AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X vs Intel Xeon E-2286M Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
Xeon E-2286M
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X vs Intel Xeon E-2286M
The Verdict
The data splits decisively by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X wins six of eight head-to-head benchmarks, taking every Cinebench test (R15, R20, R23, both multi-core and single-core) with margins of roughly 3%. The Intel Xeon E-2286M counters with two overwhelming wins in Geekbench, leading by 26% in multi-core and 42.8% in single-core. For users whose workload resembles Cinebench, the AMD part is the consistent choice. For Geekbench-style integer and memory-heavy tasks, the Intel part dominates. The average benchmark score favors the Intel Xeon E-2286M at 3822 versus 3673 for the AMD, but both sit at the 56th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Xeon also holds a small edge in aggregate performance, yet the AMD part wins more individual tests. The verdict: pick the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X for rendering and multi-threaded compute as measured by Cinebench, and pick the Intel Xeon E-2286M for single-threaded responsiveness and mixed workloads as measured by Geekbench.
Architecture Differences
The Intel Xeon E-2286M belongs to the Xeon E-2200 series, built on the Coffee Lake architecture with a 14 nm process node from Intel. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X uses the Zen architecture (Summit Ridge) on a 14 nm node from GlobalFoundries. Both pack 8 cores and 16 threads, but the silicon differs sharply. The Intel die measures 180 mm², while the AMD die is larger at 213 mm². The AMD chip integrates 4,800 million transistors, a figure not listed for the Intel part. Cache organization also diverges: Intel allocates 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, while AMD allocates 96 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core. Both share 16 MB of L3, but the per-core cache sizes favor AMD for data-heavy access patterns. The Xeon integrates UHD Graphics P630, while the Ryzen 7 PRO has no integrated graphics. The Intel part is end-of-life, the AMD part is active. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not. The Xeon uses the Intel BGA 1440 socket, the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X leads every Cinebench iteration. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 1333 against 1295, a 2.9% lead. The single-core R15 test shows 188 versus 182, a 3.2% margin. Moving to Cinebench R20, AMD repeats the 2.9% multi-core advantage with 5555 versus 5396, and the single-core test lands at 784 versus 761, again 2.9%. Cinebench R23 shows the same pattern: AMD scores 13227 in multi-core against 12848, and 1867 in single-core against 1813, both 2.9% ahead. The consistency is notable: across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD part holds a narrow but stable edge.
The Intel Xeon E-2286M flips the script in Geekbench. The multi-core test shows Intel at 6746 versus AMD at 5355, a 26% advantage. The single-core test is even more lopsided: Intel scores 1537 against 1076, a 42.8% lead. These are not small margins. The Intel part surpasses the AMD part by over a quarter in multi-core Geekbench and by more than two-fifths in single-core Geekbench. This means the Xeon's architecture extracts far more performance from the same core count in Geekbench's workload profile, which includes encryption, compression, and memory-bound operations. Meanwhile, the AMD part wins the Cinebench rendering tests, which stress floating-point and ray-tracing-like compute. The database shows eight head-to-head tests total: AMD wins six, Intel wins two.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in several measurable fields. The Intel Xeon E-2286M has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X runs at 3.40 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost. The AMD chip has a higher base clock by 1.00 GHz, but the Intel chip boosts 1.20 GHz higher. Thermal design power differs substantially: the Intel part draws 45 W, the AMD part draws 95 W. The Intel chip is more power-efficient on paper, a notable gap given the AMD part's higher base clock. Memory support is identical: DDR4, dual-channel, 42.7 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC support on both. PCIe is also the same: Gen 3, 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics P630; the AMD part has no integrated graphics. The Intel part is soldered to Intel BGA 1440, the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4. The Intel chip's launch MSRP was $623. The AMD chip has no launch MSRP listed. Production status: Intel is end-of-life, AMD is active. The Intel part number is SRFCZ, the AMD part number is YD17XBBAM88AE. The AMD part is unlocked for overclocking, the Intel part is locked.
FAQ
Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X wins six of eight head-to-head tests, including all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core and single-core runs. The Intel Xeon E-2286M wins the two Geekbench tests.
Q: How large is the Intel lead in Geekbench single-core?
A: The Intel Xeon E-2286M scores 1537 versus 1076 for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X, a 42.8% advantage. This is the largest margin in any head-to-head test.
Q: Does the AMD processor have a higher clock speed?
A: Yes, in base clock only. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X runs at 3.40 GHz base, while the Intel Xeon E-2286M runs at 2.40 GHz base. The Intel part boosts higher, reaching 5.00 GHz versus 3.80 GHz for AMD.
Q: What is the power draw difference?
A: The Intel Xeon E-2286M has a TDP of 45 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has a TDP of 95 W. The Intel part consumes less power on paper.
Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?
A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2286M and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth.
Q: Which processor has a larger L2 cache per core?
A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has 512 KB of L2 per core, double the 256 KB per core on the Intel Xeon E-2286M. AMD also has a larger L1 cache at 96 KB per core versus 64 KB.
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X wins in Cinebench rendering workloads. Every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, favors the AMD part by 2.9% to 3.2%. The single-core Cinebench R15 margin is 3.2%, the largest Cinebench win for AMD. This makes the AMD chip the better choice for render farms, 3D modeling, or any application that scales with Cinebench-like computational patterns. The AMD part also has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.40 GHz, which helps sustained multi-threaded loads that do not rely on boosting. The larger L1 and L2 caches per core (96 KB and 512 KB) may contribute to its Cinebench efficiency. The unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for users who can tune the system, though no overclocking results are recorded in the database.
The Intel Xeon E-2286M wins in Geekbench. The multi-core margin of 26% and the single-core margin of 42.8% are decisive. The Intel part's boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to 3.80 GHz for AMD, likely drives its single-core Geekbench dominance. The Intel chip also has a lower TDP of 45 W, making it the more power-conscious choice for dense server or workstation deployments. The integrated UHD Graphics P630 means the Intel part can drive a display without a discrete GPU, while the AMD part requires external graphics hardware. The Intel part is end-of-life but remains available in the database with a launch MSRP of $623. For workloads that resemble Geekbench, such as office productivity, web browsing, and everyday application responsiveness, the Intel Xeon E-2286M is the superior pick. For Cinebench-style rendering, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is the winner. The average benchmark score favors Intel at 3822 versus 3673, but the AMD part's six individual test wins show that benchmark choice matters more than the aggregate.