AMD Ryzen 7 5825C vs Intel Xeon E-2246G Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database presents a clear picture: the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C wins all six recorded head-to-head Cinebench comparisons against the Intel Xeon E-2246G. The AMD part takes the multi-core tests by a consistent 5.6% margin in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, while single-core results also favor AMD by 5.4% to 5.6%. The data shows a sweep, with winsA at 6 and winsB at 0. This is notable because the Xeon E-2246G carries a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz and a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, yet the Ryzen 7 5825C still outruns it across every recorded workload.

The verdict splits by use case. For mobile computing, the Ryzen 7 5825C is the only realistic option; it is a Mobile segment part on AMD Socket FP6 with a 15 W TDP, while the Xeon E-2246G is a Server/Workstation chip on Intel Socket 1151 with an 80 W TDP. The Xeon targets workstation builds where ECC memory support matters, a feature absent from the AMD part. The data suggests the AMD processor is the better pure performer in Cinebench, while the Intel processor remains relevant for ECC-capable server or workstation systems that prioritize memory reliability over raw benchmark wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C uses Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne-U codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a 16 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Xeon E-2246G uses Coffee Lake architecture on the Coffee Lake-S WS codename, built on a 14 nm process at Intel. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads with a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The process node difference is stark: 7 nm versus 14 nm, which helps explain how the AMD part achieves higher performance at a fraction of the power envelope.

Transistor counts and die sizes reveal further divergence. The AMD chip contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel chip has no recorded transistor count in the database, but its die size is 154 mm². The AMD part also has a larger L2 cache at 512 KB per core versus 256 KB per core on the Intel chip, while both share 64 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD processor integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel processor integrates HD Graphics P630. The AMD part supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not support ECC, a key differentiator for workstation buyers.

Memory bandwidth also differs: the AMD chip records 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip records 42.7 GB/s. Both use DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. PCIe lanes differ as well, with the AMD part offering Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel part offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor is part of the 5000 series with a 2022 release date, while the Intel processor belongs to the Xeon E-2200 series with a 2019 release date and is now marked End-of-life. The Intel chip had a launch MSRP of $311, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests against the Intel Xeon E-2246G. The AMD part wins both multi-core and single-core variants of Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, with no wins recorded for the Intel part.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C leads by 5.6% in all three multi-core tests. The scores are 1247 versus 1181 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 5197 versus 4922 in R20 multi-core, and 12376 versus 11720 in R23 multi-core.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C leads by 5.4% in Cinebench R15 single-core (175 versus 166) and by 5.6% in both R20 single-core (733 versus 694) and R23 single-core (1747 versus 1654).

Q: What are the biggest architectural differences?

A: The AMD part uses 7 nm Zen 3 architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part uses 14 nm Coffee Lake with 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD chip has a 16 MB L3 cache versus 12 MB on the Intel chip, and a 15 W TDP versus 80 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2246G supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C does not. This makes the Intel part more suitable for workstation or server environments requiring error-correcting memory.

Q: What is the market positioning of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C is classified as a Mobile segment processor on AMD Socket FP6, while the Intel Xeon E-2246G is classified as a Server/Workstation processor on Intel Socket 1151. The AMD part is still Active in production, while the Intel part is End-of-life.

Specification Differences

The database records several fields where the two processors differ:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 7 5825C has 8 cores; Intel Xeon E-2246G has 6 cores
• Threads: AMD has 16 threads; Intel has 12 threads
• Base clock: AMD runs at 2000.00 MHz; Intel runs at 3.60 GHz
• Boost clock: AMD reaches 4.50 GHz; Intel reaches 4.80 GHz
• TDP: AMD is rated at 15 W; Intel is rated at 80 W
• Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP6; Intel uses Intel Socket 1151
• Architecture: AMD uses Zen 3; Intel uses Coffee Lake
• Process node: AMD uses 7 nm (TSMC); Intel uses 14 nm (Intel)
• Die size: AMD is 180 mm²; Intel is 154 mm²
• L2 cache: AMD has 512 KB per core; Intel has 256 KB per core
• L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB shared; Intel has 12 MB shared
• Memory bandwidth: AMD records 51.2 GB/s; Intel records 42.7 GB/s
• ECC memory: AMD does not support ECC; Intel supports ECC
• PCIe lanes: AMD offers Gen 3, 8 lanes (CPU only); Intel offers Gen 3, 16 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon Vega 8; Intel has HD Graphics P630
• Market segment: AMD is Mobile; Intel is Server/Workstation
• Production status: AMD is Active; Intel is End-of-life
• Release date: AMD launched 2022-05-04; Intel launched 2019-05-28
• Launch MSRP: Intel recorded at $311; AMD has no recorded value

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 1247 against the Intel part's 1181, a 5.6% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows 175 versus 166, a 5.4% edge. Cinebench R20 multi-core gives AMD 5197 versus Intel's 4922, again 5.6% ahead. The R20 single-core test shows 733 versus 694, a 5.6% margin. Cinebench R23 multi-core follows the same pattern: 12376 versus 11720, a 5.6% lead. Finally, R23 single-core gives 1747 versus 1654, also 5.6% ahead.

The consistency of the delta is striking. Every multi-core test across three different Cinebench versions produces exactly 5.6% separation, and every single-core test except one produces the same 5.6% figure, with the R15 single-core test slightly lower at 5.4%. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-dependent, likely tied to the architectural and cache advantages of the Zen 3 design.

The Intel Xeon E-2246G does hold its own in the database's broader benchmark metrics. Its average benchmark score is 3492, while the AMD part averages 3579. Both processors sit at the 55th percentile versus all CPUs. The Intel part also has Geekbench scores recorded (5988 multi-core, 1613 single-core) that are absent from the AMD part's records, though these cannot be compared directly since the AMD data does not include Geekbench results.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C wins every Cinebench comparison in the head-to-head table, making it the clear choice for CPU-bound rendering tasks measured by these benchmarks. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 16 MB of L3 cache and 7 nm process delivers higher scores despite a significantly lower power envelope. The 15 W TDP versus 80 W suggests the AMD part can achieve these results in thermally constrained mobile environments where the Intel part would be impractical. The AMD part's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth also exceeds the Intel part's 42.7 GB/s, which may contribute to its multi-core advantage.

The Intel Xeon E-2246G wins in scenarios where its specific features matter more than Cinebench scores. ECC memory support is the standout feature, making it suitable for workstations or servers where data integrity is critical. The Intel part also offers more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), which matters for systems with multiple expansion cards or high-bandwidth devices. Its higher base clock (3.60 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz) could favor lightly threaded workloads that do not scale to 8 cores, though the recorded Cinebench single-core tests still favor AMD. The Intel part is a Server/Workstation segment product with a launch MSRP of $311, while the AMD part is Mobile segment with no recorded MSRP.

For a mobile system prioritizing rendering performance per watt, the data points to the Ryzen 7 5825C. For a workstation requiring ECC memory and more PCIe lanes, the Xeon E-2246G remains the logical pick despite losing all recorded benchmark comparisons. The database shows two processors designed for different environments, with the AMD part winning on measured performance and the Intel part winning on platform capabilities.