AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 vs Intel Core 5 130UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 with a full benchmark suite, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has no benchmark entries in the database. This creates a one-sided comparison where the AMD part's scores stand alone, but its percentile placement and rival deltas provide context for its performance class.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 achieves an average benchmark score of 62,839. It sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, posts an average score of 62,738, placing the AMD part 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i7-13790F scores 63,080, which is 0.4% higher than the P185, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63,173, a 0.5% margin over the AMD chip. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 trails at 62,498, putting it 0.5% behind the P185.

In individual workloads, the AMD P185 shows its strongest results in multi-threaded and math-heavy tests. The PassMark multithread score reaches 31,817, while integer math posts 117,832 and floating-point math hits 70,587. Data compression scores 374,429, and random string sorting reaches 40,557. The encryption test delivers 19,612, extended instructions score 26,544, and prime number finding results in 129. The physics test returns 1,772, and single-thread performance is 3,977.

The Intel Core 5 130UL lacks any recorded benchmark scores, so no head-to-head wins can be quantified for either part. The database shows zero wins for both processors in the head-to-head category. The Intel part's percentile placement at 50 indicates it sits at the midpoint of all CPUs, but without scores, direct numeric comparison is impossible. The data confirms the AMD P185 is the only one of the two with measurable benchmark output, and its 93rd percentile ranking places it firmly in the upper tier of the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 130UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part's die size measures 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded.

Core counts differ meaningfully. The AMD chip provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part offers 10 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD and 1.60 GHz for the Intel. Boost clocks reach 5.10 GHz on the AMD and 4.70 GHz on the Intel. The AMD processor operates at a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part runs at 15 W. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache hierarchies are similar in L1 but diverge in L2 and L3. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. Memory support also differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory but no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity shows another split. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD uses Radeon 890M, and the Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The market segments are distinct, with the AMD classified as Mobile and the Intel as Desktop. The Intel part launched earlier, with a release date of 2024-04-07, while the AMD part's release date is 2026-02-28. Both processors are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185. It delivers a complete set of recorded scores across all tested workloads, while the Intel Core 5 130UL has no benchmark entries in the database. The AMD part's 93rd percentile ranking confirms it operates near the top of the CPU population, and its rival comparisons show it trading 0.2% to 0.5% margins with high-end Intel and AMD parts. The Intel Core 5 130UL sits at the 50th percentile, but with no scores, its actual performance cannot be validated from the recorded data.

For users selecting between these two based on the database, the AMD P185 is the only part with measurable results. Its 12 cores and 24 threads provide a substantial throughput advantage over the Intel's 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD's higher base and boost clocks, larger L3 cache, and broader memory bandwidth all point to superior processing capability. The Intel part's lower TDP of 15 W versus 28 W suggests an efficiency angle, but the database lacks power efficiency metrics to confirm that trade-off.

The Intel Core 5 130UL does offer DDR4 support, which the AMD part lacks, and it uses a desktop socket that may fit existing Intel platforms. However, the absence of benchmark data leaves no quantitative basis for recommending it. The AMD P185's production status, active release, and recorded performance make it the defensible choice from the data alone.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The AMD P185 averages 62,839. It sits 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62,738), 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 PRO 465 (62,498), 0.4% behind the Intel Core i7-13790F (63,080), and 0.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63,173).

Q: What is the core and thread difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 130UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 130UL boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 5 130UL supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 130UL have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database shows an empty benchmark array for the Intel Core 5 130UL, with an average score of 0 and no rival entries.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 130UL uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 wins across every benchmark category that has recorded data. Its multithread score of 31,817 indicates strong parallel workload handling, which aligns with its 24 threads. The integer math score of 117,832 and floating-point math score of 70,587 point to heavy compute capability. The data compression score of 374,429 and random string sorting score of 40,557 suggest efficient data manipulation. Encryption at 19,612 and extended instructions at 26,544 round out a comprehensive performance profile. The single-thread score of 3,977 and physics score of 1,772 also favor the AMD part.

The Intel Core 5 130UL has no benchmark wins in the database because no scores are recorded. Its 50th percentile placement indicates mid-tier positioning, but without numeric results, no workload-specific strengths can be derived. The part's specifications do suggest potential advantages in specific contexts. Its 15 W TDP is lower than the AMD's 28 W, which could indicate lower power draw, though the database lacks power measurement data to confirm this. Its support for DDR4 memory provides compatibility with older memory platforms. The desktop market segment and LGA 1700 socket may fit existing Intel desktop boards, but again, the database provides no performance validation.

The AMD P185 also holds advantages in memory bandwidth, with 89.6 GB/s recorded, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure. The AMD's 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes double the Intel's 8 lanes, offering more expansion headroom. The AMD's 16 MB L3 cache exceeds the Intel's 12 MB, and its 24 threads versus 12 threads gives it a clear edge in heavily threaded workloads. The AMD's ECC memory support adds a reliability feature the Intel part lacks.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is the only processor with measurable wins, and its scores place it among high-performing CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 5 130UL remains a specification-only entry with no recorded performance data, leaving its potential wins entirely unquantified.