AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B vs Intel Core i5-8300H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for these two processors is unusually one-sided. Across every recorded test, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B comes out ahead of the Intel Core i5-8300H, taking all six head-to-head wins. The margins are consistent, ranging from 8.9% to 9.3% in favor of the AMD part. This is not a case of one chip winning on multi-threaded workloads while the other takes single-threaded; the AMD processor dominates both categories.

Starting with multi-core performance, the Ryzen Embedded V1756B posts a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 692 against the Intel i5-8300H's 629, a 9.1% advantage. The gap widens slightly in Cinebench R20, where the AMD scores 2884 versus 2622, again a 9.1% difference. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part reaches 6867 while the Intel manages 6245, maintaining that same 9.1% lead. These results indicate that in heavily threaded workloads like video rendering, code compilation, or batch image processing, the AMD chip will finish roughly 9% faster than the Intel part, assuming both are running at their sustained limits.

Single-core performance tells a similar story, though the margins are a touch more variable. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B scores 97 versus the Intel's 88, a 9.3% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 406 against 370, an 8.9% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core rounds out the set with 969 versus 881, a 9.1% difference. For tasks that rely on one or two threads, such as older games or lightly threaded productivity apps, the AMD chip consistently holds a lead of roughly 9%.

It is importantly the Intel Core i5-8300H does have one additional benchmark data point that the AMD part lacks: Geekbench. In that suite, the Intel scores 3920 multi-core and 1286 single-core. However, since the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B was not measured in Geekbench, no direct comparison can be made from the recorded data. The six Cinebench tests are the only shared benchmarks, and the AMD part wins every one of them.

Looking at the broader database context, the average benchmark score for the Intel Core i5-8300H is 2005, placing it in the 45th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B averages 1986, which lands in the 44th percentile. Despite the AMD chip winning every head-to-head test, its average score is slightly lower, which suggests that the Intel part has a more favorable profile across a wider range of workloads not covered by the Cinebench suite. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Xeon D-1712TR at an average score of 2004 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-8400H at 2003 (0.1% delta). The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-8279U at 1987 (0% delta) and the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 at 1989 (-0.2% delta). These figures indicate that both processors sit in a tightly contested performance band, with the AMD chip only marginally behind the Intel chip in aggregate scoring despite winning the direct comparisons.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B wins in every measurable category derived from the shared benchmarks. Multi-threaded workloads are its strongest suit, with a 9.1% lead across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. This makes it the better pick for tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, scientific simulations, and any parallel compute workload that scales across all eight threads. The single-core results also favor the AMD chip, with leads between 8.9% and 9.3% in the three Cinebench single-core tests. That means lighter workloads, including many desktop applications and older games that are not heavily threaded, will also run slightly faster on the AMD part.

The Intel Core i5-8300H, despite losing all six direct comparisons, does have a few structural advantages that do not show up in the Cinebench results. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache is substantially larger than the AMD's 2 MB shared L3, which could benefit certain cache-sensitive workloads that are not represented in the benchmark set. The Intel chip also has a higher boost clock of 3.90 GHz versus the AMD's 3.60 GHz, though the AMD part has a much higher base clock of 3.25 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. In practice, the AMD chip's higher base clock likely explains its consistent lead in the recorded tests, since it sustains higher frequencies under load without needing to boost as aggressively.

For a builder choosing between these two, the data points clearly toward the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B for raw processing throughput. The Intel part's larger cache and higher boost clock may offer benefits in specific niche scenarios, but those benefits are not visible in the recorded benchmarks. If the workload is known to be cache-heavy and the software does not respond well to the AMD's smaller L3, then the Intel chip could be worth considering, but the evidence from the Cinebench suite does not support that conclusion.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B scores 6867, which is 9.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-8300H's 6245.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD scores 969 versus the Intel's 881, a 9.1% lead. In R15 single-core, the gap is 9.3% (97 versus 88), and in R20 single-core it is 8.9% (406 versus 370).

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-8300H has an average benchmark score of 2005, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B has an average score of 1986.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-8300H has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B has only 2 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Intel Core i5-8300H wins?

