AMD Ryzen 7 3750H vs Intel Xeon E-2124 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison cleanly by workload generation and threading philosophy. The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H wins three of the four head-to-head tests, while the Intel Xeon E-2124 takes one decisive victory. For users running older Cinebench R15 workloads, the Ryzen 7 3750H dominates: it leads by 27.2% in multi-core and by 77.8% in single-core, which is an enormous gap. In the newer Cinebench R23 suite, the picture flips for multi-core: the Xeon E-2124 leads by 32%, but the Ryzen 7 3750H still wins R23 single-core by 20%. The verdict is not a simple one-brand sweep. The Ryzen 7 3750H is the stronger all-around choice for single-threaded responsiveness and legacy multi-threaded tests, while the Xeon E-2124 is the pick for modern multi-core rendering workloads that scale with the newer instruction set and larger shared cache.

The average benchmark scores tell a similar story with a much narrower margin. The Ryzen 7 3750H records an average benchmark score of 1690, while the Xeon E-2124 sits at 1658. Both processors land at the 40th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 3750H include the Intel Core i7-3770K at 1688 (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i7-980 at 1693 (0.1% behind), placing it in the company of older high-end desktop parts. The Xeon E-2124's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-4770HQ at 1660 (0.1% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H at 1653 (0.3% ahead), meaning it trades blows with mobile and older desktop chips. The data suggests these two chips are peers in overall database ranking, despite their very different benchmark signatures.

Who should pick which? Strictly from the data, a user prioritizing Cinebench R23 multi-core throughput should choose the Intel Xeon E-2124, as it delivers 5734 points versus 3897 for the AMD part. Anyone prioritizing single-core performance across both R15 and R23, or R15 multi-core, should choose the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, which wins three of the four direct comparisons. The Ryzen 7 3750H also offers integrated Radeon Vega 10 graphics, while the Xeon E-2124 includes UHD Graphics P630, so neither requires a discrete GPU for basic display output. The Xeon E-2124 supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 7 3750H does not, making it the data-backed choice for error-correcting memory environments.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H is built on Zen+ architecture under the codename Picasso, fabricated by GlobalFoundries on a 12 nm process. It belongs to the 3000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation, specifically labeled as Ryzen 7 (Zen+ (Picasso)). The Intel Xeon E-2124 uses Coffee Lake architecture under the codename Coffee Lake-S WS, fabricated by Intel on a 14 nm process. It belongs to the Xeon E-2100 series and the Xeon E (Coffee Lake) generation. The manufacturing node difference is 12 nm versus 14 nm, which gives the AMD part a slight process geometry advantage on paper, though the Xeon's larger shared cache partially compensates in practice.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Ryzen 7 3750H has 4 cores and 8 threads, leveraging simultaneous multithreading to double its logical thread count. The Xeon E-2124 has 4 cores and 4 threads, with no hyper-threading support. This explains why the Ryzen 7 3750H wins the R15 multi-core test by 27.2%: it can process eight threads simultaneously against the Xeon's four. The Xeon's counterattack comes from its clock speeds and cache layout. The Xeon E-2124 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, while the Ryzen 7 3750H has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Xeon runs 1.00 GHz higher at base and 0.30 GHz higher at boost, which helps it in modern multi-core workloads despite having fewer threads.

Cache architecture also diverges sharply. The Ryzen 7 3750H has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Xeon E-2124 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Xeon offers double the L3 capacity, which likely contributes to its 32% lead in R23 multi-core. The transistor counts and die sizes tell a complementary story: the Ryzen 7 3750H packs 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, while the Xeon E-2124 lists no transistor count but uses a 126 mm² die. The AMD chip is physically larger and denser, while the Intel chip is smaller and relies on higher clocks.

Other architectural features reinforce the different market positions. The Ryzen 7 3750H uses AMD Socket FP5 and targets the mobile segment, with a 35 W TDP. The Xeon E-2124 uses Intel Socket 1151 and targets the server/workstation segment, with a 71 W TDP. The Xeon draws more than double the power budget, which is consistent with its higher clock speeds and desktop-class thermal envelope. The Ryzen 7 3750H supports PCIe Gen 3, while the Xeon E-2124 supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Xeon supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 7 3750H does not. Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the Xeon E-2124 lists a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, while the Ryzen 7 3750H does not report a bandwidth figure.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison data reveals a pattern of generational divergence. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H scores 734 against the Intel Xeon E-2124's 577, a 27.2% advantage for AMD. This is the Xeon's worst relative showing in the entire comparison. The Ryzen 7 3750H's eight threads clearly overpower the Xeon's four threads in this legacy test, which was released in an era when multi-threading was less common. The R15 single-core test is even more lopsided: the Ryzen 7 3750H scores 144 against the Xeon's 81, a 77.8% advantage. That is a remarkable margin for a single-core test, suggesting the Xeon's R15 single-core result is anomalously low in the database, perhaps due to thermal or power management differences in the test environment.

The Cinebench R23 results invert the multi-core narrative. In R23 multi-core, the Intel Xeon E-2124 scores 5734 against the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H's 3897, a 32% advantage for Intel. This is the Xeon's only win in the four-test comparison, but it is a decisive one. The R23 workload is much more demanding and scales better with cache and clock speed, which plays to the Xeon's strengths: 3.30 GHz base clock, 4.30 GHz boost clock, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 7 3750H's 4 MB of L3 and 2.30 GHz base clock put it at a disadvantage in this modern workload. In R23 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H takes the win again, scoring 971 against the Xeon's 809, a 20% advantage. This is notable because the Xeon has a higher boost clock (4.30 GHz versus 4.00 GHz), yet the AMD part still wins by a fifth. The data suggests the Zen+ architecture delivers stronger single-thread performance per clock in this specific benchmark.

