AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i vs Intel Core 5 120U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Core 5 120U is constrained by the available data. The Intel Core 5 120U has an extensive set of recorded benchmark scores across multiple suites, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no published benchmark entries in the database. As a result, the head-to-head analysis relies on the Intel processor's absolute scores and its position relative to other processors, rather than direct side-by-side measurements.

The Intel Core 5 120U delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6659 and a single-core score of 1756.5. In Cinebench R20, it records 5349 for multi-core and 755 for single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1150.5 multi-core and 245 single-core. These results indicate a processor that handles both threaded and lightly threaded workloads with consistent scaling across generations of the Cinebench suite.

Geekbench results place the Intel Core 5 120U at 5888 for multi-core and 1727 for single-core. The gap between single-core and multi-core scores reflects the 10-core, 12-thread configuration, which uses a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores. The multi-core score is roughly 3.4 times the single-core score, showing that the processor can distribute work across its physical and logical cores, though the thread count of 12 limits scaling compared to processors with more threads.

PassMark results for the Intel Core 5 120U show a single-thread score of 3479 and a multithread score of 15042. Integer math reaches 52280, while floating point math records 36026. Extended instructions (SIMD) score 9299, and data encryption posts 10453. Data compression is notably high at 166432, indicating strong performance in compression workloads. Random string sorting scores 19060, and the find prime numbers test records 53. The physics test scores 937.

The aggregate average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 120U is 17898, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17891 (0% difference), the Intel Core 5 221TE with 17860 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with 17994 (0.5% behind), and the Intel Core 7 350 with 17779 (0.7% ahead). These figures show that the Intel Core 5 120U sits in a tightly clustered performance band, with all four rivals within a 0.7% delta. The data suggests that the Core 5 120U is competitively positioned against several desktop and mobile processors from previous generations.

Because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no benchmark entries, the database cannot confirm any wins for either processor in this pairing. The win count stands at zero for both sides. The analysis must therefore focus on the Intel processor's measured performance and the architectural and specification differences between the two parts.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction: the Intel Core 5 120U is the only processor in this pairing with recorded performance measurements. Its average benchmark score of 17898 and 72nd percentile ranking demonstrate that it is a functional mid-range mobile processor. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i, by contrast, has no benchmark data available, so no performance claims can be made from the database.

For workloads where benchmark scores matter, the Intel Core 5 120U is the verified option. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6659 and Geekbench multi-core score of 5888 show solid threaded performance for a 15-watt mobile part. The single-core scores of 1756.5 in Cinebench R23 and 1727 in Geekbench indicate respectable lightly threaded performance. The PassMark multithread score of 15042 and single-thread score of 3479 reinforce this picture.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i offers a higher core and thread count (10 cores, 20 threads versus 10 cores, 12 threads) and a higher base clock (2.00 GHz versus 1.40 GHz), with both processors boosting to 5.00 GHz. The AMD part also uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process from its own fabs. However, without benchmark scores, these specifications cannot be translated into measured performance advantages.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120U wins in the only category that can be assessed: measured benchmark results. It has scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and PassMark sub-tests, covering multi-core, single-core, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and physics workloads. The data confirms that it is an active, shipping processor with a 72nd percentile standing.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i wins on paper specifications that are not backed by performance data. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The AMD processor includes ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Intel part. The AMD processor also has more PCIe lanes: Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only) on the Intel side. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 880M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. For any workload where a measured score exists, the Intel Core 5 120U is the only option with evidence. For workloads that depend on memory bandwidth, ECC support, or PCIe lane count, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i offers specifications that the Intel part does not, but the database contains no test results to confirm how those specifications translate into real-world performance.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has an empty benchmarks array, while the Intel Core 5 120U has 19 recorded scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests.

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

A: The average benchmark score is 17898, which places it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

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

A: It is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 5 221TE (17860), 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (17994), and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core 7 350 (17779).

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for the Intel Core 5 120U?

A: The multi-core score is 6659 and the single-core score is 1756.5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120U does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 120U supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 120U uses the Raptor Lake-U codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation based on Raptor Lake architecture.

The manufacturing processes differ substantially. The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD die size is recorded as 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not listed in the database.

Cache layouts differ between the two. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 1.25 MB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache is 16 MB on the AMD processor and 12 MB shared on the Intel processor.

The core and thread counts are the same in terms of physical cores (10 on both), but the thread counts differ: the AMD processor supports 20 threads, while the Intel processor supports 12 threads. This indicates that the AMD processor uses simultaneous multithreading across all cores, while the Intel processor likely uses a hybrid core arrangement where efficiency cores do not support additional threads.

Both processors have a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The base clock differs, with the AMD part running at 2.00 GHz and the Intel part at 1.40 GHz. The thermal design power also differs: the AMD processor is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel processor is rated at 15 watts.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD processor has an unknown part number, while the Intel processor has part number SRM7P. The AMD processor was released on 2026-02-28, and the Intel processor was released on 2024-01-07.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several areas where the two processors differ. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120U has 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for AMD and 1.40 GHz for Intel; both boost to 5.00 GHz.

The thermal design power is 28 watts for the AMD processor and 15 watts for the Intel processor. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel, with foundries of TSMC and Intel respectively.

Memory support differs: the AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is supported by the AMD processor but not the Intel processor.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are the Radeon 880M on the AMD side and Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the Intel side.

The cache hierarchy differs at the L2 and L3 levels. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3, while the Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.

The release dates are recorded as 2026-02-28 for the AMD processor and 2024-01-07 for the Intel processor. Neither processor has a launch MSRP in the database. Both are active production parts in the mobile market segment. The AMD processor has a die size of 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The Intel processor has a recorded part number (SRM7P), while the AMD part number is unknown.