Ryzen Embedded R2314 vs Core i5-8265U
Ryzen Embedded R2314
Core i5-8265U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2314
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8265U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | Core i5-8265U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($762) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | Core i5-8265U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($762) | ✅ 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 R2314 and Core i5-8265U
Ryzen Embedded R2314
The Ryzen Embedded R2314 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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: 5,850 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-8265U
The Core i5-8265U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,812 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Embedded R2314 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-8265U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2314 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8265U — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-8265U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Ryzen Embedded R2314 uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-8265U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Embedded R2314 scores 5,850 against the Core i5-8265U's 5,812 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R2314. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2314 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8265U.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | Core i5-8265U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+31% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,850 | 5,812 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,500 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Embedded R2314 uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8265U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | Core i5-8265U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Embedded R2314) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8265U). The Core i5-8265U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 620), while the Ryzen Embedded R2314 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8265U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen Embedded R2314 | Core i5-8265U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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