AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Intel Core i3-7320 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B and Intel Core i3-7320 are fundamentally different processors with opposing strengths, and the benchmark data makes the choice clear based on workload. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B wins 3 of the 4 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i3-7320 takes only 1, but that single win is decisive for certain applications. The Ryzen Embedded V1605B dominates in Cinebench R15 multicore (654 vs 408, a 60.3% advantage) and Cinebench R15 singlecore (128 vs 57, a 124.6% advantage), and it also leads in Cinebench R23 singlecore (841 vs 572, a 47% advantage). The Intel Core i3-7320, however, wins Cinebench R23 multicore by a substantial margin (4057 vs 3160, a 22.1% difference in its favor).

The data indicates the Ryzen Embedded V1605B is the better all-round performer for most tasks, especially those that rely on single-threaded efficiency and older benchmark versions. Its 4 cores and 8 threads provide a structural advantage in threaded workloads, while its 15 W TDP makes it a far more power-efficient option. The Intel Core i3-7320, with only 2 cores and 4 threads, relies on a very high 4.10 GHz base clock to deliver its multicore win in the newer Cinebench R23 test. Users prioritizing the latest rendering workloads should consider the Intel part, but the AMD processor offers broader consistency across the recorded tests. The average benchmark scores reinforce this: the Ryzen Embedded V1605B sits at 1196, slightly above the Intel Core i3-7320's 1173, and its 34th percentile versus the Intel's 33rd percentile shows a marginal overall edge.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B wins in Cinebench R15 multicore, Cinebench R15 singlecore, and Cinebench R23 singlecore. Its largest victory is in Cinebench R15 singlecore, where it scores 128 against the Intel's 57, a 124.6% difference. This suggests the Zen architecture in the AMD part handles legacy single-threaded workloads exceptionally well. The Ryzen Embedded V1605B also wins Cinebench R23 singlecore with 841 versus 572, indicating that even in modern single-threaded tests, the AMD processor holds a 47% lead. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD's 654 score versus 408 represents a 60.3% advantage, which aligns with its higher core and thread count.

The Intel Core i3-7320 wins only in Cinebench R23 multicore, scoring 4057 versus the AMD's 3160. This is a 22.1% margin in Intel's favor. This outcome is notable because the Intel part has half the cores and half the threads of the AMD processor, yet it manages to outperform it in this specific test. The likely explanation is the Intel's 4.10 GHz base clock and its 4 MB shared L3 cache, which allows the two physical cores to extract more performance from the newer Cinebench R23 workload. Users running Cinebench R23 multicore as their primary benchmark will find the Intel Core i3-7320 the superior choice.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B is built on the Zen architecture, codenamed Zen, and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation known as Zen (Great Horned Owl). It uses a 14 nm process node from GlobalFoundries, with 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i3-7320 is based on the Kaby Lake architecture, also on a 14 nm node but from Intel's own foundry. The Intel part has no listed transistor count or die size in the database.

Core and cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B has 4 cores and 8 threads, with 128 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 2 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i3-7320 has 2 cores and 4 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the AMD processor has double the cores and threads, but the Intel processor has double the shared L3 cache. The base clocks also differ: the AMD runs at 2000.00 MHz with a boost clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Intel runs at 4.10 GHz with no boost clock listed.

Other differences include the socket, TDP, and integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses AMD Socket FP5 and has a 15 W TDP, while the Intel Core i3-7320 uses Intel Socket 1151 and has a 51 W TDP. The AMD part features Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, whereas the Intel part has Intel HD 630. Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the Intel part has a listed memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the AMD part does not have a bandwidth figure in the database. The Intel Core i3-7320 also has a listed PCIe configuration of Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD part has no PCIe details recorded. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i3-7320 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B wins both recorded single-core tests. It scores 128 versus 57 in Cinebench R15 singlecore (a 124.6% lead) and 841 versus 572 in Cinebench R23 singlecore (a 47% lead).

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-7320 manage to win any benchmark with fewer cores?

A: The Intel Core i3-7320 wins Cinebench R23 multicore with 4057 versus 3160, a 22.1% margin. Its 4.10 GHz base clock and 4 MB shared L3 cache appear to give it an advantage in this specific newer workload.

Q: What are the TDP differences between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B has a TDP of 15 W, while the Intel Core i3-7320 has a TDP of 51 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, neither the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B nor the Intel Core i3-7320 supports ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B has an average benchmark score of 1196, slightly higher than the Intel Core i3-7320's 1173.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clear split between older and newer Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B scores 654 against the Intel Core i3-7320's 408, giving the AMD processor a 60.3% advantage. This is the largest multicore gap in the comparison and reflects the AMD's 4-core, 8-thread configuration versus the Intel's 2-core, 4-thread design. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B scores 128 versus 57, a 124.6% lead. This result is striking because single-core tests typically favor high clock speeds, yet the AMD's 2000.00 MHz base clock and 3.60 GHz boost outperform the Intel's fixed 4.10 GHz clock in this test.

The Cinebench R23 results tell a different story. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel Core i3-7320 wins with 4057 versus 3160, a 22.1% margin. This reverses the R15 multicore outcome and suggests that the newer benchmark workload favors the Intel's higher clock speed and larger L3 cache. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, however, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B wins again with 841 versus 572, a 47% lead. This shows that even in the newer single-threaded test, the AMD's Zen architecture maintains a significant edge. Across all four benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B wins three and the Intel Core i3-7320 wins one, with the AMD's average benchmark score of 1196 edging out the Intel's 1173.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i3-7320 has 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD's base clock is 2000.00 MHz with a boost clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Intel's base clock is 4.10 GHz with no boost clock listed. The AMD's TDP is 15 W, the Intel's is 51 W. The AMD uses AMD Socket FP5, the Intel uses Intel Socket 1151. The AMD is built on the Zen architecture from GlobalFoundries on a 14 nm process with 4,950 million transistors and a 210 mm² die size, while the Intel uses the Kaby Lake architecture from Intel on a 14 nm process with no transistor or die size recorded.

Cache configurations also differ: the AMD has 128 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, plus 2 MB shared L3, while the Intel has 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core, plus 4 MB shared L3. The AMD features Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, the Intel features Intel HD 630. The Intel has a listed memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD has no memory bandwidth or PCIe figures recorded. Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode, neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD's release date is listed as 2018-02-20, while the Intel's is 2017-01-02. The Intel part number is SR358; the AMD has no part number recorded. The AMD ranks at the 34th percentile of all CPUs, the Intel at the 33rd.