AMD Ryzen 5 130 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, while no comparable benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen 5 130. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible. The available data shows the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 achieving an average benchmark score of 37,804, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829, a 0.1% deficit, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37,762, a 0.1% advantage, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37,904, a 0.3% deficit, and the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37,911, a 0.3% deficit. These margins are extremely narrow, indicating that the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 sits in a highly competitive performance band where even a few points separate the participants.

The individual PassMark subtests for the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 reveal its strengths. Data compression scores 230,437, a figure that towers over the other recorded subtests. Floating point math reaches 42,248, integer math reaches 62,249, and extended instructions reach 16,520. Random string sorting completes at 25,181. The multithread score is 19,262, while single-thread performance is recorded at 3,713. Data encryption scores 11,444, physics scores 1,022, and the find prime numbers subtest scores 57.

Because the Ryzen 5 130 has no benchmark entries, no wins can be assigned to either side in a head-to-head comparison. The record shows zero wins for each processor. The analysis must therefore rely on architectural and specification differences to characterize expected behavior. The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 data confirms it is a capable processor, with its average score placing it near the top of the database distribution. The Ryzen 5 130, with no recorded measurements, cannot be positioned relative to this result.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a recorded single-thread score in the database: 3,713. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has no benchmark entries, so no comparison is possible from the recorded data.

Q: How does the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an average score of 37,804. The Intel Core 5 211E is 0.1% behind, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 is 0.1% ahead, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core i9-14901E is 0.3% behind. All four rivals fall within a 0.3% band.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 4 MB of L3 cache. This is a substantial difference, with the Ryzen 5 130 offering four times the L3 capacity.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 130 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 list ECC memory support as enabled.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The difference is 12.8 GB/s in favor of the Ryzen AI Embedded P132.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 130 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The 4 nm node is the more advanced of the two.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in architecture despite sharing a manufacturer and core count. The AMD Ryzen 5 130 uses the Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses the Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture under the Gorgon Point codename. The generation field confirms this split: the Ryzen 5 130 belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation built on Zen 3+ (Rembrandt), and the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c.

The process node tells a similar story. The Ryzen 5 130 is manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm node, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses TSMC's 4 nm node. The die size is recorded for the Ryzen 5 130 at 210 mm², but no die size is listed for the Ryzen AI Embedded P132. This prevents a direct area comparison.

Cache structures differ markedly. The Ryzen 5 130 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 4 MB of L3 cache. The per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger on the Ryzen AI Embedded P132, while the shared L3 is four times larger on the Ryzen 5 130.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 5 130 supports DDR5 memory only, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The recorded memory bandwidth favors the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Ryzen 5 130.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 5 130 uses a Radeon 660M, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses a Radeon 840M. The socket assignments are different: the Ryzen 5 130 uses AMD Socket FP7, and the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses AMD Socket FP8. PCIe lane counts also differ, with the Ryzen 5 130 offering Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes and the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 offering Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock differs, with the Ryzen 5 130 at 2.90 GHz and the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 2.00 GHz, a 0.90 GHz advantage for the Ryzen 5 130. The boost clock is nearly identical, with the Ryzen 5 130 at 4.55 GHz and the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 4.50 GHz, a 0.05 GHz difference.

Both processors are rated at a TDP of 28. Both are active production parts in the mobile market segment. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ by several months: the Ryzen 5 130 was released on 2025-09-30, and the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 was released on 2026-03-08. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The process node is a key difference, as noted: 6 nm for the Ryzen 5 130 and 4 nm for the Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The L1 cache per core is 64 KB versus 80 KB, and the L2 cache per core is 512 KB versus 1 MB. The L3 cache is 16 MB shared versus 4 MB. Memory support is DDR5 only versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. The integrated GPU is Radeon 660M versus Radeon 840M. The socket is FP7 versus FP8. PCIe is Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The part number is recorded for the Ryzen 5 130 as 100-000000992(FP7r2), while the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an unknown part number. The Ryzen 5 130 has a die size of 210 mm², while the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has none recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data allows only one processor to claim benchmark-based wins: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. Its average benchmark score of 37,804 and 86th percentile placement indicate strong overall performance across the database distribution. It leads its nearest rivals by margins that are effectively negligible, with the closest competitor only 0.1% ahead and the farthest only 0.3% behind. The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 also holds the higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, the larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, the more advanced 4 nm process node, and the newer architecture generation. It supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, giving it broader memory compatibility. Its integrated Radeon 840M is a newer GPU generation than the Radeon 660M.

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 wins on the features that favor its design. It has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, a 0.90 GHz advantage. It has a slightly higher boost clock at 4.55 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Its L3 cache is 16 MB shared, four times the 4 MB on the Ryzen AI Embedded P132. Its die size is recorded at 210 mm², though no comparative figure exists for the Ryzen AI Embedded P132. It offers more PCIe lanes at 20 versus 14, both Gen 4. In scenarios where large shared cache and higher base clocks matter, the Ryzen 5 130 has the architectural edge. In scenarios where memory bandwidth, per-core cache, and process efficiency matter, the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has the edge.

The benchmark data cannot confirm which processor wins in direct competition, since the Ryzen 5 130 has no recorded scores. The wins are therefore split between measured performance for the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and specification advantages for the Ryzen 5 130.

The Verdict

The database record is unambiguous about one point: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the only processor of the two with measured benchmark results. Its average score of 37,804 places it in the 86th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its score. This indicates a processor that performs at a high, consistent level relative to the broader CPU landscape. Users selecting between these two parts on the basis of recorded performance data would choose the Ryzen AI Embedded P132.

The AMD Ryzen 5 130 presents a different profile. Its higher base clock, larger L3 cache, and greater PCIe lane count are documented advantages. The lack of benchmark data means those advantages cannot be quantified against the Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The architectural gap is real: Zen 3+ on 6 nm versus Zen 5 / Zen 5c on 4 nm represents a generational difference that the recorded specifications reflect.

The verdict from the data is that the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the better-documented performer with a strong benchmark standing, while the Ryzen 5 130 offers specific specification advantages that remain unverified in performance terms. For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, per-core cache, and modern architecture, the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the choice supported by measurements. For workloads that depend on large shared L3 cache and higher base clocks, the Ryzen 5 130 has the specification edge, but no recorded scores confirm its real-world impact. The data supports the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 as the more complete package.