AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS compare to the Intel Core 3 304 in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD part also has a significantly higher base clock at 4.30 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for the Intel chip.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS boosts to 5.00 GHz, which is faster than the Intel Core 3 304's boost of 4.30 GHz. The difference in boost clocks is 0.70 GHz.

Q: What are the process node differences between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process at Intel. Despite the Intel chip's smaller node, the AMD part is based on Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 304 does not. This makes the AMD chip more suitable for error-sensitive workloads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS delivers 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel Core 3 304 provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel memory bus, a difference of 29.9 GB/s in favor of AMD.

Q: Which processor ranks higher in the database's overall percentile?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 ranks in the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS ranks in the 50th percentile. The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 13745, while the AMD part currently has no recorded benchmark scores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS and the Intel Core 3 304 represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD chip uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores with simultaneous multithreading, yielding 12 threads. The transistor count is 25,000 million on a die size of 178 mm². Cache is distributed as 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. It has 5 cores and 5 threads, indicating no hyperthreading support. The cache layout is different: 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Memory support shows a major architectural split. The AMD part uses dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but operates on a single-channel memory bus, yielding 59.7 GB/s and no ECC support. The PCIe configurations also diverge: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS includes Radeon 760M graphics, while the Intel Core 3 304 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The Intel chip is unlocked in terms of multiplier? No, both parts have multiplierUnlocked set to false. The Intel part carries part number SAE3K and has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part's launch MSRP is not recorded.

The process node advantage for Intel (3 nm versus 4 nm) is offset by AMD's higher transistor count and larger die. The clock architecture also differs substantially: AMD's base clock of 4.30 GHz is close to Intel's boost clock of 4.30 GHz, while Intel's base of 1.50 GHz is much lower, suggesting a more aggressive power-saving design at idle or lightly threaded loads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core 3 304 across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes direct head-to-head comparisons impossible, but the Intel part's absolute scores can be interpreted against its nearest rivals in the database.

For Cinebench R15, the Intel Core 3 304 scores 849 in multi-core and 264 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4160 multi-core and 587 single-core. In Cinebench R23, the scores are 5263 multi-core and 1765 single-core. These results indicate a processor that scales reasonably across versions but shows a significant gap between multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

Passmark results for the Intel Core 3 304 show varied strengths. The data compression test yields 114775, while data encryption scores 8501. Extended instructions score 9686. The find prime numbers test is notably low at 68, while floating point math scores 29722 and integer math scores 24640. Multithread performance is 11625, physics is 868, random string sorting is 13659, and single-thread performance is 3614.

The Intel Core 3 304's average benchmark score is 13745. Its nearest rivals in the database provide context. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has an average score of 13786, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-8750H scores 13868, which is 0.9% higher. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD EPYC 7443 scores 13936, which is 1.4% higher.

These deltas are narrow. The Intel Core 3 304 sits within 1.4% of its closest competitors, both above and below. The largest gap is 1.4% behind the AMD EPYC 7443, and the largest lead is 1.1% over the Intel Core 5 120UL. This suggests the Intel Core 3 304 lands in a tightly packed performance band where small differences in workload type could flip the ranking.

The single-thread Passmark score of 3614 contrasts with the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1765. The multi-thread Passmark score of 11625 aligns with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5263. The database does not record wins for either processor in head-to-head tests, as the AMD part has no benchmark entries.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split between the two processors based on role. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS offers higher clock speeds, more cores and threads, dual-channel memory with ECC support, and wider PCIe connectivity. Its 4.30 GHz base clock and 5.00 GHz boost clock are substantially higher than the Intel part's 1.50 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost. The AMD chip is built on Zen 4 with 25,000 million transistors, indicating a more complex and capable silicon.

The Intel Core 3 304, despite having no recorded benchmark data for the AMD rival, posts scores that place it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 13745 is within 1.4% of several high-end competitors. The Intel chip uses a 3 nm process, which is smaller than AMD's 4 nm node, but it has fewer cores, no multithreading, single-channel memory, and no ECC support. Its launch MSRP is $309.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, memory bandwidth, or error-correcting memory, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS holds the architectural advantage on paper. The 12 threads versus 5 threads, the 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s bandwidth, and the ECC support all point to the AMD part being the more robust compute engine.

For workloads that prioritize single-thread efficiency or power draw, the Intel Core 3 304 has the recorded benchmark evidence. Its 15 W TDP versus AMD's 45 W TDP indicates a lower power envelope. The Intel part's percentile ranking of 68 against AMD's 50 suggests that, in the database's overall CPU landscape, the Intel chip is positioned higher, though this is based on the AMD part having no recorded benchmarks.

The verdict from the data: the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS is the choice for embedded applications requiring high core counts, ECC memory, and extensive PCIe lanes. The Intel Core 3 304 is the choice for applications where the recorded benchmark scores, lower power consumption, and smaller process node matter more. The two chips serve different design targets, and the database does not provide direct head-to-head results to declare a single winner.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 8645HS | Intel Core 3 304 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 5 |

| Threads | 12 | 5 |

| Base clock | 4.30 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 25,000 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 178 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 16 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 760M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Part number | Unknown | SAE3K |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 68 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 13745 |