AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data does not include matching benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i, so a direct per-test comparison cannot be constructed from the database. The Intel Core 7 253PQE, however, has a full set of measured results across Cinebench and Passmark workloads, and those results place it firmly in the upper tier of the database.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 31,390 in the multicore test and 4,431 in the single-core test. The R20 results follow at 13,183 multicore and 1,861 single-core, while the older R15 test records 3,163 multicore and 446 single-core. These numbers show consistent scaling across the Cinebench family, with the multicore advantage growing as the workload becomes more demanding.

Passmark results for the Intel part are similarly substantial. The multithread score of 41,656 and the single-thread score of 4,389 indicate a processor that handles both parallel and latency-sensitive tasks with comparable strength. In the math-focused tests, floating point math reaches 105,279, integer math reaches 137,795, and the extended instructions test records 32,390. Data compression scores 487,335, while data encryption records 25,515. The random string sorting test returns 54,222, find prime numbers returns 206, and physics scores 2,970.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 253PQE is 55,919, which places it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the recorded data are the Intel Core i9-14900HX at 56,004 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56,273 (0.6% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56,306 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at 56,555 (1.1% higher). The Intel part trails the top of this rival group by a narrow margin, no more than 1.1% in any case, which indicates that its measured performance sits within the same band as those high-end desktop and mobile parts.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no benchmark entries in the database and no rival list, so its performance percentile of 50 and average score of 0 reflect the absence of measurement data rather than a measured performance level. The head-to-head comparison is therefore limited to architectural and specification differences, with the Intel part carrying all recorded performance evidence.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its 10 cores and 20 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, deliver a multicore Cinebench R23 result of 31,390. The single-core R23 score of 4,431 shows that the high boost clock translates into strong single-thread performance as well. Passmark multithread performance of 41,656 and single-thread performance of 4,389 reinforce this pattern across both parallel and sequential workloads.

The AMD part, with 12 cores and 24 threads, has a higher thread count than the Intel part, but no measured scores appear in the database to establish how that thread advantage would translate into actual workload performance. The AMD boost clock of 5.10 GHz is lower than the Intel 5.70 GHz figure, and the base clock of 2.00 GHz is substantially lower than the Intel 3.50 GHz, which suggests that in lightly threaded tasks the Intel part has a clock speed advantage that the recorded single-core scores confirm.

For workloads that the database can verify, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the performer. The recorded data supports its position in the 91st percentile, with an average benchmark score of 55,919 that is within 1.1% of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i cannot be placed in the same comparison because no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families and use different manufacturing approaches. 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 fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation built on Bartlett Lake cores. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, and no die size is recorded for it.

Cache structures differ between the two. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 and L3 configurations diverge. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part therefore offers double the L2 per core and more than double the total L3 capacity, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that fit in the higher-level cache.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and both record a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on both parts.

PCIe capabilities are different. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides a newer PCIe generation, which offers higher per-lane bandwidth for compatible devices.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE uses UHD Graphics 770. No graphics benchmark data is recorded for either part, so the relative graphics performance cannot be quantified from the database.

The market segments are different. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel part is classified as a desktop processor. This distinction shows in the power figures, with the AMD part rated at 28 W TDP and the Intel part rated at 125 W TDP. The socket types differ accordingly, with the AMD part using AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel part using Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD part offers two additional cores and four additional threads.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz and the boost clock is 5.10 GHz. The Intel base clock is 3.50 GHz and the boost clock is 5.70 GHz. The Intel part has a 1.50 GHz higher base clock and a 0.60 GHz higher boost clock.

TDP differs significantly. The AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 125 W. This is a 97 W difference in rated power draw.

The process nodes differ. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Cache capacities differ. The AMD L2 is 1 MB per core and L3 is 16 MB. The Intel L2 is 2 MB per core and L3 is 33 MB shared.

Memory type support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

PCIe generation differs. The AMD part is Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses Radeon 890M, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segment differs. The AMD part is mobile, the Intel part is desktop.

The launch dates differ. The AMD part is recorded with a release date of 2026-02-28, and the Intel part with a release date of 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $409, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

The part numbers differ. The AMD part lists an unknown part number, while the Intel part lists SA4QA.

Multiplier unlock status is the same on both: neither is multiplier unlocked.

Production status is the same on both: active.

ECC memory support is the same on both: enabled.

Memory bus width is the same on both: dual-channel.

Memory bandwidth is the same on both: 89.6 GB/s.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?

A: The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz.

Q: How does the Intel Core 7 253PQE compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: Its average benchmark score is 55,919. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900HX, scores 56,004, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 56,273 (0.6% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 scores 56,306 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 56,555 (1.1% higher).

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and both support ECC memory.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is rated at 28 W TDP. The Intel Core 7 253PQE is rated at 125 W TDP.