AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B vs Intel Core i5-8300H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B and Intel Core i5-8300H are both 45 W, 4-core, 8-thread processors from the 2018 era, but they target different segments: AMD’s part is a desktop-class embedded chip, while Intel’s is a mobile H-series part. Benchmark data shows a clear and consistent performance gap between them, with the AMD chip winning every single head-to-head test by a significant margin. The average benchmark scores are nearly identical—2012 for the AMD and 2005 for the Intel—but the per-test results reveal that the AMD processor is consistently faster across all Cinebench workloads, making it the stronger choice for compute-heavy tasks, despite both occupying the same 45th percentile among all CPUs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are remarkably uniform: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B wins all six Cinebench comparisons, with a delta of 11.4% in five tests and 11.5% in one. This consistency is notable because it spans both multi-core and single-core workloads, indicating that the AMD chip’s advantage is not limited to parallel scaling but applies to single-threaded performance as well.

In Cinebench R15, the AMD scores 701 in multi-core versus Intel’s 629, an 11.4% lead. The single-core test shows the same 11.4% delta, with AMD at 98 and Intel at 88. These are close scores in absolute terms—both are modest in the wider CPU landscape—but the relative difference is substantial for two 4-core parts.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds exactly. AMD’s multi-core score of 2921 beats Intel’s 2622 by 11.4%, and its single-core score of 412 beats Intel’s 370 by the same 11.4%. The absolute numbers are higher than R15, but the proportional gap is unchanged, suggesting the AMD architecture scales its advantage consistently across different rendering workloads.

Cinebench R23 continues the trend with AMD at 6957 multi-core versus Intel’s 6245, again an 11.4% lead. The single-core test shows AMD at 982 versus Intel’s 881, a slightly larger 11.5% delta. This is the only test where the margin widens beyond 11.4%, and it is still a marginal difference.

What is more telling is the absence of a single benchmark where the Intel chip wins. Even in the Geekbench tests, which are only available for the Intel part (3920 multi-core, 1286 single-core), there is no head-to-head comparison data, so the AMD chip’s dominance in Cinebench is the full story for direct comparisons. Given that the AMD chip has a 0.3% higher average score than the Intel chip, the head-to-head results confirm that the average is not hiding a mixed bag—the AMD part is uniformly faster.

The 11.4% delta is consistent across three different Cinebench versions, which is a strong indicator of a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. For any user running Cinebench-style rendering or CPU-bound tasks, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is the clear winner in raw throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests. The Intel Core i5-8300H wins zero.

Q: How much faster is the AMD chip in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 701 versus Intel’s 629, an 11.4% advantage. In R20, the scores are 2921 versus 2622, also an 11.4% lead. In R23, the scores are 6957 versus 6245, again 11.4% ahead.

Q: Is the single-core performance gap the same as multi-core?

A: Yes, nearly identical. In Cinebench R15 and R20, the single-core delta is exactly 11.4%. In R23, the delta is 11.5%, with AMD scoring 982 versus Intel’s 881.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B has an average benchmark score of 2012. The Intel Core i5-8300H has an average score of 2005. The AMD chip is 0.3% higher, placing it just above the Intel chip in the nearest rivals list.

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

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads. This makes the performance difference attributable to architecture and clock speeds rather than core count.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-8300H has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B’s 3.80 GHz. Despite this, the AMD chip wins all benchmarks, indicating its higher base clock and architecture overcome the boost deficit.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is built on the Zen architecture, codenamed “Great Horned Owl,” and manufactured on a 14 nm process by GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i5-8300H uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically Coffee Lake-H, and is also on a 14 nm process, but fabricated by Intel.

The transistor counts differ significantly. The AMD chip packs 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, while the Intel chip has no listed transistor count but a smaller die size of 126 mm². This suggests the AMD chip has a much larger and more complex die, which aligns with its more extensive cache structure.

Cache layouts are a major point of divergence. The AMD chip has 128 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 2 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip has half the L1 (64 KB per core) and half the L2 (256 KB per core), but a much larger shared L3 cache at 12 MB. This six-fold difference in L3 capacity is a classic architectural trade-off: AMD favors higher per-core L1/L2, while Intel relies on a large shared L3.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip features a Radeon RX Vega 11, which is a more capable iGPU than Intel’s UHD 630. The AMD part is classified as a desktop segment chip, while the Intel part is mobile, reflected in their sockets: AMD uses Socket FP5, and Intel uses BGA 1440.

Memory support shows both use DDR4, but the AMD chip explicitly supports dual-channel memory, while the Intel part’s memory bus configuration is not listed. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.35 GHz, which is significantly higher than Intel’s 2.30 GHz, explaining why the AMD chip wins despite Intel’s higher boost clock of 3.90 GHz.

Production status differs: the AMD chip is marked as “Active,” while the Intel chip is “End-of-life.” The AMD part was released on 2018-02-20, about six weeks before the Intel chip’s 2018-04-01 release. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, and the Intel part has a part number (SR3Z0) while the AMD does not.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is the faster processor. It wins every single head-to-head benchmark by a consistent 11.4% margin, and its average benchmark score of 2012 is higher than the Intel’s 2005. The AMD chip’s higher base clock (3.35 GHz versus 2.30 GHz) and larger per-core caches (128 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 versus 64 KB and 256 KB) give it a structural advantage that Intel’s larger 12 MB L3 cache and higher boost clock (3.90 GHz versus 3.80 GHz) cannot overcome.

For users prioritizing raw CPU performance in rendering or multi-threaded tasks, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is the clear choice. Its 11.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (6957 versus 6245) represents a meaningful difference in productivity workloads. The AMD chip also offers a better integrated GPU (Radeon RX Vega 11 versus UHD 630), making it more versatile for systems without a discrete graphics card.

The Intel Core i5-8300H’s only advantages are its smaller die size (126 mm² versus 210 mm²) and its status as a mobile part, which might suit certain form factors. However, the data shows no performance scenario where the Intel chip wins. Given that both have identical core/thread counts and TDP, the AMD chip provides more performance per watt in Cinebench terms. For embedded systems where the AMD chip is active and the Intel part is end-of-life, the AMD is also the more future-proof option.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B | Intel Core i5-8300H |

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

| Base Clock | 3.35 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.80 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Architecture | Zen (Great Horned Owl) | Coffee Lake-H |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 126 mm² |

| Transistors | 4,950 million | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 2 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Not listed |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 | UHD 630 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2018-02-20 | 2018-04-01 |

| Part Number | Not listed | SR3Z0 |

The two processors share identical core counts, thread counts, TDP (45 W), process node (14 nm), memory type (DDR4), and lack of ECC support and unlocked multipliers. The most consequential differences are the base clock (AMD higher by 1.05 GHz), L3 cache (Intel higher by 10 MB), and the integrated graphics solution. The AMD chip’s 2 MB L3 is a fraction of Intel’s 12 MB, yet the AMD chip still wins, underscoring that its per-core cache design and clock speed are the dominant factors in these benchmarks.