AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 vs Intel Core 5 120U Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two mobile processors clearly. The Intel Core 5 120U is the only one with benchmark results in the database, posting an average score of 17898 and landing in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no benchmark entries and sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0. For any workload measured by the database, the Intel part is the verified performer. The AMD chip, despite its newer process node and higher thread count, cannot be ranked from direct measurements. The data shows the Intel Core 5 120U should be the pick for users who need known, quantifiable multi-threaded and single-threaded performance today. The AMD part remains an unverified option, suitable only for those prioritizing its architectural features, which include a larger L3 cache and faster memory bandwidth, over measured results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 120U is part of the Raptor Lake family, specifically Raptor Lake-U, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm indicates the AMD chip uses a denser, more modern manufacturing process.

Core and thread counts differ notably. Both have 10 physical cores, but the AMD part supports 20 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part supports 12 threads. The Intel chip uses a hybrid architecture typical of Raptor Lake, which combines performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not list the exact core mix. The AMD chip's base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for Intel, yet both boost to 5.00 GHz.

Cache hierarchies diverge in L2 and L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache is a clear differentiator: AMD has 16 MB total, Intel has 12 MB shared. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no bandwidth figure for it.

Other feature differences include ECC memory support (true on AMD, false on Intel), PCIe lanes (16 for AMD, 8 for Intel, both Gen 4 on CPU-only), integrated graphics (Radeon 880M on AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on Intel), socket (AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel BGA 1744), and part number (unknown for AMD, SRM7P for Intel). The AMD chip has a die size of 233 mm²; Intel's die size is not recorded. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, while Intel has a 15 W TDP, indicating different thermal envelopes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two CPUs. All recorded performance data belongs exclusively to the Intel Core 5 120U. That data is extensive and paints a clear picture of the Intel part's capabilities.

In Cinebench testing, the Intel Core 5 120U scores 1150.5 in R15 multi-core and 245 in single-core. In R20, it posts 5349 multi-core and 755 single-core. In R23, the scores are 6659 multi-core and 1756.5 single-core. Geekbench results show 5888 multi-core and 1727 single-core. These figures place the Intel chip in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17898.

PassMark results for the Intel part cover a range of workloads. Multi-thread performance is 15042, single-thread performance is 3479 (recorded twice under slightly different test names). Integer math scores 52280, floating-point math scores 36026, extended instructions score 9299, data encryption scores 10453, data compression scores 166432, random string sorting scores 19060, find prime numbers scores 53, and physics scores 937.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core 5 120U provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has an average score of 17891, a 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 221TE scores 17860, a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994, a -0.5% delta. The Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779, a 0.7% delta. The Intel Core 5 120U sits essentially at parity with these four chips, within a range of -0.5% to +0.7% of their average scores.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has no benchmark results, no direct comparison of scores is possible. The database records zero wins for either part in head-to-head testing.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

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

Q: What is the boost clock for each CPU?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 and the Intel Core 5 120U have a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The base clocks differ: 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.40 GHz for Intel.

Q: Which CPU has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 has 16 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 120U has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 120U support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory support is listed as false for the Intel Core 5 120U. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174?

A: The database records an average benchmark score of 0 for the AMD part, with a 50th percentile ranking. No benchmark tests have been logged for it.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 120U compare to the Intel Core 7 350?

A: The Intel Core 5 120U has an average score of 17898, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's average score of 17779.

Where Each One Wins

The data splits the analysis into measured performance versus architectural potential. The Intel Core 5 120U wins in every recorded benchmark category because it is the only part with test results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6659 and Geekbench multi-core score of 5888 demonstrate solid multi-threaded capability. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 15042 and single-thread score of 3479 show balanced performance across both parallel and single-threaded workloads. For integer math (52280), floating-point math (36026), and data compression (166432), the Intel chip delivers strong results in compute-heavy tasks. Its 72nd percentile ranking confirms it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 wins on specification grounds only. It offers more threads (20 versus 12), a larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 12 MB), higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s, a figure the Intel part lacks), and ECC memory support. Its 4 nm process node indicates a more advanced manufacturing technology compared to Intel's 10 nm. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock (2.00 GHz versus 1.40 GHz), more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), and a larger die size (233 mm², while Intel's is not recorded). For workloads that depend on these architectural features, such as memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks or applications requiring ECC, the AMD part has a theoretical edge. However, without benchmark scores, that edge remains unproven in the database.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174 uses the Gorgon Point codename and Zen 5 / Zen 5c generation, while the Intel Core 5 120U uses Raptor Lake-U and the Raptor Lake generation. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Both have 10 cores, but AMD has 20 threads and Intel has 12. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.40 GHz for Intel; boost clocks are identical at 5.00 GHz. TDP is 28 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel.

Cache configurations differ: L1 is 80 KB per core for both, L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel, L3 is 16 MB for AMD and 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD, versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no value recorded for Intel. ECC memory is true for AMD and false for Intel. PCIe lanes are 16 for AMD and 8 for Intel, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 880M for AMD and Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket FP8 and Intel BGA 1744. The AMD die size is 233 mm²; Intel's is not recorded. The Intel part number is SRM7P; AMD's is unknown. Both parts are unlocked multipliers, both are mobile segments, both are active production. Release dates differ: AMD is dated 2026-02-28, Intel is dated 2024-01-07. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.