AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a decisive split, with the Intel Core 7 253PE holding the advantage across every recorded workload. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 does not secure a single win in the head-to-head comparisons. The Intel part wins all 11 benchmark categories, ranging from data compression and encryption to single-thread and physics tests.

The Intel Core 7 253PE delivers its strongest relative performance in prime number finding, where it scores 138 against the AMD's 57, a 58.7% margin. Floating point math also favors Intel heavily, with 80870 versus 42248, a 47.8% gap. Integer math follows at 45.5% ahead, with 114158 compared to 62249. These three workloads represent the largest deltas between the two processors.

The closest contest appears in single-thread performance. Intel scores 3955, while AMD scores 3713, a difference of only 6.1%. This indicates that while the Intel chip has a higher boost clock, the AMD part's per-core efficiency narrows the gap in lightly threaded scenarios. Random string sorting also shows a relatively modest difference at 23.2%, with Intel at 32777 and AMD at 25181.

The AMD processor's average benchmark score sits at 37804, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel processor's average score is 40557, placing it at the 87th percentile. These percentile rankings are close, but the raw scores show Intel ahead by approximately 7.3% on average.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for workloads that scale across cores. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses 6 cores and 12 threads. This core and thread advantage shows up directly in multi-threaded PassMark results, where Intel scores 29271 against AMD's 19262, a 34.2% lead.

For single-thread performance, the Intel part still leads, but the margin is small. The 6.1% advantage in single-thread score suggests that the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture holds its own per core, despite the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.50 GHz.

The AMD part does have attributes that matter in specific contexts. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, which suggests better power efficiency characteristics. Its TDP of 28 watts is lower than Intel's 65 watts. The AMD chip also targets the mobile segment, while Intel targets desktop. These factors would influence platform selection, but the raw benchmark results consistently favor Intel.

Users prioritizing maximum compute throughput in embedded or desktop contexts would select the Intel Core 7 253PE based on the recorded data. Users constrained by power budgets or requiring a smaller process node would consider the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, though they would accept lower performance in every measured category.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single benchmark gap is in prime number finding. Intel scores 138, AMD scores 57, and Intel leads by 58.7%. This workload is sensitive to integer execution units and clock speed, both areas where the Intel chip's configuration provides an advantage.

Floating point math shows Intel at 80870 versus AMD at 42248, a 47.8% lead. This substantial margin indicates that the Intel chip's higher core count and 5.50 GHz boost clock translate directly into throughput for FP-heavy calculations. Integer math follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 114158 and AMD at 62249, a 45.5% gap.

The physics benchmark, which often reflects multi-core scaling, shows Intel at 1845 against AMD's 1022, a 44.6% difference. Multi-threaded performance overall shows Intel at 29271 versus 19262, a 34.2% lead. This aligns with the core count difference: 10 cores versus 6.

Data encryption shows Intel at 18385 and AMD at 11444, a 37.8% margin. Data compression shows Intel at 339133 and AMD at 230437, a 32.1% gap. Extended instructions favor Intel by 24.2%, with scores of 21806 and 16520 respectively.

Random string sorting has Intel at 32777 and AMD at 25181, a 23.2% difference. This workload depends on memory access patterns and cache behavior. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache at 33 MB shared, compared to AMD's 4 MB, likely contributes to this result.

The narrowest margin is single-thread performance. Intel scores 3955, AMD scores 3713, and the delta is 6.1%. Both PassMark single-thread entries, listed as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, show identical scores and deltas, confirming consistency in the measurement.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has an average benchmark score of 40557, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has an average score of 37804. Intel leads by approximately 7.3%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 3955 in PassMark single-thread tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 3713. Intel leads by 6.1%, which is the smallest margin of any head-to-head workload.

Q: What is the difference in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE scores 29271 in PassMark multithread tests, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 19262. Intel leads by 34.2%, a difference that corresponds to its higher core and thread counts.

Q: Which processor has the larger cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 4 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 and the Intel Core 7 253PE support ECC memory. Both also use dual-channel memory buses with identical bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI Embedded generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process node by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel.

The AMD chip features 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip features 10 cores and 20 threads. Both have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. L3 cache also differs substantially, with AMD at 4 MB and Intel at 33 MB shared.

The AMD processor integrates Radeon 840M graphics. The Intel processor integrates UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is classified in the mobile market segment, while the Intel part is classified as desktop.

PCIe support differs as well. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Memory support also varies: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

The production status for both is active, and both have the same release date in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel chip has a part number of SA4QE; the AMD part number is listed as unknown.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 7 253PE has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Intel leads in both metrics.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts. This represents a 37-watt difference, which has implications for cooling and power delivery requirements.

Core and thread counts differ as noted: 6 cores and 12 threads for AMD, 10 cores and 20 threads for Intel. The L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 2 MB for Intel. The L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD and 33 MB shared for Intel.

Memory bandwidth is identical at 89.6 GB/s for both, with dual-channel memory buses. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory types, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ. AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The process nodes differ, with AMD at 4 nm from TSMC and Intel at 10 nm from Intel's own foundry.

The Intel Core 7 253PE has a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part carries the part number SA4QE. The AMD part's part number is listed as unknown.