CPU Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H and Intel Xeon E-2276M occupy very different positions in the processor landscape, yet their benchmark data reveals a surprising and consistent pattern. The Ryzen 7 2800H, a mobile part from AMD's 2000 series, decisively outperforms the Intel Xeon E-2276M across every single Cinebench test in the head-to-head comparison. The data shows a remarkably uniform victory margin, with the AMD processor winning all six head-to-head benchmarks by a delta of roughly 28% in each case. This uniformity is striking, suggesting a fundamental architectural or configuration advantage rather than a workload-specific one, and it sets the stage for a detailed examination of what these numbers imply for real-world usage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most immediate takeaway from the head-to-head data is the sheer consistency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H's victory. In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the Ryzen 7 2800H scores 697 against the Xeon E-2276M's 544, a delta of 28.1%. This pattern repeats almost identically in the single-core R15 test, where the AMD chip scores 98 versus 76, a 28.9% advantage. The fact that the single-core margin is nearly as large as the multicore margin is a critical indicator; it suggests the AMD processor's advantage is not merely a function of core count or thread scaling, but rather a more fundamental per-thread performance lead in these specific workloads.

Moving to newer Cinebench versions, the trend holds firm. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the Ryzen 7 2800H posts 2907 points, while the Xeon E-2276M manages 2268, yielding a 28.2% delta. The single-core R20 scores are 410 and 320, respectively, again a 28.1% difference. The consistency continues into Cinebench R23, where the AMD processor scores 6922 multicore and 977 single-core, against the Intel's 5400 and 762. The deltas here are 28.2% for both. This is not a case of one chip winning some tests and losing others; it is a complete and total sweep by the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H.

What makes this result curious is the physical and market segmentation of the two chips. The Xeon E-2276M is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Ryzen 7 2800H is a 4-core, 8-thread part with a lower boost of 3.80 GHz. Conventional logic would suggest the Intel chip, with 50% more cores and a higher clock speed, should win the multicore tests. Yet, the data shows the opposite. The benchmark results indicate that the Zen architecture in the Ryzen 7 2800H, paired with its specific configuration, delivers a decisive edge in these rendering workloads. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 7 2800H is 2002, placing it at the 45th percentile of all CPUs, while the Xeon E-2276M's average score is 1996, at the 44th percentile. These near-identical average scores, despite the vastly different Cinebench results, highlight that the Cinebench suite is a specific arena where the AMD chip excels, while other, unspecified benchmarks likely favor the Intel part.

FAQ

Q: Based on the benchmark data, which processor is faster in multi-threaded Cinebench workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is consistently faster. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 6922 against the Intel Xeon E-2276M's 5400, a 28.2% advantage. This margin is nearly identical in R15 and R20 multicore tests, with deltas of 28.1% and 28.2% respectively.

Q: The Intel Xeon has more cores and a higher boost clock. Why does the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H win the single-core tests?

A: The data shows a clear single-core victory for AMD, with a 28.9% delta in Cinebench R15 single-core (98 vs 76) and a 28.1% delta in R20 (410 vs 320). While the Intel chip has a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz, the benchmark results indicate the Zen architecture's per-thread performance in these tests is superior, regardless of the clock speed difference.

Q: What is the overall performance percentile for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H holds a 45th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2002. The Intel Xeon E-2276M is ranked at the 44th percentile, with an average score of 1996. They are essentially peers in the overall database, despite the large differences in Cinebench scores.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2276M have any benchmark victories over the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H in the provided data?

A: No. In the head-to-head benchmarks provided, the Intel Xeon E-2276M has zero wins. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H wins all six tests, which include three versions of Cinebench and both single-core and multicore variants within each.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H compare to its nearest listed rival, the Intel Core i5-8400T?

A: The Ryzen 7 2800H has an average score of 2002, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-8400T's average score of 2001, showing a delta of 0%. They are effectively tied in overall average performance.

Q: What is the production status of the Intel Xeon E-2276M?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2276M is listed as "End-of-life" in its production status, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is listed as "Active."

