Intel Core i5-8305G vs AMD EPYC 7351P

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-8305G or Intel Core i5-8305G – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-8305G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8305G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
The AMD EPYC 7351P features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7351P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Intel Core i 8000G Group AMD EPYC 7001
8 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-8305G Name AMD EPYC 7351P
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8305G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8305G is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD EPYC 7351P has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7351P is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 32
4x Cores 16x
4 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8305G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8305G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD EPYC 7351P does not have integrated graphics.
1280 Shaders --
Q1/2018 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12.1 Direct X --
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units --
0.93 GHz GPU frequency --
8 Generation --
1.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 8
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 170.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 170 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8305G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7351P is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 900 $
Kaby Lake G Refresh Architecture Naples (Zen)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 2270 Socket SP3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
38001
38001
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14668
14668

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
25488
25488
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
6884
6884

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
12186
12186
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3856
3856

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
7485
7485
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3861
3861

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4039
4039
AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
3410
3410

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
2184
2184
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
762
762

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1245
1245
AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
925
925

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
902
902
AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
821
821

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
162
162
AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
128
128

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7351P
16C 32T @ 2.4 GHz
22.1
22.1
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
8.0
8.0