AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G vs Intel Xeon E-2286M Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G and Intel Xeon E-2286M represent two different design philosophies: a 7 nm Zen 2 desktop part versus a 14 nm Coffee Lake server/workstation processor. The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive pattern: the AMD part wins every Cinebench test in the head-to-head comparison, with margins between 7.9% and 8.2%. The Intel part counters with more cores, a higher boost clock, and a lower TDP, but those specifications do not translate into a win in the measured workloads. This analysis walks through the exact scores, architectural differences, and practical implications based solely on the database entries.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes six Cinebench tests, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins all of them. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 1397 against 1295 for the Intel Xeon E-2286M, a 7.9% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows a slightly larger gap: 197 versus 182, an 8.2% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 5823 for AMD and 5396 for Intel, again a 7.9% difference. The R20 single-core test yields 821 versus 761, also 7.9%. Cinebench R23 follows the same pattern: multi-core 13866 against 12848, and single-core 1957 against 1813, both with a 7.9% delta. The consistency of the margin across all six tests suggests a stable performance advantage for the AMD part in this workload family.

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces this picture. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has an average score of 4010, while the Intel Xeon E-2286M sits at 3822. The percentile rankings are close: the AMD part lands in the 57th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part in the 56th. The Intel processor does have additional Geekbench entries, with a multi-core score of 6746 and a single-core score of 1537, but the AMD part lacks corresponding Geekbench results, so a direct comparison is not possible from the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

In the head-to-head Cinebench suite, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins every test. The Intel Xeon E-2286M does not win any of the six comparisons. However, the Intel part's specification sheet points to areas where it might hold an advantage in workloads not covered by the database. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads for the AMD part. Its boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz, while the AMD part tops out at 4.20 GHz. The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache, 16 MB shared versus 8 MB, and a lower TDP of 45 W against 65 W. These characteristics could benefit thread-heavy or frequency-sensitive tasks, but the measured Cinebench results do not reflect that. The database does not include multi-threaded tests beyond Cinebench, so the Intel part's additional cores are not directly measured in a way that would show a win.

The AMD part, on the other hand, wins on memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for Intel. It also has a smaller die size, 156 mm² against 180 mm², and a more advanced process node, 7 nm versus 14 nm. The AMD part is active in production, while the Intel part is end-of-life. For users prioritizing the recorded Cinebench scores, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the clear winner. For those who need the Intel part's higher core count or lower TDP, the database does not provide a direct performance comparison, but the specifications suggest a different trade-off.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G uses Zen 2, codenamed Renoir, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core, and L3 is 8 MB shared. The Intel Xeon E-2286M uses Coffee Lake, specifically Coffee Lake-H, on a 14 nm process at Intel. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its L1 cache is also 64 KB per core, but L2 is 256 KB per core, and L3 is 16 MB shared. The die size differs: 156 mm² for AMD versus 180 mm² for Intel.

Memory support is similar in type: both use DDR4 with dual-channel memory. The AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part is rated at 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part provides Gen 3 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part includes Radeon Vega 7, while the Intel part has UHD Graphics P630. The AMD part is a desktop segment product, while the Intel part is classified as server/workstation. The AMD part was released on 2022-11-10 and is active, while the Intel part was released on 2019-05-28 and is end-of-life.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2286M has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel part boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD part reaches 4.20 GHz.

Q: Which has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2286M has 16 MB shared L3, compared to 8 MB on the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G.

Q: Which has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel Xeon E-2286M has 42.7 GB/s.

Q: What are the production statuses?

A: The AMD part is active, while the Intel part is end-of-life.

Q: Which has a lower TDP?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2286M has a 45 W TDP, while the AMD part is rated at 65 W.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G | Intel Xeon E-2286M |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.70 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.20 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Coffee Lake |

| Process node | 7 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 156 mm² | 180 mm² |

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

| L3 cache (shared) | 8 MB | 16 MB |

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

| PCIe lanes | Gen 3, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

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

| Release date | 2022-11-10 | 2019-05-28 |

| Launch MSRP | N/A | $623 |

| Part number | 100-00001155, 100-00001155MPK | SRFCZ |

The specification table highlights the trade-offs. The Intel part offers more cores, a higher boost clock, a larger L3 cache, and a lower TDP. The AMD part counters with a smaller process node, higher memory bandwidth, more PCIe lanes, and a newer release date. The recorded benchmark scores, however, favor the AMD part across all Cinebench tests, making it the stronger performer in the measured workloads.