AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a higher average benchmark score of 37804, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 34881. This places the P132 in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 150 sits in the 84th percentile.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 5 150 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 have 6 cores and 12 threads. The difference lies in their architecture: the Ryzen 5 150 uses Zen 3+ (Rembrandt-R), while the P132 uses Zen 5 / Zen 5c (Gorgon Point).

Q: How do the processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 3713 in the single-thread benchmark, which is 15% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's 3155. The P132 also wins the floating point math test with 42248 versus 35118, a 16.9% advantage.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 4 MB. However, the P132 compensates with larger per-core L1 (80 KB vs 64 KB) and L2 (1 MB vs 512 KB) caches.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power (TDP)?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a lower TDP of 28 watts. This makes the P132 the more power-efficient option despite its higher performance.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not. The P132 also supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, whereas the Ryzen 5 150 supports only DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses the newer Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process, also at TSMC. This process node difference contributes to the P132's higher efficiency and performance per watt.

The Ryzen 5 150 has a die size of 210 mm², while the P132's die size is not recorded in the database. Cache configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 150 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The P132 offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of L3 cache. Despite the smaller L3, the larger per-core caches help the P132 in several workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 5 150 supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The P132 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with a higher bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the P132 but not on the Ryzen 5 150, which matters for embedded or reliability-focused deployments.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Ryzen 5 150 offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the P132 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the Ryzen 5 150 uses Radeon 660M, while the P132 uses Radeon 840M. Sockets are distinct, with the Ryzen 5 150 using AMD Socket FP7 and the P132 using AMD Socket FP8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results show a clear overall winner in the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, which takes 10 of the 11 recorded tests. The single exception is data encryption, where the AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins by a substantial 17.3% margin, scoring 13425 against 11444.

The P132's biggest victory comes in the physics test, where it scores 1022 versus 806, a 21.1% advantage. This indicates significantly stronger computational physics throughput. Floating point math follows closely, with the P132 at 42248 versus 35118, a 16.9% lead. The find prime numbers test shows a 17.5% difference (57 versus 47), and the single-thread tests show a 15% gap (3713 versus 3155).

In multithread performance, the P132 scores 19262 against 17492, a 9.2% lead. Data compression shows an 8.3% advantage for the P132 (230437 versus 211289). Extended instructions and random string sorting are close in relative terms, with the P132 ahead by 11.2% (16520 versus 14675) and 11.1% (25181 versus 22382), respectively.

The integer math test is nearly a tie. The P132 scores 62249 versus 62151 for the Ryzen 5 150, a margin of just 0.2%. This suggests that for pure integer arithmetic, the two processors are effectively equivalent, despite the P132's architectural advantages elsewhere.

The average benchmark score confirms the trend: 37804 for the P132 versus 34881 for the Ryzen 5 150. The P132's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 211E with a delta of -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 with a delta of +0.1%. The Ryzen 5 150's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6349P with a delta of 0%, and it trails the Intel Core i9-12900HX by 0.3%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. Base clock speeds are distinct: the Ryzen 5 150 runs at 3.30 GHz, while the P132 runs at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the Ryzen 5 150 at 4.55 GHz and the P132 at 4.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs by 7 watts, with the Ryzen 5 150 at 35 W and the P132 at 28 W. The process node is 6 nm for the Ryzen 5 150 and 4 nm for the P132. Socket types are different: FP7 for the Ryzen 5 150 and FP8 for the P132.

Cache hierarchies are not identical. The Ryzen 5 150 has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 shared. The P132 has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3. Memory bandwidth is higher on the P132 at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory support is present only on the P132.

PCIe lanes differ: 20 lanes on the Ryzen 5 150 versus 14 lanes on the P132, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 660M on the Ryzen 5 150 and Radeon 840M on the P132. The release dates are recorded as September 30, 2025 for the Ryzen 5 150 and March 8, 2026 for the P132.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 dominates the benchmark suite across nearly every category. Its strengths lie in physics simulation, floating point math, prime number finding, and single-threaded workloads. It also leads in multithread, data compression, extended instructions, and random string sorting. The P132's higher average score and 86th percentile ranking confirm its overall performance advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has one clear niche: data encryption. Its 17.3% lead in that test suggests that cryptographic workloads or data-at-rest encryption tasks may favor the older architecture. The Ryzen 5 150 also holds a slight edge in integer math, though the difference is only 0.2%, which is within noise. Its larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 4 MB) may benefit workloads with large working sets that fit in the shared cache.

For embedded applications requiring ECC memory support, the P132 is the only option of the two. Its lower TDP of 28 W also makes it more suitable for thermally constrained environments. The Ryzen 5 150, with its higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and 35 W TDP, trades efficiency for higher sustained clock speeds in lighter loads.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points decisively to the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 as the stronger processor. It wins 10 of 11 head-to-head tests, has a higher average score (37804 versus 34881), and a higher percentile ranking (86th versus 84th). The P132's advantages in physics (21.1%), floating point (16.9%), and single-thread (15%) performance indicate a fundamentally more capable architecture for compute-intensive tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is not without merit. Its 17.3% lead in data encryption is significant, and its integer math performance is essentially tied with the P132. For users whose primary workload is encryption-related, the Ryzen 5 150 would be the better choice. Its larger L3 cache (16 MB) could also benefit specific cache-sensitive applications.

For general-purpose computing, embedded deployments, and workloads that stress floating point or single-thread performance, the P132 is the clear pick. The combination of higher bandwidth (89.6 GB/s), ECC support, and a smaller 4 nm process node gives it both performance and efficiency advantages. The Ryzen 5 150 remains a capable processor, but the recorded data shows the P132 is the stronger option in the majority of scenarios.