AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 vs Intel Core i5-5675C Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-5675C has an average benchmark score of 1759, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 scores 1730. The Intel part sits 0.2% above the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3, while the AMD part sits 0.5% above the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 scores 5984 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core i5-5675C scores 4912. The AMD chip leads by 17.9% in that test.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-5675C has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part's simultaneous multithreading effectively doubles its logical thread count.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-5675C does not. This is a significant differentiator for reliability-focused embedded workloads.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The Intel Core i5-5675C has a TDP of 65 watts, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 has a TDP of 15 watts. The AMD chip draws substantially less power under its rated envelope.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 boosts to 3.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-5675C boosts to 3.60 GHz. The AMD part holds a 100 MHz advantage in peak clock speed.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and fabrication generations. The Intel Core i5-5675C is built on Intel's 14 nm process and uses the Broadwell architecture, which was released in May 2015. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, by contrast, uses the Zen+ (Picasso) architecture on a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with a release date of September 2022. The process node difference gives AMD a density and efficiency advantage on paper, though the actual benchmark results tell a more nuanced story.

The Intel part uses a monolithic die measuring 182 mm², while the AMD chip has a die size of 210 mm². The AMD processor integrates 4,940 million transistors, a figure not provided for the Intel chip. The smaller Intel die with fewer transistors reflects its older 14 nm design and lack of SMT support.

Cache hierarchies differ notably between the two. The Intel Core i5-5675C has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and also 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part offers 50% more L1 and double the L2 per core, which helps feed its higher thread count.

Memory support is another fundamental split. The Intel chip uses DDR3 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The AMD chip uses DDR4 memory, also dual-channel, but with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, which is 67% higher. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. This makes the AMD chip more appropriate for error-sensitive embedded workloads where data corruption is unacceptable.

The integrated graphics differ as well. Intel pairs the Core i5-5675C with Iris Pro Graphics 6200, while AMD includes Radeon Vega 8 graphics. Both are integrated solutions, but they belong to different eras and performance classes. The AMD part's Vega 8 architecture is more modern.

PCIe connectivity is identical on paper: both offer Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The market segment for both is listed as Desktop, and both are currently listed as Active production status. The Intel part has an unlocked multiplier, while the AMD part does not, making the Intel chip more appealing for overclocking scenarios.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, taking all six recorded tests. Its advantages are consistent across both single-core and multi-core workloads, which suggests a broad architectural superiority rather than a niche strength.

The AMD chip's largest wins come in multi-threaded workloads. With 8 threads versus 4, the AMD part leverages SMT to pull ahead in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. The 17.9% margin is identical across all three multi-core tests, indicating a stable and predictable performance advantage that scales with thread count.

Single-core performance also favors AMD by 17.9% in R15 and R23, and 17.8% in R20. This is notable because single-core performance is usually where older Intel architectures remain competitive. The fact that the AMD chip wins single-core by nearly the same margin as multi-core suggests that its higher boost clock of 3.70 GHz and newer Zen+ core design deliver superior instructions-per-clock as well as higher raw frequency.

The Intel Core i5-5675C does not win any of the six head-to-head benchmarks. However, its 41st percentile ranking among all CPUs is equal to the AMD chip's 41st percentile ranking, and its average benchmark score of 1759 is actually higher than the AMD part's 1730. This apparent contradiction is explained by the fact that the Intel chip has Geekbench scores recorded in the database, while the AMD chip does not. The Intel part's Geekbench multi-core score of 4159 and single-core score of 1388 contribute to its higher average, even though it loses every Cinebench test.

