AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i vs Intel Core 3 N355 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i compare to the Intel Core 3 N355 in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to deliver 12 threads, whereas the Intel part runs one thread per core.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i boosts up to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 N355 boosts up to 3.90 GHz. The AMD part also has a slightly higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for the Intel chip.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP rating?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i is rated at 28 W, while the Intel Core 3 N355 is rated at 15 W. This makes the Intel part the lower-power option in the comparison.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 N355 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory over a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 N355 does not. This is a notable distinction for workloads where data integrity is critical.

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

A: The Intel Core 3 N355 sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i sits at the 50th percentile. The Intel part also has an average benchmark score of 13492, while the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i is built on Gorgon Point, a codename tied to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation using Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 N355 uses the Twin Lake architecture, which the database lists under the Core 3 generation with Alder Lake-N lineage, and it is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is substantial: the AMD part uses a more advanced 4 nm node, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm node.

Cache layouts differ significantly between the two. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 N355 provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has a larger total L3 pool, but the AMD part uses per-core L2, which changes how cache is allocated across threads.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, delivering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 but only over a single-channel bus, delivering 38.4 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the AMD part and absent on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i uses a Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core 3 N355 uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is unlocked in the sense of having no multiplier lock restriction, but the multiplier is not unlocked on either processor, meaning neither supports user overclocking through a free multiplier. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1264. The Intel part has a known part number, SRPNT, while the AMD part number is listed as unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark records between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i and the Intel Core 3 N355. The AMD part has no benchmark scores recorded at all, while the Intel part has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible from the recorded data.

What the data does show is the Intel Core 3 N355's position relative to other CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 13492, which places it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13494 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 5 120UL with an average score of 13594 and a delta of -0.8%, the Intel Core i5-9500 with an average score of 13452 and a delta of 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-1250U with an average score of 13351 and a delta of 1.1%. The Core 3 N355 is effectively level with the Core i3-12100F, within 0.3% of the Core i5-9500, and slightly behind the Core 5 120UL while slightly ahead of the Core i7-1250U.

The Intel Core 3 N355's individual benchmark scores provide a profile of its performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 5262 in multi-core and 1039 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 3612 multi-core and 509 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 822 multi-core and 168 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 10174, a single-thread score of 2153, integer math at 33894, floating-point math at 22695, extended instructions at 5968, data encryption at 8121, data compression at 117435, physics at 625, random string sorting at 14706, and prime number finding at 27. These numbers establish the Intel part's measured performance in the database, but no comparable AMD numbers exist to place alongside them.

The absence of AMD benchmark data means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i in these tests. The Intel part's percentile rank of 68 versus the AMD part's rank of 50 is the only comparative metric available, and it relies on the AMD part's placeholder position rather than measured scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specifications. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 N355 has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD part and 1.90 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for the AMD part and 3.90 GHz for the Intel part. TDP ratings are 28 W for the AMD part and 15 W for the Intel part.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel BGA 1264 for the Intel part. The process node is 4 nm for the AMD part and 10 nm for the Intel part. Foundries differ as well: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel. The codenames are Gorgon Point for the AMD part and Twin Lake for the Intel part. The generations are listed as Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD and Core 3 (Alder Lake-N) for Intel.

Cache specifications differ. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The Intel part has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. Memory bus width differs: dual-channel for AMD, single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part and 38.4 GB/s for the Intel part. ECC support is present on the AMD part and absent on the Intel part.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for the AMD part, Gen 3 with 9 lanes for the Intel part. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-03-08, while the Intel part is dated 2025-01-06. The Intel part has a part number, SRPNT, while the AMD part number is unknown. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core 3 N355 has measured benchmark results across Cinebench and PassMark, a 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, and an average benchmark score of 13492. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. From the database's perspective, the Intel part is the only one of the two with verified performance data, and that data places it roughly on par with the Intel Core i3-12100F and slightly above the Intel Core i7-1250U.

The AMD part's strengths are structural rather than measured. It has a higher boost clock, a more advanced process node, a dual-channel memory bus with more than double the bandwidth of the Intel part, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity. The Intel part's strengths are also structural: more cores, a larger shared L3 cache, a lower TDP, and a wider range of memory types including DDR4. The Intel part also has a higher percentile rank, though that rank is based on the AMD part having no scores.

For users selecting solely on recorded performance, the Intel Core 3 N355 is the only part with data supporting a verdict. For users selecting on platform capabilities, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i offers memory bandwidth, ECC, and PCIe generation advantages that the Intel part cannot match. The database does not contain enough AMD benchmark data to declare an overall performance winner.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 N355 wins in every category where measured benchmark scores exist. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5262 and single-core score of 1039, its PassMark multithread score of 10174, and its single-thread score of 2153 all stand as the only recorded performance figures in this comparison. Its 68th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 13492, which puts it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-9500 and effectively tied with the Intel Core i3-12100F, give it a verified position in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i wins in specification-driven categories. Its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s gives it a decisive advantage in memory throughput. Its ECC support is a feature the Intel part lacks. Its PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes exceeds the Intel part's PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Its 4 nm process node is more advanced than the Intel part's 10 nm node. Its boost clock of 4.50 GHz is higher than the Intel part's 3.90 GHz. These are all recorded differences, but none of them are backed by benchmark scores in the database.

The use-case split follows the data. Workloads that rely on verified CPU throughput, such as the Cinebench and PassMark test suites, favor the Intel Core 3 N355 based on its recorded results. Workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, ECC reliability, or newer PCIe connectivity favor the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i based on its specification sheet. The Intel part also favors power-constrained designs with its 15 W TDP, while the AMD part's 28 W TDP indicates a higher power envelope. Without AMD benchmark results, any performance claim beyond specifications remains unsupported by the database.