AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS vs Intel Xeon E-2136 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2136 wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 11040, which is 20.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS's 9131.

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

A: The results are split by benchmark generation. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS leads with 235 versus 156 for the Intel, a 33.6% gap. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Xeon E-2136 takes the lead with 1558 versus 1465, a 6.3% advantage.

Q: Are both processors six-core parts with twelve threads?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2136 and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS have 6 cores and 12 threads. Their base clocks are identical at 3.30 GHz, and their boost clocks are also the same at 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2136 supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS does not. This is a key differentiator for workstation use.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2136 has a TDP of 80 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS is rated at 35 watts. The AMD part targets a mobile form factor, while the Intel part is a server/workstation chip.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2136 has an average benchmark score of 3193, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS has an average score of 3122, placing it in the 52nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon E-2136 belongs to the Xeon E-2100 series, built on Intel's Coffee Lake architecture with the codename Coffee Lake-S WS. It is fabricated on a 14 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 154 mm². The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS comes from the 6000 series and uses Zen 3+ architecture under the codename Rembrandt, produced on TSMC's 6 nm node with a die size of 208 mm². The process node difference is substantial: 14 nm versus 6 nm, which explains much of the efficiency gap between the two.

Cache layouts differ notably. The Intel chip has 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip also has 64 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 512 KB per core and offers 16 MB of shared L3. For memory, the Intel Xeon supports DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS supports DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a much higher 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part does not support ECC, while the Intel part does.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Intel Xeon provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), which is a generational leap in both lane count and per-lane bandwidth. Integrated graphics also differ: the Intel Xeon includes UHD Graphics P630, while the AMD part includes Radeon 660M. The Intel chip uses Socket 1151, whereas the AMD chip uses Socket FP7. The Intel part is marked as end-of-life with a release date in July 2018, while the AMD part is listed as active with no recorded release date. The Intel launch MSRP is $289; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear split between older and newer Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS wins decisively with a score of 1656 against the Intel Xeon E-2136's 1112. That is a 32.9% difference in favor of the AMD chip. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part again dominates, scoring 235 versus 156, a 33.6% lead.

The picture flips in Cinebench R23. The Intel Xeon E-2136 takes multi-core with 11040 versus 9131, a 20.9% advantage for Intel. In single-core R23, the Intel chip scores 1558 versus 1465, a smaller but still meaningful 6.3% lead. The overall win count is tied at 2 wins each across the four head-to-head tests.

The R15 results suggest that the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS has a substantial performance advantage in that workload, likely reflecting its newer architecture and higher memory bandwidth. The R23 results, however, show the Intel Xeon E-2136 pulling ahead, particularly in multi-core where the 20.9% delta is the largest margin for either side in the newer benchmark. It is notably the R15 single-core gap of 33.6% is the largest single delta in either direction across all tests. The R23 single-core gap of 6.3% is the smallest.

The Verdict

The data presents two different processors for two different jobs. The Intel Xeon E-2136, with its 80-watt TDP, ECC memory support, and server/workstation market segment, is built for sustained multi-threaded workloads in a desktop or workstation chassis. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11040 is 20.9% ahead of the AMD chip, and its single-core R23 score of 1558 is 6.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS, with a 35-watt TDP and mobile market segment, is geared toward efficiency and portability. Its R15 scores are dramatically higher, but these are older workload tests.

For a user who prioritizes modern multi-threaded rendering or compute tasks, the Intel Xeon E-2136 is the stronger choice based on R23 results. For a user who needs a mobile chip with lower power draw and better performance in legacy benchmark workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS is the better fit. The Intel chip is end-of-life; the AMD chip is active. The Intel part offers ECC, while the AMD part does not. The AMD part offers DDR5 and PCIe Gen 4, while the Intel part is limited to DDR4 and PCIe Gen 3. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The average benchmark scores are close, with Intel at 3193 and AMD at 3122, but the underlying architecture and platform choices diverge sharply.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Intel Xeon E-2136 has a TDP of 80 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel chip uses Socket 1151, while the AMD chip uses Socket FP7. The process node is 14 nm for Intel and 6 nm for AMD. The Intel foundry is Intel, while the AMD foundry is TSMC. The die size is 154 mm² for Intel and 208 mm² for AMD. L2 cache is 256 KB per core on Intel versus 512 KB per core on AMD. L3 cache is 12 MB shared on Intel versus 16 MB shared on AMD. Memory support is DDR4 for Intel and DDR5 for AMD. Memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s for Intel and 76.8 GB/s for AMD. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes on Intel versus Gen 4 with 20 lanes on AMD. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics P630 on Intel and Radeon 660M on AMD. The market segment is Server/Workstation for Intel and Mobile for AMD. Production status is end-of-life for Intel and active for AMD. The release date is July 2018 for Intel and not recorded for AMD. The launch MSRP is $289 for Intel and not recorded for AMD. The part numbers are SR3WW for Intel and 100-000000546100-000000562 for AMD.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E-2136 wins in modern multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11040 is 20.9% higher than the AMD chip's 9131. It also wins in modern single-core workloads, with a 6.3% advantage in R23 single-core (1558 versus 1465). This makes it the pick for users running current-generation rendering, compilation, or workstation tasks where the R23 workload is representative. The ECC memory support and server/workstation market segment reinforce this positioning.

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS wins in legacy benchmark workloads. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1656 is 32.9% higher than the Intel's 1112, and its R15 single-core score of 235 is 33.6% higher than the Intel's 156. This suggests that for applications that have not been updated to newer instruction sets or that rely on older workload patterns, the AMD chip delivers substantially better performance. The 35-watt TDP makes it far more efficient for mobile deployments where power draw matters. The DDR5 memory support and PCIe Gen 4 lanes give it a platform-level advantage for newer storage and GPU configurations, even if the CPU scores in R23 favor Intel.

The overall win count is even at 2-2, but the margins tell the story. AMD's wins in R15 are large (over 30%), while Intel's wins in R23 are smaller (20.9% multi-core, 6.3% single-core). For a builder choosing between these two, the decision hinges on workload recency and platform requirements. If the software stack is modern and multi-threaded, Intel has the edge. If the software stack is older or the priority is low power consumption in a mobile form factor, AMD has the edge. The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, so the choice comes down to these workload-specific deltas rather than overall capability.