AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 records an average benchmark score of 37,804, while the Intel Core i5-14400 records 32,115. The AMD part sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 82nd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 leads narrowly with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,741 versus 3,713 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, a difference of only 0.7%.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in process node?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14400 uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and the Intel Core i5-14400 support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and Intel Core i5-14400 come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The core layouts diverge sharply. The AMD chip fields 6 cores and 12 threads, all feeding into a modest 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip fields 10 cores and 16 threads, with a significantly larger 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Per-core L1 cache is identical at 80 KB, but the Intel part has a larger per-core L2 allocation at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB on the AMD side.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The integrated graphics units differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The sockets and platforms are entirely separate. The AMD part mounts to AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-oriented socket. The Intel part mounts to Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The AMD part carries a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part carries a 65 W TDP. PCIe support also differs, with AMD providing Gen 4 across 14 lanes and Intel providing Gen 5 across 16 lanes.

The release timeline separates the two by roughly two years. The Intel Core i5-14400 appeared in January 2024. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 appeared in March 2026. Both processors remain in active production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i5-14400 wins all 11 recorded benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The margin varies from a razor-thin single-thread edge to substantial multi-thread and math workload gaps.

The largest single victory comes in data encryption, where Intel scores 16,731 against AMD's 11,444, a 31.6% advantage. Floating-point math shows a similar gap, with Intel at 61,549 versus AMD at 42,248, a 31.4% lead. These two workloads highlight the Intel chip's stronger compute throughput in encryption and heavy math.

Data compression and physics both show a 26.8% gap. Intel scores 314,995 in compression against AMD's 230,437, and 1,396 in physics against AMD's 1,022. Integer math delivers a 24.1% margin, with Intel at 82,017 and AMD at 62,249. Prime number finding shows a 28.7% gap, with Intel at 80 and AMD at 57.

The multithread score gives Intel a 23.2% edge, 25,080 versus 19,262. Random string sorting follows at 22.2%, with Intel at 32,346 and AMD at 25,181. Extended instructions show a 16.6% gap, Intel at 19,816 and AMD at 16,520.

The single-thread results are the closest comparison. Intel scores 3,741, AMD scores 3,713, a difference of just 0.7%. This near-tie in single-thread performance suggests that the architectural efficiency of Zen 5 nearly closes the gap in lightly threaded work, but the Intel chip still holds a small edge.

The win count stands at 11 for Intel and 0 for AMD. The average benchmark score difference also favors Intel in aggregate, though the database's percentile ranking puts the AMD part at 86th versus Intel's 82nd, which reflects the AMD chip's closer clustering with higher-performing rivals.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field.

Core and thread counts: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Clock speeds: AMD runs a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Intel runs a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Thermal design power: AMD is rated at 28 W. Intel is rated at 65 W.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8. Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process and foundry: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. Intel uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Intel die is listed at 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the AMD part.

Cache hierarchy: Both have 80 KB L1 per core. AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and a 4 MB shared L3. Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core and a 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD records 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. Intel records no memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 840M. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment: AMD is classified as Mobile. Intel is classified as Desktop.

Release date: AMD shipped in March 2026. Intel shipped in January 2024.

Launch MSRP: Intel lists at $221. AMD has no launch MSRP recorded.

Part number: Intel lists SRN3QSRN46. AMD lists unknown.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear performance hierarchy in favor of the Intel Core i5-14400. Across every direct benchmark comparison, the Intel chip posts a higher score. The margins range from 0.7% in single-thread work to over 31% in encryption and floating-point math. The Intel part also has 4 additional cores, 4 additional threads, 16 MB more L3 cache, a higher boost clock, and a higher base clock.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is not without merit. It uses a smaller 4 nm process, consumes less power at 28 W versus 65 W, and supports LPDDR5X memory. Its average benchmark score of 37,804 exceeds the Intel part's 32,115, and its 86th percentile ranking sits above Intel's 82nd. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Core 5 211E at a 0.1% lower score and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at a 0.1% higher score, indicating very tight competition at that performance tier.

The Intel Core i5-14400's nearest rivals cluster around the Intel Core i7-12800H at a 0% delta and the Intel Core i7-13705H at a 0.1% delta, showing it sits comfortably within the mobile-H class of performance. The Intel chip's 23.2% multithread lead over the AMD part is the most practically relevant gap for multi-core workloads.

For a desktop platform with a 65 W TDP, the Intel Core i5-14400 is the stronger compute processor. For a mobile or embedded platform with a 28 W TDP, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 offers competitive single-thread performance and better energy efficiency, but it loses decisively in multi-thread and math-heavy tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400 wins in every direct benchmark comparison, so its advantage spans all tested workload categories. The largest margins come in data encryption (31.6% ahead), floating-point math (31.4% ahead), and prime number finding (28.7% ahead). It also leads substantially in data compression and physics, both at 26.8%. Multithread performance sits 23.2% higher, and integer math runs 24.1% higher. Extended instructions and random string sorting show 16.6% and 22.2% leads respectively. Even in single-thread work, where the AMD part is closest, the Intel chip still records a 0.7% higher score.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head data. Its strengths appear outside the PassMark suite. The smaller 4 nm process and 28 W TDP indicate a power-efficient design suited to embedded or mobile use cases. The support for LPDDR5X memory and the higher average benchmark score relative to its nearest rivals suggest it competes well within its own performance class, even if it loses to the Intel desktop chip in raw throughput.

The practical split is straightforward. The Intel Core i5-14400 is the choice for desktop workloads that demand high multi-thread throughput, encryption speed, and math performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the choice for embedded or mobile systems where a 28 W power envelope and a 4 nm process matter more than maximum benchmark scores. The single-thread parity, at only 0.7% apart, means lightly threaded tasks will feel similar on both, but heavily threaded workloads will favor the Intel part by roughly a quarter or more.