The Geekbench results are not part of the head-to-head table, but the individual benchmark lists provide additional context. The Ryzen 7 3750H scores 3446 in Geekbench multi-core and 950 in Geekbench single-core. The Xeon E-2124 does not list Geekbench results in its benchmark array, so no direct comparison is possible from the database. The Ryzen 7 3750H also has a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 144, which appears in both its benchmark list and the head-to-head table, confirming consistency. The Xeon E-2124's benchmark list includes Cinebench R20 results (2408 multi-core, 339 single-core) that the Ryzen 7 3750H does not have, so those remain Xeon-only data points. The win tally stands at 3 wins for the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H and 1 win for the Intel Xeon E-2124 across the shared tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H wins both single-core tests in the head-to-head comparison. It leads by 77.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core (144 versus 81) and by 20% in Cinebench R23 single-core (971 versus 809).

Q: Which processor is better for multi-core workloads?

A: It depends on the benchmark generation. The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 27.2% (734 versus 577), but the Intel Xeon E-2124 wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 32% (5734 versus 3897).

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2124 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Xeon E-2124 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H does not support ECC memory, making the Xeon the only choice from the data for error-correcting memory configurations.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Xeon E-2124 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Ryzen's thread advantage is double the Xeon's thread count.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H has an average benchmark score of 1690, and the Intel Xeon E-2124 has an average benchmark score of 1658. Both sit at the 40th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2124 has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, which is 0.30 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H's boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Xeon also has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 2.30 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H wins in scenarios that favor thread count and single-core efficiency. Its eight threads deliver a 27.2% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core, which is a classic multi-threaded workload that scales well with simultaneous multithreading. Its single-core wins in both R15 (77.8% ahead) and R23 (20% ahead) make it the better choice for applications that are latency-sensitive or lightly threaded, such as legacy productivity tools, older games, or any software that relies on one or two fast threads. The Ryzen 7 3750H also has a lower TDP of 35 W versus the Xeon's 71 W, which makes it the more power-efficient option for mobile or compact builds. Its integrated Radeon Vega 10 graphics provide display output without a discrete GPU, and its 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries gives it a manufacturing geometry advantage.

The Intel Xeon E-2124 wins in modern multi-core rendering workloads. Its 32% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (5734 versus 3897) is the largest performance gap in the comparison, and it comes in the most demanding test. This suggests the Xeon is the better choice for current-generation 3D rendering, video encoding, or any workload that uses the newer Cinebench R23 instruction paths. The Xeon's 8 MB of shared L3 cache, double the Ryzen's 4 MB, likely contributes to this advantage by reducing memory access latency in data-heavy workloads. Its higher base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz give it a raw speed advantage that shows up in sustained multi-core operations. The Xeon's ECC memory support makes it the only option for workstation or server environments where data integrity is critical. Its 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth is a listed specification, and its 71 W TDP reflects a desktop-class power envelope that allows for higher sustained clocks.

The database also shows the Xeon E-2124 has a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 2408 and a single-core score of 339, which are the only R20 results in either benchmark list. The Ryzen 7 3750H does not list R20 results, so those scores stand as Xeon-only data points. The Xeon's release date of 2018-07-11 predates the Ryzen 7 3750H's release date of 2019-01-05, and the Xeon is marked as end-of-life production status while the Ryzen 7 3750H is marked as active. The Xeon's launch MSRP is $198, stated once here as a reference point. The Ryzen 7 3750H has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel Xeon E-2124 uses Intel Socket 1151. The Ryzen 7 3750H has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2124 has 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.30 GHz for the Ryzen 7 3750H versus 3.30 GHz for the Xeon E-2124. Boost clocks differ: 4.00 GHz for the Ryzen 7 3750H versus 4.30 GHz for the Xeon E-2124. TDP differs substantially: 35 W for the Ryzen 7 3750H versus 71 W for the Xeon E-2124.

The architecture and process nodes are completely different. The Ryzen 7 3750H uses Zen+ architecture with the codename Picasso, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Xeon E-2124 uses Coffee Lake architecture with the codename Coffee Lake-S WS, built on a 14 nm process at Intel. The Ryzen 7 3750H has 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, while the Xeon E-2124 has no listed transistor count and a 126 mm² die. Cache configurations differ: the Ryzen 7 3750H has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3, while the Xeon E-2124 has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

Memory and expansion features differ as well. Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the Xeon E-2124 lists a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s while the Ryzen 7 3750H does not. The Xeon E-2124 supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 7 3750H does not. Both use PCIe Gen 3, but the Xeon E-2124 specifies 16 lanes (CPU only) while the Ryzen 7 3750H lists only PCIe Gen 3 without a lane count. Integrated graphics differ: the Ryzen 7 3750H has Radeon Vega 10, while the Xeon E-2124 has UHD Graphics P630. Market segments differ: the Ryzen 7 3750H is a mobile part, while the Xeon E-2124 is a server/workstation part. Production status differs: the Ryzen 7 3750H is active, while the Xeon E-2124 is end-of-life. Release dates differ: the Ryzen 7 3750H launched on 2019-01-05, while the Xeon E-2124 launched on 2018-07-11. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Ryzen 7 3750H's part number is YM3700C4T4MFG, and the Xeon E-2124's part number is SR3WQ.