AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits the two processors into distinct roles. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is built for parallel throughput, while the Intel Core 5 320 prioritizes single-thread responsiveness and power efficiency.

The AMD part uses 8 cores and 16 threads, which gives it a structural advantage in any workload that scales across cores. The Intel part counters with a higher single-core performance profile, despite having only 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 also holds a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs, sitting at the 72nd percentile versus the AMD part's 50th percentile. That percentile gap suggests the Intel chip performs better relative to the broader CPU field, even though the AMD chip has more raw core count.

For multi-threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS should be the pick. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 45 W TDP points toward sustained all-core workloads. The Intel Core 5 320, with its 6-core, 6-thread layout and 15 W TDP, appears better suited for bursty single-thread tasks where clock speed matters more than core count.

The Intel chip also has a notable edge in the benchmark database's overall scoring. Its average benchmark score of 18023 places it well ahead of the AMD part's recorded average of 0, which reflects the fact that the AMD chip currently has no benchmark entries in the database. That absence of recorded scores for the AMD part means all direct performance comparisons rely on the Intel chip's benchmark results and its nearest rival comparisons.

The Intel Core 5 320's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 with an average score of 17994 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 with a delta of 0.7%, the Intel Core i5-1334U at 18154 with a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 with a delta of 0.7%. These numbers show the Core 5 320 sits in a tight cluster, essentially matching desktop processors from previous generations in overall average score.

The Verdict

The data indicates two different purchasing profiles. For software that uses many threads, such as rendering, compilation, or heavy multitasking, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has the structural advantage with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its Zen 4 architecture, Hawk Point codename, and 4 nm TSMC process node position it as a modern high-core-count part.

For single-thread performance and efficiency, the Intel Core 5 320 is the stronger choice. Its 72nd percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 50th percentile, combined with its higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz, suggests it delivers better per-core performance. The Intel chip's lower 15 W TDP also indicates it can achieve this in a more power-constrained envelope, which matters for thin mobile designs.

The benchmark database shows the Intel Core 5 320 delivers a single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1926, a multi-core score of 6197, and a PassMark single-thread score of 4045. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no recorded benchmark scores, so any claim about its absolute performance must be inferred from its specifications rather than measured results.

The Intel Core 5 320 also has a launch MSRP of $340. The AMD part has no recorded launch price in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark results are not recorded in the database for these two parts. The comparison must instead be drawn from the Intel Core 5 320's own benchmark scores and its nearest rival deltas.

The Intel Core 5 320 records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6197 and a single-core score of 1926. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5462 multi-core and 771 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1054 multi-core and 276 single-core. These Cinebench results show a consistent pattern: the single-core scores are relatively strong for a 15 W mobile part, while the multi-core scores are limited by the 6-core, 6-thread configuration.

The PassMark results for the Intel Core 5 320 show a multi-thread score of 15450 and a single-thread score of 4045. The integer math score is 32323, floating point math is 42440, and extended instructions score is 13262. Data compression scores 148779, data encryption scores 10984, and find prime numbers scores 110. Random string sorting scores 18038, and physics scores 1221.

Comparing the Intel Core 5 320 to its nearest rivals, the delta values are small. It sits 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 0.7% above the Intel Core 5 120U, 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, and 0.7% below the Intel Core i5-1334U. These tight margins indicate the Core 5 320 performs essentially on par with these established parts in aggregate benchmark scoring.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no benchmark entries, no average benchmark score, and no nearest rival data in the database. Its wins must be evaluated on specification alone: 8 cores versus 6, 16 threads versus 6, 16 MB of shared L3 cache versus 6 MB, and a 5.10 GHz boost clock versus 4.60 GHz.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 320 boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 320 ranks at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a TDP of 45 W. The Intel Core 5 320 has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 320 does not.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 320 supports single-channel memory with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses TSMC's 4 nm process with a die size of 178 mm² and 25,000 million transistors. The Intel Core 5 320 uses Intel's 3 nm process, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The AMD part is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Hawk Point. It belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen Embedded generation. The Intel part uses the codename Wildcat Lake and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Intel architecture field is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the AMD part a substantial cache capacity advantage, especially at the L3 level.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe lanes differ as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 320 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. This gives the AMD part substantially more expansion bandwidth.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD part uses the Radeon 780M. The Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The sockets differ: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses BGA 1516. Both are mobile segments. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 1.50 GHz. The AMD part is not multiplier unlocked, and neither is the Intel part. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SAE3H, while the AMD part's part number is unknown.

Release dates differ by roughly two years. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS was released on 2024-04-01, and the Intel Core 5 320 was released on 2026-04-15. Both are listed as active in production status.