AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i vs Intel Core 7 160UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 7 160UL, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of data for the AMD part means a direct score-by-score comparison cannot be conducted. The Intel Core 7 160UL, however, has a complete benchmark profile across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

In Cinebench R23, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 9,386 points in multi-core and 1,325 points in single-core. The multi-core result places it comfortably in the upper mid-range for desktop processors, while the single-core score indicates strong per-thread performance for a 15 W part. The Cinebench R20 results show 3,942 multi-core and 556 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 946 multi-core and 133 single-core. These results scale consistently across Cinebench versions, confirming the processor's performance profile.

The Passmark suite reveals specific strengths. The multi-thread score stands at 11,043, while the single-thread score is 3,391. The integer math workload returns 47,515, and floating-point math returns 25,670. Data compression achieves 108,953, which is a particularly strong result, while data encryption scores 7,146. Extended instructions score 5,832, and random string sorting scores 11,843. Physics processing returns 819, and prime number finding returns 50.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 160UL is 14,232. Its percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database is 69, meaning it outperforms 69 percent of recorded processors. The nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with an average score of 14,277 (a delta of -0.3 percent), the Intel Core i5-10400F with 14,185 (delta of +0.3 percent), the Intel Xeon 6756E with 14,163 (delta of +0.5 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U with 14,320 (delta of -0.6 percent). These deltas place the Intel Core 7 160UL in a tightly contested performance band where all four rivals fall within one percent of its average score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their fundamental architecture. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads. Both processors support 12 threads, but the Intel design achieves this through a different core configuration. The base clock for the AMD part is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part reaches a higher maximum frequency despite its lower base clock.

Cache hierarchies show notable differences. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part versus 1.25 MB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache differs markedly: the AMD processor has 4 MB total, while the Intel processor has 12 MB shared L3 cache. This threefold difference in L3 cache capacity gives the Intel part a substantial advantage for workloads that benefit from larger shared cache pools.

The process node difference is significant. The 4 nm TSMC process used for the AMD part represents a more advanced fabrication technology compared to the 10 nm Intel process. This typically enables higher transistor density and better power efficiency per unit of area, though the Intel part compensates with a higher boost clock and more cores.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i, the analysis of where each processor wins must rely on architectural characteristics and the available Intel benchmark results. The Intel Core 7 160UL demonstrates clear strengths in multi-threaded workloads based on its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 9,386 and Passmark multi-thread score of 11,043. The 10-core configuration with 12 MB of shared L3 cache supports parallel processing efficiency, particularly for tasks like data compression where it scores 108,953 in Passmark.

The Intel part also shows competitive single-thread performance with a Passmark single-thread score of 3,391 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,325. The 5.20 GHz boost clock contributes to this strong per-core showing. For applications that rely on integer math, the 47,515 Passmark score indicates solid performance, while the 25,670 floating-point score suggests moderate capability in numerically intensive tasks.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i presents a different profile based on its specifications alone. The 4 nm process node and Zen 5 / Zen 5c core design suggest lower power consumption relative to performance, with a 28 W TDP. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, with support for DDR5 and LPDDR5X, provides a wider memory pipeline compared to the Intel part, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 but has no listed memory bandwidth figure. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. The Radeon 840M integrated graphics, combined with the embedded positioning of this processor, targets applications where integrated GPU performance and memory bandwidth matter.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core 7 160UL uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel.

The process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. Foundries are TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel. The AMD codename is Gorgon Point, while the Intel codename is Raptor Lake-PS. The AMD generation is Ryzen AI Embedded with Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores, while the Intel generation is Core 7 with Raptor Lake-PS architecture.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 1.25 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 4 MB on AMD versus 12 MB shared on Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD memory bus is dual-channel with a listed bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel memory bus is dual-channel with no listed bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on AMD but absent on Intel.

PCIe configuration differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M on AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Release dates differ, with the AMD part released in 2026 and the Intel part released in 2024. Both parts have active production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 6 cores. Both processors have 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The base clocks are 1.80 GHz for Intel and 2.00 GHz for AMD.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 4 MB of L3 cache. This represents a threefold difference in L3 capacity.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 7 160UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and its memory bandwidth is not listed in the database.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 160UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 160UL?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has an average benchmark score of 14,232 and ranks in the 69th percentile against all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, scores 14,277, a delta of -0.3 percent.