AMD Ryzen 9 4900H vs Intel Xeon D-2733NT Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmark comparisons in this head-to-head?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2733NT wins 3 out of 4 recorded comparisons, with the only loss coming in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H takes that single win by a 28% margin.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2733NT scores 13775, which is 18.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H’s 11604 in the same test.

Q: What is the biggest single-core performance gap between them?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part leads by 50.2%, scoring 1944 versus 1294 for the AMD chip. This is the largest delta in any recorded benchmark.

Q: Are both CPUs still in production?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon D-2733NT and the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H are listed as “Active” in production status.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, each has 8 cores and 16 threads. However, their clock speeds, cache sizes, memory controllers, and process nodes differ significantly.

Q: Which CPU has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2733NT sits at the 57th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H is at the 56th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are 3984 and 3820, respectively.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon D-2733NT is built on Intel’s Ice Lake-D architecture, using a 10 nm process fabricated at Intel’s own foundry. It is a server/workstation part with a BGA 2579 socket and a TDP of 80 watts. The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H uses the Zen 2 architecture (Renoir codename) on a 7 nm node from TSMC, targeting mobile platforms with an AMD Socket FP6 and a lower 54 watt TDP.

Cache layouts diverge sharply. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 15 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip offers 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3. This means the Xeon has substantially more L2 and L3 capacity, which can help in workloads that repeatedly access large data sets.

Memory support also differs. The Xeon D-2733NT supports DDR4 only, but through a quad-channel interface with 85.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The Ryzen 9 4900H supports DDR4 and LPDDR4, yet uses a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is available on the Intel part, while the AMD part does not support ECC. The Intel CPU also brings PCIe Gen 4 with 32 lanes from the CPU, whereas the AMD chip is limited to PCIe Gen 3.

The AMD processor includes integrated Radeon Graphics with 512 shader processors, while the Intel Xeon has no integrated graphics listed. The Intel part is rated for server/workstation duty, while the AMD part is a mobile processor. The transistor count and die size are only recorded for the AMD chip: 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. No such figures exist for the Intel part in the database.

Release dates differ by nearly two years: the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H launched on 2020-03-15, while the Intel Xeon D-2733NT launched on 2022-02-23. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded, and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers four Cinebench tests. The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H wins Cinebench R15 multi-core decisively, scoring 1926.5 against the Intel Xeon D-2733NT’s 1388. That is a 28% advantage for AMD in this older rendering workload. The gap suggests the AMD part’s higher base and boost clocks (3.30 GHz and 4.40 GHz versus 2.10 GHz and 3.20 GHz) help in a test that scales strongly with raw frequency and does not rely heavily on cache or memory bandwidth.

In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT edges ahead by just 1%, scoring 195 versus 193. This is essentially a tie, but the recorded winner is Intel.

The newer Cinebench R23 multi-core test flips the result. Here, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT scores 13775, which is 18.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H’s 11604. This is a substantial reversal from the R15 multi-core outcome. The Xeon’s larger 15 MB shared L3, quad-channel memory bandwidth, and higher per-core L2 cache likely contribute to its advantage in this more demanding workload.

Cinebench R23 single-core shows the largest delta. The Intel chip scores 1944, which is 50.2% higher than the AMD chip’s 1294. That is a massive single-thread performance gap, far beyond what clock speed differences alone would suggest. The database records this as the Intel part’s strongest win.

Overall, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT wins three of four head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H wins only the R15 multi-core test, but by a wide margin. The pattern indicates that the AMD part is stronger in older, frequency-sensitive multi-threaded workloads, while the Intel part dominates in newer single-thread and multi-thread tests that benefit from its memory subsystem and cache hierarchy.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Xeon D-2733NT | AMD Ryzen 9 4900H |

|---|---|---|

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.20 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 80 W | 54 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2579 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Ice Lake (Ice Lake-D) | Zen 2 (Renoir) |

| Process node | 10 nm (Intel) | 7 nm (TSMC) |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 64 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB per core | 512 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 15 MB shared | 8 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, LPDDR4 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 85.3 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC support | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 32 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3 |

| Integrated graphics | None | Radeon Graphics 512SP |

| Market segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release date | 2022-02-23 | 2020-03-15 |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 9,800 million |

| Die size | Not recorded | 156 mm² |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

The two CPUs share 8 cores and 16 threads, but nearly every other measurable specification differs. The AMD part has a higher base and boost clock, lower TDP, smaller process node, and integrated graphics. The Intel part counters with more cache, higher memory bandwidth, ECC, PCIe Gen 4, and a server-class socket.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H is the clear winner in legacy multi-threaded rendering tasks. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1926.5 beats the Intel part by 28%, and its higher clocks (3.30 GHz base, 4.40 GHz boost) make it a strong choice for older applications that are frequency-bound and do not scale with cache size or memory channels. The lower 54 W TDP also suggests it is more power-efficient in sustained loads, though the database does not record power consumption figures.

The Intel Xeon D-2733NT wins everywhere else in the recorded data. For modern multi-threaded workloads, its Cinebench R23 multi-core lead of 18.7% (13775 versus 11604) is significant. For single-threaded tasks, it is dominant: 50.2% ahead in R23 single-core and a narrow 1% edge in R15 single-core. The Intel part also offers ECC memory, quad-channel bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 4, making it better suited for server, workstation, and data-integrity-oriented use cases.

If the workload is an older renderer or a frequency-hungry application that does not use large caches, the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H is the better performer. If the workload is modern, multi-threaded, or heavily single-threaded, or if the system requires ECC and high memory bandwidth, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT is clearly ahead.

The Verdict

Pick the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H if the priority is a mobile, low-power part with integrated graphics and strong legacy multi-threaded performance. Its R15 multi-core win by 28% shows it can handle older parallel workloads with ease, and its 7 nm process and 54 W TDP make it a practical choice for compact or battery-aware systems. The higher base and boost clocks give it a raw speed advantage that matters in certain applications.

Pick the Intel Xeon D-2733NT if the priority is modern performance, server-class features, or single-threaded speed. The database shows it wins three of four comparisons, including a 50.2% lead in R23 single-core and an 18.7% lead in R23 multi-core. It also supports ECC memory, quad-channel DDR4, and PCIe Gen 4, which are essential for reliability-focused builds. The 80 W TDP is higher, but the architecture and memory subsystem deliver decisive results in current benchmarks.

The overall benchmark average also favors Intel: 3984 versus 3820, with the Intel part sitting at the 57th percentile and the AMD part at the 56th. The nearest rivals to the Intel part (Intel Xeon E-2336 at 3985, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G at 3977) are within 0.4%, while the AMD part’s nearest rival (Intel Xeon E-2286M at 3822) is only 0.1% behind. Both CPUs are competitive in their respective spheres, but the recorded data consistently points to the Intel Xeon D-2733NT as the stronger overall processor for most modern tasks.