AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 vs Intel Core 5 120 Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 vs Intel Core 5 120

The database compares two actively produced processors from different market segments: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174, a mobile-oriented 10-core part on AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel Core 5 120, a desktop-oriented 6-core part on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip carries a 50th percentile score across all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 77th percentile, and the recorded benchmark data for the Intel part shows a broad set of scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The AMD part has no individual benchmark records in the database, so the measurable comparison relies entirely on the Intel Core 5 120's recorded results and the architectural specifications of both chips.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120 is the only unit with recorded benchmark scores, so it wins every measured comparison by default. However, the data indicates distinct strengths based on the workload type. The Intel part shows a significant advantage in multi-threaded sustained tasks: its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18255 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 7667 suggest a processor that handles heavily threaded rendering and compute loads effectively. Its Passmark multithread score of 18597 and Passmark integer math score of 60462 reinforce this pattern, indicating strong performance in parallel integer workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174, despite lacking benchmark scores, is positioned for a different use case based on its specifications. It draws from a lower thermal envelope, 28 W versus the Intel part's 65 W, and uses a 4 nm process compared to Intel's 10 nm. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not, making it a candidate for reliability-focused embedded applications. Its higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz against Intel's 4.50 GHz suggests a potential single-threaded advantage, although no direct measurement exists in the database. The Intel part's single-thread scores are recorded: Cinebench R23 single-core at 2577, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1082, and Passmark single-thread at 3595, giving a baseline for comparison.

In terms of integrated graphics, the AMD chip uses a Radeon 880M, which is a more capable integrated solution than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, based on naming and positioning. This makes the AMD part better suited for graphics-light embedded or mobile workloads where a discrete GPU is absent. The Intel part, with its desktop socket and higher TDP, is more oriented toward fixed desktop builds with optional dedicated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and foundries. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 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, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 120 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 5 generation from the Raptor Lake Refresh. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 163 mm².

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache configurations also diverge: both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 18 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part may benefit certain workloads with higher cache reuse, though the AMD part compensates with more cores and threads.

Memory support differs in both type and capability. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X across a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database, and it does not support ECC memory. The AMD chip's ECC support and lower power draw make it more suitable for embedded or server-like environments where data integrity and thermal constraints matter.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part's newer PCIe generation offers higher potential bandwidth for peripherals, though the AMD part's lower power envelope may be a trade-off. The integrated graphics are another differentiator: AMD uses a Radeon 880M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel part's launch MSRP is $211, but no pricing data exists for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Since the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no recorded benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core 5 120's recorded results provide the only measurable data. In Cinebench R15, the Intel part scores 1840 in multicore and 259 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7667 in multicore and 1082 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18255 in multicore and 2577 in single-core. These results show a consistent pattern where multicore scores scale with thread count, while single-core scores remain relatively stable across versions.

Passmark results for the Intel part cover a range of specialized workloads. Data compression scores 219535, data encryption scores 11131, and extended instructions score 14264. Find prime numbers scores 77, which is a low absolute value but reflects the nature of that test. Floating point math scores 45383, integer math scores 60462, and multithread scores 18597. Physics scores 1333, random string sorting scores 21499, and single-thread scores 3595. These numbers indicate that the Intel part is strongest in integer math and data compression, while floating point and encryption tasks produce lower absolute scores.

The Intel part's average benchmark score is 25362, and its nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow band. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 with a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core i7-11700KF scores 25423 with a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292 with a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U scores 25432 with a delta of -0.3 percent. This places the Intel Core 5 120 essentially in a tie with these rivals, all within a 0.3 percent range. The 77th percentile ranking confirms that it sits above the median CPU in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174, with a 50th percentile ranking, is positioned at the median of all CPUs. Given its higher core count and 5.00 GHz boost clock, the data suggests it should outperform the Intel part in multi-threaded workloads, but no direct measurement confirms this. The Intel part's 4.50 GHz boost clock and 6 cores are lower, but its 65 W TDP allows for sustained operation without the same thermal constraints as the AMD part's 28 W envelope.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 120 does not.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 120?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 has a launch MSRP of $211.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 120 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 120 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 120 has an average benchmark score of 25362, which is within 0.3 percent of its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365, the Intel Core i7-11700KF at 25423, the Intel Core i5-13400F at 25292, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U at 25432.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What integrated graphics do the processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses a Radeon 880M, while the Intel Core 5 120 uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split in intended use cases. The Intel Core 5 120, with its recorded benchmark scores and 77th percentile ranking, is a solid desktop processor for general productivity and multi-threaded tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18255 and Passmark multithread score of 18597 show that it handles parallel workloads effectively, and its average benchmark score of 25362 places it in the same performance band as several well-known rivals from both AMD and Intel. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5 support and a larger shared L3 cache of 18 MB, which may benefit certain workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174, despite having no recorded benchmarks, is positioned differently by its specifications. Its 10 cores and 20 threads outnumber the Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads, and its 5.00 GHz boost clock is higher. The 4 nm process and 28 W TDP make it more power-efficient on paper, and ECC memory support adds reliability for embedded applications. The Radeon 880M integrated graphics are likely more capable than Intel's UHD Graphics 730, based on their respective product tiers.

For users selecting a desktop processor with proven performance, the Intel Core 5 120 is the only option with measured results, and those results are respectable for its class. For users prioritizing power efficiency, core count, or ECC support in an embedded or mobile context, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 offers a different set of specifications that may be more appropriate. The database currently lacks benchmark data for the AMD part, so any performance claim about it remains speculative. The Intel part's 50th percentile ranking for the AMD chip versus the 77th percentile for the Intel chip suggests that, based on aggregate data, the Intel part is the stronger performer in the database's current state.