AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Recorded benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and Intel Core 5 330 in different performance positions. The AMD part wins six of the eleven head-to-head PassMark tests and posts an average benchmark score of 37804, while the Intel part wins five tests and posts 18345. The AMD leads by large margins in integer math, data compression, and multithreaded throughput; the Intel counters with higher single-thread, prime-number, physics, and floating-point scores. The AMD also holds the higher percentile rank, 86 versus 72.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins six of the eleven head-to-head tests. Its largest win is integer math: 62249 against 33258, a delta of 87.2 percent. In data compression, it records 230437 against 145287, a 58.6 percent lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 41.7 percent, 25181 to 17771. Extended instructions favor AMD by 29 percent, 16520 to 12808. The multithread score is 19262 against 15471, a 24.5 percent lead, and data encryption is a narrow 3.3 percent win, 11444 to 11076. Data compression produces the highest absolute score in the head-to-head set, 230437. The AMD's 12 threads against Intel's 6 threads align with the multithread result.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins five tests. The clearest is find prime numbers: 114 versus 57, exactly double. The lowest absolute score in the set is AMD's 57 in that test. Single-thread score is 4088 against 3713, a 9.2 percent lead, and the same result appears under both single_thread and singlethread labels. The AMD's single-thread score also appears twice, at 3713. Physics favors Intel 1201 to 1022, a 14.9 percent margin. Floating-point math is close: 43885 against 42248, a 3.7 percent win. The Intel part also has the higher boost clock, 4.60 GHz against 4.50 GHz, which is consistent with its single-thread advantage.

The database also records Cinebench results for the Intel part only: R15 multicore 1325 and singlecore 186, R20 multicore 5523 and singlecore 779, R23 multicore 13150 and singlecore 1856. The AMD part has no Cinebench entries in the recorded data, so those results cannot be compared directly.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread PassMark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 records 4088, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 records 3713. That is a 9.2 percent advantage for Intel. The identical result is listed under both single_thread and singlethread test names.

Q: Which processor has the higher multithreaded score?

A: The AMD wins multithread with 19262 versus 15471, a 24.5 percent lead. AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads outrun Intel's 6 cores and 6 threads in this test.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores and percentile ranks compare?

A: The AMD has an average benchmark score of 37804 and sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel has an average benchmark score of 18345 and sits at the 72nd percentile. AMD's nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 37762, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904, and Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911. Intel's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318, Intel Core 7 360 at 18374, Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380, and Intel Core 3 305 at 18302.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth differences?

A: The AMD uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel uses single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both list DDR5 and LPDDR5X support.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 lists ECC memory support. The Intel Core 5 330 lists ECC memory as false.

Q: Which has more PCIe lanes?

A: The AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes; the Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD wins the workloads that reward parallel integer throughput. Data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting all go to AMD. The largest margins are in integer math and data compression, so the AMD is the stronger part for data-processing tasks that can spread across 12 threads. The multithread score of 19262 confirms this strength. The AMD's data encryption win is the narrowest of its six wins, 11444 to 11076, a 3.3 percent margin.

The Intel wins the workloads that reward single-thread speed and floating-point math. Find prime numbers, floating-point math, physics, and single-thread performance all go to Intel. The prime-number result is the most lopsided win in either direction, 114 to 57, and the physics score of 1201 against 1022 is a 14.9 percent margin. The Intel's floating-point margin is 3.7 percent, and its single-thread margin is 9.2 percent. These results do not make the Intel part a general-purpose winner; its average benchmark score of 18345 sits below the AMD's 37804. Instead, the Intel wins specific test types.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ on most specification fields. The AMD is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 2.00 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock. The Intel is a 6-core, 6-thread processor with a 1.50 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock. The AMD has a 28 W TDP, the Intel a 15 W TDP. The AMD uses AMD Socket FP8; the Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. The AMD is built on a 4 nm TSMC process; the Intel is built on a 3 nm Intel process. The AMD's cache is 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3; the Intel's cache is 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The AMD uses dual-channel memory at 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel uses single-channel memory at 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is true on the AMD and false on the Intel. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes on the AMD and Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes on the Intel. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 840M on the AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on the Intel. The AMD released on 2026-03-08 and has no listed launch MSRP; the Intel released on 2026-04-15 with a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD's part number is unknown, while the Intel's part number is SAE3G.

Architecture Differences

The architecture split is visible in process node, core topology, cache organization, and platform features. The AMD uses the Gorgon Point design from the Ryzen AI Embedded generation with Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores, built at TSMC on a 4 nm process. The Intel uses the Wildcat Lake design from the Core 5 generation, built at Intel on a 3 nm process. AMD pairs 6 cores with 12 threads, while Intel pairs 6 cores with 6 threads, making the AMD design more oriented to simultaneous work.

The cache layouts reflect different strategies: AMD provides per-core L1 and L2 with a smaller 4 MB L3, while Intel provides a 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and a 6 MB shared L3. Platform features also diverge. AMD has ECC memory support, dual-channel memory, and 14 Gen 4 CPU lanes; Intel has no ECC support, single-channel memory, and 6 Gen 4 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon 840M on AMD versus Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) on Intel.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear workload split. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the higher-performing part overall: it wins six of eleven head-to-head tests, has a higher average benchmark score of 37804 against 18345, and holds the 86th percentile rank versus the Intel's 72nd. Its multithread score is 24.5 percent higher, and its integer math lead is 87.2 percent. For compression, encryption, sorting, extended instruction workloads, and multithreaded integer processing, the AMD part is the one the database favors.

The score distribution matters. AMD's wins include margins of 87.2, 58.6, 41.7, 29, 24.5, and 3.3 percent. Intel's wins include a doubled score in find prime numbers plus margins of 14.9, 9.2, and 3.7 percent. The Intel Core 5 330 is the stronger option for single-thread and floating-point work. It leads by 9.2 percent in single-thread score, records exactly double the AMD's result in find prime numbers, and wins physics by 14.9 percent. Its 15 W TDP is lower than AMD's 28 W TDP, and its single-channel memory and 6 PCIe lanes define a more constrained platform. The recorded data therefore maps the AMD to high-throughput integer workloads and the Intel to single-thread and floating-point workloads.