AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Xeon 6325P Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear picture: the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G dominates the Intel Xeon 6325P across nearly every measured workload, winning 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel processor secures only two wins, both in single-threaded PassMark tests, and even there the margin is modest.

Looking first at the Cinebench suite, the AMD processor's advantage is consistent and substantial. In Cinebench R15, the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 1851 versus 1382 for the Xeon in multi-core, a 25.3% deficit for the Intel part. The single-core R15 result mirrors this exactly: 261 versus 195, again a 25.3% gap. The pattern holds in Cinebench R20, where the AMD chip posts 7714 multi-core and 1089 single-core, against 5761 and 813 for the Xeon. Cinebench R23 shows the same 25.3% delta in both multi-core (18368 vs 13717) and single-core (2593 vs 1936). This uniformity across all three Cinebench versions suggests a fundamental performance-per-clock advantage for the AMD design, not merely a scaling effect from additional cores.

The PassMark suite tells a similar story, though the margins vary by workload type. The largest single gap appears in extended instructions, where the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 19098 against 11645 for the Xeon, a 39% difference. Data encryption shows a 34.5% deficit for Intel (14220 vs 9311), while random string sorting comes in at 35% (29407 vs 19113). Data compression is 28.8% in favor of AMD (250197 vs 178020). Integer math shows a 22.1% gap (63123 vs 49151), and multi-threaded performance is 25.3% apart (21610 vs 16138). Physics simulation favors AMD by 22.6% (1318 vs 1020), and prime number finding shows a 24.1% edge (87 vs 66).

The closest contest in the entire dataset is floating-point math, where the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 39074 versus 37265 for the Xeon, a narrow 4.6% margin. This is the only benchmark where the two processors are nearly comparable, suggesting the Intel architecture retains some competitive strength in FP-heavy workloads despite losing elsewhere.

The Intel Xeon 6325P's only victories come in PassMark single-threaded tests, where it scores 4213 against 3891 for the AMD part, an 8.3% advantage. Notably, this same score appears for both "single_thread" and "singlethread" entries, so it represents one actual measurement. This single-thread win indicates the Intel core design still has a peak-performance advantage when fully unloaded, but it does not translate into wins in any multi-threaded or mixed workload.

Overall, the data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G outperforming the Intel Xeon 6325P by roughly 25% across most standardized rendering and general compute tasks, with the largest gaps in encryption and string sorting exceeding 34%. The Intel part's single-thread win is real but isolated, and it does little to offset the AMD processor's broad superiority.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon 6325P is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel itself. It is a server/workstation part with 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process, and is classified as a mobile segment part. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads.

These process and core-count differences explain much of the benchmark gap. The TSMC 4 nm node versus Intel's 10 nm node gives the AMD chip a density and efficiency advantage, while the extra 2 cores and 4 threads provide raw parallel throughput headroom. The AMD processor also has a larger shared L3 cache at 16 MB versus 12 MB for the Intel part, though the Intel chip has larger per-core L1 (80 KB vs 64 KB) and L2 (1.25 MB vs 1 MB) caches.

Clock speeds are close but not identical. Both have a 3.50 GHz base clock, but the Intel Xeon boosts to 5.20 GHz while the AMD Ryzen tops out at 5.00 GHz. This explains the Intel single-thread PassMark win: the higher boost clock on a single active core gives it a peak advantage. However, the AMD part's higher sustained multi-core efficiency and additional cores overcome this in every multi-threaded test.

Memory support differs as well. The Intel Xeon supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD processor has a rated memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no such figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes.

The integrated graphics situation is a major differentiator. The Intel Xeon 6325P has no integrated graphics, marked as N/A. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G includes a Radeon 740M iGPU, making it a much more versatile package for systems that do not use a discrete graphics card. The AMD processor also has a smaller die size at 137 mm² versus 163 mm² for Intel, despite packing 20,900 million transistors versus no recorded transistor count for the Intel part.

Power consumption differs: the Intel Xeon is rated at 55 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is rated at 65 W TDP. The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Xeon, AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen. The AMD part was released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel part came later on 2025-02-23. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is the faster processor in nearly every measurable way. Out of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, it wins 15, with margins ranging from 4.6% in floating-point math to 39% in extended instructions. The Intel Xeon 6325P wins only the PassMark single-thread test, and by a modest 8.3%.

