AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 37804, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938. The difference is roughly 2.3% in favor of the AMD part, but the Intel chip wins every single head-to-head test in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 leads in PassMark single-thread with a score of 4412 versus 3713 for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. That is an 18.8% advantage for Intel.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads, while the Intel chip runs with equal core and thread counts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 does not. This makes the AMD part more suitable for reliability-focused embedded workloads.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a TDP of 65 watts, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is rated at 28 watts. The AMD chip draws substantially less power, which is expected given its mobile/embedded positioning.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth rating?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is rated at 89.6 GB/s. Intel holds a 14.3% advantage in this metric.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is built on Arrow Lake-S, part of the Core Ultra Series 2, using a 3 nm process node from TSMC. It packs 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The die size is 243 mm², and the chip contains 17,800 million transistors. Cache is organized as 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and the integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The platform uses Intel Socket 1851, with PCIe Gen 5 (20 CPU lanes). The chip was released on January 6, 2025, and its launch MSRP is $246.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 comes from the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, with 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clock is 2.00 GHz, boost clock is 4.50 GHz, and TDP is 28 watts. Cache is smaller: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and only 4 MB of L3 total. Memory support includes both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, still dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The integrated GPU is Radeon 840M, and the socket is AMD Socket FP8. PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, and ECC memory is supported. The release date is March 8, 2026.

The architectural split is clear. Intel uses a larger, higher-power desktop design with more cores and a significantly larger L3 cache pool. AMD uses a smaller, more efficient embedded design with half the L3 capacity and a lower power envelope. The Intel part has a much higher boost clock, while the AMD part relies on higher thread count per core via SMT. The process node difference (3 nm vs 4 nm) favors Intel on paper, but the AMD part's lower TDP suggests a different design target entirely.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 never takes a single test. However, the two chips are not competing for the same socket or the same use case. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65-watt TDP, a larger cache, and a higher clock speed. The AMD part is a mobile/embedded processor with a 28-watt TDP, ECC support, and a smaller footprint.

For a desktop builder who prioritizes raw performance, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is the clear choice. It delivers higher scores in every measured workload, from single-thread to multi-thread, and it has a much larger L3 cache for memory-intensive tasks. The 18.8% single-thread lead and 58.1% multi-thread lead are decisive.

For an embedded system designer who needs ECC memory, low power draw, and a compact mobile platform, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the only one of the two that fits those requirements. Its 28-watt TDP is less than half of Intel's 65-watt rating, and ECC support is a feature the Intel part simply does not offer.

The data shows that in pure compute performance, the Intel part dominates. But the AMD part wins on power efficiency and reliability-oriented features. Choose based on the platform, not just the benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 10 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 4 nm |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 4 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes | Gen 4, 14 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU | Radeon 840M |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1851 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-01-06 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $246 | Not available |

The specification table shows a 10-core desktop part versus a 6-core mobile part. The Intel chip has higher clocks, more cache, faster PCIe, and a more recent process node. The AMD chip has more threads per core, ECC support, a lower TDP, and LPDDR5X memory compatibility.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins all 11 recorded comparisons. The largest margin comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 358 versus AMD's 57, a 528.1% advantage. That test is heavily dependent on integer math and core count, and the Intel part's 10 cores overwhelm the AMD part's 6 cores.

Floating-point math also shows a massive gap. Intel scores 92038, AMD scores 42248, for a 117.9% lead. Physics simulation follows a similar pattern: Intel at 2342, AMD at 1022, a 129.2% difference. Both tests reward the higher core count and higher clock speed of the Intel chip.

Data encryption is another strong Intel win, 22285 versus 11444, a 94.7% difference. Extended instructions show a 64.4% lead (27162 to 16520). Multi-thread performance is 58.1% higher for Intel (30459 versus 19262). Random string sorting goes to Intel by 45.3% (36590 versus 25181). Data compression gives Intel a 31.4% edge (302811 versus 230437).

The closest test is PassMark integer math, where Intel scores 65345 and AMD scores 62249, a 5% difference. This suggests that in pure integer workloads, the two chips are much closer, likely due to the AMD part's SMT advantage bringing 12 threads to bear.

Single-thread performance is the other notable comparison. Intel scores 4412, AMD scores 3713, an 18.8% lead. This is a significant gap and explains why Intel wins in lighter, single-threaded workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins in every benchmark category in the database. That includes data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multi-thread performance, physics simulation, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. If the workload is compute-bound and performance is the only metric, the Intel part is the superior choice.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 does not win a single benchmark in the head-to-head set. However, it wins in non-performance dimensions that the database records. It has a 28-watt TDP versus Intel's 65 watts, which makes it the better fit for power-constrained embedded systems. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. It also uses a mobile socket (FP8) and supports LPDDR5X memory, making it suitable for compact, low-power designs where reliability and memory integrity matter more than raw speed.

In practical terms, the AMD part is for embedded and mobile applications that need low power, ECC, and a small footprint. The Intel part is for desktop builds that want maximum throughput, higher memory bandwidth, and faster PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The performance data strongly favors Intel, but the AMD part's feature set addresses a different set of priorities.