AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G vs Intel Xeon E-2386G Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G and Intel Xeon E-2386G are both 2020-2021 era workstation processors, but they approach the task from opposite directions: AMD fields an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 2 part on a 7nm process, while Intel counters with a 6-core, 12-thread Rocket Lake chip on 14nm. Benchmark results from the database show a consistent, narrow advantage for the AMD part across every single test, with the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G winning all six head-to-head comparisons. The margins are small but uniform, ranging from 3.7% to 3.8%, indicating a systematic performance edge rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking pattern in the data is the perfect sweep: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G wins every benchmark in the comparison, from Cinebench R15 through R23, in both single-core and multi-core tests. The largest deltas appear in the single-core tests, where AMD leads by 3.8% in Cinebench R15 (244 vs. 235) and 3.7% in Cinebench R20 (1019 vs. 983) and R23 (2428 vs. 2342). This is notable because the Intel Xeon E-2386G has a significantly higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz compared to the AMD's 4.40 GHz, yet the AMD still manages to outperform it in single-threaded workloads.

In multi-core tests, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G extends its lead by leveraging two additional cores and four additional threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score stands at 17204 for AMD versus 16592 for Intel, a 3.7% advantage. Similarly, Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7225 for AMD against 6968 for Intel, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1734 versus 1672. The AMD's 8-core/16-thread configuration outpaces the Intel's 6-core/12-thread design despite the Intel's higher boost clock, suggesting that the extra cores provide a decisive advantage in heavily threaded workloads.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall trend. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G achieves an average benchmark score of 4879, while the Intel Xeon E-2386G sits at 4799, a difference of roughly 1.7%. Both CPUs rank in the 59th percentile among all CPUs, placing them in the same performance tier, but the AMD part consistently finishes ahead. Notably, the AMD's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon Gold 5315Y with an average score of 4887 (a delta of -0.2%), while the Intel Xeon E-2386G's closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X at 4807 (a delta of -0.2%). This places both chips in a tightly contested mid-range workstation segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G wins all multi-core tests, including Cinebench R23 multi-core (17204 vs. 16592) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (7225 vs. 6968), with a consistent 3.7% margin.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2386G outperform the AMD in single-core tests despite its higher boost clock?

A: No. Despite a 5.10 GHz boost clock versus the AMD's 4.40 GHz, the Intel loses all single-core tests, with the AMD leading by 3.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core (244 vs. 235) and 3.7% in R20 and R23.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2386G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has an average benchmark score of 4879, while the Intel Xeon E-2386G scores 4799. Both are in the 59th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G and the Intel Xeon E-2386G support ECC memory.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Xeon E-2386G?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2386G has a launch MSRP of $450. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different architectural approaches. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is built on the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It integrates 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. In contrast, the Intel Xeon E-2386G uses the Rocket Lake architecture with the Rocket Lake-E codename, built on a 14 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 276 mm². The Intel part has no listed transistor count, but the larger process node and die size indicate a less dense design.

The cache hierarchies also differ significantly. The AMD part features 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with a total of 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, but offers a larger 12 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives the Intel chip a 4 MB advantage in L3 cache, which can help with certain workloads, but it does not translate into a benchmark win in the data.

Memory support is similar, with both supporting DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration and offering a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. However, the PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Xeon E-2386G supports the newer PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Intel chip a bandwidth advantage for expansion cards and NVMe storage.

Both processors include integrated graphics, with the AMD featuring Radeon Vega 8 and the Intel featuring UHD Graphics P750. Both also support ECC memory, a key feature for workstation reliability. The AMD part is classified as a Desktop segment product, while the Intel Xeon E-2386G is classified as Server/Workstation, though both are active production parts with locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The specifications that differ between the two processors are numerous. The most obvious is core and thread count: AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while Intel offers 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clocks are close, with the AMD at 3.60 GHz and the Intel at 3.50 GHz, but the boost clocks diverge sharply: 4.40 GHz for AMD versus 5.10 GHz for Intel. The TDP also differs, with the AMD rated at 65 W and the Intel at 95 W, indicating the Intel chip consumes more power for its higher boost clock.

The process node is a significant difference: AMD uses 7 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses 14 nm from Intel. The die size reflects this, with AMD at 156 mm² and Intel at 276 mm². The transistor count is listed only for AMD at 9,800 million. The cache configurations differ in L1 (64 KB per core for AMD vs. 80 KB per core for Intel) and L3 (8 MB for AMD vs. 12 MB shared for Intel), while L2 is identical at 512 KB per core.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1200. PCIe support differs, with AMD offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes and Intel offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: Radeon Vega 8 for AMD versus UHD Graphics P750 for Intel. The release dates are roughly a year apart, with the AMD launching on 2020-07-20 and the Intel on 2021-09-07. The Intel Xeon E-2386G has a launch MSRP of $450 and a part number of SRKN0, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has a part number of 100-000000145100-100000145MPK and no listed launch MSRP.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is the clear performance winner, taking all six head-to-head tests with margins between 3.7% and 3.8%. Its advantage in both single-core and multi-core workloads, despite a lower boost clock and smaller L3 cache, suggests that the Zen 2 architecture and 7 nm process deliver superior instruction-per-clock efficiency. The AMD also offers two more cores and four more threads, which will benefit heavily threaded applications like rendering and compilation.

However, the Intel Xeon E-2386G has its own strengths that the data does not capture in raw CPU benchmarks. It supports PCIe Gen 4, which is a significant upgrade for high-speed storage and accelerators, and it offers 20 lanes versus the AMD's 16 lanes. The Intel chip also has a larger 12 MB L3 cache, which can help in certain data-intensive workloads. Its higher 5.10 GHz boost clock may provide better responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks, although the benchmarks show the AMD actually wins those tests.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance in a workstation, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is the better choice according to the data. For those needing PCIe Gen 4 support or a larger L3 cache, the Intel Xeon E-2386G offers those features, though it does so at a higher TDP of 95 W versus 65 W. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $450, while the AMD has no listed price. Ultimately, the AMD wins on every benchmark result, while the Intel offers platform-level advantages in connectivity and cache size.