AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS vs Intel Xeon D-1732TE Comparison

The Intel Xeon D-1732TE and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS occupy different corners of the processor market: one is a server/workstation chip, the other a mobile part. Yet when placed side by side in the database's Cinebench suite, the Ryzen 5 4600HS wins all six head-to-head tests, despite having fewer cores. The margins are narrow, but consistent. This analysis examines the recorded data to understand what drives these results and where each processor's strengths lie.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers six Cinebench tests, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS wins every one of them. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen scores 1226 against the Xeon's 1214, a 1% lead. The single-core test shows a 1.2% lead, with 173 versus 171. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Ryzen again leads by 1% in both multi-core (5111 vs 5061) and single-core (721 vs 714). The pattern holds in Cinebench R23: multi-core 12171 vs 12052, single-core 1718 vs 1701, each a 1% advantage for the Ryzen.

These are small margins, but they are uniform. The Xeon D-1732TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen has 6 cores and 12 threads, so the core count advantage does not translate into a win in these workloads. The Ryzen also posts additional Geekbench scores (5135 multi-core, 1293 single-core), but the Xeon has no recorded Geekbench results, so no direct comparison is possible there.

Interestingly, the Xeon's average benchmark score across the database is 3486, slightly higher than the Ryzen's 3444. Both sit at the 54th percentile of all CPUs. This suggests that the Xeon's higher average comes from workloads not included in the head-to-head set, while the Cinebench suite clearly favors the Ryzen.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The Xeon D-1732TE uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the Ryzen 5 4600HS uses TSMC's 7 nm node. The Xeon has 8 cores and 16 threads, the Ryzen 6 cores and 12 threads. Clock speeds differ sharply: the Xeon runs at a 1.90 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost, while the Ryzen runs at 3.00 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost. The Ryzen's higher clocks are a likely factor in its Cinebench wins.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Xeon has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 15 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Despite the Xeon's larger cache, the Ryzen still wins in the tested benchmarks.

Memory support differs as well. The Xeon uses triple-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 64.0 GB/s, while the Ryzen uses dual-channel DDR4 with 68.3 GB/s. The Ryzen's higher bandwidth, despite fewer channels, may contribute to its performance. The Xeon supports ECC memory; the Ryzen does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Xeon offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen has Gen 3 with no lane count specified.

The Xeon has no integrated graphics, while the Ryzen includes Radeon RX Vega 6. The Xeon is a server/workstation part with a 52 W TDP, the Ryzen a mobile part with a 35 W TDP. The Xeon uses socket Intel BGA 2227, the Ryzen AMD Socket FP6. The Xeon was released on 2022-02-23, the Ryzen on 2020-01-05. The Xeon has a launch MSRP of $730, while the Ryzen has no recorded launch MSRP. The Xeon also has a part number (SRLBW), while the Ryzen does not. The Ryzen lists 9,800 million transistors and a 156 mm² die size; the Xeon does not provide those figures.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1732TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Why does the Ryzen 5 4600HS win all Cinebench tests despite having fewer cores?

A: The Ryzen has a higher base clock (3.00 GHz vs 1.90 GHz) and boost clock (4.00 GHz vs 3.00 GHz), and it is built on a 7 nm process compared to 10 nm. The data shows that these factors outweigh the core count advantage in these workloads.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1732TE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS does not.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 4600HS have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Radeon RX Vega 6. The Xeon D-1732TE has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: Which CPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600HS has 68.3 GB/s, while the Xeon D-1732TE has 64.0 GB/s, despite the Xeon using triple-channel memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The Xeon D-1732TE has an average benchmark score of 3486, and the Ryzen 5 4600HS has 3444. Both sit at the 54th percentile of all CPUs.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear winner in the Cinebench suite: the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS takes all six head-to-head tests, with margins of 1% or 1.2%. It also offers integrated graphics, a lower TDP, and higher memory bandwidth. The Intel Xeon D-1732TE counters with more cores, ECC support, PCIe Gen 4, and a higher average benchmark score. The choice depends on the workload. If the task relies on Cinebench-style rendering, the Ryzen is the better performer. If the need is for server features like ECC, more cores, and a higher overall average score, the Xeon has its place, but the head-to-head data shows the Ryzen ahead in every tested Cinebench scenario.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Xeon D-1732TE | AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS |

|-------|---------------------|---------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1900.00 MHz | 3000.00 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.00 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 52 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2227 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Ice Lake | Zen 2 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 9,800 million |

| Die Size | Not listed | 156 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 15 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Triple-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 64.0 GB/s | 68.3 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3 |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon RX Vega 6 |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2022-02-23 | 2020-01-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $730 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SRLBW | Not listed |

| Average Benchmark Score | 3486 | 3444 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS wins every head-to-head Cinebench test, both single-core and multi-core. Its higher clocks and newer process node give it a consistent edge in these rendering workloads. The Intel Xeon D-1732TE wins in the overall average benchmark score (3486 vs 3444) and offers features the Ryzen lacks: ECC memory, PCIe Gen 4, and a larger L3 cache. For applications that depend on Cinebench performance, the Ryzen is the clear choice. For server deployments that require ECC and more cores, the Xeon may be preferred, but the data shows the Ryzen still outperforms it in the tested multi-core Cinebench tests.