AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core i5-14500HX, which takes 9 of the 11 shared benchmark tests. The Intel part delivers its largest margin in passmark_find_prime_numbers, scoring 130 versus 57 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, a 56.2 percent deficit for the AMD chip. The gap is almost as wide in passmark_data_encryption, where the Intel processor scores 19502 against 11444, a 41.3 percent difference. In passmark_physics, the Intel part leads by 46.5 percent, with 1911 points versus 1022.

The Intel Core i5-14500HX also dominates in the heavy compute workloads. In passmark_floating_point_math, it scores 69442 compared to 42248, a 39.2 percent advantage. The passmark_integer_math test shows a 34.9 percent gap, with scores of 95584 and 62249 respectively. The passmark_multithread result favors Intel by 32.4 percent, 28508 versus 19262. Data compression tests follow the same pattern: the Intel chip scores 333851 against 230437, a 31 percent lead. Random string sorting shows a 30.5 percent advantage for Intel, 36219 versus 25181. The smallest Intel win among the multithreaded tests is passmark_extended_instructions, where it leads 20019 to 16520, a 17.5 percent margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 does claim victory in the single-threaded tests. In passmark_single_thread, the AMD part scores 3713 versus 3629 for Intel, a 2.3 percent lead. The same result repeats in passmark_singlethread, with identical scores and the same 2.3 percent delta. This indicates that the AMD chip has a slight edge in per-core performance, but that advantage does not translate into overall superiority in any multithreaded workload.

Looking at the average benchmark score, the AMD part actually posts a higher average than the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an average benchmark score of 37804, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX averages 35094. This discrepancy comes from the different benchmark sets recorded for each processor. The AMD chip carries 11 passmark tests, while the Intel part has additional Cinebench and Geekbench results that lower its average. The percentile rankings place the AMD part at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with Intel at the 84th percentile.

The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core 5 211E at an average score of 37829 (0.1 percent higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 37762 (0.1 percent lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0.3 percent higher), and the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (0.3 percent higher). For the Intel part, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003 (0.3 percent lower), the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 (0.3 percent lower), the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34962 (0.4 percent lower), and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 (0.5 percent higher).

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design approaches. 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 i5-14500HX uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 14 cores and 20 threads. This core count difference explains much of the multithreaded performance gap. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel part runs at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip also has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD chip does not.

Cache hierarchies show a clear structural difference. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs more dramatically: the AMD part has only 4 MB total, while the Intel part has 24 MB shared. This larger cache pool gives the Intel processor a significant advantage in workloads that benefit from repeated data access.

Power characteristics also diverge. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55 watts. The AMD chip is designed for lower power envelopes, which is consistent with its embedded positioning. Memory support shows the AMD part using DDR5 and LPDDR5X in dual-channel configuration with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support ECC memory.

The release dates differ by more than two years. The Intel Core i5-14500HX was released in January 2024, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 was released in March 2026. Both parts are listed as active in production. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SRMXJ, while the AMD part's part number is unknown.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins in every multithreaded workload recorded in the database. The largest margins appear in prime number finding, physics simulation, and encryption, where the Intel part leads by 56.2 percent, 46.5 percent, and 41.3 percent respectively. These tests benefit from the Intel chip's 14 cores and 20 threads, as well as its larger 24 MB L3 cache. Floating point math, integer math, and multithread tests all show Intel leads between 32.4 percent and 39.2 percent, confirming that the core count advantage translates directly into compute throughput.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins only in the single-threaded tests, with a modest 2.3 percent lead in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread. This indicates that the Zen 5 architecture delivers slightly better per-core efficiency than the Raptor Lake core in the Intel part. The AMD chip's higher average benchmark score of 37804 versus 35094 for Intel, combined with its 86th percentile ranking versus the 84th percentile for Intel, suggests that in the broader benchmark mix, the AMD part holds its own.

For workloads that are latency-bound or lightly threaded, the AMD part's single-thread advantage could matter. The 4 nm process node and Zen 5 architecture deliver competitive per-core performance despite having only 6 cores. The lower TDP of 28 watts also indicates that the AMD chip can deliver its performance in a more constrained power envelope. For embedded applications where thermal limits are strict, the AMD part's efficiency profile is a relevant consideration.

The Intel part's strengths lie in throughput-oriented tasks. Data compression, encryption, physics simulation, and prime number finding all show substantial Intel advantages. The 14-core configuration with 20 threads and the 24 MB L3 cache provide the resources needed for parallel workloads. The Intel chip also supports PCIe Gen 5, which offers more bandwidth for external devices, and it has an unlocked multiplier for those who require tuning options.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i5-14500HX in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel part leads by 32.4 percent in passmark_multithread, scoring 28508 versus 19262 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The gap is larger in specific tests: 56.2 percent in passmark_find_prime_numbers and 46.5 percent in passmark_physics.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins the single-threaded tests. In passmark_single_thread, the AMD part scores 3713 versus 3629 for Intel, a 2.3 percent advantage. The same result appears in passmark_singlethread.

Q: What explains the performance difference between these two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD part. The Intel chip also has 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 4 MB for the AMD chip. These structural differences favor Intel in parallel workloads.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an average benchmark score of 37804, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average score of 35094, placing it at the 84th percentile.

Q: What are the power differences between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55 watts. The AMD part uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core i5-14500HX for multithreaded workloads. It wins 9 of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 17.5 percent in extended instructions to 56.2 percent in prime number finding. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration with 24 MB of L3 cache provides a substantial throughput advantage over the AMD part's 6 cores, 12 threads, and 4 MB of L3 cache. For applications that scale across cores, the Intel part is the choice indicated by the recorded measurements.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has its own niche. Its 2.3 percent lead in single-threaded performance, combined with a 28 watt TDP, positions it for environments where per-core efficiency and power constraints matter more than raw parallel throughput. The higher average benchmark score and 86th percentile ranking also show that the AMD part performs well in a broader context. However, in direct comparison, the Intel part's multithreaded dominance is the defining characteristic of this matchup.

The choice between these two processors depends on workload type. The Intel Core i5-14500HX is for compute-heavy parallel tasks: encryption, compression, physics, and large integer workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is for single-threaded responsiveness and lower power operation. The database does not show the AMD part winning any multithreaded test, so any workload with high core utilization will favor Intel. The single-thread edge of the AMD part is real but narrow, and it does not compensate for the Intel part's core count and cache advantages in the recorded benchmark suite.