AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G vs Intel Xeon E-2336 Comparison

# AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G vs Intel Xeon E-2336

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G and Intel Xeon E-2336 are both 6-core, 12-thread processors aimed at professional desktops and workstations, yet they approach the job from opposite directions. The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is a Zen 2-based APU built on TSMC's 7nm process, while the Xeon E-2336 is a Rocket Lake-E part on Intel's 14nm node. Benchmark data shows the AMD part winning all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, but the margins are razor-thin — never exceeding 1%. Both CPUs sit at the 57th percentile of all CPUs tested, with the AMD part averaging 4010 points and the Intel part averaging 3985 points. The real differentiators are architectural: integrated graphics, PCIe generation, cache size, and platform socket.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 13,866 versus the Xeon E-2336's 13,777, a 0.6% advantage. The R20 multi-core gap is identical at 0.6%, with scores of 5,823 and 5,786, and R15 multi-core shows 1,397 versus 1,388, also 0.6% ahead.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2336 win any benchmark?

A: No. Across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests — R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core — the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins every one. The Intel part's closest result is a 0.6% deficit in multi-core tests, while its single-core deficit ranges from 0.6% to 1%.

Q: What are the integrated graphics capabilities?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, making it a complete APU. The Intel Xeon E-2336 has no integrated graphics at all, so it requires a discrete GPU for any display output.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G and Intel Xeon E-2336 each support DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: What are the platform differences?

A: The AMD part uses Socket AM4 with PCIe Gen 3 (20 lanes from the CPU), while the Intel part uses Socket 1200 with PCIe Gen 4 (also 20 lanes from the CPU). The Xeon E-2336 launched earlier on September 7, 2021, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G launched on November 10, 2022.

Q: How do these CPUs compare to their closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon E-2336 itself, with a deltaPct of 0.6% in AMD's favor. Other close competitors include the Intel Core i5-12400T (0.2% slower than AMD) and Intel Xeon E5-2698B v3 (0.2% faster). The Xeon E-2336's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon D-2733NT at a 0% delta, followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G at 0.2% slower.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins every benchmark in this comparison, so the "where each one wins" split is straightforward: AMD takes all six Cinebench tests. The largest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the AMD part scores 197 versus 195 for the Intel part, a 1% advantage. All other tests show a 0.6% gap, including R15 multi-core (1,397 vs 1,388), R20 multi-core (5,823 vs 5,786), R20 single-core (821 vs 816), R23 multi-core (13,866 vs 13,777), and R23 single-core (1,957 vs 1,945).

The Intel Xeon E-2336's only "wins" are qualitative rather than benchmark-based. It offers PCIe Gen 4 support versus Gen 3 on the AMD part, which matters for high-bandwidth storage or GPUs. It also has a larger 12 MB shared L3 cache versus 8 MB on the AMD part, and a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.20 GHz. However, these advantages do not translate into any Cinebench victory. The Xeon also carries a launch MSRP of $284, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

For users who need integrated graphics, the AMD part is the clear choice — the Xeon has none. For users building on a platform with PCIe Gen 4 requirements, the Xeon's newer interconnect standard gives it a platform-level edge. The data shows the AMD part is slightly faster in CPU rendering workloads, but the Xeon's higher boost clock suggests it may close the gap in lightly threaded tasks that boost aggressively.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, manufactured on TSMC's 7nm process. It contains 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E-2336 uses the Rocket Lake architecture (Rocket Lake-E codename) on Intel's 14nm process, with a 276 mm² die size and no transistor count listed.

The cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L1 and L3 caches reflect a design aimed at mitigating the 14nm node's limitations, while AMD's smaller 7nm design uses the process advantage to reduce power and die size.

The AMD part includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics, making it a full APU. The Intel part has no integrated graphics whatsoever. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel DDR4 with identical 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes — a significant platform-level difference for storage and GPU bandwidth.

The AMD part's production status is Active, and it was released on November 10, 2022. The Intel part is also Active, released earlier on September 7, 2021. Both have locked multipliers. The AMD part's part numbers are 100-00001155 and 100-00001155MPK, while the Intel part is SRKN5.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G has a base clock of 3.70 GHz, while the Intel Xeon E-2336 has a lower base clock of 2.90 GHz. However, the Intel part's boost clock of 4.80 GHz exceeds the AMD part's 4.20 GHz boost. This 0.60 GHz boost advantage on the Xeon likely explains why the single-core margins are so close despite AMD's newer process.

The process node is a major differentiator: 7nm (TSMC) for AMD versus 14nm (Intel) for the Xeon. The die size reflects this — 156 mm² for AMD versus 276 mm² for Intel, though the AMD part packs 9,800 million transistors versus no listed count for Intel. The L1 cache differs (64 KB vs 80 KB per core), and the L3 cache differs (8 MB vs 12 MB shared).

The socket is different: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1200. The PCIe generation differs: Gen 3 for AMD versus Gen 4 for Intel, both with 20 CPU lanes. The AMD part includes Radeon Vega 7 integrated graphics; the Intel part has none. The market segment differs: the AMD part is classified as Desktop, while the Intel part is Server/Workstation. The release dates differ, with Intel launching about 14 months earlier. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $284; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The six Cinebench tests paint a consistent picture: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins by a hair in every single one. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 1,397 against the Intel part's 1,388, a 0.6% delta. The R15 single-core test shows the largest gap — 197 versus 195, a 1% advantage for AMD. This is notable because the Xeon's boost clock is 0.60 GHz higher, yet it still loses in single-core performance, suggesting the Zen 2 architecture's IPC advantage over Rocket Lake.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core scores are 5,823 (AMD) and 5,786 (Intel), again a 0.6% delta. The single-core scores are 821 and 816, also 0.6%. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R23: multi-core 13,866 versus 13,777 (0.6%), and single-core 1,957 versus 1,945 (0.6%). Across all six tests, the AMD part's wins are consistent but never decisive, with deltas ranging from 0.6% to 1%.

The average benchmark scores reflect this close competition. The AMD part averages 4,010 points, while the Intel part averages 3,985 points — a 0.6% difference that matches the head-to-head results. Both CPUs sit at the 57th percentile of all CPUs tested. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2698B v3 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i5-12400T (0.2% slower), and the Intel Xeon E-2336 itself (0.6% slower). The Xeon E-2336's nearest rivals are led by the Intel Xeon D-2733NT (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G (0.2% slower).

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G wins every benchmark in this comparison. If you are optimizing purely for Cinebench rendering performance, the AMD part is the pick, though the 0.6% to 1% margins are small enough that real-world differences will be negligible. The AMD part's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics make it a self-contained solution for systems that do not need a discrete GPU, which is a decisive advantage for compact or budget-conscious professional builds.

The Intel Xeon E-2336's case rests on platform features rather than benchmark scores. It offers PCIe Gen 4 support, which the AMD part lacks, and its higher 4.80 GHz boost clock may benefit workloads that are not well-represented by Cinebench. Its larger 12 MB L3 cache could help in cache-sensitive server workloads. The Xeon also carries a launch MSRP of $284, which is a fixed point of reference, though the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP to compare against.

For a professional desktop that needs graphics output without a discrete card, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the clear choice. For a server or workstation that requires PCIe Gen 4 bandwidth and can pair with a dedicated GPU, the Intel Xeon E-2336 offers a competitive alternative despite trailing in every benchmark tested. Both CPUs are active production parts, and both support ECC memory, so the deciding factors are platform needs and the small performance edge that the AMD part demonstrates across all Cinebench versions.