AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B vs Intel Core i7-5775R Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are unequivocal: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B wins every single head-to-head comparison against the Intel Core i7-5775R. Across six Cinebench tests, spanning R15, R20, and R23, the AMD part holds a consistent advantage of roughly 8.2% to 8.7% in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. There are no tests where Intel takes the lead; the recorded data shows a clean sweep for AMD.

Starting with multi-core performance, the Ryzen Embedded V1807B scores 701 in Cinebench R15 multicore versus the Core i7-5775R's 641, a delta of -8.6% from Intel's perspective. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore, where AMD posts 2921 against Intel's 2671, again an 8.6% gap. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD chip reaches 6957 while Intel manages 6360, maintaining the same 8.6% deficit. These are not negligible margins; for a 4-core, 8-thread comparison, an 8.6% difference in multi-threaded rendering translates into meaningful time savings in prolonged workloads.

Single-core results follow the same trajectory, though with slightly larger relative gaps. The Ryzen Embedded V1807B scores 98 in Cinebench R15 singlecore versus Intel's 90, a delta of -8.2%. In Cinebench R20 singlecore, AMD posts 412 against Intel's 376, and the gap widens to 8.7%. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows AMD at 982 with Intel at 897, again an 8.7% difference. This consistency across all three Cinebench generations indicates that the AMD architecture holds a per-thread efficiency advantage, not just a multi-core scaling advantage.

Looking at the broader database context, both processors sit at the 45th percentile among all CPUs, which places them in the same performance tier despite AMD's head-to-head superiority. The Intel Core i7-5775R has an average benchmark score of 2031, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B averages 2012, meaning that across a wider range of tests beyond Cinebench, Intel actually edges ahead by roughly 1%. This is an important nuance: the head-to-head Cinebench results favor AMD, but the overall benchmark aggregate slightly favors Intel.

The nearest rivals for each chip further contextualize their standing. The Intel Core i7-5775R is effectively tied with the Intel Xeon E3-1240 v5, which scores 2030, showing a delta of 0%. It also matches the Intel Xeon E3-1280 v5 and E3-1260L v5, both at 2029, with deltas of 0.1%. The Intel Xeon E-2124G is marginally ahead at 2034, a -0.1% delta from Intel's perspective. For the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B, the closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 at 2015, which is 0.1% ahead, followed by the Intel Core i5-8300H at 2005, where AMD is 0.3% ahead, and the Intel Xeon D-1712TR at 2004, where AMD leads by 0.4%. These are tight margins, suggesting that both chips occupy a crowded mid-range performance band.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-threaded Cinebench tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B wins all three multi-threaded tests. It scores 701 vs 641 in R15, 2921 vs 2671 in R20, and 6957 vs 6360 in R23, each showing an 8.6% advantage over the Intel Core i7-5775R.

Q: Is the single-threaded performance gap different from the multi-threaded gap?

A: Yes, slightly. The single-threaded gap ranges from 8.2% in R15 to 8.7% in R20 and R23, while the multi-threaded gap is consistently 8.6% across all three Cinebench versions.

Q: How do these processors compare to their nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-5775R has an average score of 2031, essentially tied with the Xeon E3-1240 v5 (2030), the Xeon E3-1280 v5 (2029), and the Xeon E3-1260L v5 (2029). The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B averages 2012, with the Ryzen 7 1700 (2015) slightly ahead, and the Core i5-8300H (2005) slightly behind.

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

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite this, the AMD chip achieves a consistent performance lead in all Cinebench tests.

Q: Which chip has a higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B has a base clock of 3.35 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-5775R has a base clock of 3.30 GHz. Both have the same boost clock of 3.80 GHz.

Q: What does the overall percentile ranking indicate about these chips?

