AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two processors along clear usage lines. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 takes 10 of the 11 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 3 201E wins only a single test. That one Intel victory, however, points to a specific strength.

The AMD part dominates throughput-oriented workloads. Data compression shows a 40.4% lead, integer math sits 41.8% ahead, and random string sorting finishes 41.6% higher. Extended instructions, a proxy for SIMD and cryptographic work, delivers the largest margin at 49.7%. Floating-point math runs 27% ahead, while multithreaded performance lands 29.8% higher. Data encryption completes 28.1% faster.

For single-threaded work, the AMD chip still leads, but by a narrower 6.6% margin. The Intel Core 3 201E counters in the physics simulation test, where it scores 1141 against 1022, a 10.4% advantage. That result suggests the Intel part handles certain latency-sensitive, lightly threaded physics calculations more effectively.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall split. AMD's average sits at 37804, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Intel's average is 19056, at the 73rd percentile. The AMD part sits alongside the Intel Core 5 211E (37829, delta -0.1%) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904, delta -0.3%). The Intel Core 3 201E matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, delta 0%) and Intel Core i5-12400F (19039, delta 0.1%).

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice based on workload. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the stronger processor for compute-heavy tasks: compression, encryption, sorting, math, and multithreaded rendering. Its 6 cores and 12 threads outproduce Intel's 4 cores and 8 threads across nearly every measured workload.

The Intel Core 3 201E makes sense only for applications that mirror the physics simulation pattern: single-threaded, latency-bound calculations where its 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock provide an edge. That single win, however, does not offset the AMD part's broader superiority. The 49.7% gap in extended instructions alone indicates a major advantage for workloads using advanced CPU instruction sets.

The percentile data reinforces this conclusion. AMD's 86th percentile ranking versus Intel's 73rd places them in different performance tiers entirely. The nearest rivals for each chip confirm this: AMD competes with Intel Core 5 and high-end Ryzen AI parts, while Intel's Core 3 201E sits alongside Ryzen 5 and Core i5-class processors.

For a system builder choosing between these two, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 delivers more compute per socket in nearly all scenarios. The Intel part offers a desktop form factor, Socket 1700 compatibility, and a physics workload advantage, but the benchmark record shows it trailing across the board.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin appears in extended instructions. AMD scores 16520 against Intel's 11035, a 49.7% difference. This test typically exercises AVX-class and other extended instruction workloads, so the gap indicates a substantial difference in SIMD throughput.

Integer math shows AMD at 62249 versus Intel's 43894, a 41.8% lead. Data compression follows closely: 230437 versus 164160, a 40.4% advantage. Random string sorting lands at 25181 versus 17783, a 41.6% gap. These three results show consistent superiority in general-purpose integer-heavy tasks.

Multithreaded performance favors AMD at 19262 versus 14839, a 29.8% margin. This reflects the core and thread count difference: 6 cores and 12 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads. Floating-point math completes at 42248 versus 33260, a 27% lead. Data encryption finishes at 11444 versus 8931, a 28.1% advantage.

Single-threaded performance is the closest contest. AMD records 3713 versus Intel's 3482, a 6.6% margin. Both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries show identical scores, confirming consistency in the measurement. The find prime numbers test ties at 57 for both processors, a 0% delta.

Intel's only win comes in the physics test. The Core 3 201E scores 1141 against AMD's 1022, a 10.4% advantage. This is the single bright spot for Intel in the entire head-to-head set.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster for multithreaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 19262 in the passmark multithread test, which is 29.8% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E's 14839.

Q: How large is the single-threaded performance gap?

A: The AMD part leads by 6.6% in single-thread tests, scoring 3713 versus 3482 for the Intel Core 3 201E.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 201E wins the passmark physics test with a score of 1141, which is 10.4% better than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132's 1022.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two?

A: The largest gap is in extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 16520 against 11035 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 49.7% advantage.

Q: How do these processors compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The AMD part's average score of 37804 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core 5 211E and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The Intel Core 3 201E's average of 19056 matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and sits 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-1335U.

Q: Is there any test where the two processors are equal?

A: The passmark find prime numbers test shows identical scores of 57 for both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and the Intel Core 3 201E.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 3 generation and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Intel die measures 163 mm²; no die size is recorded for the AMD part.

Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part provides 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part offers 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on Intel suggests better shared-cache performance for certain workloads, though the benchmark data does not show this translating into overall wins.

Memory support differs substantially. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part's higher memory bandwidth likely contributes to its data compression and sorting advantages.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. The Intel part's newer PCIe generation and higher lane count benefit expansion options despite the compute disadvantage.

The AMD part integrates Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment with a 28 W TDP. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 60 W TDP. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

The AMD generation is listed as "Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)", indicating a hybrid core design. The Intel generation is listed as "Core 3 (Bartlett Lake)", which uses a monolithic architecture. The AMD part released in March 2026; the Intel part released in January 2025.

Specification Differences

The core configuration differs directly: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds favor Intel on paper. The Intel part has a 3.60 GHz base clock versus 2.00 GHz for AMD, and a 4.80 GHz boost clock versus 4.50 GHz for AMD. Despite the clock disadvantage, the AMD part wins 6.6% in single-threaded tests, indicating better instructions-per-clock execution.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 60 W. The AMD part delivers higher performance at less than half the power envelope, a notable efficiency advantage in the recorded data.

Cache structures differ in L2 and L3 configuration. AMD provides 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3. Intel provides 1.25 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3. The total L2 for AMD is 6 MB across 6 cores; Intel's is 5 MB across 4 cores.

Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Memory support overlaps on DDR5 but diverges elsewhere: AMD adds LPDDR5X, Intel adds DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe capability favors Intel with Gen 5 and 16 lanes versus AMD's Gen 4 and 14 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M on AMD, UHD Graphics 730 on Intel.

The process node favors AMD at 4 nm versus Intel's 10 nm, and the foundry differs: TSMC for AMD, Intel for the Core 3 201E. The Intel part has a recorded die size of 163 mm²; no die size is recorded for AMD. The Intel part has a known part number (SRVTR) and a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are listed as Active in production status.