AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs Intel Core i7-1185GRE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 and Intel Core i7-1185GRE are both 4-core, 8-thread processors, but they target different segments. The AMD is a desktop part from the 1000 series, while the Intel is a mobile part from the Tiger Lake family. Benchmark results in the database show a clear performance gap in Cinebench tests, with the AMD winning all six recorded comparisons. However, the Intel brings integrated graphics, ECC support, and a much lower TDP, which may matter for specific use cases.

The Verdict

For raw CPU compute, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is the decisive winner. In every Cinebench test recorded, the AMD leads by roughly 17% to 17.1%. The AMD also posts a higher average benchmark score (2246 vs 2178) and matches the Intel's 47th percentile among all CPUs. If your workload is rendering, multi-threaded compilation, or any task that leans heavily on CPU cores, the AMD is the stronger pick.

The Intel Core i7-1185GRE, however, is not without its own advantages. It is a 15W mobile part with integrated Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU, ECC memory support, and a BGA socket. The AMD has no integrated graphics and a 65W TDP, so it requires a discrete GPU. For a low-power embedded system, a thin laptop, or a setup that needs ECC memory and on-chip graphics, the Intel is the only option that fits. The Intel also has a launch MSRP of $490, but that is a single data point and not a performance metric.

The database shows that the AMD wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, but the Intel's feature set covers a different market. Choose the AMD for desktop compute performance, choose the Intel for mobile or embedded scenarios where power, graphics, and ECC matter more than raw Cinebench scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the Zen architecture (Summit Ridge) on a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i7-1185GRE uses the Tiger Lake architecture (Willow Cove-U) on a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD has 4,800 million transistors on a 192 mm² die, while the Intel's transistor count is not listed, but its die size is 144 mm².

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD's larger L3 cache may contribute to its Cinebench advantage, though the Intel's newer architecture and higher boost clock (4.40 GHz vs 3.70 GHz) do not close the gap.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD supports DDR4 in dual-channel mode, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and LPDDR4X, also dual-channel. The Intel has ECC memory support; the AMD does not. The Intel also lists PCIe Gen 4 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD has no PCIe information in the database.

Integrated graphics is a major differentiator. The Intel includes Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU, while the AMD has no integrated graphics. The Intel's socket is BGA 1449, indicating a soldered mobile design, whereas the AMD uses the socketed AM4 platform. The AMD has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel does not. The AMD is a desktop part, the Intel is a mobile part. Release dates are also far apart: the AMD launched on 2017-06-28, the Intel on 2020-09-01.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers six Cinebench tests, and the AMD wins all of them. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 782 against the Intel's 668, a 17.1% lead. In R15 single-core, the AMD scores 110 against 94, a 17% lead. The pattern holds in R20: multi-core 3261 vs 2786 (17% ahead), single-core 460 vs 393 (17% ahead). In R23, the AMD scores 7766 vs 6635 in multi-core (17% ahead) and 1096 vs 936 in single-core (17.1% ahead).

These results are consistent across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Intel's higher boost clock (4.40 GHz) does not translate into a win, likely because the AMD's higher base clock (3.50 GHz vs 1800 MHz) and larger L3 cache give it a sustained performance edge. The Intel's 15W TDP also limits its ability to maintain high clocks under load.

The Intel has additional Geekbench scores in the database (multi-core 4060, single-core 1848), but the AMD has no Geekbench results, so no direct comparison is possible. The head-to-head section only includes Cinebench, and there the AMD is the clear winner.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Intel Core i7-1185GRE |

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

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 1800 MHz |

| Boost clock | 3.70 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1449 |

| Process node | 14 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,800 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 192 mm² | 144 mm² |

| L1 cache | 96 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 16 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, LPDDR4X |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Not listed | Gen 4, 4 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | None | Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2017-06-28 | 2020-09-01 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $490 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | YD150BBBM4GAE | SRK0Y |

| Series | 1000 series | Not listed |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen (Summit Ridge)) | Core i7 (Willow Cove-U) |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 wins all recorded single-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1096 against the Intel's 936, a 17.1% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-1185GRE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel part has ECC memory support. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 does not.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD has a TDP of 65W, while the Intel has a TDP of 15W.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i7-1185GRE includes Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD has an average benchmark score of 2246, while the Intel has 2178.

Q: Are both processors 4-core 8-thread?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 wins every Cinebench test in the head-to-head comparison. For workloads that rely on CPU rendering, video encoding, or multi-threaded number crunching, the AMD is the better performer. Its larger L3 cache and higher base clock give it a consistent edge, and the unlocked multiplier offers overclocking potential, though no overclocking data is recorded.

The Intel Core i7-1185GRE wins on power efficiency and platform features. Its 15W TDP is a fraction of the AMD's 65W, making it suitable for fanless or battery-powered designs. The integrated Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU eliminates the need for a discrete GPU, and ECC memory support is critical for reliability in embedded or server-like applications. The Intel also supports LPDDR4X memory and PCIe Gen 4 (4 lanes), which the AMD does not list.

In short, the AMD is the compute champion, the Intel is the integration champion. The database shows no Cinebench test where the Intel wins, but its feature set addresses a different set of priorities. Choose the AMD for raw performance on a desktop, choose the Intel for a low-power, graphics-capable, ECC-enabled mobile or embedded system.