AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B vs Intel Xeon D-1712TR Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon D-1712TR across all six Cinebench comparisons, though the margins are consistently narrow. In the R15 multicore test, the Intel part scores 698 against 692 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B, a lead of 0.9%. The single-core R15 result is nearly identical in relative terms, with 98 points versus 97, translating to a 1% advantage for Intel.

Moving to R20, the pattern holds. The Xeon D-1712TR posts 2911 in multicore, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B manages 2884, again a 0.9% difference. Single-core R20 shows 410 against 406, another 1% edge for Intel. The R23 results are the most representative of sustained modern workloads: Intel scores 6931 in multicore and 978 in single-core, while AMD scores 6867 and 969 respectively. Each of these represents the same 0.9% gap.

The average benchmark score reinforces this proximity. The Xeon D-1712TR carries an average of 2004 across the suite, while the Ryzen Embedded V1756B sits at 1986. That is an 18-point spread, roughly 0.9%, which is within run-to-run variance for most Cinebench workloads. Neither chip can claim a decisive victory in raw compute output; the Intel part wins every comparison, but the deltas are marginal.

Percentile rankings place the Xeon D-1712TR at the 45th percentile among all CPUs in the database, versus the 44th percentile for the AMD part. This one-point gap in percentile standing mirrors the benchmark deltas. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Core i5-8400H at an average score of 2003 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-8300H at 2005 (-0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H at 2002 (0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-8400T at 2001 (0.1%). For the AMD part, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-8279U at 1987 (0%), the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 at 1989 (-0.2%), the Intel Xeon E3-1285L v4 at 1991 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X at 1992 (-0.3%). These rival clusters confirm that both processors occupy a similar performance tier, surrounded by mobile and low-power desktop chips.

The practical takeaway from the head-to-head data is that the Xeon D-1712TR is consistently, but not meaningfully, faster. A 0.9% to 1% advantage in every workload indicates architectural efficiency differences rather than a generational leap. Users upgrading from the AMD part to the Intel part would see no perceptible improvement in render times or compute throughput. The data does not suggest any workload where the Ryzen Embedded V1756B would be the better performer; it simply loses every recorded test by a hair.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1712TR wins with a score of 6931, compared to 6867 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B, a delta of 0.9%.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap between the two?

A: Across all three Cinebench versions, the Intel part leads by 1% in R15 and R20 single-core, and by 0.9% in R23. The raw scores are 98 vs 97, 410 vs 406, and 978 vs 969.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1712TR has an average benchmark score of 2004, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B averages 1986. This places them at the 45th and 44th percentiles respectively.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any of the six head-to-head comparisons?

A: No. The data records 6 wins for the Intel Xeon D-1712TR and 0 wins for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B.

Q: How does each processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel chip's closest rival is the Intel Core i5-8400H with an identical average score of 2003, while the AMD chip's closest rival is the Intel Core i5-8279U at 1987, also a 0% delta.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1712TR supports triple-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 57.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B supports dual-channel DDR4 and has no recorded bandwidth figure in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a single conclusion: the Intel Xeon D-1712TR is the faster processor in every recorded test, but the margin is too small to matter for most users. A 0.9% lead in multicore and 1% in single-core does not translate into a meaningful advantage in real-world applications. Anyone choosing between these two strictly on compute performance would be making a decision based on other factors, since the scores are effectively tied.

For server and workstation workloads, the Intel part offers additional advantages beyond raw speed. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not, and it provides triple-channel memory access with a recorded bandwidth of 57.6 GB/s. The AMD chip lacks both ECC support and a published memory bandwidth figure. These features matter for reliability-sensitive environments where data integrity is paramount. The Xeon D-1712TR also carries a launch MSRP of $263, though pricing considerations are secondary to capability in this analysis.

For embedded or desktop applications where the integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics in the AMD part are useful, the Ryzen Embedded V1756B becomes the pragmatic choice. The Intel chip has no integrated graphics listed in the database, so a discrete GPU would be required. The AMD part also has a higher base clock at 3.25 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and a higher boost clock at 3.60 GHz versus 3.10 GHz, which may affect responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks despite the near-identical Cinebench results.

The production status for both is active, and both are unlocked-multiplier-free parts. The data does not support a decisive winner for general-purpose use. It supports the Intel part for ECC and memory bandwidth needs, and the AMD part for integrated graphics and higher clock speeds. For pure compute, the difference is statistically negligible.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Intel Xeon D-1712TR has a base clock of 2000.00 MHz and a boost clock of 3.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B runs at 3.25 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost. Thermal design power differs slightly: the Intel part is rated at 40 W, the AMD part at 45 W.

The Intel chip uses an Intel BGA 2227 socket, the AMD chip uses an AMD Socket FP5. The Xeon D-1712TR supports triple-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 57.6 GB/s, while the AMD part supports dual-channel DDR4 with no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. The Intel processor provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD processor has no PCIe information listed.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel Xeon D-1712TR has no integrated graphics listed. Market segments differ as well: the Intel part is classified as Server/Workstation, the AMD part as Desktop. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $263, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch price. The Intel part was released on 2022-02-23, the AMD part on 2018-02-20.

Architecture Differences

The underlying architectures are from different eras and foundries. The Intel Xeon D-1712TR is built on 10 nm process technology at Intel, using the Ice Lake architecture with the Ice Lake-D codename. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V1756B uses the original Zen architecture with the Zen (Great Horned Owl) codename, fabricated on 14 nm by GlobalFoundries. The AMD chip has 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, while the Intel chip has no transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 128 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and only 2 MB of shared L3. This is a significant difference in cache hierarchy: the Intel chip has over five times the shared L3 capacity, which can influence performance in cache-sensitive workloads, even though the Cinebench results show only a small overall gap.

Both processors are 4-core, 8-thread designs, but the generation gap is clear. The Intel part is from the Xeon D (Ice Lake-D) generation, released in 2022, while the AMD part is from the Ryzen Embedded Zen generation, released in 2018. The AMD chip's integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are a notable architectural feature absent from the Intel part. The Intel chip's support for ECC memory and triple-channel memory bus reflects its server-oriented design, while the AMD chip's dual-channel bus and lack of ECC align with its desktop classification.