AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G vs Intel Xeon D-2733NT Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G and the Intel Xeon D-2733NT are both active, professional-grade processors, but they target entirely different corners of the market. The data shows a clear statistical tie in average benchmark scores—the AMD holds a 0.7% lead in average score over the Intel—but the underlying specifications and platform characteristics reveal distinct personalities. The Ryzen is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop chip built on a 7nm process, while the Xeon is an 8-core, 16-thread server/workstation part on a 10nm node. Despite the Xeon’s higher core count, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins every single head-to-head benchmark test included in the data, making this comparison less about raw speed and more about platform fit.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins in every measurable performance category listed in the benchmark data. Across the six Cinebench tests—R15, R20, and R23, each in both multi-core and single-core variants—the Ryzen comes out ahead. The margins are narrow, ranging from 0.6% to 1%, but they are consistent. In multi-core workloads, the Ryzen’s higher clock speeds (3.70 GHz base, 4.20 GHz boost) compensate for its two-core deficit against the Xeon’s 2.10 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost. In single-core tests, the Ryzen’s advantage is even more pronounced relative to its core count, showcasing the efficiency of its Zen 2 architecture.

The Intel Xeon D-2733NT does not win a single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. However, its strengths lie outside the Cinebench suite. It offers a quad-channel memory bus with 85.3 GB/s of bandwidth, compared to the Ryzen’s dual-channel 51.2 GB/s. That is a 67% bandwidth advantage. It also provides 32 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, versus the Ryzen’s 20 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. For workloads that are memory-bandwidth sensitive or require many high-speed expansion devices, the Xeon platform is the clear winner, even if the Cinebench scores do not reflect it. The Xeon also has a larger L3 cache (15 MB shared vs. 8 MB shared) and more L2 cache per core (1.25 MB vs. 512 KB), which could benefit certain server-side data patterns.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward choice based on use case. If the workload is primarily compute-bound rendering or general multi-threaded processing, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the better pick. It wins all six Cinebench tests, including a 0.7% margin in Cinebench R23 multi-core (13866 vs. 13775) and a 1% margin in R15 single-core (197 vs. 195). The Ryzen also comes with integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics, meaning no discrete GPU is required for basic display output, and it fits into the ubiquitous AMD Socket AM4 platform.

The Intel Xeon D-2733NT is the pick for embedded server and workstation environments where memory bandwidth and PCIe expansion are critical. Its quad-channel DDR4 support and 85.3 GB/s bandwidth are double the Ryzen’s memory throughput capabilities. It also offers double the PCIe lanes (32 vs. 20) at a newer generation (Gen 4 vs. Gen 3). The Xeon’s 80W TDP is higher than the Ryzen’s 65W, but that is a reasonable trade-off for a chip designed for dense, always-on server deployments. The data shows that in raw CPU throughput, the Xeon trails slightly, but in platform capability, it is the more scalable solution.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results show a consistent, if modest, AMD advantage across the board. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen scores 1397 against the Xeon’s 1388, a 0.6% win. The single-core R15 test shows a 1% lead for AMD (197 vs. 195). Moving to Cinebench R20, the Ryzen takes multi-core by 0.7% (5823 vs. 5785) and single-core by 0.6% (821 vs. 816). In the most demanding test, Cinebench R23, the Ryzen wins multi-core by 0.7% (13866 vs. 13775) and single-core by 0.7% (1957 vs. 1944).

The largest single delta is the 1% advantage in R15 single-core, which suggests that for lightly-threaded tasks like legacy application performance or basic scripting, the Ryzen’s higher boost clock of 4.20 GHz gives it a tangible edge over the Xeon’s 3.20 GHz boost. The smallest margin is the 0.6% in both R15 multi-core and R20 single-core. In multi-core, the Xeon’s two extra cores (8 vs. 6) help it close the gap against the Ryzen’s clock speed advantage, but not enough to overcome it. The average benchmark score also reflects this tight race: the Ryzen sits at 4010, while the Xeon is at 3984, a 0.7% difference.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins all multi-core tests. It scores 1397 in R15, 5823 in R20, and 13866 in R23, compared to the Intel Xeon D-2733NT’s 1388, 5785, and 13775 respectively.

Q: Is the Intel Xeon D-2733NT faster in any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G winning all six Cinebench tests, with the Xeon D-2733NT recording zero wins.

Q: How do the two compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2733NT has a quad-channel memory bus with 85.3 GB/s bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Xeon D-2733NT has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G and the Intel Xeon D-2733NT support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G includes integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics. The Intel Xeon D-2733NT does not list integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is built on TSMC’s 7 nm process, using the Zen 2 architecture under the codename "Renoir." It packs 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die. The Intel Xeon D-2733NT uses Intel’s 10 nm process, with the Ice Lake architecture under the codename "Ice Lake-D." The Xeon’s transistor count and die size are not listed in the data.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Ryzen offers 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Xeon provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 15 MB of shared L3. This gives the Intel part a substantial cache advantage, particularly in L3, which is nearly double the AMD’s capacity.

Platform support is where the two diverge most. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4 and supports PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes. The Xeon uses Intel BGA 2579 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 32 lanes. Memory support also differs: both use DDR4, but the Ryzen runs dual-channel while the Xeon runs quad-channel, resulting in the bandwidth gap noted earlier. The Ryzen’s market segment is Desktop, whereas the Xeon is classified as Server/Workstation. Both have locked multipliers, and both support ECC memory. The Ryzen was released on 2022-11-10, while the Xeon predates it with a 2022-02-23 release. Neither processor has a listed launch MSRP in the data.