AMD Ryzen 7 5825C vs Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 across all six Cinebench comparisons, though the margins are consistently narrow. The largest advantage appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Intel part scores 179 against the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C’s 175, a 2.3% delta. Every other benchmark, from R15 multi-core to R23 single-core, shows a 2.2% gap in favor of the Xeon.

In multi-core workloads, the Xeon E5-2658A v3 posts a 1274 in Cinebench R15, while the Ryzen 7 5825C manages 1247. The R20 multi-core run shows 5311 for Intel versus 5197 for AMD, and the R23 multi-core result lands at 12647 against 12376. These are not dramatic wins; they suggest the two processors are operating in a similar performance envelope despite their very different designs.

Single-core results follow the same pattern. The Xeon leads with 749 in R20 single-core versus 733 for the Ryzen, and 1785 versus 1747 in R23 single-core. The consistency of the 2.2% to 2.3% delta across every test indicates a stable, predictable relationship between the two parts rather than workload-specific swings.

The Ryzen 7 5825C’s nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-9980HK, which scores 3577 on average, a 0.1% delta from the AMD chip’s 3579. The Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 sits at an average benchmark score of 3658, with its closest competitor being the Intel Core i3-13100E at 3668, a -0.3% delta. These numbers place both CPUs in the 55th to 56th percentile of all processors in the database, indicating they are mid-pack performers overall, not top-tier parts.

The head-to-head data reveals that the Xeon wins all six recorded comparisons, but the magnitude of each win is small. A 2.2% lead in multi-core R23 translates to roughly 271 points, which is meaningful in a benchmark context but unlikely to be perceptible in real-world use. The database records six wins for the Intel part and zero for the AMD part, yet the average benchmark scores tell a similar story: 3658 for Intel versus 3579 for AMD, a difference of about 2.2% overall.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 wins every benchmark in the head-to-head dataset, so the use-case split is straightforward: it holds the performance lead in all measured Cinebench scenarios. That includes both single-core and multi-core tests across R15, R20, and R23 versions. The 12-core, 24-thread Haswell-EP design clearly retains an edge over the 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 mobile part in these synthetic workloads.

However, context matters. The Ryzen 7 5825C is a 15-watt mobile processor, while the Xeon E5-2658A v3 is a 105-watt server/workstation chip. The AMD part achieves 12376 in R23 multi-core while consuming a fraction of the power budget, which is notable for thermally constrained environments. The Xeon’s 2.2% lead in multi-core comes at a 90-watt higher TDP, so in efficiency-sensitive scenarios such as laptops or compact embedded systems, the Ryzen’s performance-per-watt profile is far more practical.

For workloads that depend heavily on memory bandwidth, the Xeon’s quad-channel DDR4 interface with 68.3 GB/s theoretical bandwidth surpasses the Ryzen’s dual-channel 51.2 GB/s. That 33% advantage in memory bandwidth could favor the Intel part in memory-intensive tasks like large database queries or high-performance computing simulations, though the benchmark data does not directly measure this. The Ryzen counters with a higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 2.90 GHz, which may help in lightly threaded, bursty workloads, but the recorded single-core scores do not reflect an AMD advantage; the Xeon still wins those tests.

The Ryzen 7 5825C includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which the Xeon lacks entirely. For systems that need display output without a discrete GPU, the AMD part is the only viable option between the two. The Xeon requires a separate graphics card, which is typical for server platforms. In a database of benchmark results, the Ryzen’s integrated graphics does not affect Cinebench CPU scores, but it expands the range of deployment scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 is built on the Haswell architecture, specifically the Haswell-EP codename, using a 22 nm process at Intel’s foundry. It packs 2,600 million transistors into a 356 mm² die. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C uses Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne-U codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. That chip contains 10,700 million transistors on a much smaller 180 mm² die.

Core counts differ significantly. The Xeon offers 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Ryzen provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge: the Xeon has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a 30 MB shared L3. The Ryzen has the same 64 KB L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 512 KB per core, while its shared L3 is 16 MB. The Xeon’s larger L3 pool may benefit workloads with large working sets, but the Ryzen’s per-core L2 is twice as large.

Memory support sees both CPUs using DDR4, but the Xeon runs quad-channel with 68.3 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen runs dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s. The Xeon also supports ECC memory, a critical feature for servers and workstations that require data integrity. The Ryzen does not support ECC. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Xeon provides Gen 3 with 40 lanes from the CPU, whereas the Ryzen offers Gen 3 with only 8 lanes. This makes the Xeon far more capable for multi-GPU or high-speed NVMe storage configurations.

The process node advantage belongs to AMD. The 7 nm TSMC process is substantially more advanced than Intel’s 22 nm, which explains the transistor density difference: 10,700 million transistors on 180 mm² versus 2,600 million on 356 mm². That density advantage enables the Ryzen’s higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz despite a 15-watt TDP, compared to the Xeon’s 2.90 GHz boost at 105 watts.

The Ryzen 7 5825C includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which is absent from the Xeon. The Xeon targets the server/workstation market segment and is marked end-of-life, while the Ryzen is an active mobile part. The Xeon’s part number is SR27T, and the Ryzen’s is 100-000000xxx. The Ryzen was released on May 4, 2022, while the Xeon’s release date is not recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge across nearly every major specification. Core count: Intel has 12 cores, AMD has 8. Threads: Intel has 24, AMD has 16. Base clock: Intel runs at 2.20 GHz, AMD at 2000.00 MHz (listed as 2000.00 in the data, effectively 2.00 GHz). Boost clock: Intel reaches 2.90 GHz, AMD boosts to 4.50 GHz. TDP: Intel consumes 105 watts, AMD consumes 15 watts, a sevenfold difference.

Socket types are incompatible: Intel uses Socket 2011-3, AMD uses Socket FP6. The architecture is Haswell for Intel and Zen 3 for AMD. Process node: 22 nm for Intel, 7 nm for AMD. Foundry: Intel for the Xeon, TSMC for the Ryzen. Transistor count: 2,600 million versus 10,700 million. Die size: 356 mm² versus 180 mm².

Cache: L1 is identical at 64 KB per core, but L2 differs (256 KB per core for Intel, 512 KB per core for AMD), and L3 differs (30 MB shared for Intel, 16 MB shared for AMD). Memory bus: quad-channel for Intel, dual-channel for AMD. Memory bandwidth: 68.3 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. ECC support: true for Intel, false for AMD. PCIe lanes: 40 for Intel, 8 for AMD, both Gen 3.

Integrated graphics: none for Intel, Radeon Vega 8 for AMD. Market segment: server/workstation for Intel, mobile for AMD. Production status: end-of-life for Intel, active for AMD. The Xeon has a launch MSRP of $1832, while the Ryzen’s launch MSRP is not recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 scores 3658 on average, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C scores 3579, a difference of about 2.2%.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C win any benchmark against the Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head data, the Xeon wins all six Cinebench comparisons, with deltas ranging from 2.2% to 2.3%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of memory bandwidth?

A: The Xeon E5-2658A v3 provides 68.3 GB/s via quad-channel DDR4, while the Ryzen 7 5825C provides 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4. The Xeon’s bandwidth is roughly 33% higher.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C does not.

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

A: The Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5825C includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon E5-2658A v3 has no integrated graphics.