AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS vs Intel Xeon E-2246G Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2246G boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS reaches 4.20 GHz. The Intel part also starts from a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 3.00 GHz for the AMD chip.

Q: Do both CPUs have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes. Both the Intel Xeon E-2246G and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS feature 6 cores and 12 threads. The difference lies in their architecture, power envelope, and cache layout.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2246G supports ECC memory, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS does not. This makes the Xeon part more suitable for workstation or server environments where data integrity is critical.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2246G has an average benchmark score of 3492, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS scores 3447. The difference is roughly 1.3% in favor of Intel, placing both within the same performance tier.

Q: Which chip has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Xeon E-2246G has 12 MB. Additionally, the AMD part has 512 KB of L2 cache per core versus 256 KB per core on the Intel chip.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2246G is end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS is still active in production. The Intel chip was released in May 2019, and the AMD chip in January 2021.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon E-2246G is built on Intel's Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS variant, using a 14 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The die measures 154 mm². It belongs to the Xeon E-2200 series and targets the server and workstation market segment. The chip uses the Intel Socket 1151 and supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Its PCIe implementation is Gen 3 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by HD Graphics P630, and the chip includes ECC memory support.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS, in contrast, is based on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The die size is slightly larger at 180 mm², and the transistor count is listed at 10,700 million. It uses the AMD Socket FP6 and is classified as a mobile processor. Memory support is also DDR4 on a dual-channel bus, but bandwidth is higher at 68.3 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 3 without a specified lane count. The integrated GPU is Radeon Vega 7, and there is no ECC support.

The process node difference is significant: 14 nm for Intel versus 7 nm for AMD. This allows the Ryzen 5 5600HS to achieve a much lower TDP of 35 watts compared to the Xeon E-2246G's 80 watts, despite both having identical core and thread counts. Cache hierarchies also differ. While both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, the AMD part doubles the L2 cache per core at 512 KB versus 256 KB, and offers 16 MB of shared L3 cache versus 12 MB on the Intel side. The Intel chip's higher base and boost clocks reflect its higher power budget, while the AMD chip compensates with greater memory bandwidth and a denser process.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results present a split picture, with each chip winning half of the six recorded tests. The Intel Xeon E-2246G takes three wins, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS takes three wins.

Starting with the newer Cinebench R23 tests, the Intel Xeon E-2246G shows a clear advantage. In multi-core, it scores 11720 against the AMD chip's 9564, a lead of 22.5%. In single-core, the Intel part scores 1654 versus 1367, a 21% advantage. These are substantial margins, indicating that in the R23 workload, the Xeon's higher clock speeds are decisive.

However, in Cinebench R15, the results flip dramatically. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS scores 1563 in multi-core versus 1181 for the Intel chip, a 24.4% deficit for the Xeon. In R15 single-core, the AMD part scores 223 versus 166, a 25.6% gap. This is a notable reversal, suggesting that the older R15 workload favors the AMD architecture's efficiency or scheduling in ways that R23 does not.

In Geekbench, the results are closer. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS wins multi-core with a score of 6395 versus 5988, a 6.4% advantage. In single-core, the Intel Xeon E-2246G edges ahead with 1613 versus 1569, a 2.8% lead. These are modest differences compared to the Cinebench swings.

Overall, the data shows that the Intel Xeon E-2246G excels in the Cinebench R23 suite and in Geekbench single-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS dominates Cinebench R15 and takes Geekbench multi-core. The average benchmark scores reflect this balance: the Intel chip sits at 3492, and the AMD chip at 3447, a difference of only 45 points.

The Verdict

Who should pick which depends on the workload. The Intel Xeon E-2246G is the stronger choice for Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core tasks, with leads of 22.5% and 21% respectively. It also holds a small edge in Geekbench single-core at 2.8%. For users running modern rendering or simulation workloads that scale like R23, the Xeon part delivers meaningfully higher performance.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS is the better option for Cinebench R15 workloads, where it leads by 24.4% in multi-core and 25.6% in single-core. It also wins Geekbench multi-core by 6.4%. Additionally, the AMD chip operates at a 35 watt TDP versus 80 watts for the Intel part, which is a major consideration for mobile or power-constrained systems. The Ryzen 5 5600HS also offers more L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth.

From a market standpoint, the Intel Xeon E-2246G targets server and workstation use, supports ECC memory, and is end-of-life. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS is an active mobile part without ECC support. The Xeon's launch MSRP was $311, though the database does not list a launch price for the AMD chip.

In terms of overall standing, both processors sit at similar percentiles: the Intel chip is at the 55th percentile among all CPUs, and the AMD chip is at the 54th. Their nearest rivals are comparable as well. The Xeon E-2246G sits near the Intel Xeon E5-1680 v4 (average score 3494), the Intel Core i9-9900T (3499), and the Intel Xeon D-1732TE (3486). The Ryzen 5 5600HS sits near the Intel Core i7-10870H (3446), the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS (3444), and the Intel Core i7-5960X (3442). Neither chip is dramatically ahead of its peer group.

For a workstation requiring ECC and high R23 throughput, the Intel Xeon E-2246G is the data-backed pick. For a mobile system with lower power draw and better R15 performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS is the clear winner. The choice hinges on the specific benchmark generation and platform constraints.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Xeon E-2246G | AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS |

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

| Series | Xeon E-2200 series | 5000 series |

| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 80 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Coffee Lake-S WS | Cezanne |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 154 mm² | 180 mm² |

| Transistors | Not listed | 10,700 million |

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

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | 68.3 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics P630 | Radeon Vega 7 |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2019-05-28 | 2021-01-11 |

| Launch MSRP | $311 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SRF7G | 100-000000296 |