Ryzen Embedded R1305G vs Core i7-5557U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

2 / 4

3,142

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-5557U

2 / 4

3,153

+0.4%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen Embedded R1305G is positioned at rank 856 and the Core i7-5557U is on rank 563, so the Core i7-5557U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R1305G

#844

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1400%

#845

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1380%

#846

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1267%

#847

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1261%

#848

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1250%

#850

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1207%

#851

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1157%

#852

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1155%

#853

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1124%

#856

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5557U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

98%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

97%

#551

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

744%

#552

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

734%

#553

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

673%

#554

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

670%

#555

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

664%

#557

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

641%

#558

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

615%

#559

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

614%

#560

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

598%

#563

Core i7-5557U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen Embedded R1305G (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded R1305G	Core i7-5557U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-5557U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen Embedded R1305G	Core i7-5557U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen Embedded R1305G Benchmark Check

Core i7-5557U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded R1305G and Core i7-5557U

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

The Ryzen Embedded R1305G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,142 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-5557U

The Core i7-5557U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,153 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Embedded R1305G and Core i7-5557U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1305G versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-5557U — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-5557U (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-5557U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R1305G scores 3,142 against the Core i7-5557U's 3,153 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-5557U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen Embedded R1305G	Core i7-5557U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.4 GHz+21%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.1 GHz+107%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	3,142	3,153

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5557U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.