AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i vs Intel Core 5 120UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a complete benchmark suite for the Intel Core 5 120UL, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has no published benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible across the standard test suite. The Intel part's average benchmark score stands at 13594, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs tracked by the database. Its nearest rivals in the ranking are the Intel Core i3-12100F at 13494 (0.7% slower), the Intel Core 3 N355 at 13492 (0.8% slower), the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 (1.1% slower), and the Intel Core 3 304 at 13745 (1.1% faster). The Core 5 120UL therefore sits in a tight cluster where a single percentage point separates the four surrounding processors.

Within the Cinebench suite, the Intel Core 5 120UL delivers a multi-core score of 8974 in Cinebench R23, a single-core score of 1266 in the same test, a multi-core score of 3769 in Cinebench R20, and a single-core score of 531 in R20. The older Cinebench R15 results show 904 for multi-core and 127 for single-core. These results indicate a processor that scales well with threaded workloads, given that the multi-core R23 figure is roughly seven times the single-core figure.

PassMark results for the Intel part show a multi-thread score of 10558 and a single-thread score of 2080. The integer math workload produced 38060, floating point math produced 26311, and extended instructions scored 5203. Data compression reached 109090, data encryption reached 7685, and random string sorting reached 13610. The physics test produced 807, and the prime number search produced 47. These scores reflect a balanced part that handles integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy tasks with similar competence.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i carries a percentile ranking of 50 with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating that no recorded measurements exist for this part yet. The head-to-head benchmark array between the two processors is empty, and the win counters for both sides show zero. Consequently, the database can only compare architectural and specification-level attributes, not measured performance outcomes.

The Verdict

From the data alone, the Intel Core 5 120UL is the only one of the two with verified performance measurements. Its 68th percentile standing and average score of 13594 make it a mid-to-upper tier processor according to the database's aggregate rankings. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i, with no recorded scores, cannot be positioned in the performance hierarchy at this time. A buyer or system integrator requiring immediate, quantifiable performance data would find it only for the Intel part.

The Intel part also offers a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz for the AMD, and a lower TDP of 15 watts versus 28 watts. The AMD part counters with a much higher base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 1.30 GHz, and a smaller process node. The AMD processor supports ECC memory and uses a newer 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The Intel part is classified as a desktop segment product, while the AMD part is classified as mobile.

From a strictly data-driven perspective, the Intel Core 5 120UL is the defensible choice for workloads where measured Cinebench and PassMark performance matters, given that those measurements exist. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i is an unquantified option in the database, so any performance claim about it would lack supporting benchmark evidence. The AMD part's higher base clock and lower power process node suggest potential efficiency advantages, but without recorded scores, those remain architectural characteristics rather than demonstrated outcomes.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 120UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The manufacturing process differs substantially: AMD uses a 4 nm node fabricated by TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node fabricated by its own foundry. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads. This core count difference is notable: the Intel part has 67% more physical cores, yet both expose the same thread count of 12, indicating that the AMD part relies on simultaneous multithreading across all six cores, while the Intel part's thread count suggests a hybrid or asymmetric arrangement within its 10 cores.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs more significantly: the AMD part has 4 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 12 MB of shared L3, triple the capacity. The Intel part's larger shared L3 cache and higher core count give it a structural advantage in workloads that benefit from large working sets and parallel execution. The AMD part's smaller L3 may be mitigated by its higher base clock and denser process node, but the database does not contain measurements to confirm this.

Memory support also differentiates the two. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity shows the AMD part with Gen 4 and 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has Gen 4 and 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear divergences in several fields. Core count: 6 for AMD versus 10 for Intel. Thread count is identical at 12 for both. Base clock: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.30 GHz for Intel, a 0.70 GHz difference in AMD's favor. Boost clock: 4.50 GHz for AMD versus 4.60 GHz for Intel, a 0.10 GHz difference in Intel's favor. TDP: 28 watts for AMD versus 15 watts for Intel, meaning the Intel part draws 13 fewer watts at the rated envelope. Socket: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. Process node: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: TSMC for AMD versus Intel for the Intel part. L2 cache: 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache: 4 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support: DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s recorded for AMD, no recorded value for Intel. ECC memory: supported on AMD, not supported on Intel. PCIe lanes: 14 for AMD versus 8 for Intel, both Gen 4 and CPU-only. Integrated graphics: Radeon 840M for AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. Release date: the AMD part is dated 2026-03-08 in the database, while the Intel part is dated 2024-04-07. Both parts have locked multipliers, active production status, and no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 6 cores. Both processors expose 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i's 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: What benchmark scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD part. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its percentile ranking is 50. The Intel Core 5 120UL, by contrast, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results with an average score of 13594.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 120UL compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has an average score of 13594. It is 0.7% faster than the Intel Core i3-12100F (13494), 0.8% faster than the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492), and 1.1% faster than the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452). It is 1.1% slower than the Intel Core 3 304 (13745).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 120UL does not.

Q: What process nodes and foundries do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i uses a 4 nm process fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120UL uses a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel.