AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 vs Intel Core i5-10200H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear and consistent outcome: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 wins every single head-to-head comparison against the Intel Core i5-10200H. Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD part leads by margins between 5.8% and 5.9%. This is not a narrow or application-specific victory; it is a uniform sweep across both single-core and multi-core workloads.

For a user choosing between these two processors, the decision hinges on the platform context. The Intel Core i5-10200H is a mobile part, built for laptops and ultraportables, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is a desktop-class embedded processor. If the system requires a mobile form factor, the Intel chip is the only option that fits the socket and platform requirements. However, if the design can accommodate the AMD embedded processor, the data shows it delivers superior performance in every measured benchmark.

The average benchmark score reinforces this picture. The Intel Core i5-10200H averages 2154 points across its recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 averages 2086 points. Interestingly, the Intel part actually holds a higher average score than the AMD part, despite losing every head-to-head test. This discrepancy exists because the Intel sample includes Geekbench results that the AMD sample lacks, and those Geekbench numbers pull the Intel average upward. The head-to-head Cinebench results remain the more direct comparison, and they uniformly favor AMD.

The percentile rankings place both processors in similar territory. The Intel Core i5-10200H sits at the 47th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 sits at the 46th percentile. These are nearly identical positions, indicating that both chips occupy the same performance tier relative to the broader CPU landscape. The AMD part edges ahead in direct comparison, but neither processor is a standout in the full database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 wins in every category that the recorded benchmarks measure. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 726 against Intel's 684, a 5.8% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 102 against 96, a 5.9% advantage. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 and R23, with the AMD part leading by the same margins in both multi-core and single-core tests.

The Intel Core i5-10200H does not win a single recorded benchmark. There is no test in the head-to-head data where the Intel chip comes out ahead. Its only advantage lies in its average benchmark score, which benefits from the inclusion of Geekbench results that were not recorded for the AMD part. In the Geekbench tests, the Intel chip scores 4096 in multi-core and 1347 in single-core, but since the AMD part has no corresponding Geekbench scores in the database, these results cannot be compared directly.

For use-case planning, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is the stronger choice for any workload that relies on Cinebench-style rendering performance. This includes multi-threaded content creation tasks and single-threaded responsiveness. The Intel Core i5-10200H remains suitable for mobile platforms where the AMD embedded part cannot be installed, but users should expect slightly lower Cinebench scores across the board.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The Intel Core i5-10200H uses the Comet Lake architecture, specifically Comet Lake-H, built on Intel's 14 nm process. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, built on GlobalFoundries' 12 nm process. Both chips have 4 cores and 8 threads, so the thread count is identical, but the underlying designs differ significantly.

Cache configurations diverge noticeably. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip offers more per-core cache at the L1 and L2 levels, while the Intel chip provides a larger shared L3 pool. The AMD processor also has a higher base clock at 3.35 GHz compared to Intel's 2.40 GHz, though the Intel chip boosts higher at 4.10 GHz versus AMD's 3.70 GHz.

Both processors carry a 45 W TDP, making them comparable in power envelope. The AMD part includes ECC memory support, while the Intel part does not. Memory bandwidth also favors AMD: the Ryzen Embedded R2544 supports 51.2 GB/s versus Intel's 46.9 GB/s, though both use dual-channel DDR4 memory. The Intel chip supports both DDR3 and DDR4, while the AMD chip supports DDR4 only.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel Core i5-10200H comes with UHD Graphics, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 integrates Radeon Vega 8. Both use PCIe Gen 3, but the AMD part specifies 16 lanes for the CPU only. The AMD processor also reports transistor count and die size: 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, while the Intel part does not list these figures in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 scores 7213 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core i5-10200H scores 6795. The AMD part leads by 5.8%.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread count?

A: Yes. Both the Intel Core i5-10200H and the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 have 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD part includes ECC memory support. The Intel Core i5-10200H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-10200H is built on a 14 nm process, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is built on a 12 nm process.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-10200H boosts to 4.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 boosts to 3.70 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-10200H has an average benchmark score of 2154, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 has an average of 2086. However, the Intel average includes Geekbench results that the AMD part does not have, and the AMD part wins every head-to-head Cinebench test.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 scores 726 against the Intel Core i5-10200H's 684, a 5.8% advantage. The single-core test shows the same pattern: AMD scores 102, Intel scores 96, a 5.9% lead. These margins carry directly into the newer Cinebench versions.

Cinebench R20 multi-core gives the AMD part 3029 points versus Intel's 2853, again a 5.8% difference. The single-core result is 427 for AMD and 402 for Intel, a 5.9% margin. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD at 7213 and Intel at 6795, with the same 5.8% gap. The single-core test rounds out the sweep: AMD scores 1018, Intel scores 959, a 5.8% advantage.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Whether the workload is single-threaded or multi-threaded, and regardless of the Cinebench version, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 maintains a lead of roughly 5.8% to 5.9%. This uniform margin suggests a fundamental per-clock efficiency advantage rather than a workload-specific strength. The AMD part's higher base clock of 3.35 GHz versus Intel's 2.40 GHz likely contributes to this edge, even though the Intel chip boosts higher to 4.10 GHz.

In the broader database context, the Intel Core i5-10200H's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-5950HQ with an average score of 2158 (a 0.2% gap), the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X at 2148 (0.3% ahead of the Intel part), and the Intel Core i5-7640X at 2167 (0.6% behind). The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-9350KF at 2082 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Xeon W-2123 at 2079 (0.3% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X at 2094 (0.4% behind). These comparisons place both processors in the same performance neighborhood, with the AMD part edging out the Intel chip in direct tests despite similar overall positioning.

The data does not show a single benchmark where the Intel Core i5-10200H outperforms the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544. The AMD processor wins all six recorded head-to-head tests. Users seeking maximum Cinebench performance should select the AMD part, provided the embedded desktop platform is acceptable. Users constrained to a mobile form factor should expect the Intel chip to deliver slightly lower scores in every measured test.