AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 vs Intel Xeon E-2224 Comparison

The Intel Xeon E-2224 and AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 are both quad-core processors aimed at different corners of the market, yet their benchmark results show a remarkably consistent, if narrow, performance gap. The data shows the Xeon E-2224 winning every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, though the margins are consistently slim, never exceeding 2.4%. This makes the choice less about raw speed and more about platform priorities.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Xeon E-2224 takes a clean sweep across all six Cinebench tests, but the victories are narrow. In the multi-core tests, the Intel part leads by a consistent 1.8% margin in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. Specifically, the Xeon scores 614 against the R2514's 603 in R15, 2559 versus 2513 in R20, and 6093 versus 5984 in R23. These are the sorts of differences that would be imperceptible in real-world use but are measurable in the database.

The single-core results show a slightly wider gap, though still not a dramatic one. The Xeon E-2224 posts an 86 in Cinebench R15 single-core, a 2.4% lead over the R2514's 84. In R20 single-core, the lead is 2% (361 versus 354), and in R23 single-core it is 1.9% (860 versus 844). The pattern is clear: the Intel part has a modest but consistent edge in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

What is more telling is how each processor sits among its own closest rivals. The Xeon E-2224 has an average benchmark score of 1762, placing it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-5675C and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3. It trades blows with the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE, which sits just 0.2% higher. The Ryzen Embedded R2514, by contrast, averages 1730, which is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-4860HQ. It trails the Intel Core i3-1315UE by 0.5% and the Intel Core i3-10100 by 0.7%.

The performance delta between the two CPUs in question is nearly identical to the deltas they have against unrelated rivals. The Xeon E-2224 is effectively a hair faster in every test, but the R2514 is not far behind. The average benchmark score gap of 32 points (1762 versus 1730) is a 1.8% difference, which is the same margin seen in the multi-core Cinebench tests. It is a decisive victory on paper, but not a transformative one in practice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 boosts to 3.70 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD chip have more threads?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 supports 8 threads across its 4 cores, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 is a straight 4-core, 4-thread part with no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has the larger cache?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 4 MB shared L3 on the AMD. The AMD part does have larger per-core L1 and L2 caches: 96 KB and 512 KB per core respectively, versus 64 KB and 256 KB per core on the Intel.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 has a TDP of 15 watts, significantly lower than the Intel Xeon E-2224's 71 watts. This is a substantial difference in the recorded specifications.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 is marked as active production, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 is listed as end-of-life.

Q: Which one has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 has an average benchmark score of 1762, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 scores 1730. Both sit at the 41st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The Intel Xeon E-2224 uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS silicon, manufactured on Intel's 14 nm process. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 uses the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The AMD silicon is a much larger die at 210 mm² with 4,940 million transistors, while the Intel die is 126 mm².

The most significant architectural difference is threading. The Xeon E-2224 offers no hyperthreading, giving it 4 threads total. The R2514 leverages simultaneous multithreading to present 8 threads to the operating system. This explains why the multi-core performance gap is so small despite the Intel's much higher clock speeds. The R2514's thread advantage compensates for its lower clock, keeping it within 1.8% in multi-threaded workloads.

Cache layouts also differ. Intel provides a larger 8 MB shared L3, while AMD uses a smaller 4 MB shared L3. AMD's per-core L1 (96 KB) and L2 (512 KB) are larger than Intel's (64 KB and 256 KB). Both processors support dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, and both support ECC memory. They both also use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics are another point of differentiation. The Xeon E-2224 includes Intel UHD Graphics P630, while the AMD R2514 has the Radeon Vega 8. The AMD part has a much lower 15-watt TDP, fitting for an embedded processor, while the Intel Xeon is rated at 71 watts.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion for raw computing performance: the Intel Xeon E-2224 is the faster processor. It wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, regardless of test generation or thread count. The 1.8% to 2.4% deltas are small, but they are uniform. The Xeon's higher base and boost clocks, combined with its larger L3 cache, give it a consistent edge.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 is the better choice when the system context is more important than peak compute. Its 15-watt TDP is a fraction of the Intel's 71 watts, which is a decisive factor in embedded or small form factor designs where thermal and power constraints are strict. It also offers 8 threads, which the Intel lacks, and it remains in active production while the Xeon is end-of-life.

The database shows both processors sitting at the 41st percentile, which means they are comparable in overall standing. The R2514 is not a performance handicap; it is a lower-power part that happens to be nearly as fast. Anyone needing a server or workstation class chip with a tight power budget should pick the AMD. Anyone needing the last few percentage points of performance and not caring about power draw should pick the Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Xeon E-2224 | AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| TDP | 71 W | 15 W |

| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Zen+ |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |

| Die Size | 126 mm² | 210 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics P630 | Radeon Vega 8 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket FP5 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Launch MSRP | $193 | N/A |

| Part Number | SRFAV | YE2514C4T4MFH, YE2514C4T4MFHA |