AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for either the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i or the Intel Core i5-110. With zero wins recorded for either processor, the head-to-head comparison rests entirely on architectural specifications, cache hierarchies, memory subsystems, and platform capabilities rather than measured performance deltas. The absence of benchmark data means that any performance inference must be drawn from the documented technical parameters.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i delivers 12 cores and 24 threads, exactly double the thread count of the Intel Core i5-110, which provides 6 cores and 12 threads. This core and thread disparity suggests a substantial advantage in heavily threaded workloads, where the P185i can process twice as many simultaneous instruction streams. The P185i also carries a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz compared to the Core i5-110's 4.30 GHz, giving the AMD part both more physical resources and a higher maximum single-thread frequency. The base clocks tell a different story: the Intel part starts at 2.90 GHz while the AMD part idles at 2.00 GHz, indicating that the Core i5-110 may hold an advantage in lightly loaded scenarios where frequency ramping has not yet occurred.

Memory bandwidth further separates the two. The P185i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory across a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of theoretical bandwidth. The Core i5-110 supports only DDR4 on a dual-channel bus, capping at 42.7 GB/s. The P185i's bandwidth advantage exceeds twofold, a critical factor for memory-intensive applications such as large dataset manipulation, integrated graphics workloads, and multi-threaded server tasks. The P185i also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core i5-110, which matters for error-sensitive compute environments.

PCIe connectivity differs by one full generation. The P185i provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i5-110 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Gen 4 doubles the per-lane transfer rate compared to Gen 3, so the P185i's 16 lanes carry substantially more aggregate bandwidth for GPUs, NVMe storage, or other expansion devices. The integrated graphics solutions also diverge sharply: the P185i pairs with a Radeon 890M, while the Core i5-110 uses UHD Graphics 630. The Radeon 890M, paired with the P185i's higher memory bandwidth and modern memory types, should deliver significantly stronger integrated graphics performance, though no benchmark numbers confirm this.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-110 claims advantages in specific operational domains. Its higher base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 2.00 GHz suggests faster responsiveness in single-threaded, bursty workloads where the processor has not yet reached boost states. The 65 W TDP, while higher than the P185i's 28 W, indicates the Intel part is designed for desktop deployment with less stringent thermal constraints, allowing sustained operation at its rated clocks in a conventional desktop chassis. The Socket 1200 platform, built around DDR4 memory, offers a mature ecosystem where DDR4 modules are widely deployed. The Core i5-110's 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while smaller than the P185i's 16 MB, is organized as a single shared pool, which can simplify cache coherence for certain workloads that access shared data across all cores.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i wins across nearly every other measurable dimension. The 12-core, 24-thread configuration provides twice the parallel execution capacity of the Core i5-110. The 5.10 GHz boost clock exceeds the Intel part's 4.30 GHz by 0.80 GHz, which should translate into faster peak single-thread performance when boost states are active. The 16 MB L3 cache provides 33% more last-level cache capacity, and the per-core L1 and L2 allocations are larger as well: 80 KB L1 per core versus 64 KB, and 1 MB L2 per core versus 256 KB. The P185i's 4 nm process node, manufactured by TSMC, represents a substantial lithographic advantage over Intel's 14 nm node for the Core i5-110, which should yield better performance per watt and higher transistor density. The 28 W TDP for the P185i versus 65 W for the Core i5-110 means the AMD part delivers its capabilities at less than half the thermal design power, a decisive advantage for embedded, mobile, or thermally constrained systems.

The P185i's memory subsystem superiority is unambiguous. DDR5 and LPDDR5X support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth more than doubles the Core i5-110's 42.7 GB/s. ECC memory support on the P185i provides error correction that the Core i5-110 cannot offer. PCIe Gen 4 doubles the expansion bandwidth available to the P185i. The Radeon 890M integrated GPU is a newer, more capable design than the UHD Graphics 630. The AMD part's 233 mm² die size, on a 4 nm process, indicates a dense, modern implementation compared to the Intel part's unspecified die size on 14 nm.

