AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear split between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, with Intel taking seven of the eleven head-to-head tests. The most decisive Intel victory comes in the prime number search test, where the Core Ultra 9 288V scores 195 against 57 for the AMD part, a 70.8 percent advantage. That result indicates a major difference in integer-heavy, branch-predictable workloads. Intel also leads strongly in floating-point math, scoring 59536 versus 42248, a 29 percent edge, and in the physics test, where it posts 1637 against 1022, a 37.6 percent lead. Single-thread performance also favors Intel: the Core Ultra 9 288V scores 4274 in both single-thread tests, while the AMD part manages 3713, a 13.1 percent deficit.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, however, wins the workloads where its larger thread count and cache hierarchy matter most. In integer math, AMD dominates with 62249 against Intel's 44019, a 41.4 percent margin, the largest single-test win for either processor. Data compression also goes to AMD, with a score of 230437 versus 186521, a 23.5 percent lead. AMD wins extended instructions by 5.8 percent (16520 to 15613) and random string sorting by 11.3 percent (25181 to 22622). The multithread test is nearly a tie: Intel edges ahead with 19810 versus 19262, only 2.8 percent. Data encryption is the other Intel win, 14141 against 11444, a 19.1 percent margin.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect the different test suites each processor was measured with. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 37804, while the Intel part records 23219. These averages are not directly comparable across the full passmark suite, since the two processors were evaluated with different test sets, but the head-to-head results above are the reliable comparison points. The AMD processor sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel processor ranks at the 76th percentile, indicating that the AMD part's broader set of benchmark results places it higher in the global distribution.

Where Each One Wins

The data suggests the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is optimized for throughput-oriented integer work and data transformation tasks. Its wins in integer math, data compression, random string sorting, and extended instructions point to a design that excels when many parallel integer operations must be processed quickly. The 41.4 percent lead in integer math is particularly notable, as it shows a large advantage in the kind of arithmetic that drives general application logic, database operations, and certain types of scientific computing. The compression win of 23.5 percent reinforces the idea that the AMD processor handles memory-bound data movement and pattern-based workloads effectively.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, by contrast, shows strength in single-threaded execution, floating-point calculations, and workloads that depend on high clock speeds and rapid branch handling. Its 13.1 percent single-thread advantage and 29 percent floating-point lead suggest it is better suited for interactive workloads, media processing, and simulation tasks that rely on floating-point precision. The 70.8 percent edge in prime number searching is a strong indicator of integer branch prediction efficiency, and the 37.6 percent physics win suggests better performance in deterministic physics simulations. The encryption result, 19.1 percent ahead, indicates stronger cryptographic throughput, likely due to dedicated instruction support.

For users or systems running mixed workloads, the multithread score is nearly even, with Intel ahead by only 2.8 percent. That near-parity means the two processors are broadly equivalent in general parallel execution. The real differentiators are workload-specific: AMD for integer-heavy data processing, Intel for floating-point and single-threaded tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses a hybrid core arrangement based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, with a total of 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is built on the Lunar Lake architecture with 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning it offers no simultaneous multithreading. This difference explains several benchmark outcomes: AMD's 12 threads give it an advantage in integer math and compression, while Intel's 8 physical cores with higher clock speeds drive its single-thread and floating-point wins.

The process nodes differ as well. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 3 nm process, also from TSMC. The smaller process node gives Intel a potential efficiency and density advantage, reflected in its higher base and boost clocks: 3.30 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost, compared to 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost for AMD. Clock speed differences are likely a major factor in Intel's single-thread and physics wins.

Cache hierarchies are significantly different. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Intel's much larger L3 cache, three times AMD's, supports its high single-thread score and floating-point performance. AMD's cache arrangement, with smaller per-core L1 and L2 but a shared L3 pool, appears tuned for the Zen 5c efficiency cores that handle multi-threaded integer work.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports only LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, but with 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth, which is 52 percent higher. The higher memory bandwidth on the Intel part likely contributes to its floating-point and encryption wins, while AMD's lower bandwidth does not prevent it from winning data compression and integer math, suggesting those workloads are more dependent on core count than memory throughput.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes a Radeon 840M, while Intel includes an Arc 140V. No graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database, so no performance comparison is possible. PCIe support also diverges: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. The Gen 5 interface provides higher per-lane bandwidth, but the lane count difference means AMD can connect more devices directly.

ECC memory support is present on the AMD part but absent on the Intel part. This is a notable feature for embedded and reliability-focused applications. The AMD processor also has a lower TDP at 28 watts versus Intel's 30 watts, a small difference that may matter in thermally constrained designs.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz and 3.30 GHz respectively, and boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 5.10 GHz. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 30 watts for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, while Intel uses Intel BGA 2833.

Process node is 4 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel, both from TSMC. Cache specifications diverge in every level: L1 is 80 KB per core for AMD versus 192 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core; L3 is 4 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. Memory support shows AMD with DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel with LPDDR5X only. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 136.5 GB/s for Intel. ECC support is true for AMD and false for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 4 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and Arc 140V for Intel.

The release dates differ substantially: AMD launched on 2026-03-08, while Intel launched on 2024-09-23. Both are listed as active production parts. Neither has a multiplier unlocked, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part has a part number listed as SRPMSSRPMWQ5JTQ5JUQ5KW, while the AMD part number is unknown.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V scores 4274 in the passmark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 3713. Intel leads by 13.1 percent.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel part wins the passmark multithread test with 19810 against 19262, a margin of only 2.8 percent. The results are nearly identical, indicating comparable parallel throughput.

Q: Which processor has the larger cache?

A: Intel has the larger cache at every level. It provides 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. AMD provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V does not list ECC support.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: Intel supports 136.5 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while AMD supports 89.6 GB/s. Intel's bandwidth is about 52 percent higher, but AMD supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports only LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 boosts to 4.50 GHz. Intel also has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.