AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs Intel Core i5-1245U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent, narrow victory for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 across every Cinebench workload. The largest win comes in the R15 multicore test, where the AMD part scores 1350 against 1315 for the Intel Core i5-1245U, a 2.7% advantage. That same 2.7% delta appears in R15 singlecore (190 vs. 185), R20 singlecore (794 vs. 773), and R23 singlecore (1891 vs. 1842). The multicore margins are nearly identical: R20 shows 5626 vs. 5482, a 2.6% edge, and R23 shows 13396 vs. 13053, also a 2.6% edge.

What stands out in these head-to-head results is the uniformity of the margin. The AMD part does not specialize in one workload while losing another; it simply leads by roughly 2.6% to 2.7% everywhere. The Intel part keeps pace but never overtakes, recording zero wins in the six benchmark comparisons. This is a narrow but complete sweep, and the consistency suggests the gap comes from a fundamental throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Looking at the broader database context, both processors sit at the 56th percentile of all CPUs, meaning they occupy the same performance tier. Their average benchmark scores differ by only 100 points: 3875 for the AMD part versus 3775 for the Intel part. That 2.7% average gap matches the Cinebench deltas, reinforcing the picture of two closely matched parts with a slight but repeatable edge for the Ryzen Embedded V2718.

For reference, the AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-11700T (average score 3864, a 0.3% gap), the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE (3906, -0.8% gap), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (3924, -1.3% gap). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 (3777, 0% gap), the Intel Core i7-9700KF (3787, -0.3% gap), and the Intel Core i7-8086K (3800, -0.6% gap). In short, each chip competes in the same approximate band of desktop and mobile processors from several generations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses the Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm process from TSMC, with the Renoir codename. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1700 MHz and a boost clock of 4.15 GHz. The Intel Core i5-1245U uses Alder Lake on Intel's 10 nm process, with 10 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 1600 MHz, and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Despite having more cores, the Intel part has fewer threads because Alder Lake's hybrid design uses a mix of performance and efficiency cores that do not all support simultaneous multithreading.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel side may help in certain access patterns, but the benchmark data does not show a workload where that translates into a win.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it, and it does not support ECC. On the PCIe front, the AMD part uses Gen 3 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, a generational advantage for Intel in raw interface speed.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part carries Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors, while the Intel part carries Iris Xe with 80 execution units. Neither part has a benchmark score recorded for its graphics, so the data does not indicate which GPU performs better in practice. The socket and package also separate the two: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP6, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1744. The AMD part is classified as a desktop market segment part, while the Intel part is classified as mobile.

Thermal design power differs, with the AMD part rated at 10 watts and the Intel part at 15 watts. The Intel part boosts to a higher clock (4.40 GHz vs. 4.15 GHz), yet the AMD part still wins every benchmark, which points to the efficiency of the Zen 2 architecture at a lower power envelope. The AMD part also has a smaller process node (7 nm vs. 10 nm), which likely contributes to its ability to extract more performance per watt, although the database does not record power efficiency metrics directly.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear but narrow preference for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718. It wins every Cinebench test, with margins between 2.6% and 2.7%. Its average benchmark score of 3875 also edges out the Intel Core i5-1245U's 3775. If the decision rests purely on the recorded CPU performance numbers, the AMD part is the stronger choice.

The Intel part does offer architectural advantages that the benchmarks do not measure: a higher boost clock (4.40 GHz vs. 4.15 GHz), a larger L3 cache (12 MB vs. 8 MB), DDR5 memory support, PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, and a newer 10 nm process. These features could matter in system-level integration, particularly for memory bandwidth or peripheral throughput, but they do not show up in the Cinebench results. Since the database records no other CPU benchmarks for either part, the verdict must lean on the six head-to-head tests and the percentile data.

For a buyer or integrator choosing strictly from the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the better CPU. It delivers a small but consistent performance lead across all measured workloads. The Intel Core i5-1245U is not a poor performer; it sits at the same 56th percentile and its scores fall within a few percentage points. But the data does not give it a single winning metric. The AMD part also carries a lower TDP (10 watts vs. 15 watts), which may simplify cooling requirements in embedded designs, though the database does not quantify the thermal impact.

