AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core 7 160UL Comparison

The recorded benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and the Intel Core 7 160UL. Across all eleven shared PassMark tests, the AMD processor delivers a higher score, establishing a decisive performance advantage in every measured workload category. The Intel part remains competitive in single-threaded tasks but falls significantly behind in multi-threaded and data-intensive operations.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its most substantial victories occur in data compression, random string sorting, and extended instructions, where it more than doubles the Intel Core 7 160UL's output. The AMD part also leads in encryption, floating point math, integer math, and multithreaded workloads by margins ranging from 31% to 74.4%. In single-threaded performance, the AMD processor maintains a narrower but consistent edge of 9.5% over the Intel chip.

The Intel Core 7 160UL does not register a single benchmark win in the head-to-head comparison. Its closest result comes in the find prime numbers test, where it trails by 14%. The Intel part's strongest relative performance is in single-threaded work, where the 9.5% gap is the smallest across all tests. This suggests the Intel architecture can approach the AMD part in lightly threaded scenarios, but it cannot overcome the AMD processor's advantage in any measured metric.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an average benchmark score of 37,804, while the Intel Core 7 160UL averages 14,232.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithreaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 19,262 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 74.4% higher than the Intel Core 7 160UL's score of 11,043.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132's 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 160UL does not.

Q: How do the processors compare in the PassMark single-thread test?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 3,713, which is 9.5% higher than the Intel Core 7 160UL's score of 3,391.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 dominates the head-to-head results with an 11-0 record. The largest margin comes in the extended instructions test, where the AMD part scores 16,520 against the Intel part's 5,832, a difference of 183.3%. Data compression shows a similar pattern: AMD scores 230,437, Intel scores 108,953, giving AMD a 111.5% advantage. Random string sorting follows at 112.6% in AMD's favor, with scores of 25,181 and 11,843 respectively.

The AMD processor also delivers strong wins in encryption and floating point math. In data encryption, the AMD part scores 11,444 versus 7,146 for Intel, a 60.1% margin. Floating point math shows AMD at 42,248 and Intel at 25,670, a 64.6% difference. The multithreaded test gives AMD a 74.4% lead, with scores of 19,262 and 11,043.

The narrower margins appear in integer math and physics. The AMD part leads integer math with 62,249 against 47,515, a 31% advantage. Physics shows AMD at 1,022 versus Intel at 819, a 24.8% gap. The find prime numbers test is the closest result, with AMD scoring 57 and Intel scoring 50, a 14% difference.

Single-threaded performance shows the smallest gap between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 3,713, while the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 3,391, giving AMD a 9.5% lead. This result indicates that while the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz helps narrow the gap, it does not overcome the AMD architecture's per-thread efficiency.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ significantly in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 160UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD part wins all multithreaded benchmarks, indicating higher per-core throughput.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 1.80 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock does not translate into a single-thread benchmark win for Intel.

Power consumption differs substantially. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 7 160UL has a TDP of 15 watts. The AMD part consumes more power but delivers significantly higher performance across all measured tests.

Memory support differs in breadth. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part.

PCIe lane counts differ as well. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU-only lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU-only lanes.

The integrated graphics differ in brand and capability. The AMD part uses Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Socket and market segment also vary. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile segment. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment.

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 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference gives the AMD part a manufacturing advantage in density and power efficiency per transistor.

Cache layouts differ between the two parts. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a 4 MB L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel part has three times the L3 cache of the AMD part, yet the AMD part still wins every benchmark that relies on repeated data access, including data compression and random string sorting.

The AMD part's memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 but has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory support on the AMD part is a feature the Intel part lacks entirely.

The release timeline places the Intel part earlier. The Intel Core 7 160UL carries a release date in April 2024, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 carries a release date in March 2026. Both processors remain in active production status, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice toward the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 for workloads that prioritize throughput. The AMD part wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks, including a 74.4% lead in multithreaded performance and a 111.5% lead in data compression. Its average benchmark score of 37,804 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part's average of 14,232 places it in the 69th percentile. The AMD part also supports ECC memory and offers 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, features relevant for embedded and reliability-focused deployments.

The Intel Core 7 160UL offers a lower TDP of 15 watts compared to the AMD part's 28 watts, and it provides a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its 10 cores and 12 MB of L3 cache provide a larger physical core and cache footprint, but the recorded benchmarks show no workload where this translates into a win. The Intel part's closest result is the find prime numbers test, where it trails by 14%, and its single-thread score trails by 9.5%.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and the Intel Core i5-10400F, with average scores within 0.6% of its own. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 211E and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, with average scores within 0.3% of its own. This places the two processors in entirely different performance tiers despite their comparable thread counts.

For applications that can use the AMD part's higher power envelope, the performance return is substantial across every recorded metric. For applications constrained to a 15-watt TDP, the Intel part remains functional, but the database shows no benchmark where it outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The AMD processor is the superior choice in every measured category.