AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE vs Intel Xeon E-2276G Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE and Intel Xeon E-2276G are both 6-core, 12-thread processors, but they split the benchmark results sharply. AMD wins all six Cinebench tests, while Intel wins both Geekbench tests. The recorded data gives AMD the higher average benchmark score (3732 vs 3614) and a slightly higher percentile rank (56th vs 55th). AMD also carries a much lower TDP (35 vs 80) and a newer process node (7 nm vs 14 nm), while Intel counters with higher base and boost clocks (3.80/4.90 vs 3.30/4.20) and a larger L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head table shows AMD winning 6 of 8 comparisons. Every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, in both single-core and multi-core, goes to AMD. The margins are consistent: 9.0% in R15 multi-core, 9.5% in R15 single-core, 9.1% in R20 multi-core, 9.2% in R20 single-core, 9.1% in R23 multi-core, and 9.1% in R23 single-core. This makes AMD the clear choice for rendering workloads that scale with Cinebench.

Intel wins the two Geekbench tests, with a 12.8% lead in multi-core and a 6.0% lead in single-core. That points to a different strength: general-purpose integer and floating-point workloads as measured by Geekbench. The average benchmark score still favors AMD, 3732 to 3614, and AMD's 56th percentile versus Intel's 55th percentile confirms that the overall performance tier is close, but AMD edges ahead in the aggregate.

For context, AMD's average score sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-11600T and 0.3% above the Intel Core i5-11260H. Intel's average score is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 at 3613, and it is 0.1% above the Intel Xeon E-2286G, 0.2% above the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3, and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E. These nearest-rival positions show that both processors occupy a similar performance band, with AMD holding a slight aggregate edge.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations. AMD uses Zen 2 architecture on the Renoir codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Intel uses Coffee Lake architecture on the Coffee Lake-S WS codename, built on a 14 nm process at Intel. AMD's die size is 156 mm², Intel's is 154 mm². AMD integrates 9,800 million transistors; Intel's transistor count is not recorded.

Both have 6 cores and 12 threads, but the cache layout differs. L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core. AMD gives each core 512 KB of L2, while Intel gives 256 KB. AMD's L3 is 8 MB shared, Intel's is 12 MB shared. Memory support is DDR4 dual-channel for both, but AMD's memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s versus Intel's 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe is Gen 3 for both, with Intel specifying 16 lanes from the CPU only. Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Vega 7, Intel has HD Graphics P630. AMD's TDP is 35, Intel's is 80. AMD's base clock is 3.30 and boost 4.20; Intel's base is 3.80 and boost 4.90. AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1151. AMD was released on 2020-07-20 and is active; Intel was released on 2019-05-28 and is end-of-life. AMD is classified as desktop, Intel as server/workstation. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split. For Cinebench-based rendering, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the stronger part, leading by 9% or more in every Cinebench test. For Geekbench-based general-purpose workloads, the Intel Xeon E-2276G is ahead, with a 12.8% multi-core and 6% single-core advantage. The aggregate average benchmark score favors AMD, 3732 to 3614, and AMD's percentile rank is 56th versus 55th.

AMD also offers a much lower TDP (35 vs 80), a newer process node (7 nm vs 14 nm), higher memory bandwidth (51.2 vs 42.7 GB/s), and active production status. Intel counters with higher clocks (4.90 boost vs 4.20), a larger L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and a server/workstation market segment. The Intel Xeon E-2276G had a launch MSRP of $362.

For a desktop build focused on rendering and efficiency, the AMD part is the better fit. For a server or workstation workload that favors Geekbench and needs Intel's higher boost clock, the Xeon E-2276G is the choice. Both support ECC, so that is not a differentiator. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a factor. The production status also matters: AMD is active, Intel is end-of-life.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2276G boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2276G has 12 MB shared L3, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE has 8 MB shared L3.

Q: Which CPU has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE has 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel Xeon E-2276G has 42.7 GB/s.

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE scores 13044, versus 11957 for the Intel Xeon E-2276G, a 9.1% lead.

Q: Which CPU wins in Geekbench multi-core?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2276G scores 6551, versus 5710 for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE, a 12.8% lead.

Q: Which CPU has the lower TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE has a TDP of 35, while the Intel Xeon E-2276G has a TDP of 80.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show AMD winning 6 of 8. The largest AMD win is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where AMD scores 185 to Intel's 169, a 9.5% lead. The other Cinebench wins are all around 9%: R15 multi-core 1314 vs 1205 (9.0%), R20 multi-core 5478 vs 5021 (9.1%), R20 single-core 773 vs 708 (9.2%), R23 multi-core 13044 vs 11957 (9.1%), and R23 single-core 1841 vs 1688 (9.1%).

Intel's largest win is in Geekbench multi-core, 6551 vs 5710, a 12.8% lead. Intel also wins Geekbench single-core, 1610 vs 1513, a 6% lead. The average benchmark score puts AMD at 3732 and Intel at 3614. AMD's percentile is 56th, Intel's is 55th.

For context, AMD's closest rival in the database is Intel Xeon Silver 4116 at 3733, essentially tied; Intel's closest rival is AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 at 3613, also essentially tied. AMD is 0.3% below the Intel Core i5-11600T and 0.3% above the Intel Core i5-11260H. Intel is 0.1% above the Intel Xeon E-2286G, 0.2% above the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3, and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E.

Specification Differences

• Process node: AMD 7 nm (TSMC), Intel 14 nm (Intel)
• Die size: AMD 156 mm², Intel 154 mm²
• Transistors: AMD 9,800 million, Intel not recorded
• L2 cache: AMD 512 KB per core, Intel 256 KB per core
• L3 cache: AMD 8 MB shared, Intel 12 MB shared
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 51.2 GB/s, Intel 42.7 GB/s
• PCIe: AMD Gen 3, Intel Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 7, Intel HD Graphics P630
• TDP: AMD 35, Intel 80
• Base clock: AMD 3.30, Intel 3.80
• Boost clock: AMD 4.20, Intel 4.90
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4, Intel Socket 1151
• Release date: AMD 2020-07-20, Intel 2019-05-28
• Production status: AMD Active, Intel End-of-life
• Market segment: AMD Desktop, Intel Server/Workstation
• Architecture: AMD Zen 2 (Renoir), Intel Coffee Lake (Coffee Lake-S WS)
• Foundry: AMD TSMC, Intel Intel