AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 vs Intel Core i5-4460 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 and Intel Core i5-4460 are locked in a statistical tie by average benchmark score, both posting 1415 and occupying the 37th percentile among all CPUs. Yet the head-to-head data tells a different story: the R2314 wins all six Cinebench comparisons, with margins between 16.5% and 17.1%. The i5-4460 counters with a higher base clock, more shared L3 cache, and a lower launch MSRP of $187, but those advantages do not translate into a single benchmark victory. This is a case where aggregate scores hide a decisive per-workload gap.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 wins everywhere it matters in the provided benchmark suite. Every Cinebench iteration — R15, R20, and R23 — shows the R2314 ahead in both single-core and multi-core tests. That is six wins out of six head-to-head comparisons. The multi-core margins range from 16.8% to 17.1%, while single-core margins sit between 16.5% and 16.9%. For rendering workloads that scale with thread count, the R2314’s edge is consistent and substantial. For lightly threaded tasks, the advantage is nearly identical, meaning the R2314 does not sacrifice single-thread performance to achieve its multi-core lead.

The Intel Core i5-4460 does not win a single head-to-head benchmark in the FACT PACK. Its only quantitative advantages are architectural: a 3.20 GHz base clock versus 2.10 GHz, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache versus 4 MB. Those figures do not produce a win in any Cinebench test. The data suggests that the i5-4460’s higher base clock and larger cache are insufficient to overcome the R2314’s architectural efficiency. If a workload relies purely on the metrics in this pack, the i5-4460 has no winning scenario.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from different design eras and philosophies. The R2314 is a 12 nm part built by GlobalFoundries, using AMD’s Zen+ architecture under the Picasso codename. It integrates 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The i5-4460 is a 22 nm Intel part using the Haswell architecture, with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. The R2314 packs over three times the transistor count into a larger die, which reflects a more complex design with integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, ECC memory support, and a newer memory interface.

Both CPUs have four cores and four threads, so the threading model is identical. The R2314’s base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost to 3.50 GHz; the i5-4460 starts at 3.20 GHz and boosts to 3.40 GHz. The i5-4460 has a higher base clock, but the R2314’s boost clock is 0.10 GHz higher. Cache layouts differ: the R2314 provides 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, while the i5-4460 provides 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core. The i5-4460 counters with 6 MB of shared L3 versus the R2314’s 4 MB.

Memory support diverges sharply. The R2314 uses DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth; the i5-4460 uses DDR3 on a dual-channel bus with 25.6 GB/s. The R2314 supports ECC memory; the i5-4460 does not. Both use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, but the R2314’s socket is AMD FP5 while the i5-4460 uses Intel Socket 1150. The R2314’s integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6; the i5-4460 has Intel HD 4600. The R2314 is marked as Active production, while the i5-4460 is End-of-life. The R2314 launched in 2022, the i5-4460 in 2014.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the R2314 scores 493 against the i5-4460’s 421, a 17.1% advantage. That test also shows the pattern for single-core: the R2314 scores 69 versus 59, a 16.9% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the R2314 posts 2055 multi-core versus 1758, a 16.9% delta, and 289 single-core versus 248, a 16.5% delta. The smallest single-core margin is 16.5% in R20, but the gap stays consistent.

Cinebench R23 repeats the story: multi-core 4893 versus 4188, a 16.8% delta, and single-core 690 versus 591, also 16.8%. The consistency across all three Cinebench versions is striking. The R2314’s advantage does not fade as the workload becomes more modern or more demanding. Each deltaPct falls within a narrow band of 16.5% to 17.1%, suggesting a uniform performance edge rather than a workload-specific anomaly. The i5-4460 has additional Geekbench scores in its pack — 3035 multi-core and 1018 single-core — but the FACT PACK provides no R2314 Geekbench results, so no head-to-head comparison is possible for that test.

The average benchmark score for both CPUs is exactly 1415, which places them in the same percentile tier. Their nearest rivals are identical: the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U matches at 1415, the Intel Core i7-3840QM sits at 1416 with a -0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i7-2700K posts 1419 with a -0.3% delta. This means the R2314 and i5-4460 are effectively indistinguishable in aggregate, yet the Cinebench head-to-head shows the R2314 ahead by nearly 17% in every test. The aggregate score masks the R2314’s dominance because it likely reflects a broader benchmark mix that includes tests where the i5-4460’s higher base clock helps close the gap.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 boosts to 3.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-4460 boosts to 3.40 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-4460 win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The FACT PACK shows the R2314 winning all six Cinebench comparisons, with winsA equal to 6 and winsB equal to 0.

Q: How much larger is the R2314’s multi-core lead in Cinebench R23?

A: The R2314 scores 4893 versus 4188, a 16.8% advantage.

Q: What memory types do the two CPUs support?

A: The R2314 supports DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth; the i5-4460 supports DDR3 with 25.6 GB/s bandwidth. The R2314 also supports ECC memory, while the i5-4460 does not.

Q: Are the two CPUs tied in average benchmark score?

A: Yes. Both have an average benchmark score of 1415 and a percentile rank of 37.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The R2314 is built on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries; the i5-4460 uses Intel’s 22 nm process.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 | Intel Core i5-4460 |

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

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 84 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket 1150 |

| Architecture | Zen+ | Haswell |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 22 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | 1,400 million |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 177 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) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | Intel HD 4600 |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2022-06-20 | 2014-05-10 |

| Launch MSRP | None listed | $187 |

The TDP difference is extreme: the R2314 draws 15 W versus the i5-4460’s 84 W, a 69 W gap that makes the R2314 far more suited to thermally constrained environments. The R2314 achieves its performance lead while consuming a fraction of the power. The i5-4460’s only spec wins are base clock (3.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz) and L3 cache size (6 MB versus 4 MB). Both CPUs lack an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an option for either.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 outperforms the Intel Core i5-4460 in every benchmark where a direct comparison exists. The R2314 leads by 16.5% to 17.1% across all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads. It does so with a 15 W TDP versus 84 W, a 5.7x efficiency advantage in power draw. The R2314 also brings DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, ECC capability, and a newer 12 nm process with over three times the transistor count.

The i5-4460 offers a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz and more shared L3 cache at 6 MB, but neither translates into a benchmark win. Its DDR3 memory bus delivers 25.6 GB/s, and it lacks ECC support. The i5-4460 is end-of-life, while the R2314 remains active. For any workload represented in the Cinebench suite, the R2314 is the faster choice by a consistent margin. For applications that benefit from the i5-4460’s higher base clock, the FACT PACK provides no benchmark evidence of superiority.

Who should pick which? If the workload is any Cinebench-style rendering or single-threaded task, the R2314 is the definitive pick. The i5-4460’s only quantitative advantages are architectural specs that fail to produce a win. Given the R2314’s lower TDP, active production status, and uniform performance lead, it is the rational selection for new systems. The i5-4460, with its 2014 release date and end-of-life status, offers no benchmark-based reason for selection over the R2314. The aggregate score tie is a statistical artifact; the head-to-head data is unambiguous.