AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i vs Intel Core 5 120U Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i and the Intel Core 5 120U relies on recorded benchmark data for the Intel part only; the AMD processor has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no percentile ranking in the current dataset. The Intel Core 5 120U holds a 72nd percentile position among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,898. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17,891 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17,860 (0.2% ahead of that rival), the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17,994 (0.5% behind that rival), and the Intel Core 7 350 at 17,779 (0.7% ahead of that rival). For the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i, the absence of benchmark scores and a 50th percentile placement means the database cannot currently establish a performance ranking. The Intel part is the only one with measurable results, so any selection between these two must be based on architectural and feature differences rather than comparative benchmark scores. The AMD part is listed as active production with a 2026 release date, while the Intel part is active with a 2024 release date.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a 233 mm² die size. Its generation is listed as Ryzen AI Embedded, combining Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The processor provides 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Cache configuration includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The memory interface supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 16 lanes for the CPU only. Integrated graphics come from the Radeon 890M. The socket is AMD Socket FP8, and the thermal design power is 28 watts.

The Intel Core 5 120U belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-U, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 10 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Cache includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the CPU only. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The socket is Intel BGA 1744, and the thermal design power is 15 watts.

Key differences emerge in core counts, thread counts, process nodes, cache hierarchy, memory types, ECC support, PCIe lane counts, integrated graphics, and power targets. The AMD part offers double the threads (24 versus 12), a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), a larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 12 MB), higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus no recorded figure), ECC support, double the PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), and a higher TDP (28 versus 15 watts). The Intel part has a slightly larger L2 per core (1.25 MB versus 1 MB), supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, and uses a different socket and integrated graphics solution.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120U is the only part with recorded benchmark results, so its wins are directly measurable across multiple test categories. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,150.5 in multicore and 245 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5,349 in multicore and 755 in singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 6,659 in multicore and 1,756.5 in singlecore. Geekbench results show 5,888 in multicore and 1,727 in singlecore. PassMark tests include data compression at 166,432, data encryption at 10,453, extended instructions at 9,299, prime number finding at 53, floating point math at 36,026, integer math at 52,280, multithread at 15,042, physics at 937, random string sorting at 19,060, and single thread at 3,479. The average benchmark score is 17,898, with a 72nd percentile placement.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no benchmark entries in the database, so there are no recorded wins for this part. Its architectural specifications suggest capabilities in areas such as thread-heavy workloads given 24 threads versus 12, and memory bandwidth-intensive tasks given 89.6 GB/s versus no recorded figure for the Intel part. However, no measured data supports these claims. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not, and offers 16 PCIe lanes versus 8, which could matter for expansion. The Intel part, based on its recorded scores, shows a balanced profile across single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, with the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6,659 and singlecore score of 1,756.5 indicating a reasonable ratio between the two.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120U has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part offers double the thread count.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120U boosts to 5.00 GHz. The base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD part and 1.40 GHz for the Intel part.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 120U does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the thermal design power values?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a TDP of 28 watts, and the Intel Core 5 120U has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 120U has recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is 17,898, with a 72nd percentile placement among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no benchmark entries and a 50th percentile placement.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 120U supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no bandwidth figure is recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark section in the database currently lists no entries, meaning there are no direct comparison tests between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i and the Intel Core 5 120U. All recorded scores belong solely to the Intel part, which has 19 benchmark results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark suites.

The Intel Core 5 120U's strongest multi-threaded results come from Cinebench R23 with a multicore score of 6,659 and Cinebench R20 with 5,349. The Cinebench R15 multicore score is 1,150.5. Geekbench multicore reaches 5,888. PassMark multithread scores 15,042, with integer math at 52,280, floating point math at 36,026, and extended instructions at 9,299. Data compression in PassMark reaches 166,432, while data encryption scores 10,453. Random string sorting scores 19,060, and physics scores 937. Prime number finding scores 53.

Single-threaded results for the Intel part include Cinebench R23 singlecore at 1,756.5, Cinebench R20 singlecore at 755, Cinebench R15 singlecore at 245, Geekbench singlecore at 1,727, and PassMark single thread at 3,479. The PassMark singlethread result is identical at 3,479.

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has zero benchmark scores, zero wins in head-to-head comparisons, and no average benchmark score. Its percentile placement of 50 suggests a median position in the database, but this figure is not backed by any recorded measurements. The Intel part's percentile placement of 72 with an average score of 17,898 places it in a higher overall standing, though the nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17,891 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17,860 (0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17,994 (negative 0.5% delta), and the Intel Core 7 350 at 17,779 (0.7% delta). These deltas indicate the Intel Core 5 120U sits within a narrow performance band relative to those four processors.

Because no head-to-head benchmark entries exist, the only meaningful analysis comes from the Intel part's standalone scores and the architectural differences. The AMD part's higher thread count, larger L3 cache, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, and additional PCIe lanes suggest it targets embedded workloads with higher memory and expansion requirements. The Intel part's recorded results show a workable balance for general mobile computing, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and a lower TDP of 15 watts. The AMD part's boost clock is marginally higher at 5.10 GHz, but without benchmark data, the practical impact of that 0.10 GHz difference cannot be quantified. The database currently supports only the Intel part's measured performance, leaving the AMD part's performance to be inferred from its specifications alone.