AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS vs Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H holds a decisive performance advantage in the database's recorded benchmark suite, winning every available comparison. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving the Intel part as the only measurable performer in this pairing. The Core Ultra 7 356H achieves an average benchmark score of 41,215, which places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating that no direct benchmark results have been logged for that processor.

The Intel part posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,395 and a single-core score of 2,040. The R20 results show 12,153 multi-core and 1,715 single-core, while the older R15 test records 3,055 multi-core and 303 single-core. PassMark results are equally comprehensive: the Core Ultra 7 356H scores 33,978 in multithread, 4,072 in single-thread, 103,128 in floating point math, and 83,111 in integer math. Data compression reaches 336,177, data encryption scores 26,345, and extended instructions land at 27,898. Physics tests record 2,895, random string sorting hits 40,990, and prime number finding scores 327.

Because the AMD part has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison is one-directional. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 41,208 (0.0% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H at 41,263 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41,376 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H at 40,967 (0.6% delta). These close margins confirm that the Core Ultra 7 356H sits in a tightly contested performance tier, with all four rivals within one percentage point of its average score.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H wins every measured workload category in the database. Its 16 threads handle multi-threaded applications effectively, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,395 and the PassMark multithread score of 33,978. Single-thread performance is also strong, with 4,072 in PassMark single-thread and 2,040 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Specialized workloads reveal further strengths: floating point math at 103,128, integer math at 83,111, and data compression at 336,177 all indicate a processor built for sustained compute tasks.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS cannot be credited with any benchmark wins because the database contains no recorded scores for it. Its specifications suggest capability in general mobile computing, but the absence of measured data prevents any comparative conclusion. The database shows the AMD part at the 50th percentile across all CPUs, which is a neutral placement indicating no outlier performance in either direction, but it is not a substitute for actual benchmark results.

For use-case analysis, the Core Ultra 7 356H demonstrates strength in both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios. Content creation workloads that rely on multi-core rendering would benefit from the 18,395 R23 multi-core score. Productivity tasks that depend on single-core responsiveness would find the 2,040 R23 single-core score adequate. The Ryzen Embedded 8845HS, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, would theoretically handle similar workloads, but the database provides no evidence of its actual performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has an average benchmark score of 41,215. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has no recorded benchmark scores and an average of 0.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It sits within 0.6% of four tracked rivals: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 41,208, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H at 41,263, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X at 41,376, and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H at 40,967.

Q: What is the multi-core performance of the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18,395, the R20 multi-core score is 12,153, and the R15 multi-core score is 3,055. PassMark multithread score is 33,978.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H?

A: The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2,040, the R20 single-core score is 1,715, and the R15 single-core score is 303. PassMark single-thread score is 4,072.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS have any benchmark results in the database?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the AMD part, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: What percentile does each processor hold?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS is in the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz compared to 1.90 GHz for the Intel part, and a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The AMD processor carries a 45 W TDP, while the Intel processor is rated at 25 W.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not. The AMD processor has 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor has 12 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses the Radeon 780M, and the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Memory bandwidth favors the Intel part at 115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part. Both support dual-channel memory, but the Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has a recorded part number of SA4RGQ9EU, while the AMD part's part number is unknown. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is substantial. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process node with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H uses Panther Lake architecture, also named Panther Lake as its codename, built on Intel's 3 nm process. The Intel part's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part therefore has more L3 cache overall and substantially more L1 and L2 per core.

The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series under the Ryzen Embedded generation, while the Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 under the Ultra 7 Panther Lake-H generation. The AMD release date is recorded as 2024-04-01, and the Intel release date is 2026-01-04. The Intel part is the newer design, launching nearly two years later. The Intel part also has a more advanced process node at 3 nm versus 4 nm, though the foundries differ: TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H's 16 cores with 16 threads indicate a design with no hyperthreading, while the AMD part's 8 cores with 16 threads indicates simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part compensates with more physical cores. Both processors are active in production status and target the mobile market segment. Memory support differs in that the Intel part supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, and the AMD part supports ECC while the Intel part does not.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is the only processor in this pairing with measurable performance, and it performs at a high level. Its 87th percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 41,215, and comprehensive Cinebench and PassMark results establish it as a capable mobile processor. The nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, all sit within 0.6% of its average score, which places the Intel part in a competitive tier without a single dominant advantage over its closest competitors.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 8845HS offers a different specification profile: higher clocks (3.80 GHz base, 5.10 GHz boost), a lower 50th percentile ranking, and ECC memory support. These features may appeal to specific embedded or reliability-focused applications, but the database contains no benchmark evidence to support a performance claim. The AMD part's higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz for the Intel part suggests potential single-thread capability, but without recorded scores, that potential remains unverified.

For users selecting a processor based on recorded database performance, the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is the defensible choice. It delivers measured multi-core and single-core results across multiple benchmark suites, has a higher memory bandwidth at 115.2 GB/s, and supports faster PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The AMD part may suit scenarios where ECC memory, the 45 W TDP envelope, or the specific socket configuration matters more than measured performance. The data supports the Intel part for general compute workloads and the AMD part for specialized embedded requirements where its specifications, rather than benchmark scores, are the deciding factor.