AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U vs Intel Xeon E-2324G Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U and Intel Xeon E-2324G are both 4-core processors, but they target very different segments: one is a 15-watt mobile part, the other a 65-watt server/workstation chip. The benchmark data reveals a fascinating split, where the AMD chip dominates in Cinebench render tests while the Intel chip takes a clear lead in Geekbench. This divergence makes for a nuanced comparison that depends heavily on the specific workload.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite is where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U establishes its dominance. Across all three versions of Cinebench (R15, R20, and R23), the AMD processor wins both the multi-core and single-core tests. The multi-core results show a consistent advantage: in Cinebench R15, the AMD scores 974 against the Intel's 886, a 9.9% lead. In R20, the gap widens slightly to a 10% delta, with scores of 4062 versus 3694. The R23 multi-core test follows the same pattern, with the AMD at 9673 and the Intel at 8797, again a 10% difference.

The single-core Cinebench results are equally one-sided. The AMD wins R15 single-core with 137 points versus 125, a 9.6% margin. In R20 single-core, the scores are 573 and 521, a 10% lead. R23 single-core shows 1365 against 1242, a 9.9% delta. This is a striking result: the lower-clocked, lower-power AMD chip consistently outperforms the Intel Xeon in every Cinebench metric, both multi-threaded and single-threaded.

However, the story flips completely in Geekbench. The Intel Xeon E-2324G delivers a decisive victory in both tests. In Geekbench multi-core, the Intel scores 5257 against AMD's 4525, a 13.9% margin. The single-core result is even more pronounced: Intel's 2059 versus AMD's 1612, a 21.7% lead. These are substantial differences that show the Intel architecture is significantly faster in this particular benchmark suite.

The final tally shows AMD winning 6 out of 8 head-to-head benchmarks, with Intel taking the remaining 2. Yet, the magnitude of Intel's Geekbench wins (13.9% and 21.7%) is larger than any single Cinebench win for AMD (max 10%). This creates an overall picture where the two processors have nearly identical average benchmark scores—the AMD's average is 2865, while the Intel's is 2823. The nearest rival data confirms this closeness: the AMD's closest rival, the Intel Core i7-11370H, is just 0.2% away, and the Intel Xeon's closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U, is only 0.2% behind.

Architecture Differences

The fundamental architectural differences explain the benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is built on the Zen 3 architecture, code-named Cezanne-U, using a 7 nm process node from TSMC. This process node contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. In contrast, the Intel Xeon E-2324G uses the Rocket Lake architecture, code-named Rocket Lake-E, fabricated on Intel's 14 nm process. The Intel die is larger at 276 mm², though the transistor count is not listed.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads, utilizing simultaneous multithreading. The Intel also has 4 cores but only 4 threads, lacking hyper-threading. This means the AMD can process twice as many threads simultaneously, which likely contributes to its Cinebench multi-core wins. The base clocks tell a different story: the Intel runs at 3.10 GHz base and boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the AMD runs at 2.70 GHz base and boosts to 4.10 GHz. The Intel has a 400 MHz base clock advantage and a 500 MHz boost clock advantage, which helps explain its Geekbench superiority.

Cache hierarchies are similar in total L3 (8 MB shared for both), but the L1 cache differs. The AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, while the Intel has 80 KB per core. L2 cache is identical at 512 KB per core. Memory support is the same: both use DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD does not support ECC memory, while the Intel does, making it suitable for error-sensitive workstation tasks.

Other key differences include PCIe support. The AMD offers PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only)—a significant expansion in both bandwidth and lane count. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD has Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel has UHD Graphics P750. The market segments are clearly distinct: the AMD is labeled "Mobile" with a 15 W TDP, while the Intel is "Server/Workstation" with a 65 W TDP. The release dates also differ, with the AMD released in April 2022 and the Intel in September 2021.

