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

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is the higher-performance part on paper, with 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.10 GHz boost clock, and a newer 4 nm process node. The Intel Core 5 120UL, however, is the only one with actual benchmark scores in the database, and those scores place it at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero due to no recorded tests. The Intel part is the one with measurable performance data, and it sits slightly ahead of the Intel Core i3-12100F by 0.7%, and just behind the Intel Core 3 304 by 1.1% in average benchmark score. The AMD part cannot be assessed for real-world speed from the database, so any verdict on it must rely solely on architectural specifications. For users who need a processor with a verified benchmark profile, the Intel Core 5 120UL is the only option with data. For users who prioritize a newer fabrication process, a higher core and thread count, and a significantly higher boost clock, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is the specification-driven choice.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i uses the Gorgon Point codename, which belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on the Zen 5 and Zen 5c architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core 5 120UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, and is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, compared to the Intel part's base clock of 1.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The AMD part has an L3 cache of 16 MB, while the Intel part has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Both parts have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, but the Intel part has a larger L2 cache at 1.25 MB per core versus 1 MB per core for AMD. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with no recorded bandwidth figure. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part has 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. The AMD part is classified as a Mobile segment product, while the Intel part is classified as a Desktop segment product. The Intel part has a release date in 2024, while the AMD part has a release date in 2026. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 120UL wins in any category where measured performance exists. The database contains 17 benchmark scores for the Intel part across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests. These scores cover single-core, multi-core, physics, integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, and random string sorting. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has no benchmark scores in the database, so it cannot win on any measured test. The AMD part wins on paper in several specification categories: it has more cores (12 versus 10), more threads (24 versus 12), a higher base clock (2.00 GHz versus 1.30 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), a larger L3 cache (16 MB versus 12 MB), a newer process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s versus no recorded figure), ECC memory support, and more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8). The Intel part wins on power efficiency in terms of TDP, with a 15 W rating versus 28 W for AMD, and it has a larger L2 cache per core (1.25 MB versus 1 MB). The Intel part also has a higher percentile ranking at 68 versus 50 for AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 120UL has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a smaller fabrication process?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel.

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

A: No, the Intel Core 5 120UL does not support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 5 120UL has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has an average benchmark score of 13594, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has an average benchmark score of 0 due to no recorded benchmarks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i and the Intel Core 5 120UL. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the win counts for both parts are zero. The AMD part has no benchmark scores at all, so there are no measured scores to compare. The Intel part, however, has a full set of recorded benchmark results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 8974, and its single-core score is 1266. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 3769, and the single-core score is 531. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 904, and the single-core score is 127. The Passmark suite shows a multi-thread score of 10558 and a single-thread score of 2080. The integer math score is 38060, floating point math is 26311, and extended instructions score is 5203. Data compression scores 109090, data encryption scores 7685, and random string sorting scores 13610. The physics score is 807, and the find prime numbers score is 47. These numbers indicate the Intel part's measured performance profile. The AMD part's specifications suggest it could outperform the Intel part in multi-threaded workloads due to its 24 threads versus 12, and its higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz could benefit single-threaded tasks, but without recorded benchmark data, such conclusions remain speculative. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 13594 places it 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i3-12100F (which scores 13494), 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core 3 N355 (which scores 13492), 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 (which scores 13452), and 1.1% behind the Intel Core 3 304 (which scores 13745). These nearest rival comparisons provide context for the Intel part's standing, but they do not include the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185i has 12 cores versus 10 for the Intel Core 5 120UL. Thread counts are 24 versus 12. The base clock is 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.30 GHz for Intel. The boost clock is 5.10 GHz for AMD versus 4.60 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 W for AMD versus 15 W for Intel. The socket is AMD Socket FP8 for AMD versus Intel Socket 1700 for Intel. The codename is Gorgon Point for AMD versus Raptor Lake-PS for Intel. The generation is Ryzen AI Embedded (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) for AMD versus Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) for Intel. The process node is 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD versus Intel for Intel. The die size is 233 mm² for AMD, while no die size is recorded for Intel. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 and LPDDR5X for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, while no bandwidth is recorded for Intel. ECC memory is supported by AMD but not by Intel. PCIe lanes are 16 for AMD versus 8 for Intel, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD versus Iris Xe Graphics 80EU for Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD versus Desktop for Intel. The release date is 2026 for AMD versus 2024 for Intel. The production status for both is Active. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part has a recorded average benchmark score of 13594 and a percentile of 68, while the AMD part has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50.