CPU Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS and Intel Xeon E-2144G occupy different corners of the processor market, yet their benchmark averages land within striking distance. The Ryzen 7 4800HS posts an average benchmark score of 2557, while the Xeon E-2144G trails slightly at 2514. Both sit at the 49th percentile among all CPUs, meaning they occupy a similar tier of overall performance despite their architectural and market differences. The head-to-head data reveals a clear split: the AMD part dominates in multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel chip claims single-thread superiority in at least one major test.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result comes from Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS scores 1700.5 against the Xeon E-2144G’s 797. That is a 113.4% advantage for AMD, the chip more than doubles the Intel part’s output in this heavily threaded rendering test. The margin is so large that it dwarfs every other comparison in the dataset. The Ryzen’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration simply overwhelms the Xeon’s 4-core, 8-thread design in a workload that scales with core count.

Single-core performance tells a different story in Cinebench R15, though the winner remains AMD. The Ryzen 7 4800HS scores 186.5, which is 66.5% higher than the Xeon E-2144G’s 112. That is a substantial gap for a single-threaded test, and it suggests the Zen 2 architecture delivers stronger per-core throughput than the older Coffee Lake design in this specific benchmark. The delta is nearly as large as the multi-core margin in percentage terms, which is unusual for a single-thread test.

Geekbench multi-core follows the expected pattern: AMD wins 7019 to 4875, a 44% advantage. This is a smaller margin than the Cinebench R15 multi-core result, but still a decisive victory for the Ryzen 7 4800HS. The Geekbench single-core test, however, flips the script. The Intel Xeon E-2144G scores 1508, beating the AMD chip’s 1320 by 12.5%. This is the only benchmark in the head-to-head set that Intel wins, and it demonstrates that the Xeon’s higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz and Coffee Lake architecture can still deliver competitive single-thread performance.

The overall tally is 3 wins for AMD and 1 for Intel. But the magnitude of those wins matters. AMD’s multi-core victories range from 44% to 113.4%, while Intel’s single-core win is a comparatively modest 12.5%. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 4800HS is the stronger all-around performer, with the Xeon E-2144G holding a narrow niche in lightly threaded tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS is built on TSMC’s 7 nm process node, packing 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die. It uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, part of the 4000 series for mobile devices. The Intel Xeon E-2144G, by contrast, uses Intel’s 14 nm process with the Coffee Lake-S WS codename, and its die size is 126 mm² with no transistor count listed in the data. The process node difference alone, 7 nm versus 14 nm, explains a significant portion of the performance and efficiency gap.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The Ryzen 7 4800HS offers 8 cores and 16 threads, double the Xeon E-2144G’s 4 cores and 8 threads. This directly drives the multi-core benchmark results. The Ryzen’s base clock is 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, while the Xeon runs at a higher 3.60 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The Intel chip’s higher clocks help it win the Geekbench single-core test, but they cannot compensate for the core deficit in threaded workloads.

Cache layouts are similar in size but differ in distribution. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache differs: the Ryzen 7 4800HS has 512 KB per core, while the Xeon E-2144G has 256 KB per core. This gives the AMD chip a per-core L2 advantage that may contribute to its strong single-core Cinebench result.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 7 4800HS supports DDR4 and LPDDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Xeon E-2144G supports DDR4 only, also dual-channel, but with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Xeon does, a critical feature for server and workstation reliability. The Xeon also has integrated HD Graphics P630, while the Ryzen 7 4800HS includes Radeon Graphics with 448SP. Both use PCIe Gen 3, though the Xeon lists 16 lanes (CPU only).

Power and market positioning diverge as well. The Ryzen 7 4800HS has a 45W TDP and targets the mobile segment, while the Xeon E-2144G has a 71W TDP and serves the server/workstation market. The Ryzen is still in active production with a 2020 release date, while the Xeon is end-of-life with a 2018 release. The Xeon’s launch MSRP was $272. The Ryzen has no listed launch MSRP, and its socket is AMD Socket FP6 compared to Intel Socket 1151.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear overall winner: the AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS. It wins three of four head-to-head tests, and its victories are decisive. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it more than doubles the Xeon’s score. In Geekbench multi-core, it leads by 44%. Even in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Xeon’s higher clocks might have been expected to help, the Ryzen still wins by 66.5%. The only bright spot for Intel is Geekbench single-core, where the Xeon E-2144G leads by 12.5%.

For multi-threaded workloads, rendering, compilation, scientific computing, the Ryzen 7 4800HS is the only rational choice from this data. Its 8-core/16-thread configuration and 113.4% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core leave no ambiguity. The Xeon E-2144G remains competitive only in single-threaded tasks, where its 4.50 GHz boost clock delivers a narrow edge.

The Xeon E-2144G’s case rests on two factors: ECC memory support and a single benchmark win. For users who require ECC memory in a server or workstation environment, the Xeon offers a feature the Ryzen simply does not provide. But for raw performance, the data is one-sided. The Ryzen 7 4800HS also has the advantage of being an active product, while the Xeon is end-of-life. The 49th percentile ranking for both chips suggests they sit in the same overall performance tier, but the head-to-head numbers show the Ryzen is the stronger part in most scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS wins decisively. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 1700.5 versus the Intel Xeon E-2144G’s 797, a 113.4% advantage. In Geekbench multi-core, it leads 7019 to 4875, a 44% margin.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2144G win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Xeon E-2144G wins Geekbench single-core with a score of 1508, beating the Ryzen 7 4800HS’s 1320 by 12.5%. This is the only head-to-head test Intel wins.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Xeon E-2144G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2144G support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Xeon E-2144G supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2144G has a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz and a higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS has a 45W TDP, while the Intel Xeon E-2144G has a 71W TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS wins in every multi-threaded benchmark category and even in Cinebench R15 single-core. Its 8 cores and 16 threads make it the clear choice for rendering, video encoding, software compilation, and any workload that scales with core count. The 113.4% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core is the single largest margin in the dataset, and the 44% Geekbench multi-core advantage reinforces this strength. The Ryzen also wins in Cinebench R15 single-core by 66.5%, which is surprising given the Xeon’s higher clock speeds. For users prioritizing raw multi-core throughput, the Ryzen 7 4800HS is the definitive winner.

The Intel Xeon E-2144G wins in Geekbench single-core by 12.5%, which is its only benchmark victory. This result, combined with its higher base and boost clocks, makes it a reasonable choice for lightly threaded applications that rely on single-core performance, legacy software, certain database queries, or tasks that cannot utilize more than one or two cores. The Xeon also offers ECC memory support, which is a critical feature for servers and workstations where data integrity is non-negotiable. Its 71W TDP is higher than the Ryzen’s 45W, but that is a tradeoff some workstation users will accept for ECC.

The market segments tell the rest of the story. The Ryzen 7 4800HS is a mobile processor in the 4000 series, actively produced and aimed at laptops. The Xeon E-2144G is an end-of-life server/workstation chip. The Ryzen’s 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the Xeon’s 42.7 GB/s, and its 512 KB per-core L2 cache doubles the Xeon’s 256 KB. For anyone building a new system today, the Ryzen 7 4800HS offers more performance, a smaller process node, and active production status. The Xeon E-2144G remains relevant only for ECC-mandatory environments or single-threaded workloads where its 12.5% Geekbench single-core edge matters more than the multi-core deficit.