AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall PassMark average score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 records an average benchmark score of 37804, while the Intel Core 3 100HL records 23545. The AMD part sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel part sits at the 76th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins 8 of the 11 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 3 100HL wins 3 tests, which are data encryption, single-thread, and the duplicate single-thread listing.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any single test?

A: The largest gap is in extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 16520 against 12463 for the Intel Core 3 100HL, a margin of 32.6%.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 100HL have any advantage in multi-threaded workloads?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 leads in multi-thread performance with a PassMark multi-thread score of 19262 versus 17586, a 9.5% advantage, despite the Intel part having more physical cores.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and the Intel Core 3 100HL have multiplier unlocked set to false, meaning neither is factory-unlocked.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100HL does not support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is built on the Gorgon Point platform using a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS architecture on a 10 nm process at Intel. This manufacturing difference is substantial, as the 4 nm node allows for a denser and more power-efficient design than the 10 nm node.

Both processors use a dual-channel memory bus, but the memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The AMD part also includes ECC memory support, while the Intel part does not.

The core configurations differ notably. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads. Both have the same thread count, but the Intel processor relies on more physical cores to reach that thread count. The AMD processor's generation is listed as Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), a hybrid approach that combines different core types.

Cache hierarchies differ. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core on both processors. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part, but 2 MB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache is 4 MB on the AMD part versus 12 MB shared on the Intel part. The Intel processor therefore has a significantly larger total cache footprint.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 3 100HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part offers more PCIe lanes for attached devices.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The market segments also differ: the AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. Sockets are different as well: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. Release dates differ, with the Intel part released in 2024 and the AMD part released in 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a consistent pattern of AMD dominance in most compute workloads, with Intel winning narrowly in single-thread performance and data encryption.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins data compression with a score of 230437 against 202225, a 14% advantage. This indicates a meaningful lead in compression workloads, likely benefiting from the newer Zen 5 core design.

In extended instructions, the AMD part scores 16520 versus 12463, a 32.6% lead. This is the largest margin in the entire comparison and suggests a substantial advantage in SIMD or specialized instruction workloads.

Prime number finding shows the AMD part at 57 versus 48, an 18.8% advantage. Integer math shows 62249 versus 56308, a 10.6% advantage. Floating point math is nearly tied: 42248 versus 42108, a 0.3% edge for AMD.

Multi-thread performance favors the AMD part with 19262 versus 17586, a 9.5% lead. Physics scores follow the same trend: 1022 versus 928, a 10.1% advantage. Random string sorting also favors AMD at 25181 versus 23223, an 8.4% lead.

The Intel Core 3 100HL wins in data encryption with 11964 versus 11444, a 4.3% margin. The Intel part also wins in single-thread with 3735 versus 3713, a 0.6% margin. The duplicate single-thread test shows the identical result, confirming the same 0.6% Intel advantage.

The overall win count is 8 for AMD and 3 for Intel, but the margins tell a more complete story. The AMD wins are often large, while the Intel wins are either narrow (single-thread) or moderate (data encryption). The average benchmark score difference of 37804 versus 23545 reflects the fact that the AMD part performs 60.6% higher on average.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 | Intel Core 3 100HL |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026 | 2024 |

The TDP difference is notable: 28 W for the AMD part versus 45 W for the Intel part. This means the AMD processor delivers higher multi-thread performance while drawing a lower thermal envelope. The base and boost clocks are very close, with the Intel part marginally ahead at 2.10 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost versus 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost for the AMD part.

The Intel part has more L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB) and more L3 cache overall (12 MB versus 4 MB). The AMD part compensates with a more advanced process node, a higher memory bandwidth figure, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the stronger processor in the majority of compute workloads. Its wins span data compression, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, and random string sorting. The largest margin is 32.6% in extended instructions, and the smallest is 0.3% in floating point math. The data shows that this processor is well suited for workloads that stress integer operations, compression, and multi-threaded execution.

The Intel Core 3 100HL wins in data encryption with a 4.3% margin, which makes it preferable for encryption-heavy tasks. It also wins in single-thread performance, though by only 0.6%. This narrow single-thread lead suggests that the Intel part has a slight edge in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive applications, but the difference is small enough that it may not be noticeable in most real-world usage.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD part is clearly ahead. The 9.5% multi-thread advantage comes despite the Intel part having 8 cores versus 6 cores. The AMD part delivers this performance with a 28 W TDP, which is 17 W lower than the Intel part's 45 W TDP. This efficiency gap is significant for thermally constrained systems.

The Intel part has advantages in total cache capacity, with 2 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3 versus 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3 on the AMD part. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, which may matter for systems with existing DDR4 infrastructure. The AMD part supports LPDDR5X, which is not available on the Intel part.

The AMD part offers ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks. This makes the AMD processor suitable for environments where data integrity is critical. The AMD part also provides more PCIe lanes (14 versus 8), which benefits systems with multiple high-bandwidth devices.

The Intel part is classified as a desktop processor with Socket 1700, while the AMD part is a mobile processor with Socket FP8. This means the two are not socket-compatible and target different system form factors. The AMD part's mobile classification aligns with its lower TDP and LPDDR5X support, while the Intel part's desktop classification aligns with its higher TDP and DDR4 support.

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the better choice for compute-intensive tasks, especially those that are multi-threaded or rely on extended instructions. The Intel Core 3 100HL is the better choice for encryption workloads and for applications that depend on marginal single-thread performance. The average benchmark score of 37804 for the AMD part versus 23545 for the Intel part reflects a substantial overall performance gap in favor of the AMD processor.