AMD Ryzen 7 4700G vs Intel Xeon E-2386G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded Cinebench data presents a consistent picture across all six tests: the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. The margins are narrow but uniform, ranging from 3.1% to 3.4% depending on the workload. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 7 4700G scores 1724 against the Intel Xeon E-2386G's 1672, a 3.1% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows a slightly larger gap, with the AMD part at 243 versus the Intel part at 235, a 3.4% lead. These are not overwhelming victories, but they are decisive in every category measured.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The Ryzen 7 4700G records 7186 in multicore compared to 6968 for the Xeon E-2386G, again a 3.1% margin. In single-core R20, the AMD chip scores 1014 while the Intel chip posts 983, a 3.2% difference. The most recent benchmark generation, Cinebench R23, repeats the same story: 17111 versus 16592 in multicore and 2415 versus 2342 in single-core, both yielding 3.1% advantages for the AMD processor. Across all six measurements, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G wins outright, with zero benchmark wins going to the Intel Xeon E-2386G in this paired comparison.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy. The Ryzen 7 4700G carries an average score of 4949 across the database, while the Xeon E-2386G averages 4799. That places the AMD part 3.1% ahead on aggregate, a figure consistent with the individual Cinebench deltas. Both processors sit at the 59th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy a similar overall tier, but the AMD chip is consistently ahead within that tier. The nearest rivals for each processor help contextualize the margins. The Ryzen 7 4700G's closest competitor is the Intel Xeon W-1290 at 4932, just 0.3% behind, followed by the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 at 4967, which leads by 0.4%. The Intel Core i5-12600HE trails by 0.6%, and the Intel Core i7-1375PRE trails by 0.7%. For the Xeon E-2386G, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at 4807, which leads by 0.2%, while the Intel Core i5-1350P and Intel Xeon W-1290E each trail by 0.5%, and the AMD EPYC 7252 trails by 0.6%.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is straightforward given the benchmark data, but it is worth examining what the numbers imply beyond raw scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G wins all six Cinebench tests, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads across three generations of the benchmark. That means the AMD part holds the advantage in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded rendering tasks. The single-core wins range from 3.1% to 3.4%, while the multi-core wins sit consistently at 3.1%. For applications that rely on Cinebench-style rendering, such as 3D scene creation and CPU-based image synthesis, the Ryzen 7 4700G is the faster processor in every measured scenario.

The Intel Xeon E-2386G, despite having no benchmark wins in this comparison, still occupies the same 59th percentile overall. Its average score of 4799 places it in a competitive neighborhood, and its nearest rival list includes the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, a high-core-count desktop part, which suggests the Xeon is competitive with much larger processors in certain workloads. However, within this direct head-to-head, the Intel chip does not win a single test. The data shows that the Xeon E-2386G is best suited for scenarios where its specific platform features matter more than raw Cinebench throughput, since the benchmark results do not favor it. The AMD part, by contrast, wins across the board, making it the safer choice for rendering performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G uses the Zen 2 architecture on the Renoir codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Xeon E-2386G uses the Rocket Lake architecture on the Rocket Lake-E codename, built on a 14 nm process at Intel. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel chip boosts significantly higher, but the AMD chip compensates with two additional cores and a smaller process node.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a larger 12 MB shared L3 cache. The die sizes reflect the process differences: the AMD chip measures 156 mm² with 9,800 million transistors, while the Intel chip measures a larger 276 mm², and its transistor count is not recorded in the database. The AMD part draws 65 W TDP, while the Intel part draws 95 W TDP, despite the Intel chip having fewer cores.

Platform support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G uses AMD Socket AM4 with PCIe Gen 3 and 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Xeon E-2386G uses Intel Socket 1200 with PCIe Gen 4 and 20 lanes from the CPU. Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with identical 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD chip does not support ECC memory, while the Intel chip does. Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part features Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part features UHD Graphics P750. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor is locked. The AMD chip targets the desktop market segment, while the Intel chip targets server and workstation use. The AMD part launched in July 2020, while the Intel part launched in September 2021.

The Verdict

The benchmark data makes the choice clear for raw rendering performance: the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G outperforms the Intel Xeon E-2386G in every Cinebench test recorded. The margins are narrow, between 3.1% and 3.4%, but they are consistent across single-core and multi-core workloads and across three generations of the benchmark. The AMD processor also offers more cores and threads, 8 and 16 versus 6 and 12, and does so at a lower 65 W TDP compared to 95 W. The average benchmark score of 4949 versus 4799 confirms that the AMD part is the faster processor in this database.

However, the Intel Xeon E-2386G brings platform features that the AMD part lacks. It supports ECC memory, which matters for data integrity in server and workstation environments. It provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, a newer and wider interface than the AMD chip's PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. It also has a larger 12 MB shared L3 cache and a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz, despite losing in actual benchmark results. The Intel processor is a server and workstation part, while the AMD processor is a desktop part, so the choice may depend on the intended system role.

For users building a desktop system and prioritizing Cinebench rendering scores, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G is the better performer. For users who need ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 4 connectivity, or a workstation-class platform, the Intel Xeon E-2386G offers features that the AMD part cannot match, even though it loses every benchmark comparison. The Intel chip also has a launch MSRP of $450, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G scores 17111, while the Intel Xeon E-2386G scores 16592, giving the AMD part a 3.1% win.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap in Cinebench R15?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G scores 243, and the Intel Xeon E-2386G scores 235, a 3.4% lead for the AMD processor, the largest margin in any recorded test.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Xeon E-2386G supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G does not.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Xeon E-2386G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2386G boosts to 5.10 GHz, compared to 4.40 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G, despite the AMD part winning all benchmark tests.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G averages 4949, and the Intel Xeon E-2386G averages 4799. Both sit at the 59th percentile among all CPUs in the database.