CPU Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE and Intel Xeon E-2224 are two very different interpretations of a 4-core processor. The benchmark data shows them as near-identical in raw compute performance, with the Ryzen 5 2400GE taking a 6-0 win margin in head-to-head Cinebench tests, but the underlying specifications reveal they are built for entirely different environments. The Ryzen 5 2400GE is a low-power, unlocked desktop APU with integrated Radeon graphics, while the Xeon E-2224 is a locked, higher-TDP server processor with ECC memory support.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has an average benchmark score of 1766, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 scores 1762. The Ryzen 5 2400GE leads by a margin of 0.2% based on the deltaPct values.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: In the Cinebench R23 single-core test, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 862, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 scores 860. The Ryzen 5 2400GE wins by a 0.2% delta. The results are nearly identical across all single-core tests.

Q: What is the difference in thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has 8 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 has 4 threads. Despite this doubling of thread count, the multi-core benchmark scores show only a minimal advantage for the AMD processor.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Xeon E-2224 supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE does not. This is a critical distinction for server and workstation reliability requirements.

Q: What are the power consumption figures for these CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 has a TDP of 71 watts. The AMD processor consumes significantly less power.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE boosts to 3.80 GHz. The base clocks are 3.40 GHz and 3.20 GHz, respectively.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two parts is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE is built on the Zen architecture with the codename Raven Ridge, manufactured by GlobalFoundries on a 14 nm process. The chip integrates 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. It features 4 cores and 8 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading. The cache hierarchy consists of 128 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 4 MB L3 cache. This is a desktop part with an unlocked multiplier, allowing for user overclocking.

In contrast, the Intel Xeon E-2224 uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS codename, and is fabricated by Intel on its own 14 nm process. The die size is significantly smaller at 126 mm², and the transistor count is not listed. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no hyper-threading is present. The cache configuration is different: 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a larger shared 8 MB L3 cache. This is a server/workstation part with a locked multiplier.

The memory controllers also differ. Both support DDR4 in dual-channel mode, but the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has a higher theoretical memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s compared to 42.7 GB/s for the Intel Xeon E-2224. The integrated graphics are a major point of divergence. The AMD part includes Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 comes with UHD Graphics P630. The PCIe implementation also varies: the AMD processor provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU, whereas the Intel processor provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite results show a remarkably consistent pattern: the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE wins every single test, but by extremely narrow margins. In the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the AMD processor scores 615 against 614 for the Intel Xeon E-2224, a 0.2% delta. The single-core R15 test is a dead heat, with both scoring 86, though the data still credits the AMD chip with a 0% delta win.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core test shows the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE scoring 2564 versus 2559 for the Intel Xeon E-2224, again a 0.2% advantage. In the R20 single-core test, the AMD part scores 362 and the Intel part scores 361, a 0.3% delta. The most recent Cinebench R23 results continue this trend: multi-core scores are 6107 for the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE and 6093 for the Intel Xeon E-2224, with a 0.2% delta. The single-core R23 test sees the AMD chip at 862 and the Intel chip at 860, another 0.2% delta.

These results indicate that despite the Intel Xeon E-2224 having a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 3.80 GHz, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE's superior thread count and architecture manage to edge out a win in every scenario. The average benchmark scores reflect this: 1766 for the AMD part and 1762 for the Intel part. The nearest rival data contextualizes this further. For the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE, the Intel Xeon E-2224 is the closest competitor with a delta of 0.2%, while the Intel Core i7-4870HQ is 0.2% ahead. For the Intel Xeon E-2224, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE is its closest rival, sitting 0.2% ahead, with the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 trailing by 0.3%.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets reveal stark contrasts in almost every category except core count and memory type. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has 8 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 has 4. Base clocks differ: 3.20 GHz for the AMD part and 3.40 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks diverge further: 3.80 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP is a major differentiator, with the AMD part at 35 watts and the Intel part at 71 watts.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1151. The cache structures are different, with the AMD part using 128 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 64 KB L1 per core and 256 KB L2 per core. Shared L3 is 4 MB for AMD and 8 MB for Intel. The die sizes are 210 mm² for AMD and 126 mm² for Intel. Transistor counts are listed only for the AMD part at 4,950 million.

Memory bandwidth favors the AMD chip at 46.9 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s. ECC memory support is exclusive to the Intel Xeon E-2224. PCIe lane counts from the CPU are 8 for AMD and 16 for Intel. The integrated graphics are Radeon RX Vega 11 for AMD and UHD Graphics P630 for Intel. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. Production statuses differ: the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE is active, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 is end-of-life. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $193. Release dates are April 2018 for the AMD part and May 2019 for the Intel part.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE winning all six head-to-head tests, but the margins are so thin that they are effectively noise. The more meaningful wins come from the specification sheet. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE wins in power efficiency, with a 35-watt TDP that is less than half of the Intel Xeon E-2224's 71-watt TDP. It also wins on thread count, offering 8 threads to the Intel part's 4, which can benefit heavily threaded workloads even if the Cinebench results show only a fractional advantage. The AMD part's higher memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s and its unlocked multiplier for overclocking are additional wins. It also has a larger die and more transistors, which contributes to its integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics being a more substantial iGPU solution than the UHD Graphics P630.

The Intel Xeon E-2224 wins in several key areas that matter for its target market. It has significantly higher boost and base clocks, at 4.60 GHz and 3.40 GHz respectively. It offers a larger 8 MB shared L3 cache, double that of the AMD part. It supports ECC memory, a non-negotiable feature for many server and workstation deployments. The Intel part also provides double the PCIe lanes at 16, which is crucial for expansion cards and NVMe storage. Its smaller 126 mm² die suggests a more efficient use of silicon. The Intel Xeon E-2224 is the clear choice for reliability-focused server environments, while the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE is better suited for low-power, compact desktop builds where its integrated graphics and overclocking potential are more valuable than ECC support or raw clock speed.