AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G vs Intel Xeon E-2378G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon E-2378G across every Cinebench iteration in the head-to-head comparison. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 1811 against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G's 1762, a 2.8% advantage. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 255 versus 248, again a 2.8% delta. This consistency is notable, as the margin is identical across all six benchmark tests listed in the database.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Intel Xeon E-2378G posts 7549 in multi-core while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G reaches 7345. The single-core R20 scores are 1065 and 1036, respectively. Every result in this comparison yields the same 2.8% gap in favor of Intel. The largest absolute difference appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel chip scores 17974 and the AMD chip scores 17490, a spread of 484 points. Single-core R23 shows 2537 versus 2469.

The database records 6 wins for the Intel Xeon E-2378G and 0 wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G in these head-to-head tests. The AMD processor does have additional Geekbench entries in its own benchmark list, but those tests are not part of the head-to-head comparison, so they do not factor into the win tally. The pattern is uniform: the Intel part leads by the same percentage in every shared workload, indicating a consistent per-thread and multi-thread advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The average benchmark score places the Intel Xeon E-2378G at 5199, which is 3.9% above the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G's 5002. The Intel chip's nearest rival in the database is the Intel Core i5-13400T with an average score of 5210, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the Xeon is essentially tied with that chip. The AMD part's closest rival is the Intel Core i5-13500TE at exactly 5002, a 0% delta. These percentile positions are close: the Intel Xeon E-2378G sits at the 60th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G sits at the 59th.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E-2378G wins every benchmark that the two share. This includes all six Cinebench tests, covering both multi-core and single-core workloads across R15, R20, and R23 versions. The margin is small but consistent at 2.8%, which suggests the Intel part has a slight edge in both lightly threaded and fully threaded tasks. The data indicates the Xeon's advantage is not concentrated in one area; it appears across the board.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G does not win any of the shared tests, but it does have a separate Geekbench record in its own benchmark list. In Geekbench multi-core, the AMD chip scores 7911, and in single-core, it scores 1754. These numbers are not compared directly to the Intel part in the head-to-head set, so they cannot be used to declare a win. However, they show that the AMD processor is capable in general-purpose workloads.

For use-case selection, the data points to the Intel Xeon E-2378G for users who prioritize Cinebench-style rendering performance, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G, despite losing all shared tests, still has a respectable average score and might be chosen for other reasons such as platform compatibility or integrated graphics, but not on the basis of these benchmark victories. The database shows no scenario from the recorded tests where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon E-2378G is built on Rocket Lake-E architecture, using a 14 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The die size is 276 mm². It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The thermal design power is 80 watts.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. This part offers 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. L1 cache is 64 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core, and L3 is 16 MB shared. The TDP is 65 watts.

Both processors support DDR4 memory with dual-channel bus and identical memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the Intel Xeon E-2378G has UHD Graphics P750, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G has Radeon Vega 7.

The process node difference is significant: 14 nm versus 7 nm. The AMD chip has a much smaller die and a higher transistor count, which typically implies better power efficiency per transistor. However, the benchmark data does not show a performance advantage for AMD. The Intel chip has a higher boost clock by 0.70 GHz, which likely contributes to its single-core wins. The AMD chip has a higher base clock by 1.10 GHz, but that does not translate into a win in any recorded test.

The market segments also differ. The Intel Xeon E-2378G is listed as Server/Workstation, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is Desktop. Both are active products, with the Intel part released on 2021-09-07 and the AMD part on 2021-05-31. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $494. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2378G scores 2537 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G scores 2469. The Intel part leads by 2.8%.

Q: Are the multi-core margins the same as single-core margins?

A: Yes. Across all six shared Cinebench tests, the Intel Xeon E-2378G leads the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G by exactly 2.8% in both multi-core and single-core variants.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G have any benchmark win over the Intel part?

A: No. The head-to-head records show 6 wins for the Intel Xeon E-2378G and 0 wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G in all shared tests.

Q: What is the difference in process node between the two?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2378G uses a 14 nm process, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses a 7 nm process. The AMD chip also has a smaller die (180 mm² versus 276 mm²) and more transistors (10,700 million versus no recorded count for Intel).

Q: Which processor has higher base and boost clocks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G has a higher base clock at 3.90 GHz versus 2.80 GHz. The Intel Xeon E-2378G has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2378G and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G list ECC memory support as true in the database.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: Intel has 8, AMD has 6.
• Threads: Intel has 16, AMD has 12.
• Base clock: Intel 2.80 GHz, AMD 3.90 GHz.
• Boost clock: Intel 5.10 GHz, AMD 4.40 GHz.
• TDP: Intel 80 W, AMD 65 W.
• Socket: Intel Socket 1200 versus AMD Socket AM4.
• Architecture: Rocket Lake versus Zen 3.
• Process node: 14 nm versus 7 nm.
• Foundry: Intel versus TSMC.
• Transistors: No recorded value for Intel, AMD has 10,700 million.
• Die size: 276 mm² versus 180 mm².
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core.
• L3 cache: 16 MB shared versus 16 MB (notation differs).
• PCIe version and lanes: Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus Gen 3 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics P750 versus Radeon Vega 7.
• Market segment: Server/Workstation versus Desktop.
• Release date: 2021-09-07 versus 2021-05-31.
• Launch MSRP: $494 versus no recorded value.
• Part number: SRKN1 versus 100-000000255.
• Average benchmark score: 5199 versus 5002.
• Percentile: 60th versus 59th.

The two share identical memory support (DDR4), memory bus (dual-channel), memory bandwidth (51.2 GB/s), ECC support, and production status (Active).

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Xeon E-2378G outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G in every single benchmark test that the database records for both. The 2.8% margin is uniform across single-core and multi-core workloads, meaning the Intel part wins for both lightly threaded and heavily threaded applications. The Intel chip also carries a higher boost clock and more cores and threads, which aligns with its wins.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G does have a higher base clock and a smaller, more advanced 7 nm process, but these architectural advantages do not produce any benchmark victories in the recorded data. Its TDP is lower at 65 watts versus 80 watts, which could matter for power-constrained systems, but the database does not provide power efficiency metrics for a direct comparison.

For users who prioritize Cinebench rendering performance, the Intel Xeon E-2378G is the clear choice from the recorded results. It also sits at the 60th percentile of all CPUs, slightly above the AMD part's 59th percentile. The Intel part is positioned for server and workstation use, while the AMD part targets desktops, but the benchmark outcomes do not reflect a segment-specific advantage for AMD.

Given the head-to-head results, the Intel Xeon E-2378G should be selected by anyone whose workload mirrors these Cinebench tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G remains a viable alternative only if other factors, such as the integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics or the AM4 platform, are prioritized over raw benchmark performance. The database, however, offers no recorded test where the AMD part wins.