AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 vs Intel Core i3-N300 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark averages?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 has an average benchmark score of 1156, while the Intel Core i3-N300 scores 1135. The AMD part sits 0.1% above the AMD Opteron 4334 and 0.2% above the Intel Core i3-8145UE, while the Intel part is 0.1% below the Intel Core i5-3570T and 0.1% below the Intel Core i5-2550K.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i3-N300 has 8 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: Both processors are listed with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but on a single-channel bus.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i3-N300 does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core i3-N300 scores 513 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 7.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312's score of 474.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i3-N300?

A: The Intel Core i3-N300 has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 is built on the Zen+ architecture with the Picasso codename, manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It belongs to AMD's 2000 series and is classified in the database as Ryzen Embedded with Zen+ (Picasso) generation. The die contains 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² area. It uses the AMD Socket FP5 and is classified as a desktop market segment part.

The Intel Core i3-N300 uses the Gracemont architecture, which is also its codename. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel and belongs to the Core i3 (Alder Lake-N) generation. The database does not list transistor count or die size for this part. It uses the Intel BGA 1264 socket and is classified as a mobile market segment part.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, but 2 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger shared L3 cache may help in workloads that benefit from a bigger unified cache pool.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD part supports DDR4 on a dual-channel bus. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but on a single-channel bus. Both are listed with the same 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth. ECC memory is available on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part includes Radeon Vega 3, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770.

The AMD part's base clock is 2.70 GHz with a boost clock of 3.50 GHz, while the Intel part's base clock is listed as 100.00 GHz (which appears to be a data anomaly) with a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel part has a 7 W TDP, notably lower than the AMD part's 15 W TDP. Both are active production parts, both are multiplier-unlocked false, and the AMD part was released in June 2022 while the Intel part was released in January 2023.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a split that depends heavily on the specific Cinebench version. The Intel Core i3-N300 wins four of the five recorded head-to-head tests, but the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 takes one decisive win in Cinebench R23 multicore.

Starting with the multicore tests, the Intel part leads in Cinebench R15 multicore with a score of 416 against 338 for the AMD part, a delta of 18.7% in Intel's favor. The margin widens in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the Intel part scores 2849 against 1410 for the AMD part, a delta of 50.5% in Intel's favor. The Intel part wins the single-core Cinebench R20 single-core test as well, scoring 401 against 199, a delta of 50.4% in Intel's favor.

The AMD part's sole head-to-head win comes in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it scores 3359 against the Intel part's 2546, a delta of 31.9% in AMD's favor. This is a substantial reversal given that the Intel part led Cinebench R20 multicore by 50.8% in the prior multicore test (not listed directly, but the R20 multicore delta is 50.5%).

The Intel part also wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 513 against 474, a delta of 7.6% in Intel's favor.

In terms of raw wins, the Intel Core i3-N300 records 4 wins and 1 loss in the head-to-head matrix. The recorded data shows that the Intel part's largest win is 50.5% in Cinebench R20 multicore, while its smallest win is 7.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The AMD part's only win is 31.9% in Cinebench R23 multicore.

The percentile data places the AMD part at the 33rd percentile of all CPUs, above the Intel part's 32nd percentile. The average benchmark scores suggest they are close overall: 1156 for the AMD part against 1135 for the Intel part.

The Cinebench R23 results are the most recent generation of that test series in the database, and they show the AMD part surviving the newer workload better in multicore performance. The older Cinebench R20 and R15 tests show the Intel part in a much stronger light, while the single-core tests consistently favor the Intel part regardless of Cinebench version.

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors with closely matched average scores, but with divergent strengths in different workload types. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 averages 1156 in the database's average benchmark score, while the Intel Core i3-N300 scores 1135, a difference of roughly 1.8% in AMD's favor. Both sit near the 32nd to 33rd percentile of all CPUs.

