AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U vs Intel Xeon E-2414 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Xeon E-2414 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U split their four head-to-head benchmark wins exactly, but the nature of those wins points to very different use cases. The Xeon E-2414 takes the modern Cinebench R23 tests, winning multi-core by 20.2% and single-core by 16.7%. The Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U takes the older Cinebench R15 tests, winning multi-core by 28.2% and single-core by 21.5%. The data indicates the Xeon is the stronger choice for current-generation rendering workloads and single-threaded responsiveness, while the Ryzen wins in legacy benchmark scenarios and offers a much higher core count at a far lower thermal envelope.

For a server or workstation build where sustained multi-threaded rendering in modern software is the priority, the Intel Xeon E-2414 is the pick. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10046 beats the Ryzen’s 8359 by a significant margin, and its single-core R23 score of 1418 versus 1215 shows superior per-thread performance. The Xeon also supports ECC memory and DDR5, which are non-negotiable for many workstation and server environments.

For a mobile or power-sensitive deployment, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is the obvious choice. It carries 8 cores and 16 threads versus the Xeon’s 4 cores and 4 threads, and its 15 W TDP is dramatically lower than the Xeon’s 55 W. The Ryzen also includes integrated Radeon RX Vega 7 graphics, which the Xeon lacks entirely. If the workload relies on older Cinebench R15 benchmarks or needs more parallel threads at lower power, the Ryzen wins.

The average benchmark scores are close—the Xeon sits at 2905 and the Ryzen at 2965, a 2% difference in the Ryzen’s favor—but the percentile rankings are nearly identical (51st for Intel, 52nd for AMD). Neither part dominates the other in aggregate; they simply excel in different test generations and use-case profiles.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras and design philosophies. The Intel Xeon E-2414 is built on Raptor Lake-S, produced on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². It features 4 cores and 4 threads with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Xeon supports ECC memory, a key feature for data integrity, and uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It has no integrated graphics, targets the server/workstation segment, and carries a launch MSRP of $225.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U is based on Zen 2, specifically the Renoir architecture, fabricated on TSMC’s 7 nm process with 9,800 million transistors and a die size of 156 mm². It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1700.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The cache layout is 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 or LPDDR4 on a dual-channel bus, yielding 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. The Ryzen uses PCIe Gen 3 with 12 lanes and includes a Radeon RX Vega 7 integrated GPU. It is a mobile part, released earlier than the Xeon, and has no launch MSRP listed.

The process node difference is notable: Intel’s 10 nm versus TSMC’s 7 nm. The Ryzen’s smaller process allows for double the cores and quadruple the threads within a 15 W TDP, while the Xeon’s higher 55 W TDP enables higher clock speeds—4.50 GHz boost versus 4.10 GHz. The memory bandwidth gap favors Intel (76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s), as does the PCIe generation (Gen 5 versus Gen 3). The L3 cache is also larger on the Xeon (12 MB versus 8 MB). However, the Ryzen offers more total cache per core when considering L1 and L2, and its integrated graphics make it a complete system-on-chip.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is clean. The Intel Xeon E-2414 wins the Cinebench R23 tests: multi-core at 10046 versus 8359 (a 20.2% advantage) and single-core at 1418 versus 1215 (a 16.7% advantage). This indicates the Xeon’s higher clock speeds and newer architecture translate into superior performance in current-generation rendering engines and single-threaded applications that benefit from the 4.50 GHz boost clock.

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U wins the Cinebench R15 tests: multi-core at 1410 versus 1012 (a 28.2% advantage) and single-core at 181 versus 142 (a 21.5% advantage). This is a reversal that suggests the older R15 test may be more sensitive to the Ryzen’s higher thread count in multi-core and possibly different instruction scheduling in single-core. The Ryzen also has a Geekbench presence, with a multi-core score of 5393 and a single-core score of 1229, though the Xeon has no comparable Geekbench data in the pack.

For workloads that are heavily parallel and can use 16 threads, the Ryzen’s core advantage is a structural win, even if the R23 multi-core score favors Intel. For workloads that are lightly threaded or depend on the latest AVX-512-like optimizations (though not specified), the Xeon’s single-core R23 lead is decisive. The Xeon also wins on memory bandwidth, which can matter in data-heavy server tasks. The Ryzen wins on power efficiency and integrated graphics, making it suitable for compact systems without a discrete GPU.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2414 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which CPU is faster in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2414 scores 10046 versus the Ryzen’s 8359, a 20.2% advantage for Intel.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Xeon E-2414 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U does not.

Q: Does either processor have integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U includes Radeon RX Vega 7 integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon E-2414 has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2414 has an average benchmark score of 2905, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U has an average of 2965, a 2% difference.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2414 boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U boosts to 4.10 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The four head-to-head benchmark results present a fascinating split based on test generation. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U scores 1410 against the Intel Xeon E-2414’s 1012. That is a 28.2% lead for AMD, a substantial margin driven by the Ryzen’s 8 cores and 16 threads versus the Xeon’s 4 cores and 4 threads. The Ryzen’s 15 W TDP makes this win even more impressive from a power efficiency perspective.

In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ryzen again wins, scoring 181 versus 142 for the Xeon. The 21.5% advantage for AMD is notable because the Xeon has a higher boost clock (4.50 GHz versus 4.10 GHz). The data suggests the older R15 test does not fully utilize the Xeon’s architectural advantages, or the Ryzen’s Zen 2 cores handle the workload more efficiently at lower clocks.

The tables turn completely in Cinebench R23. In multi-core, the Intel Xeon E-2414 scores 10046, while the Ryzen manages 8359. The 20.2% lead for Intel is significant, especially considering the Ryzen has twice the cores and four times the threads. This indicates the R23 test scales better with the Xeon’s faster per-core performance and possibly its larger L3 cache (12 MB versus 8 MB) and higher memory bandwidth (76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s).

In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Xeon wins again with 1418 versus 1215, a 16.7% advantage. This aligns with the boost clock difference and the newer Raptor Lake architecture. The single-core results across both tests are inconsistent—the Ryzen wins R15 single-core by 21.5% but loses R23 single-core by 16.7%—which points to different workload characteristics between the two Cinebench versions.

The win count is even at 2-2, but the margins differ. The Ryzen’s R15 multi-core win is larger (28.2%) than the Xeon’s R23 multi-core win (20.2%). Similarly, the Ryzen’s R15 single-core win (21.5%) exceeds the Xeon’s R23 single-core win (16.7%). If a user cares about the older R15 benchmark, the Ryzen is clearly superior. If they care about the modern R23 benchmark, the Xeon is clearly superior. The average benchmark scores reflect this balance: the Ryzen’s 2965 average edges the Xeon’s 2905 by 2%, but the Xeon’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-1335UE, sits just 0.1% behind at 2907, while the Ryzen’s nearest rival, the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL, is 0.3% behind at 2956. Both parts are tightly clustered in the 51st and 52nd percentiles of all CPUs, indicating they are mid-pack performers overall, with the Ryzen holding a marginal aggregate edge.