AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE vs Intel Xeon E-2286G Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits this comparison into two distinct territories. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE dominates the Cinebench suite, winning all six of those tests, while the Intel Xeon E-2286G claims both Geekbench results. This is not a subtle split: the AMD part wins every rendering-oriented workload by nearly identical margins, and the Intel part wins every Geekbench test by smaller but consistent amounts.

Across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE holds a lead that hovers around 9.7% to 10.1%. That consistency suggests a fundamental efficiency advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. The Intel Xeon E-2286G counters in Geekbench with a 14.1% multi-core win and a 5.3% single-core win, which flips the narrative entirely depending on which benchmark family you trust.

For users whose software leans on Cinebench-style rendering, the AMD processor is the clear pick. For those whose workloads resemble Geekbench's mix of integer, floating-point, and memory patterns, the Intel part looks stronger. The data does not allow a universal winner, only a workload-dependent one.

Architecture Differences

The two chips take fundamentally different design paths. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses the Zen 2 architecture on TSMC's 7 nm process, with a die size of 156 mm² and 9,800 million transistors. The Intel Xeon E-2286G uses Coffee Lake on Intel's 14 nm process, with a die size of 154 mm² and no transistor count recorded. Both have 6 cores and 12 threads, but the similarities end there.

Cache layouts differ notably. The AMD chip carries 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip also has 64 KB of L1 per core but only 256 KB of L2 per core, while its shared L3 expands to 12 MB. The Intel part compensates for smaller per-core L2 with a larger pool of L3, while AMD relies on faster per-core L2 and its 7 nm process efficiency.

Clock speeds also diverge sharply. The AMD processor runs a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 4.20 GHz boost clock, all within a 35 W TDP. The Intel processor starts at 4.00 GHz base and boosts to 4.90 GHz, but consumes a 95 W TDP. That is nearly three times the power envelope for a 0.7 GHz base-clock advantage and a 0.7 GHz boost-clock advantage.

Memory bandwidth differs as well. AMD records 51.2 GB/s, while Intel records 42.7 GB/s, both over dual-channel DDR4. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 3, though Intel lists 16 lanes from the CPU only. The integrated graphics also differ: AMD offers Radeon Vega 7, while Intel offers HD Graphics P630. The AMD chip targets the desktop market and remains active in production, while the Intel chip is a server/workstation part that is end-of-life.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are remarkably uniform. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 1314 against 1198 for Intel, a 9.7% lead. In R15 single-core, AMD scores 185 against 168, a 10.1% lead. R20 multi-core shows 5478 versus 4993, again 9.7%. R20 single-core shows 773 versus 704, a 9.8% lead. R23 multi-core shows 13044 versus 11889, 9.7%. R23 single-core shows 1841 versus 1678, 9.7%. The AMD advantage barely moves across three generations of the Cinebench test, which implies a stable architectural edge in that workload.

The Geekbench results invert the picture. The Intel chip scores 6651 in multi-core against AMD's 5710, a 14.1% margin. In single-core, Intel scores 1598 against 1513, a 5.3% margin. Notably, the Intel multi-core Geekbench win is larger in percentage terms than any of its Cinebench losses, which makes the overall average benchmark score close: AMD averages 3732 across all tests, Intel averages 3610. The AMD chip sits at the 56th percentile of all CPUs, Intel at the 55th, so the database ranks them nearly equal despite their divergent strengths.

The closest rivals in the database reinforce this near-parity. The AMD part's nearest rival by average score is the Intel Xeon Silver 4116 at 3733 with a 0% delta, followed by the Intel Core i5-11600T at 3742, the Intel Core i5-11260H at 3721, and the Intel Xeon E-2434 at 3709. The Intel part's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 at 3608, with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 at 3613 and the Intel Xeon E-2276G at 3614 both sitting within 0.1%. These neighboring scores confirm that neither chip runs away from the other in aggregate.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE wins 6 of the 8 head-to-head tests, all of them from the Cinebench family. The Intel Xeon E-2286G wins 2 tests, both from Geekbench.

Q: How large is the AMD lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD chip scores 13044 against Intel's 11889, a 9.7% advantage. The same 9.7% delta appears in R15 multi-core and R20 multi-core as well.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any test by a bigger margin than AMD wins any test?

A: Yes. The Intel Xeon E-2286G leads by 14.1% in Geekbench multi-core, which is larger than AMD's biggest win of 10.1% in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE has a 35 W TDP. The Intel Xeon E-2286G has a 95 W TDP.

Q: Do both chips support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD and Intel processors list ECC memory support as a feature.

Q: How do their production statuses compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is listed as active in production. The Intel Xeon E-2286G is listed as end-of-life.

The Verdict

The data suggests two different buyers. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the stronger choice for Cinebench-driven rendering workloads, offering a consistent 9.7% to 10.1% lead across all three versions of that benchmark. It also does so at a 35 W TDP, which is dramatically lower than the Intel chip's 95 W TDP. That combination of performance and efficiency makes it attractive for compact desktop builds where thermals and power draw matter.

The Intel Xeon E-2286G is the better pick for Geekbench-style workloads, with a 14.1% multi-core margin and a 5.3% single-core margin over the AMD part. Its higher base and boost clocks, 4.00 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively, likely contribute to that result. The larger 12 MB shared L3 cache may also help in memory-heavy tasks, though the AMD chip counters with higher memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s.

The aggregate benchmark scores place them nearly level: AMD at 3732 average, Intel at 3610, with percentile ranks of 56 and 55 respectively. The launch MSRP for the Intel Xeon E-2286G was $450, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Buyers who prioritize rendering performance and power efficiency should lean AMD. Buyers who prioritize Geekbench-style integer and memory patterns should lean Intel. The data does not support a single universal recommendation.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE | Intel Xeon E-2286G |

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

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 95 W |

| Process node | 7 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 9,800 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 156 mm² | 154 mm² |

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

| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | HD Graphics P630 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1151 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2020-07-20 | 2019-05-28 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $450 |

The cores, threads, L1 cache, memory type, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe generation, and unlocked multiplier status are identical between the two parts, so those fields do not appear in the table.