AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs Intel Xeon D-2733NT Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a clean sweep in the Cinebench suite: the Intel Xeon D-2733NT wins all six head-to-head tests, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. There is no test in the dataset where the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 comes out ahead. That does not mean the AMD part is without purpose, but its strengths lie outside the measured benchmark categories.

For multi-threaded productivity, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT is the stronger pick. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13775 beats the AMD’s 13396, a 2.8% margin. The gap is similar in R20 (5785 versus 5626) and R15 (1388 versus 1350). These are not dramatic differences, but they are consistent. In any workload that scales across all 16 threads, the Intel part holds the edge, even if the margin is slim.

For single-threaded response, the Intel part again wins. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1944 versus 1891, a 2.8% advantage. The same 2.8% delta appears in R20 (816 versus 794) and nearly the same in R15 (195 versus 190, 2.6%). If a task is latency-sensitive or depends on one or two cores, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT is the better option according to the benchmark data.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 does have an area where it structurally wins: integrated graphics. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics with 448 SP, while the Intel Xeon D-2733NT has no integrated graphics listed in the database. For systems that need a display output or light GPU acceleration without a discrete card, the AMD part is the only one of the two that offers that capability. This is not reflected in the Cinebench scores, but it is a real functional difference.

Power characteristics also favor the AMD part. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a TDP of 10 watts, versus 80 watts for the Intel Xeon D-2733NT. That is a substantial difference in thermal design, and it matters for fanless enclosures, compact industrial systems, or any deployment where heat dissipation and power budgets are tight. The benchmark results do not show this, but the specification data does.

Memory bandwidth is the Intel part’s domain. The Xeon D-2733NT supports quad-channel DDR4 with 85.3 GB/s of bandwidth, while the AMD part is dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s. For memory-bound workloads, that advantage can be more meaningful than the modest CPU score differences suggest.

The Verdict

The Intel Xeon D-2733NT is the choice for raw CPU performance. It wins every Cinebench test in the database, both single-core and multi-core, with consistent 2.8% margins over the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718. It also offers quad-channel memory with 85.3 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 4 with 32 lanes, which makes it better suited for server or workstation workloads where memory throughput and I/O expansion matter. The 57th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 3984, places it just ahead of rivals like the Intel Xeon E-2336 (3985, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G (3977, 0.2% delta).

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the choice for constrained environments. Its 10 watt TDP is a fraction of the Intel part’s 80 watts, and it includes integrated Radeon Graphics with 448 SP, which the Intel part lacks. The AMD part’s 56th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 3875 is only about 2.7% behind the Intel part in overall average, but it delivers that performance at a fraction of the power envelope. It uses a 7 nm process from TSMC with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, versus Intel’s 10 nm process. For fanless industrial PCs, embedded systems, or any deployment where power draw is the primary constraint, the AMD part makes more sense.

Strictly from the data, neither part is a clear winner for everyone. The Intel Xeon D-2733NT wins on performance, memory bandwidth, and PCIe generation. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 wins on power efficiency and integrated graphics. The choice depends on which constraint matters more: compute throughput or thermal/power budget.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are uniform. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT scores 1388 versus 1350 for the AMD part, a 2.8% win. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 195 versus 190, a 2.6% win. The delta widens slightly in R20: 5785 versus 5626 multi-core, 816 versus 794 single-core, both 2.8% wins for Intel. R23 follows the same pattern: 13775 versus 13396 multi-core and 1944 versus 1891 single-core, both 2.8%.

The consistency of the 2.8% delta across R20 and R23 multi-core and single-core is notable. It suggests the Intel part’s advantage is not workload-specific but rather a general clock-for-clock or architectural edge in Cinebench rendering. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost of 3.20 GHz; the AMD part has a base clock of 1700.00 MHz (1.70 GHz) and a boost of 4.15 GHz. Despite the AMD part’s higher boost clock, the Intel part wins every test. This indicates that the Intel part’s Ice Lake architecture and cache configuration compensate for its lower boost frequency in these workloads.

The largest single win for Intel is actually the tie in percentage across most tests, but the R15 single-core test is the closest margin at 2.6%. The AMD part’s best showing relative to Intel is in that test, where it trails by only 5 points (190 versus 195). Across all tests, the Intel part wins 6 of 6, with no wins recorded for the AMD part.