A: In the six shared Cinebench tests, the Intel chip does not win any. However, the Intel part has Geekbench scores (3920 multi-core, 1286 single-core) that are not available for the AMD chip, so no comparison can be made there.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Intel Core i5-8300H has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B runs at 3.25 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost. This means the AMD chip starts at a much higher frequency but boosts to a lower peak, while the Intel chip relies more heavily on turbo behavior.

The socket types are entirely different: the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1440, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5. This is a critical distinction for any system design, as the two are not interchangeable. The market segments also differ, with the Intel chip classified as Mobile and the AMD chip as Desktop. Production status separates them further: the Intel Core i5-8300H is end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B remains active in production.

The release dates are close but not identical. The AMD chip was released on 2018-02-20, and the Intel chip followed on 2018-04-01. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, so no pricing information is available from the database.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel part carries UHD 630, while the AMD part includes Radeon Vega 8. Both support DDR4 memory, and neither supports ECC. The Intel chip has a die size of 126 mm², while the AMD chip is larger at 210 mm². The AMD part has a recorded transistor count of 4,950 million, while the Intel chip's transistor count is not listed. The AMD chip also specifies a dual-channel memory bus, while the Intel part does not have a memory bus field recorded.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split here is a tale of two very different designs from the same era. The Intel Core i5-8300H is built on Coffee Lake, specifically the Coffee Lake-H codename, using a 14 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses the Zen architecture, codenamed Zen (Great Horned Owl), also on a 14 nm node but fabricated by GlobalFoundries.

Cache layouts diverge sharply. The Intel chip allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with a generous 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip doubles the per-core L1 to 128 KB and doubles the L2 to 512 KB per core, but its L3 is only 2 MB shared. This is a significant structural difference: the Intel part has six times more L3 cache, while the AMD part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. The implication is that the AMD chip likely feeds its cores more quickly from the closer cache levels, while the Intel chip can hold much more data in the slower-but-larger L3.

The integrated graphics differ by vendor and capability. Intel pairs the i5-8300H with UHD 630, while AMD includes Radeon Vega 8. Both are integrated solutions, but they come from different design philosophies, and the recorded data does not include any graphics benchmarks to compare them directly.

The transistor count for the AMD chip is listed at 4,950 million on a 210 mm² die, while the Intel chip's die is 126 mm² with no transistor count recorded. This makes the AMD die roughly 67% larger in area, which aligns with its higher transistor budget. The Intel chip's smaller die size suggests a denser implementation, though the lack of a transistor count prevents a direct density comparison.

The memory controller configurations also differ. The AMD chip explicitly supports dual-channel DDR4, while the Intel chip's memory bus is not recorded in the database. Both support DDR4 memory, and neither supports ECC. The AMD part's dual-channel configuration is a concrete advantage for memory bandwidth in multi-threaded workloads, though no bandwidth figures are available to quantify it.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the faster processor in every shared benchmark. Across six Cinebench tests, it leads by 8.9% to 9.3%, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads. If the choice comes down to raw compute performance, the AMD chip wins outright. Its higher base clock of 3.25 GHz appears to be the driving factor, allowing it to sustain higher throughput without relying on boost behavior.

The Intel Core i5-8300H is not without merit. Its 12 MB of L3 cache is a major asset for workloads that benefit from large shared caches, and its higher boost clock of 3.90 GHz could help in short bursts of single-threaded activity. The Geekbench scores of 3920 multi-core and 1286 single-core show that the chip is competitive in that suite, though no direct AMD comparison exists. The Intel part also has a smaller die at 126 mm², which may matter for thermal density in compact mobile designs.

That said, the Intel chip is end-of-life, while the AMD chip remains in active production. For a new system build, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B offers better measured performance, a higher base clock, and ongoing availability. The Intel part's larger L3 cache and higher boost clock are real specifications, but they do not translate into wins in any recorded benchmark.

For a builder prioritizing measured performance, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B is the clear choice. For a builder with a specific cache-sensitive workload and a preference for the Intel platform, the i5-8300H could be considered, but the benchmark evidence suggests it would be the slower option in most real-world tasks. The data supports picking the AMD chip for nearly every scenario where these two are direct competitors.