Ryzen Embedded R1305G vs i5-8259U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8259U
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
5.11
+166%
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 10 Watt
1.92

i5-8259U outperforms Ryzen Embedded R1305G by a whopping 166% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11981954
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5AMD Ryzen Embedded
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-U (2018−2019)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date5 April 2018 (6 years ago)25 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$320no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.3 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier2315
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size126 mm2209.8 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4,950 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1528FP5
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM128 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655AMD Radeon RX Vega 3
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes168

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-8259U 5.11
+166%
Ryzen Embedded R1305G 1.92

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-8259U 7875
+167%
Ryzen Embedded R1305G 2953

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.11 1.92
Integrated graphics card 4.49 2.98
Recency 5 April 2018 25 February 2020
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 10 Watt

i5-8259U has a 166.1% higher aggregate performance score, 50.7% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen Embedded R1305G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 180% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-8259U is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded R1305G in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-8259U and Ryzen Embedded R1305G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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