AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Xeon D-1746TER Comparison

The Intel Xeon D-1746TER and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G occupy opposite ends of the processor spectrum, yet their benchmark records place them within a narrow performance band. The Xeon D-1746TER is a 10-core, 20-thread Ice Lake-D part built for servers, while the Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 desktop chip with integrated graphics. The recorded data shows the AMD part winning 12 of 15 head-to-head tests, but the Intel part takes the multi-core Cinebench R23 crown and leads in prime-number throughput. The Ryzen 5 5600G delivers higher scores across most real-world workloads, especially those that rely on encryption, compression, and single-thread speed. The Xeon D-1746TER counters with superior scaling in newer multi-threaded rendering workloads and a higher overall percentile ranking. The decision between them depends entirely on whether the workload favors the AMD part’s per-core efficiency or the Intel part’s thread count and server-oriented feature set.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G as the stronger general-purpose performer. It wins 12 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, including decisive victories in single-thread tests, data encryption, and data compression. Its average benchmark score of 21088 places it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Xeon D-1746TER sits at the 75th percentile with an average score of 21635. The two are close in aggregate, but the distribution of wins is lopsided. The Ryzen 5 5600G is the pick for users whose workloads involve encryption, compression, integer math, floating-point math, or any task that benefits from high single-thread performance. Its passmark single-thread score of 3177 is 43.8% ahead of the Xeon D-1746TER’s 1785, a gap that shows up across most everyday applications.

The Intel Xeon D-1746TER is the pick for specific server-oriented tasks. It wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 26.2% (13311 versus 10551) and Cinebench R23 single-core by 33.4% (1879 versus 1409). It also wins the passmark find prime numbers test with a score of 68 versus 57, a 19.3% lead. The Xeon D-1746TER’s 10 cores and 20 threads give it an advantage in workloads that scale well with thread count, and its Cinebench R23 results show that advantage clearly. The Ryzen 5 5600G’s older Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1724 beats the Xeon D-1746TER’s 1341 by 22.2%, which suggests the AMD part handles that legacy workload more efficiently, but the newer R23 test flips the result in Intel’s favor.

For buyers, the choice is straightforward. The Ryzen 5 5600G is the better all-around processor for desktop workloads, with higher scores in most measured categories. The Xeon D-1746TER is the better choice for server deployments where ECC memory, triple-channel memory, and a 10-core layout matter more than raw single-thread speed. The Xeon D-1746TER carries a launch MSRP of $1069, while the Ryzen 5 5600G has a launch MSRP of $259, but the two parts target different markets entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER uses the Ice Lake architecture, specifically the Ice Lake-D variant, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2000.00 MHz and a boost clock of 3.10 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 15 MB of shared L3. The Xeon D-1746TER supports DDR4 memory through a triple-channel interface with a maximum bandwidth of 64.0 GB/s. It supports ECC memory, a critical feature for server reliability. It uses the Intel BGA 2227 socket and provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The part is classified as a Server/Workstation processor and remains in active production. It has no integrated graphics. Its thermal design power is 67 watts.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen 5 5600G supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface with a maximum bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 and provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. It includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, which the Xeon D-1746TER lacks entirely. The Ryzen 5 5600G has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Xeon D-1746TER is locked. The AMD part has a thermal design power of 65 watts, slightly lower than the Intel part’s 67 watts.

The transistor counts and die sizes differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 5600G contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Xeon D-1746TER’s transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The process node difference, 7 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel, helps explain the Ryzen 5 5600G’s higher clocks and better per-core efficiency. The Xeon D-1746TER compensates with two additional cores and four additional threads, plus a larger L3 cache in some configurations. The memory bandwidth difference is notable: the Xeon D-1746TER’s triple-channel DDR4 interface delivers 64.0 GB/s, while the Ryzen 5 5600G’s dual-channel interface delivers 51.2 GB/s. That 12.8 GB/s gap favors the Intel part in memory-heavy server workloads.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results reveal a clear pattern. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G dominates most benchmarks, but the Intel Xeon D-1746TER wins the tests that matter most for modern rendering. Starting with Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Xeon D-1746TER scores 13311 against the Ryzen 5 5600G’s 10551, a 26.2% advantage. That is the largest Intel win in the entire comparison. The Xeon D-1746TER also wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 1879 versus 1409, a 33.4% lead. These two results are surprising given the Ryzen 5 5600G’s higher clock speeds, but the recorded data is unambiguous. The Intel part also wins passmark find prime numbers with 68 versus 57, a 19.3% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G’s wins are more numerous and often larger. The biggest gap is in passmark single-thread, where the Ryzen 5 5600G scores 3177 against the Xeon D-1746TER’s 1785, a 43.8% lead. The same result appears under the passmark singlethread entry, confirming the margin. In passmark data encryption, the Ryzen 5 5600G scores 15247 against 9343, a 38.7% lead. Passmark extended instructions shows a 27.2% lead for AMD (17334 versus 12620). Passmark data compression favors AMD by 23.1% (249302 versus 191594). Passmark multithread shows AMD ahead by 20.6% (19717 versus 15660). Passmark integer math gives AMD a 19.1% lead (67344 versus 54482). Cinebench R15 multi-core favors AMD by 22.2% (1724 versus 1341), and Cinebench R15 single-core favors AMD by 17.1% (228 versus 189). Passmark floating-point math shows AMD ahead by 13.4% (37830 versus 32772). Passmark random string sorting favors AMD by 6.4% (25354 versus 23732). Passmark physics gives AMD a narrow 4.6% lead (900 versus 859).

