AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 compare to the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS in terms of core count?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the Embedded part a 2x advantage in both cores and threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 430 runs at a base clock of 2.00 GHz and boosts up to 4.50 GHz. The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 5.10 GHz, giving it higher frequencies at both ends.

Q: Which processor has a higher thermal design power (TDP)?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a TDP of 45 watts, compared to the Ryzen AI 5 430's 28 watts. The higher TDP indicates the Embedded chip is designed for more sustained performance.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes for these two processors?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 MB of L3 cache, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Embedded processor has 4x more L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score according to the database?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 430 has an average benchmark score of 19617, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no benchmark scores are recorded for it in the database.

Q: What is the integrated graphics solution on each processor?

A: The Ryzen AI 5 430 uses a Radeon 840M, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses a Radeon 780M. Both are integrated graphics solutions from AMD.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Ryzen AI 5 430 is part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation, built on the Gorgon Point codename with a hybrid core design that combines both Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is from the 8000 series, built on the Hawk Point codename using the Zen 4 architecture. Both processors are fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, so the underlying process technology is identical, but the core microarchitectures differ significantly.

The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a known transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm². The Ryzen AI 5 430 does not have transistor or die size data recorded in the database. The Embedded part also carries the full Zen 4 design with 8 full-size cores, whereas the Ryzen AI 5 430 uses a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, which likely reflects a heterogeneous design optimized for mobile power efficiency.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen AI 5 430 uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a total of 4 MB of L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, but features 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This 4x difference in L3 capacity gives the Embedded chip a large advantage in workloads that benefit from a bigger shared cache pool.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen AI 5 430 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports only DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with identical peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable for embedded and reliability-focused applications.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count. The Ryzen AI 5 430 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Embedded part offers more PCIe lanes for peripheral expansion, which is relevant in embedded system designs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the winsA and winsB counters are both zero. However, the Ryzen AI 5 430 has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has none. This means a direct numeric comparison must rely on the Ryzen AI 5 430's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Ryzen AI 5 430 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8130 and a single-core score of 1797. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1195 in multicore and 269 in single-core. These scores place the processor at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with an average score of 19593 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-12500 with an average score of 19668 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core i5-11600KF with an average score of 19723 (0.5% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-10700F with an average score of 19499 (0.6% behind).

In PassMark workloads, the Ryzen AI 5 430 shows specific strengths. It scores 158912 in data compression, 7591 in data encryption, 11455 in extended instructions, 44 in prime number finding, 27193 in floating point math, 39637 in integer math, 13320 in multithreading, 726 in physics, 16623 in random string sorting, and 3683 in single-thread performance. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 19617.

Since the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, its performance cannot be quantified directly. The data does not support any claim of a win for either processor in a head-to-head comparison. The Ryzen AI 5 430's scores exist, but the Embedded chip's absence from the benchmark set means no relative performance delta can be computed.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The Ryzen AI 5 430 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz versus 3.80 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.50 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. TDP is 28 watts versus 45 watts.

The Ryzen AI 5 430 uses a Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid core mix, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses a Hawk Point codename with pure Zen 4 cores. The Embedded chip has a known transistor count of 25,000 million and a die size of 178 mm², neither of which is recorded for the Ryzen AI 5 430.

Cache configurations differ: the Ryzen AI 5 430 has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 4 MB L3; the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the Ryzen AI 5 430 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe lane counts differ: 14 lanes versus 20 lanes, both Gen 4.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 840M on the Ryzen AI 5 430 versus Radeon 780M on the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS.

Release dates differ: the Ryzen AI 5 430 was released on 2026-01-04, while the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS was released on 2024-04-01. Both are active production parts. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen AI 5 430 has a part number of 100-000001787, while the Embedded chip's part number is unknown.

The socket is the same (AMD Socket FP8) for both, and both are classified as mobile market segment parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 5 430 has recorded benchmark data that places it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its scores in PassMark tests show a balanced profile across integer math, floating point math, and data compression. The processor performs strongly in data compression with a score of 158912 and in integer math with 39637, indicating solid throughput in compute-heavy tasks. Its single-thread score of 3683 suggests good responsiveness in lightly threaded workloads.

The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no recorded benchmark data in the database, so no wins can be attributed to it from measurements. However, its specification sheet indicates advantages in raw core count, clock speeds, cache size, and PCIe lane availability. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock and 16 MB L3 cache positions it for multi-threaded and cache-sensitive workloads, though the database does not confirm this with scores.

The Ryzen AI 5 430's 4-core design with Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores and a 28-watt TDP suggests a focus on power efficiency within a mobile form factor. Its 4 MB L3 cache is smaller, but the hybrid core architecture may offer efficiency benefits in bursty workloads. The Embedded chip's 45-watt TDP and larger cache point toward sustained, high-throughput operation in embedded systems.

Given the absence of benchmarks for the Ryzen Embedded 8845HS, the only verifiable wins belong to the Ryzen AI 5 430, which has a complete set of scores and a percentile ranking. The Embedded chip can only claim specification-based advantages, not measured performance victories.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is the only one with benchmark results in the database. It sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 19617 and nearest rivals within 0.6% in either direction. Its measured performance is competitive with mid-range desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Core i5-12500, as the delta percentages show.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no recorded benchmark scores, making its performance unquantifiable in this database. Its specifications suggest a higher capability in multi-threaded and cache-heavy scenarios due to 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.10 GHz boost clock, and 16 MB L3 cache. Its 45-watt TDP and 20 PCIe lanes indicate a design for embedded deployments requiring more I/O and sustained compute.

Who should pick which depends on the available evidence. The Ryzen AI 5 430 is the choice for users who rely on measured performance data, as its scores are documented and it ranks above half of all CPUs. The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is the choice for those who require the specification-based advantages of more cores, higher clocks, larger cache, and additional PCIe lanes, but they must accept the absence of benchmark validation in this database.

The Ryzen AI 5 430's 4-core, 8-thread configuration with a 4.50 GHz boost clock and 28-watt TDP suits lighter, power-conscious mobile workloads. The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock and 45-watt TDP suits embedded applications where raw throughput and connectivity are priorities. Both share the same socket, 4 nm process, dual-channel memory bandwidth, and ECC support, but they diverge on cache capacity, memory type support, and PCIe lane count. The recorded data confirms the Ryzen AI 5 430 as a tested performer; the Embedded chip remains a specification sheet without measured results.