AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS and the Intel Core 3 304 in very different performance tiers. The AMD part, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, targets a substantially higher workload ceiling than the Intel part, which uses 5 cores and 5 threads. The benchmark results confirm this gap across nearly every measured category.

Starting with multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 5263. The Intel Core 3 304, by comparison, scores 5263 in the same test, which is an exact match. This is the one instance where the two processors land at the same level in the database. However, this parity does not extend to other multi-threaded tests. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the AMD part scores 4160, while the Intel part scores 4160 as well. Again, the numbers are identical. It appears the database records the same score for both processors in these specific Cinebench multi-core tests, indicating that the AMD chip does not pull ahead in these particular measurements.

The single-core results tell a clearer story. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS scores 1765, while the Intel Core 3 304 scores 1765 as well. Once more, the scores are equal. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the AMD part scores 587, and the Intel part scores 587. The pattern continues: the database shows identical scores for both chips in these tests. The same holds for Cinebench R15 multi-core, where both score 849, and Cinebench R15 single-core, where both score 264.

The PassMark suite provides the only divergent results. In PassMark single-thread, the Intel Core 3 304 scores 3614, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no recorded score in this test. The Intel part also posts scores in PassMark multi-thread (11625), PassMark integer math (24640), PassMark floating-point math (29722), PassMark data compression (114775), PassMark data encryption (8501), PassMark extended instructions (9686), PassMark find prime numbers (68), PassMark physics (868), and PassMark random string sorting (13659). The AMD part has no benchmark entries in the database for any PassMark test.

The Intel Core 3 304 has a recorded average benchmark score of 13745, with a percentile ranking of 68 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13786 and sits 0.3% higher, the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13868 (0.9% higher), the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 (1.1% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7443 at 13936 (1.4% higher). These deltas are small, placing the Intel Core 3 304 in a tightly contested mid-range band. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS, in contrast, has a percentile ranking of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, meaning the database contains no scored benchmarks for it. Its performance profile must be inferred from its specifications rather than from direct measurements.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 3 304 is the only one of the two with actual benchmark scores in the database. It achieves a 68th percentile ranking across all CPUs, which places it above the median and within a narrow competitive window around processors like the Intel Core i7-8750H and the AMD EPYC 7443. Its average score of 13745 is competitive with those rivals, trailing the Threadripper PRO 3975WX by just 0.3% and the Core i7-8750H by 0.9%, while leading the Core 5 120UL by 1.1%.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS presents a different situation. It has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot confirm its measured performance. Its specifications, however, indicate a much higher core count (8 versus 5), a higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 1.50 GHz), and a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.30 GHz). It also supports dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, versus the Intel part's single-channel 59.7 GB/s. These specifications suggest that the AMD part is designed for heavier multi-threaded and memory-intensive tasks, even though the database lacks direct measurements to quantify that advantage.

For users selecting between these two, the recorded data favors the Intel Core 3 304 for any workload where benchmark scores matter, because it has verified results. The AMD part's lack of scored benchmarks means its performance must be estimated from its specifications, which point to a higher-end position. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $309, which the database lists, but no pricing comparison is possible for the AMD part since no launch MSRP field exists.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core benchmark score in the database?

A: The database records identical single-core scores for both processors. In Cinebench R23 single-core, both score 1765. In Cinebench R20 single-core, both score 587. In Cinebench R15 single-core, both score 264.

Q: What is the Intel Core 3 304's percentile ranking against all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 ranks in the 68th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13745.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS. Its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 304 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 scores 13745, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX scores 13786. The Intel part trails by 0.3%.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 3 304 does not support ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS does.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 uses 5 cores and 5 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for the Intel part. The AMD boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus 4.30 GHz for the Intel part. The AMD TDP is 45 watts, while the Intel TDP is 15 watts.

The socket types differ: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. The memory support differs as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 in dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part supports ECC memory, and the Intel part does not.

PCIe lanes also differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS provides Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 3 304 provides Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 780M, and the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe). The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part has a part number of SAE3K, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point, part of the 8000 series. It uses a 4 nm process node from TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, with a 3 nm process node from Intel. Its cache layout is different: 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation, while the Intel part belongs to the Core 3 generation. The AMD part's release date is April 1, 2024, and the Intel part's release date is April 15, 2026. The AMD part does not have an unlocked multiplier, and neither does the Intel part. The AMD part is produced by AMD, and the Intel part by Intel, with the AMD part using TSMC as the foundry and the Intel part using Intel as the foundry.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in every category where the database has recorded benchmark scores. It has verified results in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 for both multi-core and single-core tests, and it has a full PassMark suite including single-thread, multi-thread, integer math, floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, physics, and random string sorting. Its 68th percentile ranking places it ahead of the majority of CPUs in the database, and its average score of 13745 is competitive with processors like the Intel Core i7-8750H and the AMD EPYC 7443.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS wins on raw specifications. It has twice the core count (8 versus 5), more than double the threads (16 versus 5), a higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 1.50 GHz), and a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.30 GHz). It also has a larger shared L3 cache (16 MB versus 6 MB), dual-channel memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth versus single-channel 59.7 GB/s, ECC memory support, and more PCIe lanes (20 versus 6). These specifications indicate that the AMD part is positioned for workloads that need more parallel processing capacity and memory throughput, but the database contains no benchmark scores to confirm how that translates into measured performance.

For a user who relies on recorded benchmark data, the Intel Core 3 304 is the only choice with verified results. For a user who weights specifications over measurements, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS appears to offer a more capable configuration on paper, particularly for multi-threaded tasks and memory-heavy applications. The data does not permit a direct performance comparison, since the AMD part lacks any scored benchmarks.