For workloads that rely on Geekbench-style integer and floating point operations, the Intel chip shows respectable results, but the database does not contain equivalent Geekbench scores for the AMD part, so a direct comparison on that test is not possible.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The most consequential differences are:

• Threads: Intel 4, AMD 8
• Base clock: Intel 3.10 GHz, AMD 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: Intel 3.60 GHz, AMD 3.70 GHz
• TDP: Intel 65 W, AMD 15 W
• Socket: Intel Socket 1150, AMD Socket FP5
• Architecture: Broadwell, Zen+ (Picasso)
• Process node: 14 nm, 12 nm
• Foundry: Intel, GlobalFoundries
• Die size: 182 mm², 210 mm²
• Transistors: not listed, 4,940 million
• L1 cache per core: 64 KB, 96 KB
• L2 cache per core: 256 KB, 512 KB
• L3 cache shared: 4 MB, 4 MB
• Memory support: DDR3, DDR4
• Memory bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s, 42.7 GB/s
• ECC memory: no, yes
• Integrated graphics: Iris Pro Graphics 6200, Radeon Vega 8
• Release date: May 2015, September 2022
• Multiplier unlocked: yes, no
• Launch MSRP: $276, not listed

The Intel chip has a significantly higher base clock (3.10 GHz versus 2.10 GHz), which helps it remain competitive despite its older architecture. However, the AMD chip's higher boost clock (3.70 GHz versus 3.60 GHz) and superior memory bandwidth give it the edge in sustained and burst workloads.

The TDP difference is dramatic: 65 watts versus 15 watts. The AMD chip delivers higher benchmark scores while consuming less than a quarter of the thermal envelope. This makes the Ryzen Embedded R2514 an exceptionally efficient part, though the Intel chip's higher TDP also enables its higher base clock.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 wins all six recorded benchmarks, with margins ranging from 17.8% to 17.9%.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 603 against the Intel chip's 495. The delta is 17.9% in AMD's favor. The single-core R15 test shows a similar pattern: AMD scores 84, Intel scores 69, again a 17.9% difference. The Intel chip's single-core score of 69 is notably low, reflecting its modest boost clock and older core design when measured in this particular workload.

Cinebench R20 multi-core shows AMD at 2513 and Intel at 2063, a 17.9% margin. In single-core R20, AMD scores 354 against Intel's 291, a 17.8% difference. The consistency of these margins across different Cinebench versions indicates that the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

Cinebench R23, the most recent rendering workload in the comparison, shows AMD at 5984 and Intel at 4912. That is a 17.9% lead for AMD in multi-core. In R23 single-core, AMD scores 844 and Intel scores 693, again a 17.9% margin.

The Intel chip does have Geekbench scores recorded: 4159 multi-core and 1388 single-core. No Geekbench scores are recorded for the AMD chip, so the database cannot present a direct head-to-head comparison for that test. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 1759 is higher than the AMD part's 1730, but that average includes Geekbench results that are absent from the AMD side of the ledger.

The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 (0.2% higher average score), the Intel Core i7-4790T (0.2% higher), the Intel Xeon E-2224 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE (0.4% lower). For the AMD chip, the nearest rivals are the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE (0.5% higher), the Intel Core i7-4860HQ (0.6% higher), the Intel Core i3-1315UE (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core i3-10100 (0.7% lower). These rival comparisons show that both chips sit in a tightly packed performance tier, where small percentage differences separate neighboring processors.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner for raw performance: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514. It wins every head-to-head benchmark in the database, with consistent 17.9% margins across both single-core and multi-core workloads. Its 8 threads, higher boost clock, newer architecture, and superior memory bandwidth all contribute to this result.

The AMD chip is also the more efficient choice. Its 15 watt TDP is dramatically lower than the Intel chip's 65 watts, and it delivers higher scores while doing so. For embedded applications where thermal constraints and power budgets are critical, the AMD part is the obvious selection.

The Intel Core i5-5675C does have one advantage: its unlocked multiplier. Enthusiast users who value overclocking may prefer the Intel part, even though its stock performance trails the AMD chip. The Intel chip also has a higher average benchmark score in the database, but that is due to the inclusion of Geekbench results that are not recorded for the AMD chip.

For users who prioritize ECC memory support, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the only option, as the Intel chip lacks ECC capability entirely.

The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the superior processor in almost every measurable category. Its 17.9% lead across all Cinebench tests, combined with lower power consumption, DDR4 support, and ECC capability, makes it the stronger choice for both embedded deployments and general desktop use. The Intel Core i5-5675C remains relevant only for users who specifically require an unlocked multiplier or who rely on its Iris Pro Graphics 6200 integrated solution.