CPU Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of the head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 wins all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Xeon E-2224G, with no benchmark wins recorded for the Intel part.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 leads by 11.3% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 7213 versus the Intel’s 6398.

Q: Are there any benchmark categories where the Intel Xeon E-2224G comes out ahead?

A: No. Across all six head-to-head tests, covering Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 posts the higher score in every instance.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 leads by 11.8% in Cinebench R15 single-core (102 vs 90) and by 11.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core (1018 vs 903). The gap is consistent across all single-core tests.

Q: How do the two processors compare in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224G has an average benchmark score of 2117, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 has an average score of 2086. Despite losing all head-to-head tests, the Intel part holds a slightly higher average score due to different benchmark weighting.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224G is marked as end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is listed as active production.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is the superior performer in every direct benchmark comparison. It wins all six head-to-head tests with margins between 11.2% and 11.8%. This is a decisive sweep, not a narrow edge. For any workload measured by Cinebench, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded, the AMD part delivers meaningfully higher scores.

The Intel Xeon E-2224G does have a slightly higher average benchmark score (2117 vs 2086), but this is an artifact of averaging across a broader benchmark set that includes Geekbench results, where the Intel part scores 4299 multi-core and 1535 single-core. The AMD part has no Geekbench data in the fact pack, so the average comparison is incomplete. In the tests both processors share, the AMD wins every time.

For buyers choosing between these two, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is the clear pick on raw performance. It also offers a lower TDP of 45 watts versus the Intel’s 71 watts, meaning it achieves higher scores while drawing less power. The Intel part’s only advantage is its higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus the AMD’s 3.70 GHz, but that does not translate into any benchmark win. The Intel Xeon E-2224G remains a viable choice only if platform compatibility or its specific integrated graphics (HD Graphics P630) are required, but the benchmark data does not support choosing it for performance reasons.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 dominates every shared benchmark. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 726 against the Intel’s 644, a delta of -11.3% (from the Intel’s perspective). The single-core R15 test shows an even larger gap: 102 versus 90, a delta of -11.8%. These margins are consistent across the entire Cinebench suite.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD wins multi-core with 3029 versus 2687 (-11.3%) and single-core with 427 versus 379 (-11.2%). The pattern holds in Cinebench R23, where the AMD posts 7213 multi-core and 1018 single-core, against the Intel’s 6398 and 903, both at -11.3% deltas.

The consistency of these results is notable. Every single benchmark shows a margin between 11.2% and 11.8%, with no outlier tests. This suggests a systematic performance advantage for the AMD part across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, rather than a strength in one specific area. The Intel Xeon E-2224G records zero wins and zero benchmark categories where it comes out ahead.

The Intel part’s closest competitive showing is in Geekbench, where it scores 4299 multi-core and 1535 single-core, but no comparable Geekbench scores exist for the AMD part in the fact pack. Therefore, the head-to-head comparison rests entirely on the Cinebench results, and those are uniformly in favor of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. The Intel Xeon E-2224G has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 has 4 cores and 8 threads, the AMD part enables simultaneous multithreading, doubling its thread count. Base clocks are close: 3.50 GHz for Intel versus 3.35 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks differ more substantially, with the Intel reaching 4.70 GHz compared to the AMD’s 3.70 GHz.

Thermal design power favors the AMD part significantly: 45 watts versus 71 watts. The Intel uses Socket 1151, while the AMD uses Socket FP5. Process nodes differ as well: Intel uses 14 nm from its own foundry, while AMD uses 12 nm from GlobalFoundries. The AMD die is larger at 210 mm² with 4,940 million transistors, whereas the Intel die measures 126 mm² with transistor count not listed.

Cache configurations diverge notably. The Intel part has 64 KB L1 per core and 256 KB L2 per core, with 8 MB shared L3. The AMD part has larger per-core caches: 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2, but only 4 MB shared L3, half the Intel’s L3 capacity. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 51.2 GB/s versus Intel’s 42.7 GB/s, though both support DDR4 on a dual-channel bus and both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities are identical: Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: Intel uses HD Graphics P630, while AMD uses Radeon Vega 8. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $213; the AMD’s launch MSRP is not listed. The Intel part is end-of-life, while the AMD part remains active. Release dates are far apart: the Intel launched in 2019, the AMD in 2022.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. The Intel Xeon E-2224G is built on Coffee Lake architecture (Coffee Lake-S WS), part of the Xeon E-2200 series, using a 14 nm process. The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 uses Zen+ architecture (Picasso), part of the 2000 series, on a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. These are different generations and different design philosophies.

The most consequential architectural difference is thread support. The Intel part has 4 threads for 4 cores, meaning no hyperthreading. The AMD part has 8 threads for 4 cores, enabling simultaneous multithreading. This explains the AMD’s consistent multi-core advantage despite a lower boost clock. The AMD’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches (96 KB and 512 KB versus 64 KB and 256 KB) likely contribute to its single-core wins, despite the Intel’s higher 4.70 GHz boost clock.

The Intel part compensates with a larger shared L3 cache: 8 MB versus 4 MB. However, the benchmark results show that the AMD’s smaller L3 does not hinder its performance. The AMD’s 12 nm process is newer than Intel’s 14 nm, and its transistor count of 4,940 million versus Intel’s unlisted count suggests a more complex design. The AMD’s integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics versus Intel’s HD Graphics P630 is another architectural divergence, though no graphics benchmarks are in the fact pack.

Memory bandwidth also reflects architectural choices: the AMD’s 51.2 GB/s exceeds the Intel’s 42.7 GB/s, which may contribute to multi-core scaling. The AMD’s lower TDP of 45 watts, despite a larger die, indicates a more power-efficient architecture. The Intel part’s end-of-life status versus the AMD’s active status further reinforces that these are different generations, with the AMD being the more recent design.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 wins in every measured benchmark category. It takes all six Cinebench tests, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads across R15, R20, and R23. The margins are consistent, ranging from 11.2% to 11.8%. For any workload that relies on CPU compute, rendering, encoding, compilation, or general processing, the AMD part is the better choice based on the data.

The AMD’s multi-threading advantage (8 threads versus 4) makes it particularly strong for parallel workloads. Its lower TDP of 45 watts also makes it the better option for power-constrained environments, as it delivers higher scores while drawing less power. The AMD’s larger L1 and L2 caches and higher memory bandwidth (51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s) support its performance in data-intensive tasks.

The Intel Xeon E-2224G does not win any benchmark in the fact pack. Its higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz and larger 8 MB L3 cache do not translate into any measured performance advantage. The Intel part’s only potential edge is its higher average benchmark score of 2117 versus 2086, but this is based on Geekbench scores that have no AMD counterpart in the data. In the tests where both processors are measured, the Intel loses every time.

For use cases, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544 is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing CPU performance, power efficiency, or active production support. The Intel Xeon E-2224G may still be relevant for systems requiring its specific socket (Socket 1151), its HD Graphics P630, or its launch MSRP of $213, but the benchmark data offers no performance reason to select it. The Intel part’s end-of-life status further limits its appeal for new deployments.