AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core 9 270H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 9 270H, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no individual benchmark scores listed in the database. As a result, direct head-to-head comparisons must rely on the Intel part's measured results and the architectural parameters recorded for both processors.

The Intel Core 9 270H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18000, a result that places it in the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its single-core R23 score of 2040 is a strong figure for a mobile processor, reflecting the high 5.80 GHz boost clock recorded for this part. In Cinebench R20, the Intel chip scores 10268 multi-core and 1449 single-core, while the older R15 test yields 2464 multi-core and 347 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 9 270H show a multi-thread score of 28764 and a single-thread score of 3944. The data compression test records 333785, while data encryption reaches 19369. Extended instructions score 20079, floating point math hits 70640, and integer math records 97654. The find prime numbers test returns 112, physics scores 1966, and random string sorting produces 36867.

The Intel Core 9 270H shows an average benchmark score of 38335, placing it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, which scores 38312. It trails the Intel Xeon w3-2525 by 0.1%, as that part scores 38392. The Core 9 270H leads the Intel Core i5-13600HX by 0.2% (38261) and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 by 0.3% (38221). These delta percentages indicate the Core 9 270H sits in a tightly packed performance cluster, with all four nearest rivals within a 0.4% spread.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no recorded benchmark scores, the database shows zero wins for either processor in the head-to-head table. The qualitative picture must therefore come from the specification differences, which are substantial enough to suggest distinct performance profiles.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core 9 270H is the only one with measured benchmark results, and those results are strong: an 86th percentile ranking, a multi-core R23 score of 18000, and a single-thread score of 3944 in PassMark. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration with a 5.80 GHz boost clock gives it a demonstrable performance advantage in the database's recorded tests.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i lacks any benchmark entries, so the database cannot confirm its actual performance. However, its specifications indicate a different design philosophy. It uses 12 cores and 24 threads, meaning it supports simultaneous multithreading on all cores, whereas the Intel part has 14 cores but only 20 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement where some cores do not support hyper-threading. The AMD chip boosts to 5.10 GHz, which is lower than the Intel part's 5.80 GHz.

For users who require validated performance data, the Intel Core 9 270H is the only option with recorded measurements. The database shows it competes effectively with the Core Ultra 9 285H, the Xeon w3-2525, the Core i5-13600HX, and the Ryzen 7 250, all within a 0.3% margin. The AMD part's lack of scores means any performance claims about it would be speculative, which the database does not support.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H boosts to 5.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 9 270H has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 9 270H?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H records an average benchmark score of 38335, placing it in the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i, so its average score is zero and its percentile is 50.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 9 270H does not.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 9 270H uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 9 270H uses 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus the Intel base clock of 2.70 GHz. The AMD boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus the Intel boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs significantly: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 45 watts. This indicates the Intel processor is designed for a higher power envelope, which typically correlates with sustained performance in multi-core workloads.

The sockets are incompatible: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, whereas the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD die size is recorded at 233 mm², while no die size is listed for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 cache is 2 MB per core. The AMD L3 cache is 16 MB, while the Intel L3 cache is 24 MB shared.

Memory support diverges: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is listed for the Intel part. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD processor.

PCIe generations differ: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD Radeon 890M versus the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

The release dates are distinct, with the AMD part released on 2026-02-28 and the Intel part on 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $697, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel part has a part number of SRQ6V, while the AMD part's part number is unknown.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i belongs to the Gorgon Point codename family, with the generation listed as "Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)." This indicates a hybrid core arrangement using Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, though the database does not specify which cores are which. The Intel Core 9 270H belongs to the Raptor Lake-H codename family, with the generation listed as "Core 9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)." Its architecture is explicitly recorded as Raptor Lake.

The manufacturing processes reflect different foundry choices. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node, while Intel uses its own 10 nm node. The AMD die size is 233 mm², a figure that is recorded, while no die size is listed for the Intel part. Neither processor has transistor counts in the database.

Core organization differs. The AMD part has equal core and thread counts (12 cores, 24 threads), meaning every core supports two threads. The Intel part has 14 cores but only 20 threads, a 14-core, 20-thread configuration typical of Raptor Lake's hybrid design with performance cores and efficiency cores, where not all cores support hyper-threading.

Cache hierarchy differs in L2 and L3. The AMD L2 is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 is 2 MB per core. The AMD L3 is 16 MB total, while the Intel L3 is 24 MB shared. These differences imply the Intel part has more aggregate cache, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

The AMD part includes ECC memory support, a feature commonly associated with embedded and reliability-focused applications. The Intel part does not support ECC. The AMD memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure exists for the Intel part.

PCIe capabilities differ in both generation and lane count. The AMD part offers Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 8 CPU lanes. Gen 5 provides higher per-lane bandwidth, but the Intel part has fewer lanes. The AMD integrated graphics is the Radeon 890M, while the Intel integrated graphics is the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 9 270H wins in every measured benchmark category because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no benchmark scores in the database. The Intel part's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18000, its single-core score of 2040, and its PassMark multi-thread score of 28764 all stand as the only validated performance numbers for these two processors.

The Intel part also wins on raw clock speed, with a 5.80 GHz boost clock that is 0.70 GHz higher than the AMD part's 5.10 GHz. It has more cores (14 versus 12) and more L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB). The Intel process node is larger at 10 nm, but the recorded performance data suggests this does not hold it back in the tested workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i wins on power efficiency, with a 28-watt TDP versus the Intel part's 45-watt TDP. It also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. The AMD part has more threads (24 versus 20), which could benefit heavily threaded workloads if its performance scales accordingly, though the database provides no measurements to confirm this. The AMD part also offers more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), albeit on Gen 4 rather than Gen 5.

For users prioritizing validated multi-core and single-core performance, the Intel Core 9 270H is the clear choice based on the database. For users prioritizing lower power draw, ECC memory support, or embedded-specific features, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i presents a compelling specification sheet, but its actual performance remains unmeasured in the recorded data. The Intel part's 86th percentile ranking and its tight competitive position against the Core Ultra 9 285H, Xeon w3-2525, Core i5-13600HX, and Ryzen 7 250 make it the only one of the two with demonstrated benchmark results.