AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core i9-12900T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear division of labor between these two processors. The Intel Core i9-12900T wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, taking all 11 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 does not claim a single victory in any measured workload. However, the magnitude of those Intel wins varies dramatically depending on the workload type, which reveals the distinct design priorities of each chip.

The Intel part's largest advantages come in heavily parallel, compute-intensive workloads. In passmark_find_prime_numbers, Intel leads by 50.9%, the widest margin recorded. Integer math and floating point math follow closely, with Intel ahead by 42.5% and 44.2% respectively. These are classic throughput-oriented tasks that scale with core count and thread count, and the data shows the 16-core Intel processor dominating the 6-core AMD part.

The narrowest margin appears in single-threaded performance. In passmark_single_thread, Intel leads by just 2.5%, with scores of 3810 versus 3713. This suggests that per-core efficiency is much closer between the two architectures, and the AMD part's Zen 5 cores are competitive on an individual basis. The Intel advantage in this metric is real but small, indicating that the two processors are nearly equivalent in lightly threaded responsiveness.

Mid-range gaps appear in memory and encryption-sensitive workloads. In passmark_data_encryption, Intel wins by 44.8%, while in passmark_data_compression, the margin is 33.2%. These workloads often benefit from both core count and cache capacity, and the Intel processor's larger shared L3 cache likely contributes to its lead. The extended instructions test shows a 17.6% Intel advantage, which is moderate compared to the wider margins in other parallel tests.

The overall average benchmark scores place the two processors very close together. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 averages 37804, while the Intel Core i9-12900T averages 37112. The AMD part actually sits slightly higher in the average, despite losing every individual head-to-head test. This is because the AMD processor's benchmark suite includes different workloads than those measured for the Intel chip. The AMD part also holds a marginally better percentile ranking, at 86 versus 85 for Intel, meaning it places in a slightly higher percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. 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 i9-12900T is an Alder Lake-S part, built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node difference is substantial, with AMD using a more advanced manufacturing process.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 16 cores and 24 threads. This is a difference of 10 cores and 12 threads, which explains the Intel processor's dominance in heavily parallel workloads. The Intel chip also has a larger die size at 215 mm², though no die size is recorded for the AMD processor. The AMD part's transistors are not listed, so a direct comparison of transistor density is not possible from the data.

Cache hierarchy reveals another key divergence. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs slightly: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where the gap becomes significant. The AMD part has only 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel part has 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This 26 MB difference in last-level cache likely plays a major role in the Intel processor's advantage in data-heavy workloads like compression and encryption.

Clock speeds also differ. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 1400.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel part boosts 0.40 GHz higher, which contributes to its slight single-thread edge. The base clocks are not directly comparable due to different units in the recorded data, but the boost clocks show Intel's higher ceiling.

Power and platform targets are clearly different. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 35 watts. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile-oriented socket, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment product, while the Intel part is a desktop segment product. The AMD processor supports ECC memory, while the Intel processor does not. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part does not.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The AMD processor includes Radeon 840M graphics, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 770. Both are capable of display output, but the database records no graphics benchmarks for either part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900T leads the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 by 2.5% in passmark_single_thread, scoring 3810 against 3713. This is the smallest margin of any recorded benchmark between the two processors.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: In passmark_multithread, the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 29601, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 19262. This represents a 34.9% advantage for the Intel processor.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an average benchmark score of 37804, compared to 37112 for the Intel Core i9-12900T. The AMD part also holds an 86th percentile ranking versus 85th for Intel.

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 i9-12900T has 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i9-12900T does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor is unlocked for overclocking?

A: The Intel Core i9-12900T has an unlocked multiplier and is listed as multiplierUnlocked. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the AMD processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X support. The Intel Core i9-12900T has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors based on the recorded data:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores, Intel Core i9-12900T has 16 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 12 threads, Intel has 24 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD is 2.00 GHz, Intel is 1400.00 MHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD is 4.50 GHz, Intel is 4.90 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 28 watts, Intel is 35 watts.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.
• Codename: AMD is Gorgon Point, Intel is Alder Lake-S.
• Generation: AMD is Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5, Zen 5c), Intel is Core i9 (Alder Lake-S, Alder Lake-S, 12th Gen).
• Process Node: AMD is 4 nm at TSMC, Intel is 10 nm at Intel.
• Die Size: AMD has no recorded die size, Intel is 215 mm².
• L2 Cache: AMD is 1 MB per core, Intel is 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD is 4 MB total, Intel is 30 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD supports DDR5, LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4, DDR5.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD is 89.6 GB/s, Intel has no recorded bandwidth.
• ECC Memory: AMD supports ECC, Intel does not support ECC.
• PCIe: AMD is Gen 4, 14 lanes, Intel is Gen 5, 5, 20 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated Graphics: AMD is Radeon 840M, Intel is UHD 770.
• Market Segment: AMD is Mobile, Intel is Desktop Desktop.
• Multiplier Unlocked: AMD is no, Intel is yes.
• Part Number: AMD is unknown, Intel is SRL4M.
• Release Date: AMD is 2026-03-08, Intel is 2022-01-03.
• Launch MSRP: AMD has no launch MSRP recorded, Intel has a launch MSRP of $489.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a consistent Intel advantage across all measured workloads, but the size of that advantage varies considerably. The largest margin appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 116, more than double the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132's score of 57. This 50.9% lead is the largest of any benchmark in the comparison.

Encryption workloads show the second-largest gap. In passmark_data_encryption, Intel scores 20750, while AMD scores 11444. The 44.8% Intel advantage indicates a substantial lead in a workload that often depends on both core count and cache capacity. The Intel part's 30 MB of shared L3 cache likely supports its performance in such tasks.

Floating point math follows closely at a 44.2% Intel advantage, with Intel scoring 75741 against 42248 for AMD. Integer math is nearly as wide at 42.5% ahead of AMD, with Intel scoring 108211 and Intel at 108211. The Intel part scores 108211 against 62249 for AMD in integer math. Physics tests show Intel ahead by 43.5% in passmark_physics, scoring 1811, with AMD at 1022 for the physics test score.

The multi-threaded score shows a 34.9% Intel lead at 29601, compared to AMD's 19262 in the passmark_multithread test. Data compression follows at a 33.2% Intel advantage at 345021, against 230437 for AMD passmark data compression. Random string sorting shows Intel ahead by 36.7% at 39771 versus AMD's 25181 in passmark_random_string_sorting. Extended instructions complete the list with Intel ahead by 17.6% at 20054 over AMD's 16520 in the passmark extended instructions test.

The single-thread score rounds out the results at a 2.5% Intel advantage in passmark_single_thread, with Intel at 3810 and AMD at 3713 in the same benchmark. The single-thread test appears twice in the data with identical scores: Intel at 3810, AMD at 3713, with the same 2.5% delta.

The AMD processor's best relative performance is in single-threaded workloads, where the 2.5% gap is minimal. Its worst relative performance is in prime number calculation, where the 50.9% deficit reflects the core count difference. The Intel processor's overall advantage in the head-to-head suite is substantial, but the average benchmark scores and percentile rankings tell a slightly different story, with the AMD part holding a higher average score and percentile. This discrepancy exists because the recorded benchmark suites differ between the two processors, and the AMD part's tested workloads do not map directly to the head-to-head tests.

The data shows that in every directly comparable workload, the Intel Core i9-12900T is faster. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 competes most effectively in single-threaded tasks, while the Intel processor's extra cores and larger cache deliver decisive wins in parallel, data-intensive workloads.