The Verdict

The data presents two very different profiles. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is the clear winner in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single and multi-core, with consistent 9.6% to 10% leads. It achieves this despite a lower TDP (15 W versus 65 W) and lower clock speeds, thanks to its 8 threads versus 4 and its more efficient 7 nm process. For any workload that resembles Cinebench—typically CPU rendering and heavily multi-threaded content creation—the AMD is the superior choice by every measured metric.

The Intel Xeon E-2324G is the decisive winner in Geekbench, with a 13.9% multi-core and 21.7% single-core advantage. Geekbench tends to emphasize memory latency, branch prediction, and certain integer/fp operations where the higher clock speeds of the Intel chip (3.10 GHz base, 4.60 GHz boost) clearly pay off. This suggests the Intel is better for tasks that rely heavily on raw clock speed and per-core performance, such as lightly-threaded database queries, certain scientific calculations, or general productivity workloads that are not heavily parallelized.

The overall average benchmark scores are nearly identical (2865 for AMD, 2823 for Intel), and both sit at the 51st percentile. This means neither processor is categorically "better"—they excel in different domains. The AMD's 8 threads give it a multi-threading advantage that Cinebench rewards, while the Intel's higher clocks and newer PCIe Gen 4 support make it a stronger choice for single-threaded performance and modern I/O. For a mobile, low-power device, the AMD is the only option. For a workstation requiring ECC memory and more PCIe lanes, the Intel is the only option.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD uses a 7 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel uses a 14 nm process from Intel. The AMD has 8 threads from its 4 cores, whereas the Intel has only 4 threads. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for AMD and 3.10 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 4.10 GHz and 4.60 GHz respectively. TDP is drastically different: 15 W for the AMD mobile chip versus 65 W for the Intel server chip.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP6 versus Intel Socket 1200. The AMD's transistor count is listed at 10,700 million on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel's die is 276 mm² with no transistor count provided. L1 cache is 64 KB per core on AMD, versus 80 KB per core on Intel. ECC memory support is absent on AMD but present on Intel. PCIe support differs: Gen 3 with 8 lanes on AMD, versus Gen 4 with 20 lanes on Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6 on AMD and UHD Graphics P750 on Intel. Market segments are Mobile versus Server/Workstation. The release dates are April 2022 for AMD and September 2021 for Intel. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $209. The part numbers are 100-000000587 for AMD and SRKN7 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U scores 9673, which is 10% higher than the Intel Xeon E-2324G's 8797.

Q: What is the performance difference in Geekbench single-core?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2324G scores 2059, which is 21.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U's 1612.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Xeon E-2324G supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U does not.

Q: How many threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U has 8 threads from 4 cores, while the Intel Xeon E-2324G has 4 threads from 4 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2324G has a TDP of 65 W, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U's 15 W.

Q: What is the PCIe generation and lane count for each?

A: The AMD offers PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U is the winner for all Cinebench workloads. It leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core (974 vs 886), R15 single-core (137 vs 125), R20 multi-core (4062 vs 3694), R20 single-core (573 vs 521), R23 multi-core (9673 vs 8797), and R23 single-core (1365 vs 1242). This makes it the better choice for CPU rendering, 3D modeling, and other multi-threaded content creation tasks that rely on Cinebench-like workloads. Its 8 threads and efficient 7 nm design allow it to outperform the Intel despite a much lower TDP and clock speed. It is also the only option for mobile or low-power applications.

The Intel Xeon E-2324G is the winner for Geekbench workloads. It leads in Geekbench multi-core (5257 vs 4525) by 13.9% and Geekbench single-core (2059 vs 1612) by 21.7%. This makes it the better choice for applications that are sensitive to high clock speeds and per-core performance, such as single-threaded database operations, legacy software, or lightly-threaded scientific computations. Its support for ECC memory and PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes also makes it the pick for server and workstation environments requiring data integrity and high-bandwidth I/O. The higher base and boost clocks (3.10 GHz and 4.60 GHz) give it a raw speed advantage that Geekbench captures.