CPU Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7520C and Intel Xeon E-2224G both occupy the 46th percentile among all CPUs, with average benchmark scores of 2127 and 2117 respectively. Despite this near-identical overall standing, the data reveals a complete sweep in direct comparisons: the Ryzen 5 7520C wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, with margins ranging from 14.8% to 15.6%. The Xeon E-2224G, however, counters with a distinct feature set, ECC memory support, a desktop socket, and 16 PCIe lanes, that positions it for entirely different workloads than the mobile-focused AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 7520C dominates every multi-threaded and single-threaded Cinebench workload in the head-to-head data. In Cinebench R15, it scores 741 versus 644 in multi-core (a 15.1% lead) and 104 versus 90 in single-core (a 15.6% lead). The pattern holds across R20 and R23: the AMD chip leads by 15% in R20 multi-core (3089 vs 2687) and 14.8% in single-core (435 vs 379), and by 15% in R23 multi-core (7355 vs 6398) and single-core (1038 vs 903). This consistent 15% advantage suggests a fundamental performance edge, not a workload-specific quirk. For any task that relies on Cinebench-style rendering or CPU throughput, the Ryzen 5 7520C is the clear winner.

The Xeon E-2224G’s wins are not in raw benchmark scores but in platform capabilities. It supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 5 7520C does not, making it relevant for error-sensitive server or workstation tasks. It also offers 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU versus the AMD part’s 4 lanes, enabling more expansion cards or NVMe devices. Its 8 MB of shared L3 cache doubles the Ryzen’s 4 MB, which can benefit certain data-heavy workloads. The Xeon also has a higher base clock (3.50 GHz vs 2.80 GHz) and boost clock (4.70 GHz vs 4.30 GHz), though the benchmark data shows this does not translate into Cinebench wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7520C is built on TSMC’s 6 nm process node with a 100 mm² die, using the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename. It is a mobile part, released in May 2023, with a 15 W TDP and an AMD Socket FT6. The Intel Xeon E-2224G uses Intel’s 14 nm process with a 126 mm² die, based on Coffee Lake architecture (Coffee Lake-S WS codename). It is a server/workstation part, released in May 2019, with a 71 W TDP and an Intel Socket 1151. The process node difference, 6 nm versus 14 nm, explains part of the efficiency and performance gap, though the Xeon’s higher TDP (71 W vs 15 W) indicates it draws far more power to achieve its clock speeds.

Core and cache configurations differ as well. Both have 4 physical cores, but the Ryzen 5 7520C supports 8 threads via simultaneous multithreading, while the Xeon E-2224G has 4 threads with no hyperthreading. This explains why the AMD part wins multi-core benchmarks by a consistent margin, it has twice the thread count. Cache hierarchies also diverge: the Ryzen has 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, with 4 MB shared L3; the Xeon has 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core, with 8 MB shared L3. The Xeon’s larger L3 may help in some server workloads, but the Ryzen’s per-core L2 is double.

Memory support is another major split. The Ryzen 5 7520C uses LPDDR5 with dual-channel support and a memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. The Xeon E-2224G uses DDR4 with dual-channel support and a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, less than half the AMD part’s bandwidth. The Ryzen also has integrated Radeon 610M graphics, while the Xeon has HD Graphics P630. Neither supports unlocked multipliers, but the Xeon’s ECC memory support is a key differentiator absent from the AMD chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a perfectly uniform result: the AMD Ryzen 5 7520C wins all six tests, with no wins for the Xeon E-2224G. The largest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the AMD part leads by 15.6% (104 vs 90). The smallest margin is in R20 single-core at 14.8% (435 vs 379). Multi-core margins sit at 15.1% in R15 (741 vs 644) and exactly 15% in both R20 (3089 vs 2687) and R23 (7355 vs 6398). Single-core R23 shows a 15% lead as well (1038 vs 903).

These numbers tell a clear story: the Ryzen 5 7520C’s advantage is not limited to multi-threaded tasks where its 8 threads should help. It also wins single-core tests, which typically favor higher clock speeds, and the Xeon has higher clocks (4.70 GHz boost vs 4.30 GHz). This suggests the AMD architecture’s efficiency per clock, combined with its newer 6 nm process, overcomes the raw clock deficit. The consistent ~15% delta across all tests indicates a systemic performance advantage rather than a workload-specific benefit. Notably, the Xeon E-2224G has an additional Geekbench score (4299 multi-core, 1535 single-core) not available for the AMD part, but this does not affect the Cinebench comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7520C has 8 threads from 4 cores, while the Intel Xeon E-2224G has 4 threads from 4 cores.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2224G support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Xeon E-2224G supports ECC memory, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 7520C does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7520C offers 88.0 GB/s with LPDDR5, while the Intel Xeon E-2224G offers 42.7 GB/s with DDR4.

Q: Which CPU has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224G has 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7520C has 4 lanes.

Q: How does the AMD part win in single-core despite lower clocks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7520C scores 104 vs 90 in Cinebench R15 single-core (15.6% lead) and 1038 vs 903 in R23 (15% lead), despite having a 4.30 GHz boost clock versus the Xeon’s 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224G has 8 MB shared L3, double the AMD Ryzen 5 7520C’s 4 MB shared L3.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous for raw performance: the AMD Ryzen 5 7520C wins every Cinebench test in the head-to-head comparison, with deltas between 14.8% and 15.6%. It achieves this with a 15 W TDP versus the Xeon’s 71 W TDP, a 6 nm process versus 14 nm, and 8 threads versus 4 threads. Anyone prioritizing render performance or general CPU throughput should choose the AMD part, as it also offers nearly double the memory bandwidth (88.0 GB/s vs 42.7 GB/s) and a newer release date (May 2023 vs May 2019).

The Intel Xeon E-2224G, however, is not without purpose. It supports ECC memory, a critical feature for data integrity in servers or workstations that the AMD chip lacks. It provides 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes versus 4, enabling significantly more expansion capability. Its 8 MB L3 cache is double the AMD part’s, which may help in cache-sensitive server workloads. The Xeon is also a Socket 1151 desktop part, while the Ryzen is a mobile FT6 part, meaning the Xeon fits in standard desktop motherboards. The Xeon’s launch MSRP is $213, though its production status is end-of-life, whereas the AMD part is active.

For a mobile or low-power system where performance per watt matters, the Ryzen 5 7520C is the only logical choice. For a workstation requiring ECC memory, broad PCIe expansion, and a desktop socket, the Xeon E-2224G fills a role the AMD part cannot. The benchmark sweep does not negate the Xeon’s platform advantages; it simply shows that in Cinebench terms, the AMD part is consistently and substantially faster.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7520C | Intel Xeon E-2224G |

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

| Threads | 8 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 71 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1151 |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 14 nm |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | 126 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | false | true |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 3, 4 Lanes | Gen 3, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | HD Graphics P630 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Server/Workstation |

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

| Release Date | 2023-05-22 | 2019-05-28 |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |