AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G vs Intel Xeon E-2278G Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G and Intel Xeon E-2278G are both 8-core, 16-thread processors for professional desktops and workstations. The AMD part uses Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne) on a 7 nm process, while the Intel part uses Coffee Lake on a 14 nm process. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel DDR4, and both include integrated graphics. The recorded data shows a split result: the AMD part wins four of six head-to-head tests, while the Intel part wins the two Cinebench R23 tests.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G dominates the Cinebench R15 suite. In the multicore test, it scores 1956 against the Xeon's 1360, a 43.8% advantage. In the single-core test, it scores 241 versus 192, a 25.5% lead. These are the largest margins in the comparison.

The AMD part also wins both Geekbench tests. In multicore, it scores 7947 against 7354, an 8.1% advantage. In single-core, it scores 1976 against 1633, a 21% lead. The single-core Geekbench result is notable because the Xeon has a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, yet the AMD part still finishes 21% ahead, indicating higher instructions-per-clock efficiency in this workload.

The Intel Xeon E-2278G wins both Cinebench R23 tests. In multicore, it scores 13502 against the Ryzen's 12157, a 10% advantage. In single-core, it scores 1906 against 1500, a 21.3% advantage. The R23 single-core result is the Intel part's largest win and flips the single-core story from the R15 and Geekbench results.

The overall win count is 4 to 2 in favor of the AMD part. The average benchmark score is 4296 for the AMD part and 4052 for the Intel part, a difference of about 6% in favor of AMD.

The Verdict

The data points to different buyers for each processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is the better choice for workloads resembling Geekbench or Cinebench R15, where it wins by margins from 8.1% to 43.8%. It does so with a 65 W TDP compared to the Xeon's 95 W, and the 7 nm process node contributes to that efficiency.

The Intel Xeon E-2278G is the better choice for Cinebench R23 workloads, where it leads by 10% in multicore and 21.3% in single-core. The Xeon also has a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz, which may benefit lightly threaded applications. The Intel part is classified as end-of-life, while the AMD part is active production, which may matter for procurement.

The Intel Xeon E-2278G has a launch MSRP of $494. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

For a mixed workload professional workstation, the AMD part's four wins and higher average score make it the more balanced recommendation. For a system dedicated to the newest Cinebench rendering tasks, the Intel part's R23 results are compelling. The percentile rankings are close: the AMD part sits at the 58th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part at the 57th.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win belongs to the AMD part in Cinebench R15 multicore: 1956 against 1360, a 43.8% margin. This is consistent with the architectural differences, including the AMD part's 512 KB L2 cache per core versus 256 KB for the Intel part.

In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part scores 241 against 192, a 25.5% lead. The AMD part's base clock of 3.80 GHz is higher than the Intel part's 3.40 GHz, which may contribute.

In Geekbench multicore, the AMD part scores 7947 against 7354, an 8.1% lead. In Geekbench single-core, the AMD part scores 1976 against 1633, a 21% lead. The single-core result is striking because the Intel part boosts to 5.00 GHz, yet the AMD part wins by a wide margin.

The Intel part takes Cinebench R23 multicore with 13502 against 12157, a 10% margin. In R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 1906 against 1500, a 21.3% margin, its largest win.

The pattern is clear: the AMD part wins the older Cinebench R15 and both Geekbench tests, while the Intel part wins the newer Cinebench R23 tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2278G has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G wins four of six tests: Cinebench R15 multicore, Cinebench R15 single-core, Geekbench multicore, and Geekbench single-core. The Intel Xeon E-2278G wins Cinebench R23 multicore and single-core.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R15 multicore, where the AMD part scores 1956 against the Intel part's 1360, a 43.8% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory. Both use dual-channel DDR4, with the AMD part rated at 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and the Intel part at 42.7 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD part is manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 14 nm process. The AMD part also has a lower TDP of 65 W versus 95 W.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is active production, while the Intel Xeon E-2278G is end-of-life. The AMD part was released on 2021-05-31, and the Intel part on 2019-05-28.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ substantially in architecture. The AMD part uses Zen 3 with the Cezanne codename on a 7 nm TSMC process. The Intel part uses Coffee Lake with the Coffee Lake-S WS codename on a 14 nm Intel process. The process difference contributes to the AMD part's 65 W TDP versus the Intel part's 95 W.

Both have 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 16 MB L3 cache. The L2 cache differs: 512 KB per core for the AMD part, 256 KB per core for the Intel part. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for both. The die size is identical at 180 mm². The AMD part has 10,700 million transistors; the Intel part has no recorded transistor count.

Memory support is similar: dual-channel DDR4 with ECC. The AMD part has 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, the Intel part 42.7 GB/s. Both use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part uses Socket AM4, the Intel part Socket 1151.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part has Radeon Vega 8, the Intel part has HD Graphics P630. The AMD part is classified as Desktop, the Intel part as Server/Workstation.

The nearest rivals provide context. The AMD part's average score of 4296 places it near the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 at 4285 (0.3% behind), the Intel Xeon W-2140B at 4272 (0.6% behind), the Intel Core i7-7820X at 4321 (0.6% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-1265U at 4248 (1.1% behind). The Intel part's average of 4052 places it near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X at 4073 (0.5% ahead), the Intel Core i5-12500TE at 4083 (0.8% ahead), the Intel Core i5-12400T at 4019 (0.8% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G at 4010 (1% behind).

The percentile rankings are close: 58th for the AMD part, 57th for the Intel part. This close ranking, combined with the split benchmark results, indicates the two processors are competitive overall, with the AMD part holding a slight edge in average score.