AMD Ryzen 5 5625U vs Intel Xeon E-2136 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U and the Intel Xeon E-2136 is a study in generational contrast versus sustained design. With two wins apiece in the shared benchmark suite, the data does not deliver a single dominant champion; instead, it reveals two very different performance personalities that trade blows depending on the workload.

The most dramatic win for the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it posts a score of 223 against the Intel Xeon E-2136's 156. That is a 42.9% lead, the largest delta in the entire head-to-head set. The Ryzen's advantage is equally pronounced in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 1447 to the Xeon's 1112, a 30.1% margin. These are not marginal differences; they represent a decisive generational leap in the older Cinebench R15 workload, with the Zen 3-based mobile part outperforming the Coffee Lake workstation chip by nearly a third in the multi-threaded test and by well over a third in the single-threaded test.

The tables turn, however, when the benchmark generation shifts. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Xeon E-2136 takes a commanding lead with a score of 11040 against the Ryzen 5 5625U's 8290, a 24.9% advantage for Intel. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 1558 versus 1379, an 11.5% margin. These results show that the Xeon E-2136 is far more competitive in the newer Cinebench R23 workload, and in fact reverses the single-core deficit it suffered in R15.

The database's average benchmark score also favors the Intel part. The Xeon E-2136 records an average benchmark score of 3193, while the Ryzen 5 5625U sits at 3096. That difference places the Intel chip at the 53rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, one point ahead of the AMD chip's 52nd percentile. The nearest rivals for each part reinforce the closeness of their overall standing: the Ryzen 5 5625U sits within 0.5% of the Intel Xeon W-2133, Intel Core i7-8700B, and Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3, and trails the Intel Core i3-13100TE by 0.5%. The Xeon E-2136, meanwhile, sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-9700E, Intel Core i3-13100T, Intel Core i5-1240P, and Intel Atom P5342. Both parts are clustered in a tight band of mid-pack performance, with the Intel chip holding only a 3.1% edge in average score (3193 versus 3096).

The split nature of the results means that the choice between these two CPUs depends heavily on which workload generation matters more. The R15 results are a triumph for AMD's newer architecture, while the R23 results showcase the Intel chip's ability to scale under sustained multi-threaded load despite its older 14 nm process node.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 5625U wins decisively in the Cinebench R15 tests, both single-core and multi-core. The 42.9% single-core advantage and the 30.1% multi-core advantage suggest that for older applications, rendering engines, or legacy software built around the R15 workload characteristics, the Ryzen part delivers substantially better performance. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with Zen 3 architecture clearly handles these tasks with greater efficiency. The Ryzen's 2.30 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, coupled with its 16 MB shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, provide a strong foundation for these legacy workloads. Its 7 nm TSMC process node and 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die also indicate a more modern design that extracts higher instructions per clock.

The Intel Xeon E-2136 wins in the Cinebench R23 tests, both single-core and multi-core. Its 24.9% multi-core lead and 11.5% single-core lead in the newer benchmark show that the Coffee Lake architecture scales better in modern rendering workloads. The Xeon's higher 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock, combined with its 12 MB shared L3 cache, allow it to sustain higher throughput in R23's more demanding test. The Intel part's 80 W TDP versus the Ryzen's 15 W TDP indicates that the Xeon is designed for sustained performance in a workstation or server environment, whereas the Ryzen is a mobile part optimized for power efficiency. The 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth on the Xeon is lower than the Ryzen's 51.2 GB/s, yet the Intel chip still manages to outperform in R23, showcasing the importance of clock speed and sustained boost behavior in newer workloads.

The market segments also tell a story. The Ryzen 5 5625U is a mobile processor in the 5000 series, released in early 2022, and remains in active production. The Xeon E-2136 is a server and workstation part from the Xeon E-2100 series, released in mid-2018, and is now end-of-life. The Ryzen targets laptops and compact systems, while the Xeon targets servers and workstations where sustained multi-threaded throughput matters more than power draw. For users running older software, the Ryzen is the clear winner. For users running current rendering or compute workloads, the Xeon holds the edge.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear verdict for specific use cases. If the workload consists primarily of legacy applications, older rendering pipelines, or Cinebench R15-style tasks, the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U is the better pick by a wide margin. Its 42.9% single-core and 30.1% multi-core wins in R15 are simply too large to ignore, and its modern Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process delivers efficiency that the Intel part cannot match. The Ryzen also offers integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, which is useful for systems without a discrete GPU.

If the workload involves modern rendering, current benchmark suites, or sustained multi-threaded compute, the Intel Xeon E-2136 is the stronger choice. Its 24.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 11.5% lead in R23 single-core demonstrate that it handles contemporary workloads with greater headroom. The Xeon also supports ECC memory, as does the Ryzen, but its server and workstation heritage means it is built for 24/7 operation in professional environments. The Intel part's launch MSRP was $289, which can be stated as a reference point for its original positioning.

For a mobile or power-constrained system, the Ryzen 5 5625U is the only realistic option, given its 15 W TDP versus the Xeon's 80 W TDP. For a stationary workstation with adequate cooling, the Xeon E-2136 offers better modern performance but requires significantly more power. The average benchmark scores are close, with the Xeon at 3193 and the Ryzen at 3096, but the percentile rankings (53rd versus 52nd) confirm that both sit in the same performance tier. The decision ultimately comes down to workload generation and power envelope, not raw overall capability.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher single-core performance?

A: It depends on the benchmark. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U wins with a score of 223 versus 156, a 42.9% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Xeon E-2136 wins with a score of 1558 versus 1379, an 11.5% lead.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5625U wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with 1447 against 1112, a 30.1% margin. The Intel Xeon E-2136 wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 11040 against 8290, a 24.9% margin.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for both processors?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U and the Intel Xeon E-2136 have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U and the Intel Xeon E-2136 support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5625U has an average benchmark score of 3096, placing it at the 52nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Xeon E-2136 has an average benchmark score of 3193, placing it at the 53rd percentile.

Q: Which CPU is better for modern rendering workloads?

A: Based on Cinebench R23 results, the Intel Xeon E-2136 is better for modern rendering, with a 24.9% multi-core lead and an 11.5% single-core lead over the AMD Ryzen 5 5625U.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5625U and the Intel Xeon E-2136 differ fundamentally in architecture, process technology, and design goals. The Ryzen 5 5625U uses AMD's Zen 3 architecture under the Barcelo codename, part of the 5000 series generation. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E-2136 uses Intel's Coffee Lake architecture under the Coffee Lake-S WS codename, part of the Xeon E-2100 series. It is built on a 14 nm process at Intel, with a 154 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations also differ. The Ryzen 5 5625U has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Xeon E-2136 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the AMD part a larger L2 and L3 cache footprint, which contributes to its strong R15 performance. The Intel part compensates with higher clock speeds: a 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock, compared to the Ryzen's 2.30 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost.

Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 for both, but the Ryzen 5 5625U offers higher memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s versus the Xeon's 42.7 GB/s. Both parts use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes and support ECC memory. The Ryzen integrates Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel Xeon integrates UHD Graphics P630.

The sockets differ: the Ryzen uses AMD Socket FP6, a mobile socket, while the Xeon uses Intel Socket 1151. The power envelopes are dramatically different, with the Ryzen rated at 15 W TDP and the Xeon at 80 W TDP. The Ryzen is a mobile part in active production, released in early 2022, while the Xeon is a server and workstation part that is end-of-life, released in mid-2018. The Ryzen's multiplier is not unlocked, and neither is the Xeon's. The Ryzen's part number is 100-000000583, while the Xeon's is SR3WW. The Xeon E-2136 carries a launch MSRP of $289.