AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i vs Intel Core 5 120HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core configurations of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 5 120HL?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120HL uses 12 cores and 16 threads. Both processors support 16 threads total, but the Intel part achieves this with more physical cores.

Q: How do the base and boost clock speeds compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core 5 120HL has a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This indicates AMD’s part has a wider clock range.

Q: What process nodes do the two chips use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120HL is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. The AMD chip uses a more advanced manufacturing node.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the PCIe lane counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 5 120HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). AMD’s chip offers double the PCIe lane count.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 120HL was released on 2024-04-07. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i was released on 2026-03-08. The Intel part is earlier in the market.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i belongs to the Gorgon Point codename family, within the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC and has a die size of 233 mm². The processor integrates Radeon 880M graphics and is classified for the mobile market segment. Its socket is AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core 5 120HL is based on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS generation. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel and fits into Intel Socket 1700. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. This chip is classified for the desktop market segment.

Cache structures differ substantially. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but doubles the L2 cache to 2 MB per core, and provides a significantly larger 18 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has a smaller total cache footprint.

Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel configuration, and the recorded memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. AMD also enables ECC memory, while Intel does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. Both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 5 120HL have zero entries in the head-to-head benchmark array. Neither processor has a win count in direct comparisons. The winsA and winsB fields are both 0.

The average benchmark score for both processors is 0, and both hold a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs in the database. Without measured scores, the data cannot quantify performance differences. The absence of benchmark results means the relative computational performance must be inferred from architectural specifications, not from measured outcomes.

The AMD chip’s higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus Intel’s 4.70 GHz suggests a potential advantage in single-threaded or lightly threaded workloads, but this is not confirmed by recorded data. The Intel chip’s 12 cores versus AMD’s 8 cores could indicate an advantage in heavily multi-threaded tasks, but again, no measured score exists to validate this.

The Intel part has a higher base clock at 2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, which may affect sustained workload performance. The AMD part’s smaller 4 nm process node could influence power efficiency and thermal behavior, but the database does not include direct efficiency benchmarks.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors with distinct positioning. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i is a mobile-oriented chip with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and a 28 TDP. It uses a 4 nm TSMC process, supports ECC memory, and offers 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The Intel Core 5 120HL is a desktop-oriented chip with 12 cores, 16 threads, a 4.70 GHz boost clock, and a 45 TDP. It uses a 10 nm Intel process, lacks ECC support, and provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

Based on the recorded specifications, the AMD chip appears designed for embedded and mobile scenarios where power efficiency, ECC reliability, and a smaller process node matter. The Intel chip appears aimed at desktop workloads where more physical cores and a larger L3 cache could benefit multi-threaded applications.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $279. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel chip’s earlier release date of 2024-04-07 means it has been available longer, while the AMD chip’s release date of 2026-03-08 indicates a later introduction.

Neither processor shows a measured performance edge in the database. The verdict must rely on specification-level differences: AMD for a more advanced process, ECC support, higher boost clock, and more PCIe lanes; Intel for more cores, more L2 and L3 cache, higher base clock, and DDR4 compatibility.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 5 120HL:

• Cores: AMD 8, Intel 12
• Threads: Both 16
• Base Clock: AMD 2.00 GHz, Intel 2.60 GHz
• Boost Clock: AMD 5.00 GHz, Intel 4.70 GHz
• TDP: AMD 28, Intel 45
• 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
• L2 Cache: 1 MB per core, 2 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 8 MB, 18 MB shared
• Memory Support: DDR5/LPDDR5X, DDR4/DDR5
• Memory Bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s, not recorded
• ECC Memory: True, False
• PCIe: Gen 4 16 lanes, Gen 4 8 lanes
• 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
• Part Number: unknown, SRPFR

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i wins on process technology with a 4 nm node versus Intel’s 10 nm node. It offers double the PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), which benefits systems needing more expansion or I/O bandwidth. ECC memory support makes it suitable for reliability-sensitive embedded workloads. The higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz suggests an edge in bursty, single-threaded tasks. Its lower TDP of 28 versus 45 indicates a smaller thermal envelope for compact or passively cooled designs. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is a recorded advantage since Intel’s figure is absent.

The Intel Core 5 120HL wins on physical core count with 12 cores versus 8, which could support more concurrent threads in multi-threaded software. Its L2 cache is double per core (2 MB versus 1 MB), and its L3 cache is more than double (18 MB versus 8 MB), which may reduce memory latency for repeated data access. The higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz provides a higher floor for sustained operations. It supports DDR4 memory, broadening compatibility with existing memory modules. The desktop market segment and Socket 1700 make it a direct fit for standard desktop boards.

Neither processor has measured benchmark wins in the database. The use-case split is therefore based on architectural traits: AMD for embedded mobile systems requiring ECC, high boost clocks, PCIe expansion, and a smaller process; Intel for desktop builds preferring more cores, larger caches, higher base clocks, and DDR4 support.