AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 315 stands as the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark scores, and the data shows it delivers a strong overall showing. Its average benchmark score of 18188 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, a position that puts it ahead of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS, which sits in the 50th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18189, the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180, the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176. The delta percentages against these rivals are essentially flat, ranging from 0 to 0.1 percent, which indicates the Core 5 315 performs in a tightly clustered band with those processors.

The multi-core results for the Intel Core 5 315 are substantial. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it records 12981 points, while in Cinebench R20 multi-core it reaches 5452 points, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core it scores 1308 points. The PassMark multithread score of 15272 further confirms this capability. Single-core performance is also notable, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 1832 points, Cinebench R20 single-core at 769 points, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 184 points. The PassMark single-thread score of 4021 reinforces this result.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its nearest rivals list is empty. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Intel processor's measured results and the architectural characteristics of both parts as listed in the database. The Intel Core 5 315 wins the available benchmark comparison by default, as no comparable scores exist for the AMD processor.

Data compression and encryption tasks show the Intel part's efficiency. The PassMark data compression score is 146143, while data encryption reaches 11119. Extended instructions score 13143, and random string sorting hits 17551. Floating point math records 42441, and integer math reaches 31690. Prime number finding scores 112, and physics processing scores 1163. These results provide a full picture of the Intel processor's computational strengths across varied workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 315 demonstrates its strengths in every measured workload category, since it is the only processor with recorded benchmarks. Multi-threaded applications benefit from its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12981 and PassMark multithread score of 15272. Data-heavy operations show strong results through the PassMark data compression score of 146143 and data encryption score of 11119. Mathematical workloads are handled capably, with floating point math at 42441 and integer math at 31690. Single-threaded responsiveness is supported by the PassMark single-thread score of 4021 and the Cinebench single-core scores across all three versions of the test.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS cannot claim a win in any benchmark category, as its benchmark array is empty. Its advantage lies in its specification sheet rather than measured performance. The database shows the AMD part with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and a 45 W TDP. The Intel Core 5 315 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, a base clock of 1.50 GHz, a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and a 15 W TDP. These figures indicate the AMD processor has the higher peak clock and greater core count, but without benchmark data, its actual performance advantage cannot be quantified in the database.

Power consumption is a clear differentiator. The Intel part's 15 W TDP is one-third of the AMD part's 45 W TDP. For thermally constrained or battery-powered mobile systems, the Intel processor is the only option with measured performance at a low power envelope. The AMD processor, with its higher TDP, targets systems that can supply and dissipate more power, but its performance in that configuration remains unmeasured.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has an average benchmark score of 18188 and sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a TDP of 45 W. The Intel Core 5 315 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 315 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s with dual-channel memory support. The Intel Core 5 315 has a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s with single-channel memory support.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 315 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: the AMD part runs at 3.80 GHz, the Intel part at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the AMD part reaching 5.10 GHz and the Intel part reaching 4.40 GHz. TDP ratings are 45 W for the AMD part and 15 W for the Intel part.

The socket types are entirely different. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1516. Memory support differs as well: the AMD part supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel memory and a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the AMD processor but absent on the Intel processor.

PCIe lane counts differ, with the AMD processor offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel processor offering Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different: the AMD part uses Radeon 780M, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The release dates are set apart by roughly two years, with the AMD part released on 2024-04-01 and the Intel part on 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a listed part number of SAEFC and a launch MSRP of $340; the AMD part has an unknown part number and no launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS belongs to the 8000 series and is built on Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point. Its generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 4 (Hawk Point)). The process node is 4 nm at TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a die size of 178 mm². The cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core 5 315 uses the codename Wildcat Lake and its generation is listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). The architecture field is null in the database, so no architecture name is recorded. The process node is 3 nm at Intel, while transistor count and die size are not listed. The cache configuration shows 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

These architecture differences carry direct consequences. The AMD part's larger L3 cache of 16 MB versus 6 MB on the Intel part suggests stronger cache-sensitive workload performance, though no benchmark confirms this. The AMD part's 4 nm TSMC process and 25,000 million transistors indicate a more complex design than the Intel part's 3 nm Intel process, though the Intel part lacks a recorded transistor count. The Intel part uses a smaller process node at 3 nm compared to 4 nm, which typically improves power efficiency, a point supported by its 15 W TDP against the AMD part's 45 W TDP.

The integrated graphics differ fundamentally. The AMD Radeon 780M is paired with the Zen 4 architecture, while the Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe execution units is paired with Wildcat Lake. No graphics benchmarks are recorded for either processor, so the database cannot determine which integrated solution delivers higher frame rates or compute throughput.

The memory controllers also differ. The AMD part's dual-channel DDR5 support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth stands in contrast to the Intel part's single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X support with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part's higher bandwidth may benefit memory-intensive workloads, but again, no benchmark data exists for the AMD processor to confirm this.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split between measured performance and raw specifications. The Intel Core 5 315 is the only processor with benchmark results, and those results place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 18188. Its nearest rivals, the AMD EPYC 9274F, Intel Core i7-9700, Intel Core i7-1365U, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, all score within 0.1 percent of it, which shows the Intel part competes at a level comparable to those established processors. For any workload that can be measured today, the Intel Core 5 315 delivers the recorded numbers: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 12981, Cinebench R23 single-core at 1832, PassMark multithread at 15272, and PassMark single-thread at 4021.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS offers no benchmark data in the database. Its 50th percentile ranking and zero average score mean it cannot be compared on measured performance. What it does offer is a specification sheet with higher core count, higher clocks, larger cache, dual-channel memory, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock and 16 MB of L3 cache suggests it is designed for compute-heavy workloads, but the database contains no evidence of how that translates into actual performance.

The choice between these two processors depends on whether the user prioritizes measured results or listed specifications. The Intel Core 5 315 has the advantage of verified performance across single-thread, multi-thread, data compression, encryption, and math workloads. Its 15 W TDP makes it suitable for power-sensitive mobile designs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS, with its 45 W TDP, higher clocks, and greater core count, targets a different class of system, one with more power headroom and a need for the features it lists, such as ECC memory and a wider memory bus. The record shows the Intel part as the only one with proven performance, while the AMD part remains an unmeasured specification sheet.