AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 vs Intel Core i5-7300HQ Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record is unambiguous. Across every recorded Cinebench test, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 takes the win. The Intel Core i5-7300HQ does not claim a single victory in any of the six head-to-head comparisons, making this a clean sweep for the AMD part.

The most important split is between single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Ryzen Embedded R2314 leads in both, but the margin is consistent rather than lopsided. In single-core tests, the AMD chip posts a lead of roughly 11.6% to 11.8% over the Intel chip. In multi-core tests, the lead sits between 11.8% and 12%. This suggests the AMD processor does not simply rely on extra cores or threads, it is faster per thread and scales that advantage across all four cores.

For workloads that rely on a single thread, such as older games or lightly threaded productivity tasks, the Ryzen Embedded R2314 is the better choice. For fully threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering, the same conclusion holds, the AMD chip wins there too, with a slightly larger margin in the Cinebench R15 multi-core test. The data shows no scenario where the Intel part comes out ahead, so the use-case split is less about task type and more about whether the user is willing to accept lower performance for a different platform feature.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design eras. The Intel Core i5-7300HQ is built on Kaby Lake, specifically the Kaby Lake-H variant, using Intel's 14 nm process. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 uses the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, fabricated on a 12 nm node at GlobalFoundries. The process size difference is small, but the architectural generation gap is more meaningful.

Both processors have four cores and four threads, so there is no parity gap in thread count. The cache layout, however, differs substantially. The Intel part offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip has more L1 and L2 per core, while Intel has more L3 overall. The AMD die is also physically larger at 210 mm², versus 126 mm² for Intel, and it packs 4,940 million transistors, a figure the Intel pack does not list.

Memory support differs as well. The Intel chip supports both DDR3 and DDR4, while the AMD part supports DDR4 only. Both run dual-channel memory. The AMD chip explicitly lists a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel part. The integrated graphics are different too: Intel HD Graphics 630 on the Intel side, Radeon Vega 6 on the AMD side. Both have PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, and both are locked, with no unlocked multiplier.

The platform context is also distinct. The Intel chip is a mobile part, end-of-life, released in early 2017. The AMD chip is a desktop-class embedded part, still active, released in mid-2022. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $250. The AMD chip does not have a recorded launch MSRP. The Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1440, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest recorded win for the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 493 against the Intel Core i5-7300HQ's 434. That is a delta of -12% from the Intel perspective, meaning the AMD chip is about 12% ahead. The same test in single-core shows 69 versus 61, a delta of -11.6%.

Cinebench R20 shows a near-identical pattern. In multi-core, AMD scores 2055 against Intel's 1812, a delta of -11.8%. In single-core, AMD scores 289 against Intel's 255, again -11.8%. Cinebench R23 repeats the pattern: multi-core 4893 versus 4316, a delta of -11.8%, and single-core 690 versus 609, a delta of -11.7%.

The consistency across all three Cinebench versions is notable. Whether the test is older or newer, the relative gap stays almost constant. The AMD chip is not just faster in one specific benchmark, it is faster across the board by a stable margin. For context, the average benchmark score places the Intel part at 1448 and the AMD part at 1415, which seems contradictory given the head-to-head results. The reason is that the Intel part has additional Geekbench scores in its record, while the AMD part does not. The Geekbench multicore score for Intel is 3044 and single-core is 1052, which raises its average.

The nearest rivals also put these chips in perspective. The Intel part sits at the 38th percentile of all CPUs, with its closest competitor being the AMD Opteron 6378 at a delta of 0%. The AMD part sits at the 37th percentile, with its closest competitor being the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U at a delta of 0%. Both chips hover in the same performance tier, but the head-to-head data shows the AMD part consistently winning by roughly 12% in every Cinebench test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 wins every multi-core test. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 493 versus 434, a 12% lead. In R20, it scores 2055 versus 1812, an 11.8% lead. In R23, it scores 4893 versus 4316, an 11.8% lead.

Q: Is the Intel chip faster in single-core tests?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 wins all three single-core tests. The margins are 11.6% in R15, 11.8% in R20, and 11.7% in R23.

Q: Do the two chips have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes. Both have 4 cores and 4 threads. The performance difference comes from architectural efficiency, not core count.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-7300HQ does not.

Q: What is the difference in memory support?

A: The Intel chip supports both DDR3 and DDR4, while the AMD chip supports DDR4 only. Both use dual-channel memory. The AMD chip has a listed memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s.

Q: Which chip has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 is built on a 12 nm process, while the Intel Core i5-7300HQ is built on 14 nm. The AMD chip also has a larger die at 210 mm² versus 126 mm².

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-7300HQ | AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 |

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

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1440 | AMD Socket FP5 |

| Architecture | Kaby Lake | Zen+ |

| Process node | 14 nm | 12 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Die size | 126 mm² | 210 mm² |

| Transistors | Not listed | 4,940 million |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 96 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 256 KB per core | 512 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 6 MB shared | 4 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR3, DDR4 | DDR4 only |

| Memory bandwidth | Not listed | 42.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Radeon Vega 6 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Production status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release date | 2017-01-02 | 2022-06-20 |

| Launch MSRP | $250 | Not listed |

The base clocks differ, with Intel starting at 2.50 GHz and AMD at 2.10 GHz, but both boost to 3.50 GHz. The TDP gap is large: 45 W for Intel versus 15 W for AMD. The AMD chip uses more die area and more transistors, but draws far less power. The Intel chip has more L3 cache, while the AMD chip has more L1 and L2 per core.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner for raw performance. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 beats the Intel Core i5-7300HQ in every single benchmark recorded, with margins between 11.6% and 12%. If the task is purely about compute throughput in Cinebench-style workloads, the AMD chip is the better option.

The Intel chip does have a few structural advantages. It supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, which gives platform flexibility. It also has more L3 cache at 6 MB, and it has a lower launch MSRP of $250, though the AMD chip has no listed price at all. The Intel part is also a mobile chip, so it may fit into existing laptop designs, while the AMD part is a desktop embedded chip.

However, the AMD chip counters with a much lower TDP of 15 W versus 45 W, which is significant for embedded and fanless designs. It also supports ECC memory, a feature the Intel chip lacks entirely. The AMD chip is still active in production, while the Intel chip is end-of-life. The AMD part also has a higher memory bandwidth rating of 42.7 GB/s.

For a user who prioritizes ECC support, lower power draw, and a newer active platform, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 is the sensible pick. For a user who needs DDR3 compatibility or already has an Intel BGA 1440 board, the Intel Core i5-7300HQ remains a functional choice, but it will deliver measurably lower performance in every tested workload. The recorded data does not offer a single scenario where the Intel chip wins a benchmark, so the verdict is straightforward: the AMD chip is the faster processor, and the Intel chip is the legacy option.