FAQ

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 i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The AMD part holds a 0.80 GHz boost clock advantage.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X across a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-110 supports DDR4 across a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-110 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a 28 W TDP. The Intel Core i5-110 has a 65 W TDP, which is more than double the AMD part's thermal design power.

Q: Which processor uses a more advanced manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-110 is manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-110 provides 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.00 GHz for the P185i and 2.90 GHz for the Core i5-110. Boost clocks differ: 5.10 GHz for the P185i and 4.30 GHz for the Core i5-110. TDP differs substantially: 28 W for the P185i and 65 W for the Core i5-110. The P185i uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200.

Cache configurations diverge at every level. The P185i has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. These differences give the P185i larger per-core caches and a larger total L3 pool.

Memory support separates the platforms completely. The P185i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC capability. The Core i5-110 supports DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. PCIe generations differ: Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the P185i versus Gen 3 with 16 lanes for the Core i5-110. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Integrated graphics differ: the P185i uses a Radeon 890M, while the Core i5-110 uses UHD Graphics 630. Market segments differ as well, with the P185i classified as Mobile and the Core i5-110 classified as Desktop. The process nodes differ: 4 nm for the P185i and 14 nm for the Core i5-110. The foundries also differ, with TSMC manufacturing the P185i and Intel manufacturing the Core i5-110. The P185i has a documented die size of 233 mm², while the Core i5-110 has no recorded die size. The Core i5-110 has a launch MSRP of $200, while the P185i has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers. The Core i5-110 carries the part number SA35X, while the P185i's part number is unknown.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is built on the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i5-110 is built on the Comet Lake architecture and belongs to the Core i5 generation based on Comet Lake. These are fundamentally different microarchitectures from different eras of processor design.

The P185i's 4 nm manufacturing process, produced by TSMC, represents a major lithographic advancement over the Core i5-110's 14 nm process produced by Intel. Fourteen nanometer is a mature process node that has been in production for many years, while 4 nm is a modern node that allows for significantly more transistors per square millimeter. The P185i's die size of 233 mm² on 4 nm suggests a dense, complex implementation, whereas the Core i5-110 has no recorded die size.

The memory architecture reflects the generational gap. The P185i's DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, delivering 89.6 GB/s, constitutes a completely different memory subsystem from the Core i5-110's DDR4 support at 42.7 GB/s. DDR5 introduces higher data rates, improved bank group design, and on-die ECC features, while LPDDR5X targets low-power mobile applications. The P185i's ECC support adds error detection and correction capabilities suitable for embedded and reliability-focused deployments.

PCIe architecture also differs by a generation. The P185i's PCIe Gen 4, 16 lanes provide double the per-lane bandwidth of the Core i5-110's PCIe Gen 3, 16 lanes. This affects the bandwidth available for discrete GPUs, high-speed NVMe storage, and other Gen 4-compatible peripherals.

The integrated graphics architectures are entirely distinct. The Radeon 890M in the P185i is a modern GPU design paired with the high-bandwidth memory subsystem of the P185i. The UHD Graphics 630 in the Core i5-110 is an older Intel graphics design paired with DDR4 memory. The Radeon 890M benefits not only from a newer architecture but also from the P185i's superior memory bandwidth, which directly impacts integrated graphics performance.

The core microarchitectures differ fundamentally. Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores in the P185i represent AMD's latest core designs, with the 5c variant optimized for density and power efficiency. Comet Lake cores in the Core i5-110 are based on Intel's Skylake-derived architecture, which has been iteratively refined but traces its design lineage back several generations. The Zen 5 architecture introduces a new front end, wider execution resources, and improved branch prediction compared to Zen 4, while Comet Lake retains the older Skylake-derived pipeline.

The socket platforms reflect different target markets. AMD Socket FP8 is designed for embedded and mobile applications, supporting the low 28 W TDP of the P185i. Intel Socket 1200 is a desktop platform designed for the 65 W TDP of the Core i5-110. The production status of both processors is listed as Active, and both have locked multipliers, indicating that neither is intended for overclocking. The P185i's release date is recorded as February 28, 2026, while the Core i5-110's release date is recorded as September 10, 2025, making the AMD part a later release with a more modern design lineage.