For context, the Intel Xeon D-2733NT’s nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon E-2336 at an average score of 3985 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G at 3977 (0.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700T at 3864 (0.3% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE at 3906 (-0.8% delta). The two CPUs in this comparison are separated by about 2.7% in average benchmark score, which confirms that the head-to-head deltas are representative of their overall standing.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2733NT wins all three multi-core tests. It scores 1388 in Cinebench R15, 5785 in R20, and 13775 in R23, versus 1350, 5626, and 13396 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718. The margin is 2.8% in each test.

Q: Which CPU wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2733NT wins all three single-core tests. It scores 195 in R15, 816 in R20, and 1944 in R23, versus 190, 794, and 1891 for the AMD part. The delta is 2.6% in R15 and 2.8% in R20 and R23.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics with 448 SP. The Intel Xeon D-2733NT has no integrated graphics listed in the database, so systems using the Intel part would need a discrete GPU or another display solution.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a TDP of 10 watts, while the Intel Xeon D-2733NT has a TDP of 80 watts. The AMD part is designed for much lower power envelopes.

Q: Which CPU supports more memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2733NT supports quad-channel DDR4 with 85.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 supports dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part has roughly 67% more theoretical memory bandwidth.

Q: How do these CPUs rank compared to all other CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Xeon D-2733NT sits at the 57th percentile with an average benchmark score of 3984. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 sits at the 56th percentile with an average score of 3875. The Intel part is about 2.7% higher in average score.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon D-2733NT uses the Ice Lake architecture, specifically Ice Lake-D, built on Intel’s 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. It is part of the Xeon D generation and targets the server/workstation segment. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 2000 series and targets the desktop embedded segment.

Process node differences are significant. Intel uses 10 nm, while AMD uses 7 nm from TSMC. The AMD part has 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The Intel part’s transistor count and die size are not listed in the database, so no direct comparison is possible on those fields.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 15 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has nearly double the shared L3 cache (15 MB versus 8 MB) and larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory architecture differs as well. The Intel part supports quad-channel DDR4 with 85.3 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD part supports dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, which is listed as true for both. PCIe support also differs: the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 32 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD part offers Gen 3 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics is a major architectural difference. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics with 448 SP. The Intel part has no integrated graphics listed. This makes the AMD part a more complete system-on-chip for compact embedded designs.

The memory bus width, PCIe generation, and lane count differences are all structural. The Intel part is built for higher throughput and expansion, the AMD part for efficiency and integration.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ on several specification fields. Core and thread counts are identical: both have 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have ECC memory support and DDR4 memory support. Both are listed as active production parts, and neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

Clock speeds differ. The Intel Xeon D-2733NT has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a base clock of 1700.00 MHz (1.70 GHz) and a boost clock of 4.15 GHz. The AMD part boosts higher, but the Intel part has a higher base clock.

TDP is a major differentiator. The Intel part is rated at 80 watts, the AMD part at 10 watts. Socket types differ: the Intel part uses Intel BGA 2579, the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP6. Process nodes differ: Intel uses 10 nm, AMD uses 7 nm. Foundries differ: Intel uses Intel, AMD uses TSMC.

Cache specifications differ across all levels. L1 is 80 KB per core on Intel versus 64 KB per core on AMD. L2 is 1.25 MB per core on Intel versus 512 KB per core on AMD. L3 is 15 MB shared on Intel versus 8 MB shared on AMD.

Memory bus width differs: quad-channel on Intel, dual-channel on AMD. Memory bandwidth differs: 85.3 GB/s on Intel versus 51.2 GB/s on AMD. PCIe differs: Gen 4 with 32 lanes on Intel versus Gen 3 with 20 lanes on AMD.

Integrated graphics is present only on the AMD part (Radeon Graphics 448 SP). Release dates differ: the Intel part was released in 2022-02-23, the AMD part in 2020-11-09. Part numbers are SRLCJ for Intel and 100-000000242 for AMD. The Intel part is in the server/workstation market segment, the AMD part in the desktop segment. The AMD part’s series is listed as 2000 series; the Intel part has no series listed. Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier.