AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 5 120 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 5 120. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. The Intel Core 5 120, by contrast, has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results.

The Intel Core 5 120 posts an average benchmark score of 25362. This places it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core i7-11700KF scores 25423, a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292, a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U scores 25432, a delta of -0.3 percent. The Core 5 120 sits effectively in the middle of this group, with margins under one percent in either direction.

Looking at the individual Cinebench results for the Intel part, the multi-core scores are 1840 in Cinebench R15, 7667 in Cinebench R20, and 18255 in Cinebench R23. Single-core results are 259 in R15, 1082 in R20, and 2577 in R23. The PassMark suite shows a multi-thread score of 18597 and a single-thread score of 3595. The integer math workload scores 60462, floating point math scores 45383, data compression scores 219535, and data encryption scores 11131. Extended instructions score 14264, random string sorting scores 21499, and the physics test scores 1333. Prime number finding scores 77.

Because the AMD part has no recorded measurements, no direct win comparison can be made. The database shows zero wins for each processor in the head-to-head section. The absence of benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i means that all comparative statements in this analysis must rely solely on the Intel Core 5 120's recorded performance and its position relative to its named rivals.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion for the Intel Core 5 120: it is a well-measured, mid-to-upper tier desktop processor. Its 77th percentile ranking and an average score of 25362 place it alongside established parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Intel Core i5-13400F, both of which sit within 0.3 percent of its score. The Core 5 120 delivers multi-core performance that is effectively indistinguishable from those rivals in aggregate, with the single-thread score of 3595 indicating strong per-core efficiency.

For the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, the database records no benchmark results, no average score, and no percentile ranking. The processor is listed as active and mobile, with 8 cores and 16 threads, but without measurements it cannot be positioned relative to the Intel part or any other CPU. Any decision between these two processors based on performance must favor the Intel Core 5 120 simply because it has recorded data, while the AMD part does not.

The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65 TDP and a launch MSRP of $211. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28 TDP. These are different market segments. The Intel Core 5 120 is the only one of the two with demonstrated benchmark results, so for users seeking a measured, verified performer, the Intel part is the only option supported by the data.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². It uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its TDP is 28 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core 5 120 is built on a 10 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². It uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation based on the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. The processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its TDP is 65 watts, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more total L2 and L3 cache, despite having fewer cores.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC support. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no recorded memory bandwidth figure and no ECC support.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses a Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

Release dates differ. The AMD part was released in March 2026, while the Intel part was released in July 2025. The AMD part is an embedded mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD part does not have a recorded launch MSRP, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $211. The AMD part has no unlocked multiplier, and the Intel part also has no unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 120 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part has two more cores and four more threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 120?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 has an average benchmark score of 25362, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks, no average score, and no percentile ranking for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-11700KF scores 25423, a delta of -0.2 percent. The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292, a delta of 0.3 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U scores 25432, a delta of -0.3 percent.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 120 supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 120 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120 uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120 wins in every measurable category because it has recorded data. Its multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 18255 and PassMark multi-thread score of 18597 demonstrate solid throughput for desktop workloads. The single-thread PassMark score of 3595 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2577 indicate strong per-core performance. The 77th percentile ranking confirms that this processor performs above the majority of CPUs in the database. The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache at 18 MB shared, compared to 8 MB on the AMD part, and it supports PCIe Gen 5, which provides newer connectivity compared to the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i cannot be said to win any benchmark category because no results exist. However, the specification sheet shows advantages in certain architectural areas. The AMD part has more cores and threads at 8 and 16, respectively. It has a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz. It uses a smaller 4 nm process node from TSMC, which typically indicates newer manufacturing technology. The AMD part supports ECC memory and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD part also has a lower TDP at 28 watts, compared to 65 watts for the Intel part. For mobile or embedded use cases where power draw and ECC support matter, the AMD part offers those features on paper.

The Intel part wins on measured performance, cache capacity, PCIe generation, and release timing. The AMD part wins on core count, thread count, boost clock, process node, memory bandwidth, ECC support, and power efficiency, based on its specifications. Without benchmark results for the AMD part, the database can only confirm the Intel part's performance.