AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database shows a direct comparison constrained by data availability. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a full set of recorded PassMark scores, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no benchmark entries in the database. This asymmetry means the head-to-head analysis relies on the 3501U's absolute scores and the architectural parameters of the 8845HS, rather than direct test results for both parts.

The Ryzen 5 3501U delivers a multi-thread score of 7,071 in PassMark, with a single-thread score of 2,136. Its integer math score reaches 26,321, while floating point math lands at 12,707. Data compression shows 87,380, and data encryption scores 5,580. Extended instructions produce 3,274, random string sorting reaches 10,414, physics scores 483, and prime number finding scores 21. The average benchmark score for the 3501U is 14,320, placing it at the 69th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The 8845HS, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, so no direct numerical comparison exists for any workload. The database lists its average benchmark score as zero, which reflects missing data rather than performance. Its percentile ranking of 50th sits below the 3501U's 69th, but this percentile is tied to the empty benchmark field, so it does not represent measured performance.

The nearest rivals for the 3501U provide context for its scores. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 has an average score of 14,336, which is 0.1 percent higher than the 3501U's 14,320. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14,277, putting the 3501U 0.3 percent ahead. The Intel Core 7 160UL records 14,232, with the 3501U ahead by 0.6 percent. The Intel Core i5-10400F posts 14,185, and the 3501U leads by 1.0 percent. These deltas show the 3501U sits in a tight cluster, within one percent of all four rivals.

Because the 8845HS has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head section cannot report wins for either part based on measured tests. The database simply lacks the necessary data for the 8845HS. The 3501U's scores stand alone, and any performance inference for the 8845HS must come from its architecture, cores, clocks, and memory specifications, not from benchmark results.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 3501U wins in the database by virtue of having any recorded benchmark data at all. Its measured scores cover general productivity tasks, encryption, compression, and mathematical workloads. The data shows the 3501U handles integer-heavy operations well, with 26,321 in integer math, and compression tasks at 87,380. Encryption at 5,580 and extended instructions at 3,274 indicate moderate capability for security and SIMD workloads. Single-thread performance at 2,136 supports typical desktop responsiveness, while multi-thread at 7,071 reflects its four-core, four-thread configuration.

The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS wins on specifications that the database records. It has eight cores and sixteen threads, double the core count and four times the thread count of the 3501U. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceed the 3501U's 2.10 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost. The 8845HS uses DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, compared to the 3501U's DDR4 at 38.4 GB/s. The 8845HS supports ECC memory, while the 3501U does not. Its PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 lanes, versus Gen 3 for the 3501U. The integrated graphics are Radeon 780M on the 8845HS, a step above the Radeon Vega 8 on the 3501U.

For use-case splits, the 3501U suits workloads where measured data exists: general office tasks, light encryption, and modest multi-threaded applications. The 8845HS, based on its specs, targets embedded systems requiring higher core counts, faster memory, and ECC reliability. The database shows no benchmark wins for either part, so the use-case analysis relies on specification differences rather than test results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and manufacturing nodes. The Ryzen 5 3501U uses the Picasso codename, based on Zen+ architecture, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It integrates 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses the Hawk Point codename, based on Zen 4 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The die size is smaller for the 8845HS despite nearly five times the transistor count, reflecting the denser process node.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The 3501U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The 8845HS has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The smaller L1 per core on the 8845HS is offset by larger L2 and four times the L3 capacity. Neither part has 3D V-Cache.

Memory architecture separates the two clearly. The 3501U supports DDR4 with dual-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The 8845HS supports DDR5 with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, a 2.33 times increase. ECC memory is supported on the 8845HS, not on the 3501U. PCIe generation moves from Gen 3 on the 3501U to Gen 4 with 20 lanes on the 8845HS.

Socket compatibility differs: the 3501U uses AMD Socket FP5, while the 8845HS uses AMD Socket FP8. Both are mobile market segments and remain in active production. The 3501U belongs to the 3000 series, the 8845HS to the 8000 series. The 3501U's generation is listed as Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)), while the 8845HS is Ryzen Embedded (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)). Neither part has an unlocked multiplier. The 3501U has a part number of YM3501C4T4MFG, while the 8845HS part number is unknown. The 3501U has a 15 W TDP, and the 8845HS has a 45 W TDP, a threefold thermal envelope increase. The integrated GPU shifts from Radeon Vega 8 to Radeon 780M.

FAQ

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

A: The Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, doubling the core count and quadrupling the thread count.

Q: Which processor has higher clock speeds?

A: The 8845HS has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The 3501U has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The 8845HS leads in both figures.

Q: Does the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the 8845HS supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types and bandwidth do the two processors support?

A: The 3501U supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The 8845HS supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do the manufacturing processes compare?

A: The 3501U uses a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The 8845HS uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die.

Q: Are there benchmark scores available for the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the 8845HS. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The 3501U has a full set of PassMark scores.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 3501U | AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS |

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

| Series | 3000 series | 8000 series |

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 4 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.70 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Codename | Picasso | Hawk Point |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)) | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)) |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | TSMC |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | 25,000 million |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 178 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon 780M |

| Part Number | YM3501C4T4MFG | Unknown |

| Release Date | 2026-05-31 | 2024-04-01 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 14,320 | 0 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 69 | 50 |

The specification table shows every recorded difference between the two parts. The 8845HS leads in core count, threads, clocks, TDP, process node, cache capacities, memory bandwidth, ECC support, and PCIe generation. The 3501U has a larger die, larger L1 per core, and all recorded benchmark data. The 8845HS lacks any benchmark scores, leaving its performance characterization to its architectural specifications alone.