AMD Ryzen 7 6800H vs Intel Xeon D-2752TER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a sharp split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H wins 10 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER takes 5. But the wins are not evenly distributed by workload type; they cluster around very different strengths.

Starting with the AMD side, the most lopsided victories come in single-threaded PassMark tests. The Ryzen 7 6800H scores 3212 in PassMark single-thread performance, which is 38% ahead of the Xeon's 1990. That is a massive gap for a single-core workload. The Ryzen also dominates in PassMark integer math, scoring 85397 versus 60881, a 28.7% advantage. Floating-point math follows the same pattern: 47989 for AMD against 33533 for Intel, a 30.1% lead. Data compression is another clear AMD win, with 293929 against 227763, a 22.5% difference. Data encryption shows a 28.3% edge for AMD (18260 versus 13097), and extended instructions land at 20114 versus 13846, a 31.2% gap. The PassMark multithread score also favors AMD, 23060 versus 19102, a 17.2% difference.

The Cinebench R15 results reinforce AMD's advantage in certain legacy rendering tests. In R15 multicore, AMD scores 2136 against Intel's 1634, a 23.5% margin. In R15 singlecore, AMD leads 242.5 versus 230, a smaller 5.2% edge.

Now the Intel Xeon D-2752TER's victories are equally telling. The largest win for Intel comes in PassMark physics, where it scores 1777 against AMD's 1046, a 69.9% advantage. That is nearly double the score. Prime number finding is another Intel strength: 96 versus 57, a 68.4% lead. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel wins 16212 against 13094, a 23.8% margin. The R23 singlecore result is even more striking for Intel: 2288 versus 1542, a 48.4% lead. Random string sorting is a narrow Intel win, 31802 versus 30668, just 3.7% ahead.

What does this mean? The AMD chip wins on raw throughput in most PassMark operations, especially those that reward high clock speeds and modern instruction efficiency. But the Intel Xeon is far ahead in physics simulation, prime number calculation, and the newer Cinebench R23 workloads. The R23 singlecore gap of 48.4% is particularly curious given that AMD wins R15 singlecore by 5.2%. This suggests the R23 test stresses different aspects of the architecture, possibly memory latency or AVX-512 style vector paths where Intel's Ice Lake design has an edge.

The database also places both chips at nearly identical overall performance percentiles. The Xeon sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the Ryzen is at the 77th. Their average benchmark scores are close: 25530 for Intel and 25201 for AMD. Interestingly, the Xeon's nearest rival by average score is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700, with a delta of just 0.1%. The Ryzen 7 6800H's nearest rival is the Ryzen 7 7735HS at 0.2%, and it trails the Ryzen 9 6900HS by 0.3%. So in aggregate, these two chips are nearly equivalent, but their performance profiles could not be more different.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: It depends on the benchmark. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 2288 versus 1542 for the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, a 48.4% lead. But in PassMark single-thread, AMD wins 3212 versus 1990, a 38% margin for AMD. The two tests clearly reward different architectural features.

Q: How do they compare in multi-threaded rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel wins 16212 versus 13094, a 23.8% advantage. However, in Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD wins 2136 versus 1634, a 23.5% lead. The R23 version favors Intel while the older R15 version favors AMD.

Q: Which chip is better for data compression and encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H dominates both. Data compression scores 293929 versus 227763 for Intel, a 22.5% gap. Data encryption is 18260 versus 13097, a 28.3% advantage for AMD.

Q: What about math-intensive workloads like integer and floating point?

A: AMD wins both. Integer math is 85397 versus 60881, a 28.7% lead. Floating-point math is 47989 versus 33533, a 30.1% edge. These are substantial margins in classic compute workloads.

Q: Where does the Intel Xeon have its biggest advantage?

A: The largest Intel wins are in PassMark physics (1777 versus 1046, a 69.9% lead) and PassMark prime number finding (96 versus 57, a 68.4% lead). These are specialized workloads that appear to heavily favor Intel's architecture.

Q: Are their overall performance levels similar?

A: Yes, the average benchmark scores are very close. Intel averages 25530 and AMD averages 25201. Intel sits at the 78th percentile of all CPUs while AMD is at the 77th. Their nearest rivals are within 0.4% in average score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER uses Ice Lake architecture, specifically the Ice Lake-D variant, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It is a server and workstation part. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H uses Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It is a mobile processor.

