Ryzen Embedded R2312 vs A8-5500B
Ryzen Embedded R2312
A8-5500B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2312
Performance Per Dollar A8-5500B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2312 | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2312 | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Embedded R2312 and A8-5500B
Ryzen Embedded R2312
The Ryzen Embedded R2312 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 June 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,952 points. Launch price was $69.
A8-5500B
The A8-5500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,967 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R2312 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-5500B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5500B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2312 versus 3.7 GHz on the A8-5500B — a 5.6% clock advantage for the A8-5500B (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2312 uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the A8-5500B uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2312 scores 3,952 against the A8-5500B's 3,967 — a 0.4% lead for the A8-5500B. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2312 vs 0 kB on the A8-5500B.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2312 | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 12 nm-63% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,952 | 3,967 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2312 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-5500B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2312 | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R2312) / true (A8-5500B). The A8-5500B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7560D), while the Ryzen Embedded R2312 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5500B rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2312 | A8-5500B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7560D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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