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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no overlapping benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i and the Intel Core 5 120U. The AMD processor has no recorded scores in any test, while the Intel part has a full suite of Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark results. This means a direct numerical comparison cannot be made from the recorded data.

The Intel Core 5 120U achieves an average benchmark score of 17,898. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (score 17,891, delta 0%), the Intel Core 5 221TE (score 17,860, delta 0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (score 17,994, delta 0.5% faster), and the Intel Core 7 350 (score 17,779, delta 0.7% slower). The Intel Core 5 120U sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms the majority of recorded processors.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a percentile ranking of 50, which places it exactly at the median of all CPUs in the database. However, since it has no average benchmark score and no rival entries, the percentile value cannot be cross-checked against any measured results. The data indicates that the AMD part has not yet been subjected to the standard benchmark suite.

For the Intel Core 5 120U, specific scores show its strengths: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6,659, single-core score of 1,756.5, Geekbench multicore score of 5,888, and single-core score of 1,727. In Passmark tests, the Intel part records 52,280 in integer math, 36,026 in floating point math, and 16,6432 in data compression. These are the only absolute numbers available for comparison, and they establish the Intel part's measured performance baseline.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120U wins in every measurable category because it is the only chip with benchmark data. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1,150.5 and single-core score of 245 provide legacy render-test results. The R20 multicore score of 5,349 and single-core score of 755 show scaling across newer Cinebench versions. Passmark physics score of 937 and multithread score of 15,042 indicate moderate throughput in threaded workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i cannot be assigned any benchmark win based on the recorded data. Its specifications suggest potential advantages: it uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC versus Intel's 10 nm process, and its architecture is Zen 5 / Zen 5c under the Gorgon Point codename. It supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not. It also offers 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, double the Intel part's 8 lanes.

In terms of core configuration, the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip has more physical cores, but the AMD chip has more threads due to simultaneous multithreading. The AMD part boosts to 5.00 GHz, the same peak as the Intel part, though the AMD base clock is 2.00 GHz versus Intel's 1.40 GHz. The AMD part carries a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W.

The Intel part's L3 cache is 12 MB shared, larger than the AMD part's 8 MB L3. Per-core L2 differs: 1.25 MB per core on Intel versus 1 MB per core on AMD. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD part uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel support and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but no bandwidth figure is recorded.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 120U is the only chip with measured performance, so any selection must favor it on empirical grounds. Its 72nd percentile ranking and average score of 17,898 give it a clear position among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark results, so its real-world standing cannot be established from the database.

For buyers who require measured performance data, the Intel chip is the defensible choice. It delivers verified scores across render, productivity, and encryption workloads. The AMD part remains an unknown quantity, with its 50th percentile ranking unverified by any actual test scores.

The AMD chip may appeal to those prioritizing specific features: ECC memory support, 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a more advanced 4 nm process. The Intel chip offers 10 physical cores, a larger 12 MB L3 cache, and a lower 15 W TDP. Both boost to 5.00 GHz. The Intel part has a recorded release date of January 2024, while the AMD part's release date is March 2026, indicating a newer product cycle.

The database shows the Intel Core 5 120U outperforming its nearest rivals by small margins: 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 5 221TE, 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core 7 350, and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 1600. It essentially ties the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with a 0% delta. This places it in a tight performance cluster, meaning the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, if benchmarked, would need to exceed the 17,898 average to displace the Intel part from its current position.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 120U has an average score of 17,898. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is listed as 0.

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

A: It ties the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (0% delta), is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core 5 221TE, 0.5% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, and 0.7% faster than the Intel Core 7 350.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 120U has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has ECC memory support?

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

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

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

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid architecture. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 120U uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with no die size recorded.

The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD chip's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.00 GHz. The Intel chip's base clock is 1.40 GHz with the same 5.00 GHz boost. The AMD part carries a 28 W TDP, the Intel part a 15 W TDP.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB L3. The Intel part has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is available on the AMD part only.

The AMD processor provides 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

The AMD chip's socket is AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD part has no part number recorded; the Intel part has part number SRM7P. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's release date is March 2026, and the Intel part's release date is January 2024. Both are listed as active production and target the mobile market segment.

Specification Differences

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

• Cores: 8 (AMD) vs 10 (Intel)
• Threads: 16 (AMD) vs 12 (Intel)
• Base clock: 2.00 GHz (AMD) vs 1.40 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 28 W (AMD) vs 15 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 vs Intel BGA 1744
• Codename: Gorgon Point vs Raptor Lake-U
• Generation: Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) vs Core 5 (Raptor Lake-U)
• Process node: 4 nm (AMD, TSMC) vs 10 nm (Intel)
• Die size: 233 mm² (AMD) vs not recorded (Intel)
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) vs 1.25 MB per core (Intel)
• L3 cache: 8 MB (AMD) vs 12 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X (AMD) vs DDR4, DDR5 (Intel)
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s (AMD) vs not recorded (Intel)
• ECC memory: Supported (AMD) vs not supported (Intel)
• PCIe lanes: 16 Gen 4 (AMD) vs 8 Gen 4 (Intel)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 880M (AMD) vs Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (Intel)
• Part number: Unknown (AMD) vs SRM7P (Intel)
• Release date: March 2026 (AMD) vs January 2024 (Intel)
• Average benchmark score: 0 (AMD) vs 17,898 (Intel)
• Percentile vs all CPUs: 50 (AMD) vs 72 (Intel)

The two processors share identical boost clocks of 5.00 GHz, identical L1 cache of 80 KB per core, dual-channel memory buses, Gen 4 PCIe, locked multipliers, active production status, and the mobile market segment.