For multicore workloads, the verdict depends on which Cinebench version is considered. In Cinebench R15 and R20, the Intel part leads by 18.7% and 50.5% respectively. In Cinebench R23, the AMD part leads by 31.9%. This inconsistency suggests that the two parts respond differently to the workload evolution within the Cinebench suite.

For single-core performance, the Intel part is consistently ahead. It leads by 50.4% in Cinebench R20 single-core and by 7.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel part also has a higher boost clock at 3.70 GHz versus 3.50 GHz for the AMD part, which aligns with its single-core advantage.

The AMD part offers ECC memory support, which the Intel part lacks. The AMD part also uses a dual-channel memory bus, while the Intel part uses a single-channel bus, though both are listed at the same 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

The TDP difference is notable. The Intel part runs at 7 W, less than half of the AMD part's 15 W. This makes the Intel part more suitable for power-constrained environments, while the AMD part's higher TDP may allow for more sustained performance in desktop-style deployments.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. The AMD part has a smaller physical footprint in terms of die area (210 mm² versus no listed die size for the Intel part) but uses an older 12 nm process versus Intel's 10 nm process.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 has 2 cores; Intel Core i3-N300 has 8 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 4 threads; Intel has 8 threads.
• Base clock: AMD is 2.70 GHz; Intel is listed as 100.00 GHz (an apparent data anomaly).
• Boost clock: AMD is 3.50 GHz; Intel is 3.70 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is 15 W; Intel is 7 W.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP5; Intel uses Intel BGA 1264.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen+ (Picasso); Intel uses Gracemont.
• Process node: AMD is 12 nm; Intel is 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD uses GlobalFoundries; Intel uses Intel.
• Transistors: AMD lists 4,940 million; Intel has no listed value.
• Die size: AMD lists 210 mm²; Intel has no listed value.
• L2 cache: AMD has 512 KB per core; Intel has 2 MB per module.
• L3 cache: AMD has 4 MB shared; Intel has 6 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR4; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bus: AMD is dual-channel; Intel is single-channel.
• ECC memory: AMD supports ECC; Intel does not.
• PCIe: AMD has Gen 3, 8 lanes; Intel has Gen 3, 9 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon Vega 3; Intel has UHD Graphics 770.
• Market segment: AMD is desktop; Intel is mobile.
• Release date: AMD is June 20, 2022; Intel is January 2, 2023.
• Launch MSRP: AMD has none; Intel has $309.
• Part number: AMD is YE2312C4T2OFH; Intel is SRMDS.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2312 wins in Cinebench R23 multicore, scoring 3359 against the Intel part's 2546, a 31.9% lead. This suggests it handles the newer multicore workload better, possibly due to its dual-channel memory interface or its desktop-oriented design. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which is a clear advantage for reliability-sensitive deployments such as embedded systems or small servers where memory errors are a concern.

The Intel Core i3-N300 wins in Cinebench R15 multicore by 18.7%, in Cinebench R20 multicore by 50.5%, in Cinebench R20 single-core by 50.4%, and in Cinebench R23 single-core by 7.6%. Its single-core advantage is consistent across both R20 and R23, backed by its higher boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel part's 8 cores and 8 threads provide a clear thread-count advantage over the AMD part's 2 cores and 4 threads, which shows in the R20 multicore result.

The Intel part also wins on power efficiency, with a 7 W TDP versus 15 W for the AMD part. This makes it more suitable for fanless or battery-powered designs. The Intel part's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory adds flexibility, though the single-channel bus may limit memory-intensive workloads.

The AMD part's dual-channel memory bus could explain its stronger showing in Cinebench R23 multicore, as memory bandwidth is often a bottleneck in rendering workloads. The AMD part's higher average benchmark score (1156 versus 1135) also gives it a slight overall edge in the database's combined metric.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel part is the clear choice. For the newest multicore rendering workload in the database, the AMD part takes the win. For older multicore tests, the Intel part dominates. For ECC support and dual-channel memory, the AMD part has the advantage. For lower power consumption and a broader memory compatibility range, the Intel part wins.