AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS vs Intel Xeon D-1587 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1587 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part offers more than double the thread count.

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

A: The data is mixed across benchmark versions. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS scores 223 versus 164 for the Intel Xeon D-1587, a 26.5% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Xeon D-1587 scores 1635 versus 1367 for the AMD, a 19.6% lead.

Q: Which processor is more efficient in terms of power draw?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Xeon D-1587 has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD part consumes less power according to the recorded specifications.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1587 supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS supports only DDR4. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon D-1587 does not list any integrated graphics in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has an average benchmark score of 3447, while the Intel Xeon D-1587 has an average score of 3350. Both sit at the 54th percentile among all CPUs.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon D-1587 uses the Broadwell architecture, specifically the Broadwell-DE generation, built on Intel's 14 nm process node with the foundry being Intel itself. It packs 3,200 million transistors into a 246 mm² die. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process node, and contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The denser 7 nm process allows AMD to fit more than three times the transistor count into a physically smaller die.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Intel Xeon D-1587 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 1.5 MB of L3 per core. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS also has 64 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 512 KB per core, and uses a 16 MB shared L3 pool. This shared L3 design on the AMD part is typical of the Zen 3 architecture, where all cores can access a unified cache.

The market positioning is stark. The Intel Xeon D-1587 is a server and workstation part with a socket of Intel BGA 1667, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP6. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, making it suitable for reliability-focused workloads, while the AMD part does not list ECC support. The Intel Xeon D-1587 also carries PCIe Gen 3 with 24 lanes (CPU only), whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS lists PCIe Gen 3 without specifying lane count.

Release timing shows a substantial gap. The Intel Xeon D-1587 launched on February 23, 2016, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS arrived on January 11, 2021. This nearly five-year gap explains some of the architectural differences, particularly the process node advantage and the integrated graphics capability on the AMD side.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon D-1587 wins in scenarios that leverage high core count and sustained multi-threaded throughput. Its 16 cores and 32 threads give it a decisive edge in Cinebench R23 multi-core testing, where it scores 21.1% higher than the AMD part. This makes it suitable for heavily parallel workloads such as rendering, compilation, or server-side processing where many threads can be utilized simultaneously. The ECC memory support further positions it for data integrity-sensitive environments.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS wins in scenarios that favor responsiveness and power efficiency. Its 35 watt TDP, compared to 65 watts for the Intel part, makes it better suited for mobile and battery-constrained systems. In Cinebench R15, both single-core and multi-core tests show the AMD part ahead, with a 26.5% single-core advantage and a 25.3% multi-core advantage. The integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics also means this processor can handle display output without a discrete GPU, a clear advantage for compact or mobile systems.

The benchmark version matters. In Cinebench R15, the AMD part wins both tests. In Cinebench R23, the Intel part wins both tests. This suggests the workload scaling differs between benchmark versions, with the newer R23 test apparently favoring the Intel architecture's characteristics or the specific way it handles the rendering workload.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category:

• Cores: 16 (Intel) versus 6 (AMD)
• Threads: 32 (Intel) versus 12 (AMD)
• Base clock: 1700 MHz (Intel) versus 3000 MHz (AMD)
• Boost clock: 2.30 GHz (Intel) versus 4.20 GHz (AMD)
• TDP: 65 watts (Intel) versus 35 watts (AMD)
• Socket: Intel BGA 1667 versus AMD Socket FP6
• Architecture: Broadwell versus Zen 3
• Process node: 14 nm versus 7 nm
• Foundry: Intel versus TSMC
• Transistors: 3,200 million versus 10,700 million
• Die size: 246 mm² versus 180 mm²
• L2 cache: 256 KB per core versus 512 KB per core
• L3 cache: 1.5 MB per core versus 16 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR3 and DDR4 versus DDR4 only
• Memory bandwidth: not listed versus 68.3 GB/s
• ECC memory: supported versus not supported
• PCIe: Gen 3, 24 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 3
• Integrated graphics: none versus Radeon Vega 7
• Market segment: Server/Workstation versus Mobile
• Release date: 2016-02-23 versus 2021-01-11
• Launch MSRP: 1549 for the Intel part, not listed for the AMD part

The clock speed differential is notable. The AMD part runs at nearly double the base clock of the Intel part, 3000 MHz versus 1700 MHz, and boosts to 4.20 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. This clock advantage helps explain the AMD wins in Cinebench R15, where the workload may be more sensitive to per-core frequency.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Four direct benchmark comparisons exist in the database, with each processor winning two.

Cinebench R15 multi-core: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS scores 1563 versus 1167 for the Intel Xeon D-1587. This is a 25.3% advantage for the AMD part. Despite having only 6 cores and 12 threads, the AMD processor outperforms the 16-core Intel chip in this older benchmark version. The higher clocks and newer architecture appear to compensate for the core count disadvantage.

Cinebench R15 single-core: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS scores 223 versus 164 for the Intel Xeon D-1587, a 26.5% lead. Single-core performance is heavily dependent on clock speed and IPC, and the AMD part's 4.20 GHz boost clock compared to 2.30 GHz gives it a clear edge here.

Cinebench R23 multi-core: The Intel Xeon D-1587 scores 11585 versus 9564 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS, a 21.1% advantage. This benchmark version appears to scale better with the Intel part's 16 cores and 32 threads. The raw thread count advantage of the Intel chip becomes decisive in this workload.

Cinebench R23 single-core: The Intel Xeon D-1587 scores 1635 versus 1367 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS, a 19.6% lead. This is a surprising reversal from the R15 single-core result. The database shows the Intel part winning the newer single-core test despite having a much lower boost clock. This could reflect differences in how the R23 workload uses the processor, or differences in sustained boost behavior under test conditions.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD part slightly ahead overall, at 3447 versus 3350 for the Intel part, a difference of about 2.9%. Both processors occupy the 54th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Looking at nearest rivals provides context. The Intel Xeon D-1587 sits near the Intel Core i7-7800X, which has an average score of 3333 and a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800U at 3369 with a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS sits near the Intel Core i7-10870H at 3446 with a delta of 0%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS at 3444 with a delta of 0.1%. These close deltas suggest both processors are competitive with their immediate peers.

The Verdict

The data paints a picture of two processors optimized for different environments. The Intel Xeon D-1587 is a server and workstation chip from 2016 with 16 cores, 32 threads, ECC memory support, and a 65 watt TDP. It wins the Cinebench R23 tests, including a 21.1% multi-core advantage and a 19.6% single-core advantage over the AMD part. Its launch MSRP was 1549.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS is a mobile processor from 2021 with 6 cores, 12 threads, a 35 watt TDP, and integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics. It wins the Cinebench R15 tests, with a 25.3% multi-core lead and a 26.5% single-core lead over the Intel part. It also has a higher average benchmark score at 3447 versus 3350.

Users who need maximum thread count for parallel server workloads, ECC memory for data integrity, and can accommodate a higher power draw should consider the Intel Xeon D-1587. Its Cinebench R23 results demonstrate strong modern rendering performance despite its older architecture.

Users who prioritize power efficiency, integrated graphics, and portable or compact systems should consider the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS. Its 35 watt TDP, higher clock speeds, and wins in Cinebench R15 make it attractive for mobile use cases where battery life and responsiveness matter more than raw thread count.

The choice ultimately depends on workload characteristics. The benchmark version differences suggest that neither processor is universally superior. The Intel part dominates the newer R23 workload, while the AMD part dominates the older R15 workload. The recorded data does not support a single overall winner, only different winners in different contexts.