AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS vs Intel Xeon E-2176G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a split picture. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS wins six of the eight recorded head-to-head tests, but the Intel Xeon E-2176G takes the two Geekbench tests by a wide margin. The Cinebench suite shows a consistent, narrow advantage for AMD, while Geekbench shows a decisive advantage for Intel.

Starting with Cinebench R15, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS scores 1226 in the multi-core test against 1168 for the Intel Xeon E-2176G. That is a delta of -4.7 percent from the Intel perspective, meaning the AMD part is about 5 percent ahead. The single-core R15 test tells the same story: AMD scores 173, Intel scores 164, for a -5.2 percent delta. Moving to Cinebench R20, AMD again leads in multi-core with 5111 versus 4867, a -4.8 percent delta. The single-core R20 test shows AMD at 721 versus Intel at 687, another -4.7 percent delta. The pattern holds in Cinebench R23: AMD scores 12171 in multi-core against Intel's 11589, and 1718 in single-core against Intel's 1636. Both results land at a -4.8 percent delta.

These Cinebench results are consistent. Every single test in that suite, across three versions and both single and multi-threaded workloads, shows the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS ahead by roughly 5 percent. The margins are tight but uniform, suggesting a stable performance advantage rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

The Geekbench results flip the picture entirely. In Geekbench multi-core, the Intel Xeon E-2176G scores 6331 against 5135 for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS. That is a delta of 23.3 percent in Intel's favor. The single-core Geekbench test shows Intel at 1573 versus 1293 for AMD, a 21.7 percent delta. These are large margins, more than four times the size of AMD's Cinebench lead.

So the data shows two very different performance profiles. In Cinebench, AMD leads by about 5 percent across the board. In Geekbench, Intel leads by more than 20 percent. The average benchmark score in the database puts the Intel Xeon E-2176G at 3502 and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS at 3444, a difference of roughly 1.7 percent in Intel's favor. The Intel part sits at the 55th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 54th percentile. The overall scores are close, but the distribution of wins is lopsided.

The Intel Xeon E-2176G's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-9900T at an average score of 3499 with a delta of 0.1 percent, and the Intel Xeon E-2246G at 3492 with a delta of 0.3 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-5960X at 3442 with a delta of 0 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS at 3447 with a delta of -0.1 percent. These rival relationships confirm that both parts sit in a crowded performance band where small score differences separate many CPUs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS wins six of the eight recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Xeon E-2176G wins the remaining two, both of which are Geekbench tests.

Q: How large is AMD's advantage in Cinebench tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS leads by 4.7 to 5.2 percent across all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23, both single and multi-core). The deltas are -4.7, -5.2, -4.8, -4.7, -4.8, and -4.8 percent from the Intel side.

Q: How large is Intel's advantage in Geekbench tests?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2176G leads by 23.3 percent in Geekbench multi-core and 21.7 percent in Geekbench single-core. These are the largest margins recorded in either direction.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2176G has an average benchmark score of 3502, placing it at the 55th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS has an average score of 3444, placing it at the 54th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2176G has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2176G supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS does not list ECC memory support in the database.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear use-case split. If the workload is represented by Geekbench, the Intel Xeon E-2176G is the stronger choice by a substantial margin: 23.3 percent in multi-core and 21.7 percent in single-core. If the workload is represented by Cinebench, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS is the stronger choice by a consistent 5 percent margin.

The average benchmark scores place the Intel part at 3502 versus 3444 for AMD, a difference of 58 points or about 1.7 percent. The percentile ranking is close as well: 55th for Intel, 54th for AMD. These aggregate figures suggest the processors are broadly comparable, but the distribution of wins matters more than the average.

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS wins six tests, the Intel Xeon E-2176G wins two. However, the two Intel wins are by far the largest margins in the dataset. A 23.3 percent lead in Geekbench multi-core is a significant gap that outweighs the narrow 5 percent Cinebench leads in many scenarios.

For users who prioritize the Geekbench workload profile, the Intel Xeon E-2176G is the data-backed pick. For users who prioritize the Cinebench workload profile, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS is the data-backed pick. The overall database ranking slightly favors Intel, but the margin is small enough that the specific benchmark suite should drive the decision.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Intel Xeon E-2176G has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Intel runs at a 80 W TDP, while AMD runs at a 35 W TDP.

The Intel part uses the Intel Socket 1151, while the AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP6. The Intel Xeon E-2176G has a launch MSRP of $367. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Memory bandwidth differs: Intel lists 42.7 GB/s, AMD lists 68.3 GB/s. Both support DDR4 and dual-channel memory. The Intel part supports ECC memory, the AMD part does not. The Intel part has PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only); the AMD part lists PCIe Gen 3 without a lane count.

The Intel Xeon E-2176G is part of the Xeon E-2100 series, released on 2018-07-11, and is marked end-of-life. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS is part of the 4000 series, released on 2020-01-05, and is marked active. The Intel part has the part number SR3WS; the AMD part has no part number listed.

Architecture Differences

The processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Xeon E-2176G uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS codename, on a 14 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The die size is 154 mm². The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS uses the Zen 2 architecture, codename Renoir, on a 7 nm process node manufactured by TSMC. The die size is 156 mm², and the AMD part has 9,800 million transistors.

Both have 6 cores and 12 threads. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core for both. The L2 cache differs: Intel has 256 KB per core, AMD has 512 KB per core. The L3 cache also differs: Intel has 12 MB shared, AMD has 8 MB shared.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel Xeon E-2176G includes HD Graphics P630. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS includes Radeon RX Vega 6. The Intel part is marked for the server/workstation market segment, while the AMD part is marked for the mobile segment.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The process node difference is notable: 14 nm for Intel versus 7 nm for AMD, with the latter built by TSMC. The larger L2 cache on the AMD part (512 KB per core versus 256 KB) and the smaller L3 cache (8 MB versus 12 MB) represent different cache hierarchy decisions.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E-2176G wins in Geekbench multi-core and single-core tests. The Geekbench multi-core score of 6331 versus 5135 represents a 23.3 percent advantage. The Geekbench single-core score of 1573 versus 1293 represents a 21.7 percent advantage. These are the two largest margins in the entire head-to-head dataset, and they belong entirely to Intel.

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS wins in all six Cinebench tests. The multi-core leads are 1226 versus 1168 in R15, 5111 versus 4867 in R20, and 12171 versus 11589 in R23. The single-core leads are 173 versus 164 in R15, 721 versus 687 in R20, and 1718 versus 1636 in R23. Every one of these margins falls between 4.7 and 5.2 percent.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The Intel Xeon E-2176G is the choice for workloads that resemble the Geekbench test pattern, where it demonstrates a dominant lead. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS is the choice for workloads that resemble the Cinebench test pattern, where it demonstrates a consistent but smaller lead. The Intel part also carries the server/workstation market segment designation and ECC memory support, which the database records. The AMD part carries the mobile designation and a much lower 35 W TDP, which the database records.

The average benchmark scores place Intel slightly ahead overall (3502 versus 3444), but the win distribution favors AMD in count (6 versus 2). The database's percentile rankings are nearly identical (55th versus 54th). The deciding factor between these two processors should be the specific benchmark suite that best represents the intended workload.