AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G vs Intel Xeon W-1290 Comparison

# Intel Xeon W-1290 vs AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G sweeps all six Cinebench head-to-head matchups against the Intel Xeon W-1290, but the margins are remarkably thin across every single test. The Xeon, built on Intel’s 14nm Comet Lake architecture with 10 cores and 20 threads, faces a Zen 2-based Renoir chip with 8 cores and 16 threads from TSMC’s 7nm process. The data shows a consistent pattern: the AMD part wins every benchmark by less than one percentage point, making this one of the closest CPU comparisons in the database. Both processors land at the 59th percentile of all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores sit within 53 points of each other (4932 for Intel, 4879 for AMD). The real story here is not dominance but nuance — a workstation-class Xeon trading blows with a desktop-oriented Ryzen PRO in ways that defy their differing market segments.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R15 multicore test opens the comparison with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G scoring 1734 against the Intel Xeon W-1290’s 1718, a delta of -0.9%. That is a 16-point gap, which is statistically negligible but still counts as a win for AMD. The single-core R15 run follows the same script: AMD scores 244, Intel scores 242, a -0.8% difference. Neither chip breaks away; instead, they trade at the margins of run-to-run variance.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds with eerie consistency. The multicore test sees AMD at 7225 versus Intel at 7162, again a -0.9% delta. The single-core R20 result repeats the -0.9% delta with AMD’s 1019 edging Intel’s 1010. This consistency across scaling workloads suggests the AMD chip’s architectural efficiency — its 7nm process and higher base clock of 3.60 GHz compared to Intel’s 3.20 GHz — offsets the Xeon’s two additional cores and 12 MB of extra L3 cache. The AMD part boosts to 4.40 GHz, while the Intel part reaches 5.20 GHz, yet the lower-clocked AMD still wins, indicating IPC (instructions per clock) advantages from Zen 2.

The Cinebench R23 results are the most telling. AMD scores 17204 multicore and 2428 single-core, versus Intel’s 17054 and 2407. The multicore delta is -0.9%, and the single-core delta is also -0.9%. For a chip with two fewer cores, the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G matching and slightly beating the Xeon in a heavily threaded workload is the headline. The Xeon’s 20 MB shared L3 cache and 10-core array should theoretically dominate multicore rendering, but the data shows otherwise. AMD’s 8 MB L3 cache and 512 KB per-core L2 (versus Intel’s 256 KB per-core L2) clearly deliver enough per-core throughput to compensate.

When comparing to external rivals, both chips sit in a tight cluster. The Xeon W-1290’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G at 4949 average score, with the Intel part trailing by -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G’s nearest rival is the Intel Xeon Gold 5315Y at 4887, with AMD trailing by -0.2%. Interestingly, the two processors are each other’s listed rivals — the Xeon shows a -1.1% delta versus the Ryzen PRO, while the Ryzen PRO shows a -1.1% delta versus the Xeon. This reciprocal listing confirms they are direct competitors despite their different sockets and market positioning.

The Geekbench results, available only for the AMD part, show 7547 multicore and 1628 single-core. Without an Intel counterpart in the head-to-head data, these scores serve as a reference point for the Ryzen PRO’s absolute performance tier. The Xeon’s benchmark portfolio includes only Cinebench tests, so the comparison remains confined to those six runs.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G as the pick for anyone prioritizing raw Cinebench performance, but the margins are so slim that the decision should rest on platform and feature preferences rather than benchmark bragging rights. AMD wins all six head-to-head tests, yet the largest delta is -0.9%, which is within noise for most real-world workloads. The Intel Xeon W-1290 counters with a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz), a larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 8 MB), and a lower launch MSRP of $498 — though the AMD part has no listed MSRP, so direct pricing comparison is impossible. The Xeon also carries 10 cores and 20 threads versus AMD’s 8 cores and 16 threads, offering more parallelism on paper, yet the benchmark results show that parallelism does not translate into a win.