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is substantial, explaining some of the performance quirks. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is built on the Zen architecture, codenamed Raven Ridge, using a 14 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. Its die size is 246 mm². In contrast, the Intel Xeon E-2276M uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically Coffee Lake-H, also on a 14 nm node but fabricated by Intel, with a significantly smaller die size of 154 mm². Both chips are from the same process generation, but their internal designs diverge sharply.

Core and cache configurations highlight a key difference. The AMD part features 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part offers 6 cores and 12 threads. The cache hierarchies are also distinct. The Ryzen 7 2800H has 128 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with a 4 MB shared L3 cache. The Xeon E-2276M has smaller per-core caches at 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2, but compensates with a much larger 12 MB shared L3 cache. This difference in L3 capacity is a significant architectural contrast, potentially affecting how each processor handles repeated data access and shared workloads.

Feature sets further separate them. The AMD Ryzen 7 2800H integrates Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, while the Intel Xeon E-2276M includes UHD Graphics P630. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD part, and its memory bandwidth is rated at 42.7 GB/s, a figure not provided for the AMD chip. PCIe support is explicitly listed for the Intel as Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while no PCIe information is given for the AMD part. The socket types are incompatible: AMD Socket FP5 for the Ryzen versus Intel BGA 1440 for the Xeon. The market segments also differ, with the AMD chip for Mobile and the Intel chip for Server/Workstation, which aligns with the Xeon's ECC support and the Ryzen's integrated Vega graphics. Both processors have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is the superior processor for Cinebench workloads, winning all six head-to-head tests by a consistent margin of roughly 28%. For anyone whose primary application is 3D rendering or similar multi-threaded tasks that scale like Cinebench, the Ryzen 7 2800H is the clear choice based on this data. Its single-core performance is also decisively better in these tests, which is surprising given the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The data suggests that for these specific, compute-intensive tasks, the AMD Zen architecture offers a more efficient instruction pipeline or better IPC, overcoming the Intel chip's core count and clock speed advantages.

However, the verdict is not a simple coronation. The Intel Xeon E-2276M is a different class of product, targeting the Server/Workstation segment with features the AMD chip lacks, such as ECC memory support and a larger 12 MB L3 cache. The Xeon also has more cores and threads, which could be beneficial in workloads that are not represented in this benchmark set. The near-identical average benchmark scores (2002 vs 1996) and percentile rankings (45th vs 44th) suggest that when a broader range of applications is considered, the two processors are far closer in overall capability. The data implies that while the AMD chip dominates Cinebench, the Intel chip might win in other, unlisted benchmarks that favor its core count and cache size. The choice ultimately depends on the workload profile, and the provided data only strongly supports the AMD chip for Cinebench-style rendering.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 2800H | Intel Xeon E-2276M |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Series | 2000 series | Xeon E-2200 series |

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.80 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Architecture | Zen | Coffee Lake |

| Codename | Raven Ridge | Coffee Lake-H |

| Die Size | 246 mm² | 154 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not specified | 42.7 GB/s |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 | UHD Graphics P630 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Server/Workstation |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2018-05-29 | 2019-05-28 |

| Launch MSRP | None listed | $450 |

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the provided benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H wins in every measured category. Its victories in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, for both multicore and single-core tests, are comprehensive. The data indicates that for applications that are heavily dependent on CPU rendering and single-threaded performance as measured by Cinebench, the Ryzen 7 2800H is the definitive winner. Its lower TDP of 15 W, compared to the Intel's 45 W, also suggests a significant efficiency advantage, although no power consumption benchmarks were provided. This combination of higher performance and lower power draw makes it a compelling choice for mobile workstations where thermal and battery constraints are paramount.

The Intel Xeon E-2276M's potential wins are implied by its specifications, not demonstrated by the benchmark data. Its 6 cores and 12 threads offer more parallel processing capacity than the AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads, which could translate to wins in heavily threaded workloads that are not Cinebench. Its support for ECC memory, a feature entirely absent from the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H, makes it the only viable option for systems requiring error-correcting memory for data integrity. The larger 12 MB L3 cache could also provide a performance edge in server or workstation applications with large, frequently accessed datasets. The Xeon also has a much higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which, while not helping in Cinebench, could be an asset in other lightly-threaded tasks not represented in the data. For a server/workstation environment prioritizing stability and ECC support, the Xeon E-2276M is the logical, if not benchmark-proven, choice.