AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core 3 N355 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 as the clear performance leader across every benchmark in the comparison. It wins all 11 head-to-head tests against the Intel Core 3 N355, with no recorded wins for the Intel part. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 37,804 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core 3 N355's average of 13,492 sits at the 68th percentile. That is a substantial gap in overall performance.

For workloads that stress multi-threaded execution, data compression, or floating-point arithmetic, the AMD part is the only choice based on these measurements. Its multithread score of 19,262 is 89.3% higher than the Intel's 10,174, and its data compression score of 230,437 nearly doubles the Intel's 117,435. The AMD processor also delivers a single-thread score of 3,713 versus 2,153, a 72.5% advantage. Users who need maximum throughput per task, particularly in embedded or mobile environments where compute density matters, should select the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132.

The Intel Core 3 N355, however, is not without context. Its lower 15 W TDP compared to the AMD's 28 W suggests it is designed for thermally constrained systems. The database shows it has 8 cores but only 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading, while the AMD part offers 6 cores and 12 threads. For workloads that are lightly threaded or where power delivery is limited, the Intel part may fit a system design that the AMD cannot, purely from a thermal envelope standpoint. But on raw performance, the data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins every measured test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing nodes and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 N355 uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD part is codenamed Gorgon Point and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The Intel part is codenamed Twin Lake and is part of the Core 3 generation based on Alder Lake-N architecture.

Core and thread counts differ meaningfully. The AMD processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The Intel processor has 8 physical cores but only 8 threads, so it cannot execute two threads per core. Cache layouts also diverge. The AMD part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has more total L3 cache, but the AMD chip's per-core L2 design may benefit certain access patterns.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, yielding a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 but over a single-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s and no ECC support. That bandwidth gap is substantial and likely contributes to the AMD part's dominance in memory-intensive benchmarks.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD processor offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor offers PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are active production parts, with the AMD released later (2026-03-08) versus the Intel (2025-01-06). The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 3,713 in PassMark single-thread tests, which is 72.5% higher than the Intel Core 3 N355's score of 2,153.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 19,262 in PassMark multithread tests, which is 89.3% higher than the Intel Core 3 N355's score of 10,174. The AMD part also has 12 threads versus the Intel's 8 threads.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel part consumes less power according to the specification.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 N355 does not support ECC.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor provide?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 provides 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X bus. The Intel Core 3 N355 provides 38.4 GB/s over a single-channel DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR5 bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 3 N355 sits at the 68th percentile.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, according to the database records.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 | Intel Core 3 N355 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1264 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Twin Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 9 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2025-01-06 |

| Part number | unknown | SRPNT |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 across all 11 recorded tests. The smallest margin is in data encryption, where the AMD part scores 11,444 versus the Intel's 8,121, a 40.9% advantage. The largest margin is in extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 16,520 versus 5,968, a 176.8% gap. That test measures SIMD-style workloads, and the AMD processor's advantage is considerable.

In data compression, the AMD part scores 230,437 versus 117,435, a 96.2% lead. This is nearly double the throughput, which suggests the AMD processor's memory bandwidth and thread count are both working in its favor. Integer math shows an 83.7% lead for AMD (62,249 versus 33,894), while floating-point math shows an 86.2% lead (42,248 versus 22,695). Prime number finding shows a 111.1% lead for AMD (57 versus 27), and random string sorting shows a 71.2% lead (25,181 versus 14,706). Physics scores favor AMD by 63.5% (1,022 versus 625).

Single-thread performance is also clearly in AMD's favor. The PassMark single-thread score is 3,713 for AMD versus 2,153 for Intel, a 72.5% gap. This is notable because single-thread performance often determines responsiveness in interactive or lightly threaded applications. The AMD part's higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 3.90 GHz likely contributes to this result.

The Intel Core 3 N355 does have a Cinebench series of scores recorded in the database, including R15 multicore at 822, R15 singlecore at 168, R20 multicore at 3,612, R20 singlecore at 509, R23 multicore at 5,262, and R23 singlecore at 1,039. However, no corresponding Cinebench scores are recorded for the AMD part, so a direct comparison cannot be made on that test suite. The PassMark suite provides the only common benchmark data between the two processors.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins every benchmark category where both processors have scores. That includes data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. There is no category in the head-to-head results where the Intel Core 3 N355 records a win.

The AMD processor's strengths are most pronounced in extended instructions (176.8% lead), prime number finding (111.1% lead), and data compression (96.2% lead). These are compute-heavy workloads that benefit from the combination of 12 threads, high memory bandwidth, and the Zen 5 architecture. The AMD part also leads in single-thread performance by 72.5%, which makes it suitable for mixed workloads that include both parallel and serial portions.

The Intel Core 3 N355's only advantage, based on the specification data, is its lower TDP of 15 W versus 28 W. This makes it a candidate for fanless or passively cooled designs, battery-operated embedded systems, or other thermal-limited applications where the absolute performance difference is acceptable. The Intel part also has more physical cores (8 versus 6), which could theoretically help in workloads that scale with core count but not with threads. However, the benchmark data does not show any test where the Intel part's additional cores overcome the AMD part's advantages.

For system integrators who require maximum performance per watt, the AMD part delivers more performance but consumes more power. For those who prioritize minimal power draw and can accept lower throughput, the Intel part has a role. The data shows no scenario where the Intel processor outperforms the AMD processor on any measured workload. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the performance choice, while the Intel Core 3 N355 is the low-power alternative.