AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 vs Intel Xeon E-2374G Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 and the Intel Xeon E-2374G are both six-benchmark processors aimed at professional desktop and workstation use, yet they approach the job from opposite ends of the hardware spectrum. The AMD chip is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen+ part built on a 12 nm process, while the Intel chip is a 4-core, 8-thread Rocket Lake part on a 14 nm node. The benchmark data shows a remarkably consistent, though narrow, victory for the AMD processor across every tested workload, with the Xeon E-2374G never managing to outscore its rival in any of the six Cinebench tests.

Where Each One Wins

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 wins every single benchmark contest in the head-to-head comparison. Across the entire Cinebench suite, the AMD processor holds a winning margin in all six tests, from Cinebench R15 multicore to Cinebench R23 single-core. The largest advantage comes in Cinebench R15 multicore, where the AMD posts a 0.8% delta, while the smallest edge is a 0.6% delta in Cinebench R15 single-core. There is no workload category in the dataset where the Intel Xeon E-2374G takes a win.

The Intel Xeon E-2374G, however, is not without its own distinct strengths when viewed through the lens of its specifications. It offers a higher base clock of 3.70 GHz and a substantially higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to the AMD's 3.40 GHz base and 3.90 GHz boost. It also features integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P750) and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which the AMD part lacks entirely. Its memory bandwidth is rated at 51.2 GB/s, a figure not listed for the AMD processor. The Xeon also has a higher TDP of 80 watts versus the AMD's 65 watts, and it is built on a 276 mm² die, larger than the AMD's 192 mm².

For a builder prioritizing raw single-thread clock speed headroom, integrated graphics, or PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, the Xeon E-2374G brings those features to the table. Yet when the scores are tallied, the AMD processor's extra two cores and four threads, along with its 16 MB of shared L3 cache versus the Intel's 8 MB, translate into a consistent, if small, performance advantage in every Cinebench test.

The Verdict

Pick the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 if your workflow is dominated by multi-threaded rendering or compilation tasks where every point of Cinebench multicore score matters. The data shows it leads the Xeon E-2374G by 0.8% in Cinebench R15 multicore (1151 vs 1142), by 0.8% in Cinebench R20 multicore (4796 vs 4760), and by 0.7% in Cinebench R23 multicore (11420 vs 11335). It also wins single-core tests by 0.6% to 0.8% margins. The AMD chip is also the more power-efficient option with a 65 W TDP, and it is multiplier unlocked, allowing overclocking on AMD Socket AM4.

Pick the Intel Xeon E-2374G if you need a server/workstation platform with integrated graphics, PCIe Gen 4 support, or prefer higher factory clock speeds. The Xeon's 5.00 GHz boost clock is 1.1 GHz higher than the AMD's 3.90 GHz boost, which could matter for lightly threaded legacy applications that do not scale with cores. It also has a higher launch MSRP of $334, which you may take into consideration alongside its feature set. The Xeon is locked (multiplier not unlocked), and its 14 nm process is older than AMD's 12 nm, yet it still delivers comparable Cinebench scores, trailing by less than 1% in every test. The data shows the Xeon is a viable alternative when platform features outweigh the tiny benchmark deficit.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite reveals a pattern of near-identical performance with a slight but consistent AMD edge. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 scores 1151 against the Xeon's 1142, a 0.8% delta. The single-core variant of R15 shows the AMD at 162 versus the Xeon's 161, a 0.6% delta. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 4796 for AMD and 4760 for Intel, again a 0.8% delta, while single-core is 677 versus 672, a 0.7% delta. The newest tests, Cinebench R23, show the AMD at 11420 multicore and 1612 single-core, versus Intel's 11335 and 1600, with deltas of 0.7% and 0.8% respectively.

The biggest win for the AMD processor is a tie between Cinebench R15 multicore and Cinebench R20 multicore, both at 0.8%, and Cinebench R23 single-core also hits 0.8%. The narrowest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core at 0.6%. These deltas are small enough that real-world application differences will be negligible, but the consistency is notable: the AMD chip wins all six head-to-head benchmarks, giving it a perfect 6-0 record in this comparison. The Xeon's best showing is its single-core R15 score, where it comes within 1 point of the AMD part, but it still loses that contest.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2374G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2374G have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Xeon E-2374G includes UHD Graphics P750, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: What is the highest boost clock between the two?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2374G has a 5.00 GHz boost clock, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600's 3.90 GHz boost clock.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the AMD part?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, which is double the 8 MB shared L3 cache on the Intel Xeon E-2374G.

Q: Which CPU supports PCIe Gen 4?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2374G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has no PCIe specification listed in the data.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has an average benchmark score of 3303, while the Intel Xeon E-2374G has an average of 3278, making the AMD part 0.8% higher.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is based on the Zen architecture, specifically the Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) generation, fabricated by GlobalFoundries on a 12 nm process. It packs 4,800 million transistors into a 192 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E-2374G uses the Rocket Lake architecture, specifically Rocket Lake-E, fabricated by Intel on a 14 nm process with a larger 276 mm² die (transistor count not listed). The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel has 4 cores and 8 threads. Cache layouts differ significantly: AMD provides 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core plus 16 MB shared L3, while Intel offers 80 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core plus 8 MB shared L3. The AMD part is multiplier unlocked, enabling overclocking, whereas the Intel part has a locked multiplier. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel DDR4, but the Intel chip has a rated memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, a figure absent for the AMD.

The Intel Xeon also integrates UHD Graphics P750 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, features not present on the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 (which lists no integrated graphics and no PCIe specification). Manufacturing nodes differ, with AMD on 12 nm and Intel on 14 nm, and the codenames reflect their distinct generations: Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) for AMD versus Rocket Lake-E for Intel. The market segments also diverge: the AMD is labeled as a Desktop part, while the Intel is designated for Server/Workstation use.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 and Intel Xeon E-2374G differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads versus the Intel's 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for AMD and 3.70 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 3.90 GHz and 5.00 GHz respectively. TDP ratings show AMD at 65 W and Intel at 80 W. Sockets are AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1200. The process node is 12 nm for AMD (GlobalFoundries) and 14 nm for Intel (Intel foundry). Die size is 192 mm² for AMD and 276 mm² for Intel, with AMD listing 4,800 million transistors and Intel listing none. L1 cache is 96 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel; L2 is identical at 512 KB per core; L3 is 16 MB shared for AMD versus 8 MB shared for Intel. Memory bandwidth is listed only for Intel at 51.2 GB/s. PCIe support and integrated graphics exist only on Intel (Gen 4, 20 lanes and UHD Graphics P750). The AMD has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel is locked. Release dates are 2018-09-18 for AMD and 2021-09-07 for Intel. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $334; the AMD has no launch MSRP listed. The Intel part number is SRKN3; the AMD has none listed. Market segments are Desktop (AMD) versus Server/Workstation (Intel).