A: Both processors sit at the 45th percentile among all CPUs in the database, placing them in the same performance tier despite the AMD chip's head-to-head Cinebench wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The Intel Core i7-5775R is built on the Broadwell architecture, specifically the Broadwell codename, and represents the Core i7 generation from that family. It is fabricated on a 14 nm process node at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 182 mm². The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B, on the other hand, uses the Zen architecture, with the codename Zen and the generation designation "Ryzen Embedded (Zen (Great Horned Owl))". It is also built on a 14 nm process, but at GlobalFoundries, and has a larger die size of 210 mm². The AMD chip integrates 4,950 million transistors, a figure not listed for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially between the two. The Intel Core i7-5775R has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B has double the L1 cache at 128 KB per core, double the L2 cache at 512 KB per core, but only 2 MB of shared L3 cache, which is one-third of Intel's allocation. This trade-off is notable: AMD provides more per-core cache at the lower levels, while Intel offers a much larger pool of shared L3. In the benchmark data, AMD's higher per-core cache appears to contribute to its single-thread advantage.

Memory support also diverges. The Intel chip supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. This generational difference in memory type favors the AMD platform in terms of potential bandwidth, but the lack of a recorded bandwidth number prevents a direct comparison. Both processors do not support ECC memory.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel Core i7-5775R includes Iris Pro Graphics 6200, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B features Radeon RX Vega 11. The database does not provide benchmark scores for these integrated GPUs, so any performance comparison would be speculative. The Intel chip uses an Intel BGA 1364 socket, while the AMD chip uses an AMD Socket FP5, indicating they are not interchangeable.

Specification Differences

The specification sheet reveals several key differences beyond the benchmarks. The base clock speeds are close but not identical: Intel runs at 3.30 GHz, AMD at 3.35 GHz. Both boost to 3.80 GHz. The thermal design power (TDP) differs notably, with Intel rated at 65 W and AMD at 45 W, meaning the AMD chip delivers its performance at a lower power envelope. The AMD chip is still in active production, while the Intel chip is end-of-life.

The Intel Core i7-5775R has a launch MSRP of $384, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B. The Intel chip also has a recorded part number (SR2AL), while the AMD chip has none listed. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support differs as described above: Intel uses DDR3, AMD uses DDR4. The Intel chip has PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while no PCIe information is recorded for the AMD chip. The release dates are also distinct, with Intel launching on 2015-05-14 and AMD on 2018-02-20, a gap of nearly three years. Both are classified as Desktop market segments, and both have 4 cores and 8 threads.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is the clear winner in Cinebench workloads. It outperforms the Intel Core i7-5775R in every single test, with margins ranging from 8.2% to 8.7%. This advantage holds in both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios, suggesting a fundamental architectural edge in per-core efficiency. Additionally, the AMD chip achieves this at a lower TDP of 45 W versus Intel's 65 W, which is a meaningful consideration for embedded or thermally constrained systems.

However, the broader benchmark aggregate tells a more nuanced story. The Intel Core i7-5775R has a slightly higher average benchmark score of 2031 compared to AMD's 2012, indicating that outside of Cinebench, Intel may be more competitive. Both chips sit at the 45th percentile, and their nearest rivals are within a fraction of a percent, so neither is a runaway performer in the wider database context.

For users prioritizing Cinebench-style rendering or multi-threaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B is the data-backed choice. For those relying on a wider variety of workloads where the average benchmark score matters more, the Intel Core i7-5775R holds a slight edge, though it carries a higher TDP and is end-of-life. The AMD chip also benefits from being actively produced and using newer DDR4 memory support, though no memory bandwidth figure is available for direct comparison. The Intel chip has a documented launch MSRP of $384, while AMD's pricing is not recorded, so any cost analysis is impossible from the data.

The verdict from the numbers is straightforward: choose the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B for Cinebench-heavy workloads and lower power consumption, choose the Intel Core i7-5775R if the broader average benchmark score is the priority. Neither chip dominates the other across all metrics, but the head-to-head results are unambiguous in AMD's favor.