AMD Ryzen 7 2800H vs Intel Xeon D-1712TR Comparison

The Intel Xeon D-1712TR and AMD Ryzen 7 2800H are a study in contrasts: a server/workstation-oriented Ice Lake chip facing a mobile Raven Ridge part. Despite their different design goals, the benchmark data places them in a virtual dead heat. The Intel Xeon D-1712TR wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, but the margins are razor-thin, ranging from 0.1% to a single point. Both processors hold the 45th percentile against all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are separated by just two points (2004 vs 2002). The data suggests that for raw compute performance, these two are statistical twins; the decision between them hinges entirely on platform features, power envelopes, and the specific workload environment.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Xeon D-1712TR is the nominal performance winner, but the margin is negligible. It edges out the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H in every recorded Cinebench test, with the largest lead being a 0.1% delta in multi-core tests. The Intel part’s 6-0 sweep is a technicality; a 9-point difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core (6931 vs 6922) is within run-to-run variance. For users who prioritize server-grade features, the Xeon D-1712TR is the clear choice: it supports ECC memory, offers triple-channel memory bandwidth at 57.6 GB/s, and provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. For users who need integrated graphics or a dramatically lower power draw, the Ryzen 7 2800H is the only option, as it includes the Radeon RX Vega 11 iGPU and has a 15W TDP. The data suggests the Intel chip is for infrastructure; the AMD chip is for compact, power-conscious systems.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon D-1712TR wins on raw benchmark scores across the board, but only by fractions of a percent. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 698 against 697, and in R20 multi-core, it leads 2911 to 2907. The single-core results are effectively tied, with 98 points in R15 and 410 points in R20 for both chips. The largest absolute gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 6931 versus 6922 — a 0.1% advantage. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H wins in areas not captured by Cinebench: it has a 15W TDP versus the Intel’s 40W, making it suitable for fanless or battery-powered designs. It also integrates the Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, which the Intel Xeon lacks entirely. The AMD chip’s die size of 246 mm² and 14nm process from GlobalFoundries contrast with Intel’s 10nm node, but these are architectural facts, not performance advantages. The Ryzen 7 2800H’s higher base and boost clocks (3.40 GHz and 3.80 GHz vs 2.00 GHz and 3.10 GHz) do not translate into benchmark wins, indicating the Xeon’s IPC advantage compensates for the clock deficit.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The Intel Xeon D-1712TR is built on the Ice Lake architecture (Ice Lake-D codename) using Intel’s 10nm process, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H uses the Zen architecture (Raven Ridge codename) on GlobalFoundries’ 14nm node. The Intel part is a 4-core, 8-thread design with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip also has 4 cores and 8 threads, but its cache layout differs: 128 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and only 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has a 246 mm² die size advantage for the AMD part, though the Intel die size is not listed. The Xeon D-1712TR supports triple-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 57.6 GB/s and ECC memory, while the Ryzen 7 2800H uses dual-channel DDR4 without ECC support and no listed bandwidth figure. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes; the AMD part has no PCIe specification listed. The Xeon is a server/workstation part on Intel BGA 2227 socket, while the Ryzen is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP5. The AMD chip includes the Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated graphics; the Intel chip has no integrated graphics. The Intel part launched on February 23, 2022, with a launch MSRP of $263; the AMD part launched on May 29, 2018, with no launch MSRP listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1712TR wins all multi-core tests, but by a 0.1% margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 698 vs 697; in R20, 2911 vs 2907; and in R23, 6931 vs 6922.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H suitable for systems without a discrete GPU?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 2800H includes the Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon D-1712TR has no integrated graphics, requiring a separate GPU.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Xeon D-1712TR supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H does not list ECC support.

Q: How do their power requirements differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H has a 15W TDP, while the Intel Xeon D-1712TR has a 40W TDP. This makes the AMD part more suitable for power-constrained mobile designs.

Q: Which processor has faster base and boost clocks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz, compared to the Intel Xeon D-1712TR’s 2.00 GHz base and 3.10 GHz boost.

Q: Are these processors comparable in overall benchmark scores?

A: Yes, their average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Intel Xeon D-1712TR has an average score of 2004, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H has 2002, a difference of 0.1%.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a consistent, if minuscule, advantage for the Intel Xeon D-1712TR. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 698 against 697, a 0.1% delta. The single-core test in R15 is a dead tie at 98 points each, though the Intel part is still listed as the winner with a 0% delta. Moving to R20, the multi-core result is 2911 for Intel and 2907 for AMD, again a 0.1% lead. The R20 single-core test is another exact tie at 410 points. The largest numerical gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel chip scores 6931 versus 6922 — still just a 0.1% difference. The R23 single-core test shows 978 for Intel and 977 for AMD, a 0.1% margin. Across all six tests, the Intel Xeon D-1712TR records 6 wins and 0 losses, but the data suggests these are statistical ties. The AMD chip’s higher clock speeds (3.40/3.80 GHz vs 2.00/3.10 GHz) do not yield benchmark victories, indicating that the Intel part’s Ice Lake architecture and larger 10 MB L3 cache compensate for the clock disadvantage. The average benchmark scores confirm the parity: Intel at 2004 and AMD at 2002, with the nearest rival Intel Core i5-8400H at 2003 and the Core i5-8300H at 2005.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every hardware category. The process node is 10nm for Intel versus 14nm for AMD, with Intel as the foundry for the former and GlobalFoundries for the latter. The AMD die size is 246 mm²; no die size is listed for Intel. Cache configurations diverge significantly: Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core, while AMD uses 128 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core. Shared L3 cache is 10 MB for Intel and 4 MB for AMD. Memory support differs: both support DDR4, but Intel uses triple-channel with 57.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC, while AMD uses dual-channel with no bandwidth figure and no ECC. The Intel part has PCIe Gen 4 with 16 CPU lanes; AMD has no PCIe specification listed. Integrated graphics are present only on the AMD chip (Radeon RX Vega 11); Intel has none. The TDP is 40W for Intel and 15W for AMD. Sockets are Intel BGA 2227 versus AMD Socket FP5. Market segments are Server/Workstation for Intel and Mobile for AMD. Release dates are February 23, 2022, for Intel and May 29, 2018, for AMD. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $263; the AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. Both are 4-core, 8-thread designs with locked multipliers. The Intel part number is SRM1G; the AMD part number is not listed.