For workstation users who need ECC memory support — both chips have it — and who value the Intel ecosystem, the Xeon W-1290 is a defensible choice. Its 80W TDP versus AMD’s 65W TDP indicates higher power draw, but it also offers a 206 mm² die size versus AMD’s 156 mm², reflecting the older 14nm process. The AMD part, with a 9,800 million transistor count on a smaller die, demonstrates the efficiency of TSMC’s 7nm node. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G also includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, while the Xeon has Intel UHD Graphics P630 — both capable of display output, though the Vega 8 is generally stronger in compute tasks.

The verdict from the data: if you are building a compact desktop or workstation and want the best Cinebench scores in this matchup, the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G is the winner. If you need the Xeon’s 10-core configuration for specific multi-threaded workloads that scale beyond 16 threads, or you require Socket 1200 compatibility for an existing motherboard, the Xeon W-1290 remains competitive within 1% on every benchmark.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G wins every measured benchmark category, making its case straightforward: it is the faster chip in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multicore. Its single-core advantage of -0.8% to -0.9% across tests suggests superior IPC from the Zen 2 architecture, which is particularly relevant for lightly-threaded applications like legacy software, spreadsheet calculations, or scripting. The multicore wins, despite having two fewer cores, indicate that the AMD chip’s higher base clock (3.60 GHz) and efficient memory bandwidth (51.2 GB/s versus Intel’s 46.9 GB/s) compensate for the core deficit. For users running rendering, video encoding, or compilation tasks that are memory-bandwidth sensitive, the Ryzen PRO’s dual-channel DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s provides a measurable edge.

The Intel Xeon W-1290’s wins are less about benchmark scores and more about configuration. Its 10 cores and 20 threads offer headroom for workloads that explicitly scale beyond 16 threads, even if current benchmarks do not reflect an advantage. The 20 MB shared L3 cache is 2.5 times larger than AMD’s 8 MB, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that repeatedly access cached data. The Xeon also has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which, while not translating to benchmark wins, could help in short bursts of single-threaded activity where the boost is sustained. Both chips support ECC memory, but the Xeon’s Server/Workstation market segment suggests it is validated for longer-term, higher-reliability operation. The Intel UHD Graphics P630, while not a gaming powerhouse, provides a stable integrated display solution for headless servers or basic workstation use.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon W-1290 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the performance difference in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G scores 17204, while the Intel Xeon W-1290 scores 17054, giving AMD a -0.9% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon W-1290 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel DDR4.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options?

A: The Intel Xeon W-1290 includes Intel UHD Graphics P630, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G includes Radeon Vega 8.

Q: How do these chips compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The Xeon W-1290 trails the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G by -0.3% in average benchmark score, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G trails the Intel Xeon Gold 5315Y by -0.2%.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Xeon W-1290?

A: The Intel Xeon W-1290 has a launch MSRP of $498. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G has no listed launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon W-1290 is built on the Comet Lake architecture using Intel’s 14nm process node, with a die size of 206 mm². It packs 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1200 and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. It includes Intel UHD Graphics P630 and is classified as a Server/Workstation part. The TDP is 80W, and the multiplier is locked, meaning no overclocking.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G, codenamed Renoir, uses the Zen 2 architecture on TSMC’s 7nm process, with a die size of 156 mm² and 9,800 million transistors. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.60 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache is divided into 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The processor uses the AMD Socket AM4 and supports dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics and targets the Desktop market segment. The TDP is 65W, and the multiplier is locked. Both chips support PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, and both support ECC memory.

The most striking architectural difference is the process node: Intel’s 14nm versus TSMC’s 7nm. This explains the transistor density — AMD fits 9,800 million transistors into a smaller die, while Intel uses a larger die with fewer transistors (though the Intel transistor count is not listed). The larger L3 cache on the Intel part (20 MB versus 8 MB) is a traditional Xeon strength, but the AMD part’s higher per-core L2 cache (512 KB versus 256 KB) and higher memory bandwidth offset that in benchmark results. The base clock advantage goes to AMD (3.60 GHz versus 3.20 GHz), while the boost clock advantage goes to Intel (5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz). The release dates are close — Intel launched in May 2020, AMD in July 2020 — and both processors remain in active production.