AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus shows two processors aimed at different priorities. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the performance leader, posting a 93rd percentile ranking across all CPUs against a 50th percentile for the AMD part. The Intel chip carries 20 cores with 20 threads, a 5.30 GHz boost clock, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD chip offers 8 cores with 16 threads, a 5.10 GHz boost clock, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

The measured benchmark results confirm the gap. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 41913, and its single-core score is 5917. The AMD processor has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, so all quantitative comparisons rely on the Intel data and architectural specifications.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus also sits within 0.8 percent of the Intel Core i9-13900KF, the Intel Core i9-13900K, the Intel Core i9-13900T, and the Intel Xeon 636 in average benchmark score, which places it in elite desktop-class territory. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS targets a different role: it supports ECC memory, uses a 45 W TDP, and comes with the Radeon 780M integrated graphics. The Intel part does not support ECC memory and uses a 55 W TDP with Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

The data shows that buyers who need maximum compute throughput should choose the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is the option for systems that require ECC memory support, a lower thermal envelope, and a smaller process geometry advantage with a 4 nm node against Intel's 3 nm node.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename from the Core Ultra Series 2 family, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Intel part has a larger die at 243 mm² compared to 178 mm² for the AMD chip, but the AMD chip carries more transistors at 25,000 million versus 17,800 million in the Intel part.

The core configurations differ sharply. The AMD processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor provides 20 cores and 20 threads. The Intel design does not use simultaneous multithreading, which explains the equal core and thread counts. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count from 8 to 16.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The Intel part thus provides nearly double the L3 capacity and significantly more per-core L2.

Memory support shows a critical distinction. Both processors support DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, but the AMD part delivers 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth while the Intel part delivers 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS, not on the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus.

PCIe connectivity also differs by generation. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel part is multiplier unlocked, whereas the AMD part is not. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD chip uses the Radeon 780M, and the Intel chip uses the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

The production status is Active for both processors. The AMD part was released in April 2024, and the Intel part has a release date of March 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no entries in the benchmark database, so a direct numerical comparison cannot be constructed from measured results.

The Intel processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41913 places it well above typical mobile processors. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5917 indicates strong per-thread performance. In Cinebench R20, the Intel part scores 17603 multi-core and 2485 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 4224 multi-core and 596 single-core.

PassMark results for the Intel part are extensive. The multi-thread score is 48270, and the single-thread score is 4764. The integer math test returns 122449, floating point math returns 163567, and extended instructions return 39283. Data compression scores 493179, data encryption scores 37813, and random string sorting scores 60020. Physics scores 3843, and the find prime numbers test returns 482.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part in the database are the Intel Core i9-13900KF with an average score of 61841 and a 0 percent delta, the Intel Core i9-13900K with 61766 and a 0.1 percent delta, the Intel Core i9-13900T with 61723 and a 0.2 percent delta, and the Intel Xeon 636 with 61360 and a 0.8 percent delta. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61834, which puts it within a fraction of a percent of the Core i9-13900KF. This indicates that the mobile-oriented Intel part delivers performance comparable to a flagship desktop processor from a previous generation.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, which means its performance cannot be quantified relative to the Intel part. The 50th percentile ranking for the AMD chip versus the 93rd percentile for the Intel chip provides the only direct performance context. The Intel part sits in the top 7 percent of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits exactly at the median.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus does not support ECC memory.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus delivers 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS delivers 89.6 GB/s.

Q: How does the Intel part compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61834. The Intel Core i9-13900KF scores 61841 with a 0 percent delta, the Intel Core i9-13900K scores 61766 with a 0.1 percent delta, the Intel Core i9-13900T scores 61723 with a 0.2 percent delta, and the Intel Xeon 636 scores 61360 with a 0.8 percent delta.

Q: What process nodes do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins on raw compute performance. Its 20 cores, 30 MB of L3 cache, higher memory bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 5 support make it the stronger choice for workloads that scale with thread count and memory throughput. The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41913 and PassMark multi-thread score of 48270 confirm its capability in rendering, compilation, and heavy parallel tasks. Its single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5917, also gives it an edge in lightly threaded applications.

The Intel part also wins on platform features for performance-focused builds. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes supports faster storage and expansion devices. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which the AMD part does not permit. The 55 W TDP is higher than the AMD part's 45 W TDP, which aligns with its higher performance ceiling.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS wins on operational flexibility for embedded and reliability-focused systems. ECC memory support is the standout feature, as it enables error correction in memory, which matters for data integrity in long-running or mission-critical workloads. The Intel part lacks this capability entirely.

The AMD part also wins on thermal efficiency. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the Intel part's 55 W TDP, and its 4 nm process node, despite being larger than Intel's 3 nm node, uses fewer transistors at 25,000 million versus 17,800 million in the Intel part. The AMD chip also has a smaller die at 178 mm² compared to 243 mm² for the Intel chip.

The integrated graphics comparison favors AMD on branding and generational maturity, with the Radeon 780M, but the database contains no graphics benchmarks for either processor, so no performance conclusion can be drawn. The Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU remains the alternative for systems that need Intel's graphics stack.

For systems where memory bandwidth matters more than ECC, the Intel part's 102.4 GB/s exceeds the AMD part's 89.6 GB/s. For systems where error-correcting memory is mandatory, the AMD part is the only option between the two. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support gives it an advantage for future-proofing storage and accelerator connectivity, while the AMD part's PCIe Gen 4 support is sufficient for current-generation devices.

The benchmark percentile data reinforces the split. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS ranks in the 50th percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 61834 places it alongside the Intel Core i9-13900KF, a desktop flagship. The AMD part has no recorded benchmark score, so its performance class cannot be verified from the database.

The release timeline also favors the Intel part for newer platform expectations. The Intel processor has a release date of March 2026, while the AMD processor was released in April 2024. The Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family, and the AMD part belongs to the 8000 series.

The choice between the two comes down to the workload and platform requirements. High-throughput compute, PCIe Gen 5 storage, and overclocking point to the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. ECC memory, lower power draw, and a smaller die point to the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS.