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

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i and the Intel Core 5 120UL. The AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel part has a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark results. This analysis separates measured Intel performance from specification-level differences, since no direct measured comparison exists.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct benchmark comparison is recorded for these two processors. The win count for each part is zero, and no relative performance delta can be derived from the database because the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no benchmark scores. All measured performance data in this comparison belongs to the Intel Core 5 120UL.

The Intel Core 5 120UL records Cinebench R23 multicore at 8974 and single-core at 1266. In Cinebench R20 it scores 3769 multicore and 531 single-core. In Cinebench R15 it scores 904 multicore and 127 single-core. PassMark results include single thread 2080, multithread 10558, integer math 38060, floating point math 26311, data compression 109090, data encryption 7685, extended instructions 5203, find prime numbers 47, physics 807, and random string sorting 13610.

The Intel part's average benchmark score is 13594, placing it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest recorded rivals are the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13494, the Intel Core 3 N355 with 13492, the Intel Core i5-9500 with 13452, and the Intel Core 3 304 with 13745. The delta values show the Core 5 120UL is 0.7% ahead of the Core i3-12100F, 0.8% ahead of the Core 3 N355, 1.1% ahead of the Core i5-9500, and 1.1% behind the Core 3 304. Because the AMD part has no scores, these Intel results cannot be compared against any AMD measurement.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i is based on the Gorgon Point codename with a generation label of Ryzen AI Embedded using Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 120UL is a Raptor Lake-PS part with Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Both parts have 10 cores, but thread counts differ. The AMD part has 20 threads, while the Intel part has 12 threads. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD part has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 5.00 GHz boost clock, while the Intel part has a 1.30 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, and the Intel part has a 15 W TDP.

Cache layouts are not identical. Both list 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part therefore has a larger L3 pool, while the Intel part has a larger L2 allocation per core.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and ECC memory enabled. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, has no recorded memory bandwidth figure, and does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 880M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is classified as a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Release dates also differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-02-28, and the Intel part is dated 2024-04-07.

Where Each One Wins

Measured benchmark wins belong exclusively to the Intel Core 5 120UL, because it is the only part in this comparison with recorded scores. Every Cinebench and PassMark category in the database is an Intel result. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no recorded benchmark wins and no recorded scores, so no measured performance advantage can be assigned to it.

The Intel part's wins are visible across both single-thread and multithread workloads. Cinebench R23 single-core is 1266, and PassMark single thread is 2080. Cinebench R23 multicore is 8974, and PassMark multithread is 10558. The Intel part also records wins in integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, physics, and random string sorting. These are the only measured performance data points in this comparison.

The AMD part does have specification-level advantages in the database. It has 20 threads compared to 12, a 5.00 GHz boost clock compared to 4.60 GHz, 16 MB of L3 cache compared to 12 MB, 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth compared to no recorded figure, ECC memory support, 16 PCIe lanes compared to 8, and a smaller 4 nm process compared to 10 nm. It also uses a newer release date and a different integrated GPU. These are configuration differences, not measured benchmark wins.

The Intel part's specification-level advantages include a lower 15 W TDP, larger L2 cache per core at 1.25 MB, support for DDR4 in addition to DDR5, and a desktop socket. For workloads represented by Cinebench and PassMark, the Intel part is the only one with measured data. For workloads that depend on thread count, cache capacity, memory bandwidth, ECC, or PCIe lane count, the AMD part offers the stronger specification sheet, though no benchmark scores confirm that effect.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 120UL has 12 threads. Both have 10 cores.

Q: What are the Intel Core 5 120UL's Cinebench R23 scores?

A: The Intel part records Cinebench R23 multicore at 8974 and single-core at 1266.

Q: Does the AMD part have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i, and no head-to-head comparison is recorded. The win count for each part is zero.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i lists ECC memory as true. The Intel Core 5 120UL lists ECC memory as false.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

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

A: It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i3-12100F, 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core 3 N355, 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500, and 1.1% behind the Intel Core 3 304.

The Verdict

The recorded data produces two separate conclusions. On measured performance, the Intel Core 5 120UL is the only part with benchmark evidence. Its average score of 13594 and 68th percentile position provide the only performance reference points in this comparison. Every Cinebench and PassMark result belongs to the Intel part.

On specifications, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i holds the higher thread count, the higher boost clock, the larger L3 cache, the recorded memory bandwidth, ECC support, the larger PCIe lane count, and the smaller process node. These are meaningful differences in the database, but they are not backed by any recorded benchmark score for the AMD part.

The data supports a measured-performance winner: the Intel Core 5 120UL. The data also supports a specification-feature winner: the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i. A direct performance ranking cannot be established from the database because the AMD part has no scores and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i | Intel Core 5 120UL |

|---|---|---|

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 15 W |

| 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) |

| Architecture | not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | not recorded |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 12 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 (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 880M | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-04-07 |