AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G vs Intel Core i5-4330M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core i5-4330M across every Cinebench test in the head-to-head comparison. The Intel part wins all five benchmark comparisons, though the margins are consistently narrow, ranging from 1.8% to 2.1%. In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the Intel Core i5-4330M scores 274 against the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G’s 269, a delta of -1.8% from AMD’s perspective. The Cinebench R20 multicore result follows the same pattern: Intel scores 1145, AMD scores 1121, a 2.1% gap. Single-core performance in Cinebench R20 shows Intel at 161 versus AMD at 158, a 1.9% difference. The Cinebench R23 multicore test puts Intel at 2727 and AMD at 2670, again a 2.1% margin. The single-core R23 result is Intel 385 versus AMD 377, also 2.1% apart.

These are not dramatic victories. The largest delta in the entire head-to-head set is 2.1%, and every test lands within a tight band. The Intel processor holds a slight but consistent edge in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. For a benchmark engineer, the story here is one of near-parity with a persistent small advantage for the older Intel architecture. The AMD part is never ahead in any recorded test, but neither is it ever more than roughly 2% behind. In practical terms, this means the two chips should feel similar in everyday tasks that are not heavily dependent on raw Cinebench throughput.

Looking at the broader database context, the average benchmark score for the Intel Core i5-4330M is 938, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G sits at 919. That is a 2.1% difference in the overall average, consistent with the head-to-head deltas. The Intel chip also ranks slightly higher in the percentile distribution: it sits at the 25th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip is at the 24th percentile. Both are low in the overall ranking, which is expected for mobile-class parts with only two cores and four threads. The AMD part’s nearest rivals include the AMD PRO A10-9700E at an identical average score of 919 (0% delta), the AMD Athlon Silver 3050U at 917 (0.2% ahead), the AMD FX-4320 at 921 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Pentium Gold G6405T at 915 (0.5% ahead). The Intel part’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-8145U at 941 (0.4% ahead), the Intel Core i7-2715QE at 942 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Athlon X4 860K at 943 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD A8-7670K at 944 (0.7% ahead). These rival clusters show that both chips are surrounded by similar-performance parts, with the Intel chip slightly better positioned against its immediate competition.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design eras and different manufacturing philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses the Zen architecture, specifically the Banded Kestrel variant, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i5-4330M uses the Haswell architecture, built on a 22 nm process at Intel’s own fabs. The node difference is substantial: 14 nm versus 22 nm, which generally allows the newer AMD part to achieve similar performance with much lower power draw. The transistor counts reflect this: the AMD chip contains 3,500 million transistors on a 148 mm² die, while the Intel chip contains 1,400 million transistors on a 118 mm² die. The AMD die is larger but packs significantly more transistors, consistent with the denser 14 nm process.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-4330M has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache. In every cache level, the AMD part has more capacity, which could help in workloads that fit within those caches. However, the benchmark results do not show a corresponding performance advantage, suggesting that the Intel part’s higher clock speeds compensate for its smaller caches.

Clock speeds are a major differentiator. The Intel Core i5-4330M has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 2.80 GHz. The Intel part runs at nearly double the base clock and a full 1 GHz higher boost clock. This explains why the Intel chip wins all Cinebench tests despite having less cache and an older process node. The power envelope tells the opposite story: the AMD part has a TDP of 10 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 37 watts. That is a 27-watt difference, which is enormous for mobile-class parts. The AMD chip achieves 90% or more of the Intel chip’s performance in every test while drawing less than a third of the thermal design power.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-4330M supports DDR3 memory, with no memory bus width or bandwidth recorded in the database. The AMD part also has a PCIe Gen 3 interface with 8 lanes (CPU only), while no PCIe information is recorded for the Intel part. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 3, while the Intel chip uses Intel HD 5000. Neither part supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part is listed as Active in production, while the Intel part has no production status recorded.

The release dates are far apart. The Intel Core i5-4330M was released on 2013-08-31, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G was released on 2020-02-24. That is roughly a six-and-a-half-year gap. Despite this, the newer AMD part does not beat the older Intel part in any Cinebench test. The Intel chip’s high clock speeds, enabled by its 37 W TDP, keep it competitive or slightly ahead even against a much newer design.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-4330M wins every recorded benchmark. Its strengths are in raw single-core and multi-core Cinebench throughput, where its 3.80 GHz boost clock gives it a decisive edge. In the R23 single-core test, the Intel chip scores 385 versus 377 for AMD, a 2.1% advantage. In R23 multicore, Intel scores 2727 versus 2670, also 2.1% ahead. These are consistent wins across the board, making the Intel part the choice for anyone prioritizing maximum Cinebench performance in a two-core, four-thread mobile processor. The Intel chip also holds a slightly higher overall average benchmark score (938 versus 919) and a slightly higher percentile rank (25th versus 24th).

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G, while losing every benchmark, has its own clear domain: power efficiency. Its TDP of 10 watts versus 37 watts for the Intel part is the single biggest differentiator in this comparison. The AMD chip delivers 98% of the Intel chip’s performance in the best case (R15 multicore: 269 versus 274) while using roughly 27% of the thermal budget. For fanless designs, embedded systems, or any chassis where heat dissipation is a limiting factor, the AMD part is the logical choice. The database also shows that the AMD part has a more modern process node (14 nm versus 22 nm), a larger cache pool (4 MB L3 versus 3 MB L3), and support for DDR4 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part’s DDR3 support is older and its memory bandwidth is not recorded, so the AMD part is better positioned for modern memory ecosystems.

In practical terms, the Intel Core i5-4330M wins for anyone who runs Cinebench or similar CPU-bound workloads and has adequate cooling. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G wins for anyone who needs a low-power embedded processor that can still handle light to moderate computing tasks. The performance gap is small enough that most users would not notice a difference in everyday use, but the power gap is large enough to matter in system design.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G | Intel Core i5-4330M |

|---|---|---|

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 2.80 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| TDP | 10 W | 37 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket G3 |

| Architecture | Zen | Haswell |

| Codename | Zen | Haswell |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 22 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 3,500 million | 1,400 million |

| Die Size | 148 mm² | 118 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB per core | 64 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 256 KB per core |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB shared | 3 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Not recorded |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Not recorded |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 3 | Intel HD 5000 |

| Release Date | 2020-02-24 | 2013-08-31 |

| Production Status | Active | Not recorded |

| Part Number | YE1305C9T2OFG | Not recorded |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-4330M has a boost clock of 3.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G has a boost clock of 2.80 GHz.

Q: How much lower is the AMD part’s TDP compared to the Intel part?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G has a TDP of 10 watts, while the Intel Core i5-4330M has a TDP of 37 watts, a 27-watt difference.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-4330M wins with a score of 2727, compared to 2670 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G, a 2.1% margin.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-4330M has an average benchmark score of 938, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G has an average score of 919, a 2.1% difference.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-4330M supports DDR3 memory.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-4330M has 3 MB of shared L3 cache.