The choice becomes less obvious when considering the unmeasured features. If a system requires ECC memory, the AMD part is the only option, as the Intel part does not support it. If a system requires DDR5 or PCIe Gen 4, the Intel part is the only option. The data does not indicate which of these features outweighs the CPU performance gap, so the verdict for those use cases must remain qualitative.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 scores 1891, while the Intel Core i5-1245U scores 1842, giving the AMD part a 2.7% lead.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-1245U has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-1245U support ECC memory?

A: No, the database records ECC memory support as false for the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has an average benchmark score of 3875, and the Intel Core i5-1245U has 3775, a difference of 100 points or roughly 2.7%.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-1245U supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports DDR4 only.

Q: What are the power ratings for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a TDP of 10 watts. The Intel Core i5-1245U has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Did the Intel Core i5-1245U win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No, the database records zero wins for the Intel part across all six Cinebench tests. The AMD part wins all six.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 wins every benchmark where CPU compute performance is the sole metric. That includes all three Cinebench versions (R15, R20, R23) in both single-core and multi-core modes. The margins are consistent at 2.6% to 2.7%, so the AMD part is the clear choice for workloads that rely on raw CPU throughput, such as rendering, compilation, or any heavily threaded task that matches the Cinebench pattern. The AMD part also wins on power efficiency in the sense that it achieves this performance at a 10-watt TDP versus the Intel part's 15 watts. ECC memory support is another unique win for the AMD part, which matters for reliability-sensitive embedded applications.

The Intel Core i5-1245U does not win any recorded CPU benchmark, but it holds advantages in hardware features that the database records. It supports DDR5 memory, which the AMD part does not. It uses PCIe Gen 4, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3, so systems requiring faster peripheral lanes would favor the Intel part. It has a larger L3 cache (12 MB vs. 8 MB) and a higher boost clock (4.40 GHz vs. 4.15 GHz), which could help in bursty workloads or memory-sensitive scenarios, though no benchmark in the database confirms this. The Intel part also has 10 cores versus 8, though its 12 threads are fewer than the AMD part's 16 threads. Its integrated graphics, Iris Xe with 80 execution units, differs from the AMD part's Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors, but no graphics benchmark is recorded to declare a winner there.

For system integrators, the decision splits along these lines: if the workload is CPU-bound and the database benchmarks are representative, choose the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718. If the workload depends on memory technology (DDR5), PCIe generation (Gen 4), or non-ECC vs. ECC requirements, the Intel Core i5-1245U may be the better fit despite its slightly lower CPU scores. The data does not provide enough information to weigh these platform-level features against the CPU performance gap, so the final call depends on the specific system requirements.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 8 cores; Intel Core i5-1245U has 10 cores.
• Threads: AMD has 16 threads; Intel has 12 threads.
• Base clock: AMD runs at 1700 MHz; Intel runs at 1600 MHz.
• Boost clock: AMD boosts to 4.15 GHz; Intel boosts to 4.40 GHz.
• TDP: AMD is rated at 10 watts; Intel is rated at 15 watts.
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP6; Intel uses Intel BGA 1744.
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 2; Intel uses Alder Lake.
• Codename: AMD is Renoir; Intel is Alder Lake-U.
• Process node: AMD uses 7 nm from TSMC; Intel uses 10 nm from Intel.
• L1 cache: AMD provides 64 KB per core; Intel provides 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD provides 512 KB per core; Intel provides 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD provides 8 MB shared; Intel provides 12 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD supports DDR4 only; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD records 51.2 GB/s; Intel records no figure.
• ECC memory: AMD supports ECC; Intel does not.
• PCIe: AMD uses Gen 3 with 20 lanes; Intel uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon Graphics 448SP; Intel has Iris Xe 80EU.
• Market segment: AMD is desktop; Intel is mobile.
• Release date: AMD released on 2020-11-09; Intel released on 2022-02-22.
• Part number: AMD is 100-000000242; Intel is SRLFSSRLWY.

The remaining fields, including average benchmark score, percentile, and nearest rivals, are also different, but they are covered in the benchmark sections above. Both parts are active in production, neither has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part records 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size.