AMD Ryzen 5 4680U vs Intel Xeon E-2244G Comparison

Two end-of-life processors from opposite ends of the market sit side by side in the database: the Intel Xeon E-2244G, a 4-core 8-thread Coffee Lake server/workstation chip, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, a 6-core 12-thread Zen 2 mobile part. Their average benchmark scores are close, 2527 for the Intel and 2424 for the AMD, and their percentiles are 49 and 48 respectively. Yet the head-to-head results reveal a sharp split in performance character.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4680U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2244G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2244G boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: Which supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2244G supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2244G has 42.7 GB/s, the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U has 34.1 GB/s.

Q: Which has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2244G averages 2527, the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U averages 2424.

Q: Which wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4680U scores 1163, the Intel Xeon E-2244G scores 1147, a 1.4% margin.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon E-2244G is built on Intel's 14 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 126 mm². The AMD Ryzen 5 4680U uses TSMC's 7 nm process, packs 9,800 million transistors, and measures 156 mm². The Intel part is a Coffee Lake-S WS design, while the AMD is a Zen 2 Renoir. The core counts differ: 4 cores and 8 threads for the Intel, 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD. Cache hierarchies also diverge: both share 8 MB of L3, but the AMD has 512 KB of L2 per core versus 256 KB per core on the Intel. L1 remains 64 KB per core on both.

Memory support separates them further. The Intel uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC. The AMD uses LPDDR4, also dual-channel, but with 34.1 GB/s and no ECC. The integrated graphics differ: the Intel carries HD Graphics P630, the AMD has Radeon Graphics with 448 SPs. The Intel is a server/workstation part on Socket 1151, while the AMD is a mobile part on Socket FP6. The Intel has a TDP of 71 W, the AMD just 15 W. The Intel's PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), the AMD is Gen 3 without a lane count listed. The Intel was released on 2019-05-28, the AMD on 2021-04-12. Both are end-of-life, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head tests show a clear pattern, but with one notable reversal. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U scores 1291 against the Intel's 818, meaning the Intel is 36.6% lower. The single-core R15 test repeats that: AMD 170, Intel 115, a 32.4% deficit for the Intel. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD again wins, 1163 to 1147, a slim 1.4% margin. The only Intel victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel scores 8126 versus the AMD's 7073, a 14.9% lead.

The Intel also has recorded scores in Cinebench R20 and Geekbench that the AMD lacks: 3412 and 481 in R20 multi and single, and 4712 and 1408 in Geekbench multi and single. Without AMD numbers for those tests, no direct comparison is possible. The average benchmark scores, which combine all recorded tests, put the Intel at 2527 and the AMD at 2424. The Intel's percentile is 49, the AMD's 48. The nearest rivals in the database reinforce the closeness: the Intel's closest competitor, the Core i3-10325, averages 2530 with a delta of -0.1%, while the AMD's closest, the Core i5-8500B, averages 2423 with a delta of 0%.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Xeon E-2244G | AMD Ryzen 5 4680U |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 71 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Zen 2 |

| Codename | Coffee Lake-S WS | Renoir |

| Process node | 14 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 9,800 million |

| Die size | 126 mm² | 156 mm² |

| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | LPDDR4 |

| Memory bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics P630 | Radeon Graphics 448SP |

| Market segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release date | 2019-05-28 | 2021-04-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $272 | Not listed |

| Part number | SRFAY | 100-000000356 |

Fields that match include L1 cache (64 KB per core), L3 cache (8 MB shared), dual-channel memory bus, end-of-life production status, and locked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a processor that wins on raw single-threaded speed and core count, and another that wins on newer multi-threaded workloads and platform features. The AMD Ryzen 5 4680U takes three of the four head-to-head tests, including both single-core tests and the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test. The Intel Xeon E-2244G takes the newer Cinebench R23 multi-core test by 14.9%. The Intel also holds a higher average benchmark score, 2527 versus 2424, and a slightly higher percentile, 49 versus 48.

For server or workstation use, the Intel's ECC support, higher memory bandwidth (42.7 GB/s), and 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes make it the more appropriate choice. Its 71 W TDP and Socket 1151 fit a desktop or rack environment. The AMD, with a 15 W TDP and mobile FP6 socket, is built for portability. Its 6 cores and 12 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads, yet the R23 multi-core result shows the Intel ahead, suggesting the Intel's higher boost clock (4.80 GHz) and older architecture still deliver in that specific test. The AMD's single-core wins, 170 to 115 in R15 and 1163 to 1147 in R23, indicate it is the better pick for lightly threaded applications.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 4680U wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1291 vs 818), R15 single-core (170 vs 115), and R23 single-core (1163 vs 1147). These are the tests where the AMD's higher core count and per-core L2 cache (512 KB) appear to pay off. The Intel Xeon E-2244G wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core (8126 vs 7073), a test that favors its higher boost clock and possibly its memory bandwidth. The Intel also has a higher average benchmark score and a higher percentile, and it alone has recorded scores in Cinebench R20 and Geekbench, though no AMD comparison exists for those.

For users who prioritize single-threaded performance or need a low-power mobile processor, the AMD is the clear winner from the recorded data. For those who need ECC memory, higher memory bandwidth, or a server/workstation platform, the Intel is the only option. The R23 multi-core result gives the Intel a claim to newer multi-threaded workloads, but the AMD's three wins and lower TDP make it the more versatile part for everyday and mobile scenarios.