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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents a clear competitive picture: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database against the Intel Core 3 100U. Out of 11 compared tests, the AMD part takes 11 wins, while the Intel part records zero. This is not a narrow victory; the margins range from a modest 5.9% in single-threaded work to a dominant 109.3% in extended instruction throughput.

For heavily threaded workloads, the AMD chip is in a different class. The PassMark multithread score of 19,262 versus 12,522 for Intel gives AMD a 53.8% advantage. That gap widens further in integer math, where AMD scores 62,249 against 39,580, a 57.3% lead, and in floating-point math, where AMD's 42,248 tops Intel's 28,322 by 49.2%. Data compression shows a 68.8% edge for AMD, with scores of 230,437 versus 136,497. Random string sorting, another memory and cache-sensitive test, favors AMD by 65.8% (25,181 versus 15,191).

The Intel part's best relative showing is in single-thread performance. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,506 trails AMD's 3,713 by only 5.9%. Prime number finding is similarly close, with AMD ahead by just 9.6% (57 versus 52). These are the only two tests where the Intel chip stays within single-digit or low-double-digit percentage territory. Everywhere else, the AMD processor wins by at least 16.7% (physics, 1,022 versus 876) and often by much more.

In terms of overall standing, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 3 100U sits at the 70th percentile. The average benchmark score for AMD is 37,804, compared to 16,148 for Intel. The AMD part's nearest rivals, by average score, are the Intel Core 5 211E (37,829, a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37,762, a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37,904, a 0.3% difference), and the Intel Core i9-14901E (37,911, a 0.3% difference). The Intel Core 3 100U, by contrast, sits at the level of older parts like the Intel Core i7-10850H (16,204, a 0.3% difference) and AMD Ryzen 5 4600H (16,341, a 1.2% difference). The data indicates that the AMD chip competes in a higher performance tier entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing generations. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c microarchitectures. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 100U, in contrast, is a Raptor Lake-U part based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core counts are identical at 6, but thread handling differs. The AMD processor supports 12 threads, meaning all 6 cores are capable of simultaneous multithreading. The Intel processor supports 8 threads, indicating a configuration where only some cores have hyper-threading enabled. Cache layouts also diverge significantly. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 1.25 MB per core. The critical difference is in L3: AMD offers only 4 MB, while Intel provides 10 MB shared. This explains why Intel's larger shared cache does not translate into benchmark victories; the AMD part's newer core architecture and higher thread count overcome the L3 deficit.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel memory and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity favors AMD: Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes, versus Gen 4 with 8 CPU-only lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 64EU. Both are mobile-market parts, and both are currently marked as Active in production status. The launch dates are far apart: Intel released the Core 3 100U on January 7, 2024, while AMD's P132 is dated March 8, 2026. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $426; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 comes in extended instructions, where it scores 16,520 against Intel's 7,894. That is a 109.3% advantage, more than doubling the Intel result. This test typically stresses AVX and other wide vector workloads, and the Zen 5 architecture's newer instruction handling shows a decisive lead.

Data compression is the second-largest margin at 68.8%, with AMD at 230,437 versus 136,497. Random string sorting follows at 65.8% (25,181 versus 15,191). Integer math shows a 57.3% gap (62,249 versus 39,580), and multithread performance shows 53.8% (19,262 versus 12,522). Floating-point math is 49.2% ahead for AMD (42,248 versus 28,322). Data encryption, a test sensitive to both cryptographic instructions and memory bandwidth, favors AMD by 40.8% (11,444 versus 8,128). Physics simulation is 16.7% ahead for AMD (1,022 versus 876).

The closest contests are in prime number finding and single-thread performance. Prime numbers: AMD 57, Intel 52, a 9.6% lead. Single-thread: AMD 3,713, Intel 3,506, a 5.9% lead. Even in these near-misses, the Intel part cannot secure a win. The data shows that Intel's higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus AMD's 4.50 GHz does not translate into a single-thread victory, likely due to the AMD core's higher instructions-per-clock at the same or lower frequency.

It is also importantly Intel's 15 W TDP versus AMD's 28 W TDP means the AMD part draws more power in exchange for its performance. The database does not record efficiency ratios, but the benchmark results indicate that the AMD chip uses its higher power budget to deliver substantially more throughput across every measured workload.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in several key specifications, all drawn directly from the recorded data:

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

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

| Cores | 6 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-U |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-U) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 10 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 | UHD Graphics 64EU |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part number | Unknown | SRMYL |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $426 |

The base clock difference is stark: 2.00 GHz versus 1.20 GHz. The Intel part boosts higher (4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), but the AMD part starts from a much higher idle-to-load floor. Thread count is the other major differentiator, with AMD offering 12 threads versus Intel's 8. The process node gap (4 nm versus 10 nm) is significant, though the Intel part's older node is offset by a much larger L3 cache. Both parts are locked (multiplier unlocked: false for both).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 12 threads on 6 cores. The Intel Core 3 100U has 8 threads on 6 cores.

Q: How much faster is the AMD part in multithreaded performance?

A: In the PassMark multithread test, the AMD chip scores 19,262 versus Intel's 12,522, a 53.8% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any benchmark in the database?

A: No. Out of 11 head-to-head tests, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins all 11. The Intel Core 3 100U records zero wins.

Q: What is the closest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The closest test is PassMark single-thread, where AMD scores 3,713 and Intel scores 3,506, a 5.9% difference. Prime number finding is the next closest at 9.6%.

Q: How do their overall performance percentiles compare?

A: The AMD part is at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel part is at the 70th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100U does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Intel Core 3 100U?

A: The database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for the Intel part. The AMD part is recorded at 89.6 GB/s.