AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i vs Intel Core 5 120 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database does not include a direct head-to-head benchmark run for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i, as its benchmark array is empty. The Intel Core 5 120, however, has a full suite of measured scores. The data shows that the Intel part holds a clear performance advantage across every tested workload category, though the AMD part's specifications suggest it is built for a different role entirely.

The Intel Core 5 120 produces a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18255 and a single-core score of 2577. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 7667 and the single-core result is 1082. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1840 multi-core and 259 single-core. These results place the Intel chip at the 77th percentile versus all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 25362. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-11700KF at 25423 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core i5-13400F at 25292 (0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U at 25432 (-0.3% delta). The Intel Core 5 120 sits effectively at parity with these competitors, within a narrow window of 0.3% above or below.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 5 120 show a multi-thread score of 18597 and a single-thread score of 3595. The integer math workload produces 60462, while floating point math produces 45383. Data compression reaches 219535, data encryption scores 11131, and extended instructions hit 14264. The physics test yields 1333, random string sorting scores 21499, and find prime numbers records 77. These numbers indicate a well-rounded desktop processor with strong sustained throughput across mixed workloads.

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot quantify its wins against the Intel part. The wins column for the AMD item is 0, and the wins column for the Intel item is 0 as well, reflecting the absence of direct comparative data. The AMD chip does have a 50th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, but its average benchmark score is 0, meaning no measured performance data is available to compare.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120 wins in every benchmark category where data exists, based on the recorded scores. Multi-threaded productivity tasks show strong results, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18255 indicating capable rendering performance. The PassMark multi-thread score of 18597 reinforces this pattern, and the integer math score of 60462 suggests solid general computation throughput. The data encryption score of 11131 and extended instructions score of 14264 point to decent security and SIMD workload handling.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i cannot claim any measured benchmark wins, as its benchmark array is empty. However, its specification profile suggests where it might excel if data were available. The chip uses a 4 nm process, which typically indicates lower power draw, and it has a 28 W TDP compared to the Intel part's 65 W TDP. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not, and it includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU versus the Intel UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part targets the mobile embedded segment, while the Intel part is a desktop processor, so the use-case split is fundamentally different.

The Intel part's market segment is desktop, with a Socket 1700 interface. The AMD part's market segment is mobile, using AMD Socket FP8. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD part has PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes. These differences point to the AMD chip being optimized for embedded and mobile scenarios where power efficiency and memory flexibility matter more than raw multi-core output.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the Gorgon Point codename. Its generation is listed as Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), indicating a hybrid core arrangement with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 120 uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename. Its generation is Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically affects power efficiency and thermal density.

Both processors have 6 cores and 12 threads. The cache layouts differ considerably. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is 1.25 MB per core and its L3 is 18 MB shared. The Intel chip has far more total cache, with 18 MB of shared L3 against the AMD chip's 4 MB. This disparity may affect performance in cache-sensitive workloads, though the AMD part's Zen 5 architecture could compensate in other ways.

The Intel part has a die size of 163 mm², while the AMD part has no recorded die size. The Intel part is manufactured by Intel, and the AMD part by TSMC. The AMD chip includes a Radeon 840M integrated GPU, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel part. The memory support also differs: the AMD chip lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip lists DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure in the data.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i runs at 2.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120 runs at 2.50 GHz. The boost clock is identical at 4.50 GHz for both. The TDP is markedly different, with the AMD chip at 28 W and the Intel chip at 65 W. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part.

The process nodes differ, as noted: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. The L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 1.25 MB for Intel. The L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD and 18 MB shared for Intel. The PCIe support differs, with Gen 4 and 14 lanes for AMD, and Gen 5 and 16 lanes for Intel. The integrated graphics differ, with Radeon 840M on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $211. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part has a part number of SA35V, while the AMD part's part number is unknown. The Intel part has a release date of 2025-07-30, and the AMD part has a release date of 2026-03-08. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The memory bus is dual-channel for both.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has a TDP of 28 W, and the Intel Core 5 120 has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120 does not.

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: Both processors have a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The base clocks differ, with the AMD part at 2.00 GHz and the Intel part at 2.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core 5 120 is the only one of the two with measured benchmark scores, and those scores place it at the 77th percentile versus all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25362 puts it in the same performance class as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, Intel Core i7-11700KF, Intel Core i5-13400F, and AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, all within a 0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no performance data is available to compare.

The choice between these two processors depends on the intended use. The Intel Core 5 120 is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, Socket 1700, DDR4 and DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5, and 18 MB of L3 cache. It has a launch MSRP of $211. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i is a mobile embedded part with a 28 W TDP, AMD Socket FP8, DDR5 and LPDDR5X support, PCIe Gen 4, and 4 MB of L3 cache. It also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not.

For a desktop build where measured multi-core and single-core performance is the priority, the Intel Core 5 120 is the only option with verified scores, and its 18255 Cinebench R23 multi-core result and 3595 PassMark single-thread score establish a solid baseline. For an embedded or mobile application where power efficiency, ECC memory support, and a smaller process node are more relevant, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i offers a 4 nm design and 28 W TDP, though its performance remains unmeasured in the database. The data does not support a direct performance comparison, so the decision should rest on platform requirements rather than benchmark results.