AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 vs Intel Core 5 120HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 and the Intel Core 5 120HL. The database contains a full PassMark suite for the AMD part, while the Intel chip has no benchmark entries, so a direct comparison of individual test scores is not possible from the available measurements.

What can be compared is the overall standing of each processor. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 holds an average benchmark score of 52,901 and sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 120HL, by contrast, has no recorded average score and lands at the 50th percentile, meaning the database places it squarely in the middle of the field. The AMD part is near the top of the distribution, and the gap in percentile ranking is substantial: 91 versus 50.

The AMD chip's nearest rivals in the database provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 9500F scores 52,873, which is 0.1% behind the P164. The Intel Xeon 634 scores 52,974, 0.1% ahead. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53,206, 0.6% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53,288, 0.7% ahead. These deltas are small, indicating the P164 competes with high-end desktop and server parts despite its mobile positioning. The Intel Core 5 120HL has no rival data, so its performance tier cannot be anchored in the same way.

Since the head-to-head benchmark array is empty, the only concrete performance numbers available are the AMD part's individual PassMark scores. Those include a single-thread score of 4,029, a multithread score of 25,889, integer math at 87,940, floating point math at 55,799, data compression at 327,891, data encryption at 16,055, extended instructions at 24,193, find prime numbers at 71, random string sorting at 34,801, and physics at 1,210. The Intel part's scores are simply absent from the database, so any claim about its specific workload performance would be unsupported.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120HL is a Raptor Lake part, specifically Raptor Lake-PS, built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD part is the newer design, with a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Intel chip was released on 2024-04-07.

Core counts differ. The AMD chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has 12 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but the Intel part achieves that with 12 physical cores, while the AMD part uses 8 cores with simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip's higher core count does not translate into a higher thread count, which suggests the Raptor Lake design relies on its hybrid core arrangement.

Clock speeds also split. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD chip boosts higher, while the Intel chip idles at a higher base frequency. Power envelopes are distinct as well: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts TDP, the Intel part at 45 watts TDP. The Intel chip draws more power by specification.

Cache architecture shows notable differences. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. The AMD chip has 8 MB of L3 cache, and the Intel chip has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more than double the L3 capacity. L2 per core is also double on the Intel side.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. The AMD chip supports ECC memory; the Intel chip does not.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 4 with only 8 lanes. The AMD chip has more expansion headroom for attached devices.

Integrated graphics are different as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. Socket requirements also separate the two: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a known part number, SRPFR, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins in several dimensions based on the recorded data. Its boost clock is higher at 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, giving it a peak frequency advantage. Its memory bandwidth is specified at 89.6 GB/s, a figure the Intel part lacks entirely. ECC memory support is present on the AMD chip and absent on the Intel chip. The AMD part also offers 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes versus 8, doubling the available CPU-attached lanes. Its process node is smaller at 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically correlates with better power efficiency, and its TDP is lower at 28 watts versus 45 watts. The percentile ranking also favors the AMD part heavily: 91st percentile versus 50th.

The Intel Core 5 120HL wins in other areas. It has more physical cores at 12 versus 8. Its base clock is higher at 2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. Its L2 cache per core is double at 2 MB versus 1 MB, and its L3 cache is more than double at 18 MB versus 8 MB. The Intel chip supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which the AMD part does not. Its integrated graphics, the Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, is a distinct part from the Radeon 880M, though no graphics benchmark data exists to judge which is faster. The Intel chip also has a recorded launch MSRP of $279.

For workloads that favor high core counts and large caches, the Intel part has the structural advantage. For workloads that favor boost frequency, memory bandwidth, ECC reliability, PCIe expansion, and lower power draw, the AMD part leads. The absence of benchmark scores for the Intel chip means no measured performance win can be assigned to either side in any specific test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has an average benchmark score of 52,901. The Intel Core 5 120HL has no recorded average benchmark score in the database, so no comparison is possible.

Q: How do the two processors compare in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part has 12 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but the Intel chip has more physical cores.

Q: What is the difference in cache capacity?

A: The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120HL does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD part boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 4.70 GHz. The AMD chip has the higher peak frequency.

Q: What power envelopes do the two chips use?

A: The AMD part is rated at 28 watts TDP. The Intel part is rated at 45 watts TDP. The Intel chip has the higher power specification.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 as the stronger overall processor for most use cases. Its 91st percentile ranking versus the Intel part's 50th percentile is the clearest signal in the database. The AMD chip delivers a higher boost clock, lower power draw, ECC support, more PCIe lanes, and a defined memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Its average benchmark score of 52,901 places it alongside high-end desktop and server CPUs, including the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F and the Intel Xeon 634, with deltas under 1% in either direction.

The Intel Core 5 120HL has structural advantages in core count, cache size, and base clock, but without benchmark scores, those advantages cannot be validated in practice. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, which may matter for systems with existing DDR4 memory, and it has a launch MSRP of $279. Its 12 physical cores and 18 MB of L3 cache suggest it could handle multi-threaded workloads well, but the database provides no measurement to confirm that.

For a builder selecting between these two, the AMD part is the choice when peak performance per watt, memory bandwidth, ECC reliability, and expansion capacity matter. The Intel part is the choice when core count, cache size, and DDR4 compatibility are the priority. The AMD chip's benchmark presence and high percentile ranking give it the edge in verified performance, while the Intel chip remains an unmeasured quantity in this database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 | Intel Core 5 120HL |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 18 MB (shared) |

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

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 880M | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $279 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | Unknown | SRPFR |

| Production Status | Active | Active |