For users whose workloads rely on multi-threaded rendering, encryption, compression, or general integer math, the Ryzen 5 8500G is the clear choice. Its 25.3% advantage across the entire Cinebench suite indicates that both multi-core and single-core rendering performance favor AMD. The only scenario where the Intel part makes sense from a performance standpoint is one that is exclusively single-threaded and does not benefit from the AMD part's additional cores or larger cache.

The Intel Xeon does have a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs 5.00 GHz) and a lower TDP (55 W vs 65 W), which could matter in power-constrained environments. But the benchmark data shows that even in single-threaded PassMark, the Intel win is narrow, and in all multi-threaded tests, the AMD part wins by at least 22%. The server/workstation positioning of the Intel part does not translate into benchmark advantages over the mobile-class AMD processor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G also includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU, which the Intel Xeon lacks entirely. For any system that cannot or will not use a discrete graphics card, this makes the AMD processor the only viable option between the two. The Intel part requires a separate GPU for display output.

Both processors sit at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating they are in the same overall performance tier. The average benchmark scores are close: 20821 for the Intel Xeon and 20425 for the AMD Ryzen, a difference of less than 2%. This average masks the lopsided head-to-head results, but it reflects that the Intel part's single-thread wins and the AMD part's multi-thread wins roughly balance out in aggregate scoring.

The verdict from the recorded data: pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G unless the specific workload is purely single-threaded and the higher boost clock of the Intel Xeon is deemed critical, or unless the Intel platform's PCIe Gen 5 support and DDR4 compatibility are hard requirements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Xeon 6325P. The Intel part wins only 2, both being the PassMark single-thread test.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 19098 versus 11645 for the Intel Xeon, a 39% difference. Data encryption (34.5%) and random string sorting (35%) are the next largest gaps.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon 6325P have any advantage in benchmark scores?

A: Yes, in PassMark single-threaded tests, the Intel Xeon scores 4213 versus 3891 for the AMD Ryzen, an 8.3% advantage. This is the only benchmark category where the Intel part leads.

Q: How do the core counts and cache sizes differ?

A: The Intel Xeon 6325P has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part has a larger shared L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB), while the Intel part has larger per-core L1 (80 KB vs 64 KB) and L2 (1.25 MB vs 1 MB) caches.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon 6325P and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G support ECC memory. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has integrated graphics, featuring a Radeon 740M. The Intel Xeon 6325P has no integrated graphics, marked as N/A in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins in every multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads. Its largest victories come in extended instructions (39% ahead), data encryption (34.5% ahead), and random string sorting (35% ahead). It also wins all Cinebench tests by 25.3%, covering both multi-core and single-core rendering. Data compression, integer math, multi-threaded PassMark, physics, and prime number finding all show margins between 22% and 29% in favor of AMD. Even in floating-point math, where the gap is smallest, the AMD part leads by 4.6%.

The Intel Xeon 6325P wins exclusively in PassMark single-threaded tests, scoring 4213 versus 3891 for the AMD part, an 8.3% edge. This suggests the Intel core with its 5.20 GHz boost clock has a peak single-core advantage that is not matched by the AMD part's 5.00 GHz boost. However, this advantage does not appear in Cinebench single-core tests, where the AMD part wins by 25.3%, indicating that the Intel single-thread win is workload-specific rather than universal.

For use cases, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is preferred for rendering, data compression, encryption, sorting, and any parallel compute task. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a larger L3 cache, deliver consistent wins across the board. The Intel Xeon 6325P might be considered for single-threaded workloads that cannot use multiple cores and where the higher boost clock provides a measurable benefit, but the data shows this benefit does not extend to Cinebench single-core tests.

The AMD processor also wins on versatility due to its integrated Radeon 740M graphics, which the Intel part lacks. For systems requiring a display output without a discrete GPU, the AMD part is the only choice. The Intel part's lower TDP (55 W vs 65 W) and PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes are its only other advantages, but these are not reflected in the benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Xeon 6325P | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 4 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Phoenix2 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 20,900 million |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 137 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 83.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Radeon 740M |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-02-23 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $281 | $179 |

| Part Number | SRPLX | 100-000001491 |

Both processors have a 3.50 GHz base clock, dual-channel memory buses, ECC memory support, active production status, and locked multipliers. The AMD part uses the 8000 series naming, while the Intel part is part of the Xeon 6 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The AMD processor was released over a year earlier than the Intel part.