AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear performance leader in every recorded benchmark category. The database shows no benchmark wins for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i, as its benchmark array is empty. The Intel part delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 and a single-core score of 3602. Its Cinebench R20 scores are 10717 multi-core and 1512 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2572 multi-core and 362 single-core.

The Intel processor also posts strong PassMark results. The multi-thread score is 30022, and the single-thread score is 3568. Integer math reaches 125739, floating point math reaches 85607, and extended instructions score 16974. Data compression scores 334399, data encryption scores 22176, and random string sorting scores 39643. The physics test yields 1938, and the find prime numbers test yields 140.

Since the AMD part has no recorded scores in the database, direct percentage comparisons between the two are not possible. The database records the AMD processor at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel processor sits at the 88th percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 41650, placing it in close competition with its nearest rivals: Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i7-14650HX (0.2% ahead), Intel Core i7-12850HX (0.3% behind), and Intel Core i7-14700T (0.6% behind). These deltas indicate that the Core 7 251TE performs nearly identically to a cluster of high-end Intel mobile and desktop parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge substantially in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 7 251TE uses 24 cores and 32 threads. That is a 4x advantage in core count and a 2.67x advantage in thread count for Intel.

Clock speeds favor Intel as well. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock of 1.40 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The AMD processor operates at a 28 W TDP, while the Intel processor operates at a 45 W TDP.

The silicon nodes differ. AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own foundry. The Intel die size is recorded at 215 mm²; no die size is recorded for the AMD part.

Cache layouts are distinct. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3 total. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 is 9x larger than the AMD L3.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, and both record a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities favor Intel. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD uses Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD codename is Gorgon Point, part of the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. The Intel codename is Bartlett Lake, part of the Core 7 generation. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 and targets the mobile segment. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment.

Both parts are active in production. The Intel part has a release date of January 2025 and a recorded launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has a release date of March 2026. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel part boosts to 5.40 GHz, which is 0.90 GHz higher than the AMD part's 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i and the Intel Core 7 251TE have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i has 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: Both processors record the same memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, despite the AMD part supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X and the Intel part supporting DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i is classified as a mobile processor. The Intel Core 7 251TE is classified as a desktop processor.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core 7 251TE as the dominant performer for compute-heavy workloads. Its 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of 41650, places it in the upper tier of available processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i sits at the 50th percentile, which positions it in the middle of the field.

The Intel part's 24 cores and 32 threads give it a substantial advantage in multi-threaded scenarios. Its 5.40 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of shared L3 cache further support demanding applications. The AMD part's 6 cores and 12 threads, 4.50 GHz boost clock, and 4 MB of L3 cache indicate a more modest compute profile.

The AMD processor does hold advantages in power efficiency and size. Its 28 W TDP is lower than the Intel part's 45 W TDP. Its 4 nm TSMC process node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. The AMD part also uses a mobile socket and targets the embedded mobile market, which suggests a different usage profile than the desktop-oriented Intel part.

The Intel processor also carries a recorded launch MSRP of $384. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i | Intel Core 7 251TE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | March 2026 | January 2025 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins in raw compute performance across all recorded benchmark categories. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25518 and PassMark multi-thread score of 30022 indicate strong performance for rendering, video encoding, and other parallel workloads. The 24-core configuration with 32 threads provides the parallelism needed for such tasks. The 5.40 GHz boost clock supports single-threaded responsiveness, reflected in the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3602 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3568.

The Intel part also wins in memory capacity flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support, and in PCIe bandwidth with Gen 5 and 16 lanes. Its 36 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant advantage for workloads that benefit from large cache hierarchies.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i wins in power efficiency. Its 28 W TDP is considerably lower than the Intel part's 45 W TDP. The 4 nm TSMC process node suggests a more power-sipping design. The mobile socket and embedded positioning indicate a target use case of compact, power-constrained systems where the Intel part's higher TDP and desktop socket would not fit. The AMD part's LPDDR5X memory support also points toward low-power mobile designs.

The AMD part's integrated Radeon 840M graphics may offer a different graphics feature set than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part. The AMD processor's empty benchmark array means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for the AMD part in any workload.

For users selecting between these two, the Intel Core 7 251TE is the choice when compute throughput matters most. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132i is the choice when power limits and mobile form factors drive the decision. The data shows no scenario where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part in recorded benchmarks.