The 3DMark results for the Ryzen 5 5600G provides additional context, though no direct Intel comparison exists in the database. The Ryzen 5 5600G scores 5451 in 3DMark 16 threads, which rises to 5455 in 3DMark max threads. Its 3DMark 8-thread score is 4694, its 4-thread score is 3258, its 2-thread score is 1705, and its single-thread score is 872. Geekbench results for the Ryzen 5 5600G show a multi-core score of 8428 and a single-core score of 1801. These numbers reinforce the AMD part’s balanced performance profile.

The wins count tells the story: 3 wins for the Xeon D-1746TER, 12 wins for the Ryzen 5 5600G. The Intel part’s wins are concentrated in newer Cinebench R23 tests, suggesting compatibility with modern instruction sets plays a role. The AMD part wins everything else.

The nearest rivals offer useful context for percentile placement. The Xeon D-1746TER’s average score of 21635 places it 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 2600, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V. The Ryzen 5 5600G’s average score of 21088 places it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-1220P, 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, and 0.4% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U. Neither part dominates its rivals by more than a single percentage point in either direction.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance according to Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1746TER wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 1879, which is 33.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G’s score of 1409. However, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 228, which is 17.1% ahead of the Xeon D-1746TER’s 189. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G also wins passmark single-thread with 3177, a 43.8% lead over the Xeon D-1746TER’s 1785.

Q: Which processor is more suitable for server workloads that require ECC memory support and high memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1746TER supports ECC memory and offers a triple-channel DDR4 interface with 64.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G does not support ECC memory and provides a dual-channel interface with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, a rival to the Xeon D-1746TER, is also noted as a comparison point in the database.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1746TER has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache in terms of shared capacity at 15 MB, while the AMD part has 16 MB of L3, but the Intel part’s L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB per core for AMD.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER has no integrated graphics. This makes the Ryzen 5 5600G suitable for systems without a discrete GPU.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1746TER has an average benchmark score of 21635 and a percentile ranking of 75. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088 and a percentile ranking of 74. The Intel part is slightly ahead in both metrics.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G overclockable?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER has a locked multiplier. The AMD part also has a higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz versus the Intel part’s 3.10 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G wins in workloads that depend on single-thread speed and high-frequency integer operations. Its passmark single-thread score of 3177 is 43.8% higher than the Intel part’s 1785, which translates into faster response times for interactive applications, web browsing, and office productivity. The data encryption test shows a 38.7% lead for AMD (15247 versus 9343), making the Ryzen 5 5600G the better choice for VPN endpoints, encrypted storage, or any task that relies on cryptographic throughput. Data compression also favors AMD by 23.1% (249302 versus 191594), which benefits file archiving and database workloads that compress data streams. Integer math favors AMD by 19.1% (67344 versus 54482), and floating-point math favors AMD by 13.4% (37830 versus 32772). The Ryzen 5 5600G’s wins in passmark multithread (19717 versus 15660, a 20.6% lead) show that even in multi-threaded scenarios, the AMD part often outperforms the Intel part despite having only 12 threads versus 20.

The Intel Xeon D-1746TER wins in workloads that leverage its 10-core, 20-thread layout in modern rendering engines. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 26.2% lead for Intel (13311 versus 10551), indicating that the newer Cinebench version scales better with the Intel part’s thread count. Cinebench R23 single-core also favors Intel by 33.4% (1879 versus 1409), a result that contradicts the older Cinebench R15 single-core test, which AMD wins by 17.1%. The passmark find prime numbers test favors Intel by 19.3% (68 versus 57), a niche but notable win for integer-heavy mathematical workloads. The Xeon D-1746TER’s triple-channel memory interface and ECC support make it the appropriate choice for servers that require error-correcting memory and higher memory bandwidth, even though its raw compute scores are lower in most categories.

For desktop users, the Ryzen 5 5600G is the clear winner. It provides integrated graphics, an unlocked multiplier, and higher scores in 12 of 15 benchmarks. For server administrators, the Xeon D-1746TER offers ECC memory, triple-channel bandwidth, and a 10-core design that excels in Cinebench R23. The choice comes down to workload type: the Ryzen 5 5600G for general-purpose and encryption-heavy tasks, the Xeon D-1746TER for memory-reliable server deployments and modern multi-threaded rendering. The recorded data supports both conclusions without ambiguity.