The core counts differ significantly. Intel provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while AMD provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Yet despite having fewer cores, AMD wins many multithreaded PassMark tests. This points to a much higher clock speed advantage. Intel's base clock is 1800 MHz and boost is 2.80 GHz. AMD's base clock is 3.20 GHz and boost is 4.70 GHz. That boost clock difference is substantial, and it likely explains AMD's wins in integer math, floating point, and compression.

Cache layouts also differ. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel has more L3 cache overall, which may contribute to its wins in physics and prime number tests, where larger working sets can benefit from more cache.

Memory support is another major split. Intel supports DDR4 with a quad-channel memory bus, yielding 85.3 GB/s of bandwidth. AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, yielding 76.8 GB/s. Despite the lower bandwidth, DDR5's lower latency may help AMD in some latency-sensitive workloads. Intel also supports ECC memory, while AMD does not. Intel provides 32 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while AMD provides 20 Gen 4 lanes.

The AMD chip includes integrated graphics: Radeon 680M. Intel has no integrated graphics listed. AMD's die size is 208 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded in the database. The power envelopes are also different, with Intel at 77 W TDP and AMD at 45 W TDP, though that is covered more in the specification section.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear divergences across nearly every major field.

Cores and threads: Intel has 12 cores and 24 threads, AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Clock speeds: Intel base is 1800 MHz, boost is 2.80 GHz. AMD base is 3.20 GHz, boost is 4.70 GHz. AMD has a 1900 MHz higher boost clock.

TDP: Intel is 77 W, AMD is 45 W. AMD draws less power by specification.

Socket: Intel uses BGA 2579, AMD uses Socket FP7. These are not interchangeable.

Process node: Intel is 10 nm, AMD is 6 nm. AMD's process is more advanced in terms of feature size.

Foundry: Intel uses its own foundry, AMD uses TSMC.

Memory: Intel supports DDR4 with quad-channel, AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is 85.3 GB/s for Intel and 76.8 GB/s for AMD.

ECC: Intel supports ECC memory, AMD does not.

PCIe: Intel provides 32 Gen 4 lanes, AMD provides 20 Gen 4 lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD includes Radeon 680M, Intel has none.

Market segment: Intel is server/workstation, AMD is mobile.

Launch MSRP: Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $1061. AMD has no launch MSRP recorded.

Release date: Intel's release date is recorded as 2022-02-23. AMD's is not recorded.

Cache: Intel L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, L3 is 20 MB shared. AMD L1 is 64 KB per core, L2 is 512 KB per core, L3 is 16 MB shared.

The Verdict

The data does not point to a single winner. It points to two distinct use cases. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is the stronger choice for workloads that match its Cinebench R23 results, physics simulation, and prime number calculation. It also offers ECC memory, more PCIe lanes, and a server-grade feature set. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H wins the majority of head-to-head tests, particularly in PassMark integer math, floating point, compression, encryption, and single-threaded PassMark. It also has integrated graphics and a lower TDP.

For a server or workstation environment where reliability features like ECC matter, and where physics or advanced rendering workloads are common, the Intel part has a clear rationale. For a mobile or general compute environment where raw throughput across many PassMark operations matters more, and where lower power consumption is valuable, the AMD part is the better fit.

The percentile rankings are nearly identical, 78 versus 77. The average scores differ by only 329 points, a 1.3% gap in Intel's favor. But the distribution of wins is far from even. Intel wins 5 tests, AMD wins 10. The average score masks how differently these two chips perform on specific tasks.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 7 6800H wins in: Cinebench R15 multicore (2136 versus 1634), Cinebench R15 singlecore (242.5 versus 230), PassMark data compression (293929 versus 227763), PassMark data encryption (18260 versus 13097), PassMark extended instructions (20114 versus 13846), PassMark floating point (47989 versus 33533), PassMark integer math (85397 versus 60881), PassMark multithread (23060 versus 19102), and both PassMark single-thread tests (3212 versus 1990). These are broad wins across math, compression, and general single-threaded operations.

Intel Xeon D-2752TER wins in: Cinebench R23 multicore (16212 versus 13094), Cinebench R23 singlecore (2288 versus 1542), PassMark find prime numbers (96 versus 57), PassMark physics (1777 versus 1046), and PassMark random string sorting (31802 versus 30668). These wins are more specialized, but the margins in physics and prime numbers are enormous (69.9% and 68.4% respectively).

The practical takeaway is clear. If the workload is general-purpose computing, data compression, encryption, or floating-point heavy simulations, the AMD chip is likely to finish faster. If the workload involves physics engines, prime number sieving, or the specific rendering pipeline in Cinebench R23, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER is the stronger performer. The choice comes down to the exact nature of the tasks being run, not the overall average score.