock speed. Its 5.40 GHz boost clock exceeds AMD's 5.10 GHz. The PassMark single-thread score of 3568 provides a concrete reference point. For tasks like spreadsheet calculations, light coding, or general desktop responsiveness, the Intel part has measured strength.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i wins in power efficiency and form factor suitability. Its 28W TDP is 38% lower than Intel's 45W TDP. That makes it more suitable for compact embedded systems, fanless designs, or battery-constrained mobile devices. Its Radeon 890M integrated graphics likely provides stronger GPU performance than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though no benchmark data in the database confirms this. Its 4 nm TSMC process node is more advanced than Intel's 10 nm node, which typically translates to better power efficiency per transistor.

The AMD part also wins on memory flexibility if LPDDR5X is required. Intel's memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 but not LPDDR5X. For embedded designs that use low-power soldered memory, the AMD part has the specification advantage.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 12, Intel 24
• Threads: AMD 24, Intel 32
• Base clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 1.40 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD 5.10 GHz, Intel 5.40 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28W, Intel 45W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8, Intel Socket 1700
• Codename: Gorgon Point, Bartlett Lake
• Generation: Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), Core 7 (Bartlett Lake)
• Process node: AMD 4 nm (TSMC), Intel 10 nm (Intel)
• Die size: AMD 233 mm², Intel 215 mm²
• L2 cache: AMD 1 MB per core, Intel 1.25 MB per core
• L3 cache: AMD 16 MB, Intel 36 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD DDR5, LPDDR5X; Intel DDR4, DDR5
• PCIe: AMD Gen 4, 16 lanes (CPU only); Intel Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 890M, Intel UHD Graphics 770
• Market segment: AMD Mobile, Intel Desktop
• Release date: AMD 2026-02-28, Intel 2025-01-12
• Launch MSRP: AMD not recorded, Intel $384
• Part number: AMD unknown, Intel SRQAXQ5ZG
• Percentile vs all CPUs: AMD 50, Intel 88
• Average benchmark score: AMD 0, Intel 41650
• Benchmark entries: AMD none, Intel 17

The identical specifications are L1 cache at 80 KB per core, memory bus at dual-channel, memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, ECC support at true, multiplier unlocked at false, and production status at Active.