AMD Ryzen 7 1700X vs Intel Xeon E-2224G Comparison

The Intel Xeon E-2224G and AMD Ryzen 7 1700X are both 14 nm processors from 2017-2019, yet they target completely different workloads. The benchmark data shows a clear split: the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X dominates multi-threaded and mixed workloads, while the Intel Xeon E-2224G takes single-threaded performance. The Ryzen 7 1700X wins 3 of the 4 head-to-head benchmarks, with its multi-core advantage being massive, but the Xeon E-2224G’s single-core victory is substantial and relevant for specific server tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is the clear winner for parallel processing. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a 100% core count advantage and a 300% thread count advantage over the Xeon E-2224G’s 4 cores and 4 threads. This translates directly into benchmark results: the Ryzen 7 1700X scores 1537 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus the Xeon’s 644, a 58.1% deficit for Intel. In Geekbench multi-core, the Ryzen 7 1700X posts 5584 against the Xeon’s 4299, a 23% lead. For rendering, video encoding, compilation, or any workload that scales with cores, the Ryzen 7 1700X is the decisive choice.

The Intel Xeon E-2224G wins precisely one benchmark, but it is a meaningful one. In Geekbench single-core, the Xeon scores 1535 against the Ryzen 7 1700X’s 1100, a 39.5% advantage. This is driven by the Xeon’s 4.70 GHz boost clock versus the Ryzen’s 3.80 GHz, combined with the older Zen architecture’s lower IPC. For lightly threaded server workloads—database queries, web serving, or legacy application instances that run single-process—the Xeon E-2224G will respond faster per request. The data shows the Xeon is also the more efficient choice for such tasks, as it delivers this single-core win while consuming 71 W TDP versus 95 W for the AMD part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras. The Intel Xeon E-2224G uses Coffee Lake, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS variant, built on a 14 nm process at Intel’s foundry. The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X uses the original Zen architecture (Summit Ridge), also on 14 nm but manufactured by GlobalFoundries. The die sizes diverge sharply: the Xeon measures 126 mm², while the Ryzen 7 1700X is 213 mm² and packs 4,800 million transistors.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The Xeon E-2224G has 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core, with 8 MB shared L3. The Ryzen 7 1700X has larger per-core caches: 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, plus 16 MB shared L3—double the Xeon’s total L3. This larger cache pool helps the Ryzen 7 1700X in multi-threaded scenarios where working sets exceed the Xeon’s 8 MB.

The Xeon E-2224G includes integrated HD Graphics P630, while the Ryzen 7 1700X has no integrated graphics—a notable difference for systems that need display output without a discrete GPU. Both support DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with identical 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. PCIe is identical: Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Xeon is a Server/Workstation part, end-of-life, while the Ryzen 7 1700X is an Active Desktop part with an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in any benchmark belongs to the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD part scores 1537 against the Intel’s 644, a 58.1% deficit for the Xeon E-2224G. This is not a marginal difference; it is a complete rout. The Ryzen 7 1700X’s extra cores and threads overwhelm the Xeon’s higher clock speed in this fully parallel test.

Cinebench R15 single-core also goes to the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, but by a smaller margin. The AMD scores 154 versus the Intel’s 90, a 41.6% difference. This is surprising given the Xeon’s higher boost clock, but the data is unambiguous: the Ryzen 7 1700X’s Zen core delivers better single-thread performance in this older Cinebench version. The Xeon E-2224G’s 4.70 GHz boost cannot compensate for the architectural gap in this workload.

Geekbench multi-core continues the AMD trend. The Ryzen 7 1700X scores 5584 versus the Xeon’s 4299, a 23% lead. This is a smaller margin than Cinebench R15 multi-core, suggesting the Geekbench workload is less perfectly parallel or that the Xeon’s higher clocks help more here. Still, the AMD part wins decisively.

The sole Intel victory comes in Geekbench single-core, where the Xeon E-2224G scores 1535 against the Ryzen 7 1700X’s 1100, a 39.5% advantage. This is the inverse of the Cinebench R15 single-core result, which is notable. The data shows that the Xeon’s architectural strengths—higher boost clock and newer core design—manifest clearly in modern single-threaded workloads, even though they did not in the older Cinebench test.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most dramatic difference: the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2224G has 4 cores and 4 threads. Clock speeds favor Intel: the Xeon runs at 3.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost, versus the Ryzen 7 1700X’s 3.40 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost. The Xeon’s boost clock is 0.90 GHz higher, which explains its single-core Geekbench win. TDP also differs significantly: the Xeon is rated at 71 W, the Ryzen 7 1700X at 95 W—a 24 W gap that matters for dense server deployments.

Cache sizes favor AMD across the board. The Ryzen 7 1700X has 96 KB L1 per core versus 64 KB, 512 KB L2 per core versus 256 KB, and 16 MB shared L3 versus 8 MB. Die size and transistor count are also AMD advantages: 213 mm² and 4,800 million transistors versus 126 mm² and no listed transistor count for Intel. The Xeon E-2224G includes HD Graphics P630; the Ryzen 7 1700X has none. The Xeon uses Intel Socket 1151, the Ryzen 7 1700X uses AMD Socket AM4. Market segments differ: Server/Workstation for Intel, Desktop for AMD. Production status: Intel is end-of-life, AMD is active. The Xeon’s multiplier is locked; the Ryzen 7 1700X’s is unlocked.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X wins all multi-core benchmarks. It leads by 58.1% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1537 vs 644) and by 23% in Geekbench multi-core (5584 vs 4299).

Q: Which CPU has the higher single-core performance?

A: It depends on the benchmark. The Intel Xeon E-2224G wins Geekbench single-core by 39.5% (1535 vs 1100), but the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 41.6% (154 vs 90).

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2224G and the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which CPU has integrated graphics?

A: Only the Intel Xeon E-2224G includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P630). The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has no integrated graphics and requires a discrete GPU for display output.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Xeon E-2224G has 4 cores and 4 threads—half the cores and one-quarter the threads.

Q: Which CPU is more power-efficient?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224G has a lower TDP of 71 W compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X’s 95 W. The Xeon also has a smaller die size (126 mm² vs 213 mm²).

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: choose the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X for parallel throughput and the Intel Xeon E-2224G for single-threaded responsiveness in a low-power server package. The Ryzen 7 1700X is the superior processor in 3 of 4 head-to-head benchmarks, with its multi-core wins being the largest margins in the entire comparison. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with 16 MB L3 cache, make it the obvious pick for rendering, compilation, virtualization, or any workload that exploits thread-level parallelism. The 58.1% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core is the single most decisive number in this matchup.

However, the Intel Xeon E-2224G cannot be dismissed. Its 39.5% Geekbench single-core win is substantial, and its 71 W TDP makes it the more power-conscious choice for rack environments where every watt counts. The Xeon is also the only one with integrated graphics, which simplifies system builds in headless or basic-display server roles. Its end-of-life status and locked multiplier are drawbacks, but for a specific niche—low-power, single-threaded server tasks—it is the better fit. The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, with its higher thread count and active production status, is the more versatile and future-proof option for most users. Data says: pick the Ryzen 7 1700X unless your workload is strictly single-threaded and power-constrained.