AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G vs Intel Core i5-5350U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G across every shared Cinebench benchmark. In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the AMD part scores 269 versus the Intel Core i5-5350U's 221, a 21.7% advantage. The R20 multicore result repeats the pattern: 1121 for the AMD chip against 923 for the Intel chip, a 21.5% lead. Single-core performance in R20 also favors AMD decisively, with 158 points versus 130 points, another 21.5% gap.

The largest absolute difference appears in the Cinebench R23 multicore run. The Ryzen Embedded R1305G produces 2670 points, while the Core i5-5350U manages 2198 points. That works out to a 21.5% margin. The single-core R23 test shows a nearly identical story: 377 points for AMD versus 310 points for Intel, a 21.6% advantage. Across all five head-to-head tests, the AMD processor wins every single one, giving it a 5 to 0 record in this comparison.

These consistent deltas, hovering around 21.5% in every workload, point to a structural performance gap rather than a test-specific quirk. The AMD part is not just faster in one niche; it holds the same approximate lead regardless of whether the workload scales across cores or runs on a single thread. The Intel chip does have a higher base clock (1800 MHz versus 1500 MHz) and a slightly higher boost clock (2.90 GHz versus 2.80 GHz), yet that clock advantage does not translate into benchmark victories. The AMD architecture appears to extract more work per cycle.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G outperforms the Intel Core i5-5350U in every single measured benchmark in this comparison. The performance lead is not marginal but substantial, ranging from 21.5% to 21.7% depending on the specific test. Anyone selecting between these two strictly based on the recorded data should choose the AMD part.

This conclusion holds regardless of whether the workload is multi-threaded or single-threaded. The AMD chip wins the multi-core tests by 21.5% to 21.7% and the single-core tests by 21.5% to 21.6%. There is no scenario in the database where the Intel chip closes the gap or takes a win. The Intel Core i5-5350U has a higher TDP (15 watts versus 10 watts), which would normally suggest more thermal headroom for sustained performance, but the measurements do not reflect that. It also carries a launch MSRP of $315, but the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The AMD part also carries a higher average benchmark score of 919 versus Intel's 903. Both parts sit at the same 24th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy the same overall performance tier, but the AMD chip is the top performer within that tier. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G is the faster processor.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G wins in every available Cinebench test, including both multi-core and single-core variants across R15, R20, and R23. This makes it the clear choice for any application that relies on Cinebench-style rendering workloads, CPU-based rendering, or similar multi-threaded tasks. It also takes the single-core tests, so scenarios that depend on single-thread responsiveness, such as light interactive tasks or legacy software, still favor the AMD part.

The Intel Core i5-5350U, on the other hand, has no recorded benchmark wins in this head-to-head. Its strengths lie elsewhere in the specification sheet, not in performance scores. It has a higher base clock (1800 MHz versus 1500 MHz) and a higher boost clock (2.90 GHz versus 2.80 GHz). It also supports PCIe Gen 2 with 12 lanes, while the AMD part provides PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes. That means the Intel chip can connect to more peripheral lanes, though at an older generation speed. The Intel part's integrated graphics is the Intel HD 6000, while the AMD part has Radeon Vega 3, but no graphics benchmark is available to compare them.

For users needing more PCIe lane count for expansion, the Intel part has a theoretical connectivity advantage. For users who prioritize raw CPU throughput, the AMD part is superior. The Intel chip has a longer history, with a release date in early 2015, while the AMD arrived in early 2020. The Intel is now end-of-life, while the AMD remains active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G scores 2670 points, while the Intel Core i5-5350U scores 2198 points, giving AMD a 21.5% lead.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-5350U faster in any benchmark from the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The Intel chip loses all five recorded benchmarks. The AMD chip wins Cinebench R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, R20 single-core, R23 multi-core, and R23 single-core.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-5350U has a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 2.90 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 2.80 GHz. Intel's clocks are higher, but AMD still performs better.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G has an average benchmark score of 919, while the Intel Core i5-5350U has an average score of 903. Both sit at the 24th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has the higher power draw?

A: The Intel Core i5-5350U has a TDP of 15 watts, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G has a TDP of 10 watts. The Intel part is rated for 5 watts more power.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G is listed as active in production, while the Intel Core i5-5350U is listed as end-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families and different generations. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses the Zen architecture, with the codename Zen (Banded Kestrel), part of the Ryzen Embedded 1000 series. It is built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, containing 3,500 million transistors on a die size of 148 mm². The Intel Core i5-5350U uses the Broadwell architecture, codename Broadwell-U, and is a Core i5 from the Broadwell-U generation. It is built on a 14 nm process at Intel, with 1,900 million transistors and a die of 133 mm².

Both have 2 cores and 4 threads, so the thread count is identical. The cache structures differ. The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD holds a cache size advantage in every level.

The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory, while the Intel chip supports DDR3. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD has a higher theoretical memory bandwidth at 38.4 GB/s versus Intel's 29.9 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD offers PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes, while the Intel offers PCIe Gen 2 with 12 lanes. The integrated graphics are different: AMD's Radeon Vega 3 versus Intel's HD 6000.

Specification Differences

The two parts are both mobile-class 2-core, 4-thread processors, but their specifications diverge on several key fields. The base clocks differ: the Intel runs at 1800 MHz, the AMD at 1500 MHz. The boost clocks differ too: Intel at 2.90 GHz, AMD at 2.80 GHz. The TDP differs by 5 watts: Intel at 15 W, AMD at 10 W. The sockets are different: Intel uses BGA 1168, AMD uses AMD Socket FP5.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4, Intel supports DDR3. Memory bandwidth differs as well: AMD at 38.4 GB/s, Intel at 29.9 GB/s. PCIe support differs: AMD has Gen 3 with 8 lanes, Intel has Gen 2 with 12 lanes. The cache sizes differ at every level as described above. The process nodes are the same at 14 nm, but the foundries differ and the transistor counts differ: AMD at 3,500 million, Intel at 1,900 million. Die sizes differ: AMD at 148 mm², Intel at 133 mm². The integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Vega 3, Intel has Intel HD 6000.

The production status also differs: AMD is active, Intel is end-of-life. The release dates differ by roughly five years: AMD in early 2020, Intel in early 2015. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $315, while the AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers differ as well: AMD's is YE1305C9T2OFG, Intel's is SR268. The AMD is not unlocked, and the Intel is not unlocked, so neither supports multiplier unlocking. Neither supports ECC memory.