AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs Intel Core i5-11500T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents a one-sided picture in direct comparison: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I wins all six head-to-head benchmark matchups against the Intel Core i5-11500T. There are no benchmark categories where the Intel part takes a victory, so the use-case split is defined less by which processor wins and more by what each platform offers beyond raw compute scores.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I claims the performance crown across every Cinebench iteration, from R15 through R23, in both single-core and multi-core tests. Its average benchmark score of 3406 places it at the 54th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i5-11500T sits at 3288 average and the 53rd percentile. This is a narrow overall gap, yet the AMD part consistently delivers roughly 8% higher scores in every recorded workload. For users prioritizing raw rendering throughput, multi-threaded compilation, or any task that scales with Cinebench-style all-core loads, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the clear choice.

The Intel Core i5-11500T, despite losing every direct comparison, still holds relevance in specific deployment contexts. It supports DDR4 memory and includes integrated UHD Graphics 750, whereas the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I lists no integrated graphics. For systems that require a discrete GPU anyway, this difference matters little, but for compact or embedded designs where a separate graphics card is impractical, the Intel part offers a path to display output without additional hardware. The Intel processor also uses the LGA 1200 socket, a widely established desktop platform, while the AMD part uses the FP7 socket, which is more typical of embedded and mobile-oriented designs.

The production status also informs the use-case split. The Intel Core i5-11500T is marked end-of-life, released in March 2021, whereas the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is active, released in September 2022. For long-term procurement in embedded systems, the active AMD part offers a more straightforward supply chain. For legacy system upgrades or maintenance of existing LGA 1200 boards, the Intel part remains a serviceable option, though its benchmark results trail the AMD alternative.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing generations. The Intel Core i5-11500T uses the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process at their own foundry, with a die size of 276 mm². The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt, manufactured by TSMC on a 6 nm process. This process node difference is substantial, and the die size for the AMD part is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ as well. The Intel part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, a 33% advantage in each count. Base clocks are recorded at 1500 MHz for Intel and 1900 MHz for AMD, though boost clocks are closer: 3.90 GHz for Intel versus 3.80 GHz for AMD. The thermal design power tells a striking story: the Intel part is rated at 35 W, while the AMD part is rated at 15 W, meaning the AMD processor delivers higher performance scores at less than half the thermal envelope.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Intel Core i5-11500T has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 511 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a larger 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is a major architectural split: Intel supports DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, a 50% increase in theoretical memory bandwidth. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

Both processors offer PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, so expansion connectivity is equivalent on paper. Integrated graphics differ: the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 750, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics listed. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an intended feature for either.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six direct benchmark comparisons, all won by the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I. The margins are remarkably consistent, hovering around 7.8% to 7.9% across every test.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 1187 against the Intel's 1093, a delta of -7.9% from the Intel perspective. The single-core R15 result shows 167 versus 154, also a -7.8% delta. These single-core margins are notable because they indicate the AMD part's advantage is not merely a function of having two additional cores; even on a single core, the Zen 3+ architecture outpaces Rocket Lake in this workload.

Cinebench R20 continues the pattern. Multi-core scores are 4946 for AMD versus 4558 for Intel, a -7.8% delta. Single-core R20 scores are 698 versus 643, a -7.9% delta. The single-core advantage in R20 is an 8.6% raw improvement, which is substantial for a single-threaded workload.

Cinebench R23, the most demanding of the recorded tests, shows the same relationship. Multi-core results are 11777 for AMD versus 10854 for Intel, a -7.8% delta. Single-core results are 1662 versus 1532, a -7.8% delta. The AMD part maintains its lead even as the workload scales in duration and intensity.

The Geekbench results are recorded for the Intel part only, with a multi-core score of 5774 and single-core score of 1696. The AMD part has no Geekbench entry in the database, so no direct comparison is possible for that suite. The overall average benchmark score reinforces the trend: AMD sits at 3406, which is 3.6% higher than Intel's 3288. The nearest rivals for each processor are closely clustered, with the Intel part's closest competitors being the Xeon E-2374G at 3278, the Core i3-12100T at 3277, and the Ryzen Embedded V2516 at 3277, all within 0.4% of the Intel score. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Xeon E-2236 at 3410 and the Xeon E-2146G at 3410, both within 0.1% of the AMD score.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests. In R15 it scores 1187 versus 1093, in R20 it scores 4946 versus 4558, and in R23 it scores 11777 versus 10854. Each margin is approximately 7.8% in favor of the AMD part.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11500T better in single-core performance?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I wins every recorded single-core test as well. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 167 versus 154, R20 shows 698 versus 643, and R23 shows 1662 versus 1532, with deltas around 7.8% to 7.9% in favor of AMD.

Q: How do the thermal design power ratings compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-11500T is rated at 35 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is rated at 15 W TDP. Despite the lower thermal envelope, the AMD part achieves higher scores in every benchmark test recorded.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-11500T supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel part does not.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-11500T includes UHD Graphics 750. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has no integrated graphics listed in the database, meaning a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-11500T is marked end-of-life, with a release date of March 2021. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is marked active, with a release date of September 2022.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based solely on the recorded data:

| Field | Intel Core i5-11500T | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1500 MHz | 1900 MHz |

| Boost clock | 3.90 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1200 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Rocket Lake | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Rocket Lake | Rembrandt |

| Process node | 14 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | 276 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 64 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 511 KB per core | 512 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 12 MB shared | 16 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 750 | None listed |

| Production status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release date | March 2021 | September 2022 |

| Launch MSRP | $192 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SRKNZ | 100-000000559 |

| Generation | Core i5 (Rocket Lake-S) | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 3+ Rembrandt) |

Both processors use dual-channel memory buses, PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, and have locked multipliers. The Intel part has a recorded die size of 276 mm², while the AMD part's die size is not recorded. The average benchmark scores are 3288 for Intel and 3406 for AMD, with percentile rankings of 53 and 54 respectively. The Intel part's launch MSRP is listed as $192, while the AMD part has no MSRP recorded.