CPU Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 and Intel Xeon E-2286M are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but they target very different ends of the market. The data shows a consistent, if narrow, performance advantage for the AMD part across every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, despite the Intel chip’s much higher boost clock and larger shared cache. This analysis will break down the benchmark results, architectural differences, and use-case implications, based strictly on the provided data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 wins all six head-to-head comparisons. The margins are remarkably consistent, hovering just above 4% in every test. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the V2718 scores 1350 against the Xeon E-2286M’s 1295, a 4.2% lead. The single-core test in R15 shows a similar story, with 190 versus 182, a 4.4% advantage for AMD.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The V2718’s multi-core score of 5626 beats the Xeon’s 5396 by 4.3%. In single-core, the AMD part scores 794 against 761, again a 4.3% delta. The most recent Cinebench R23 test reinforces this consistency: multi-core scores are 13396 for AMD versus 12848 for Intel (4.3%), and single-core scores are 1891 versus 1813 (4.3%).

The data shows no benchmark where the Xeon E-2286M pulls ahead. Even in Geekbench, where only the Intel part has recorded scores (6746 multi-core, 1537 single-core), the absence of a comparable AMD result means we cannot directly compare, but the Cinebench suite provides a clear and repeated signal. The average benchmark score for the V2718 is 3875, while the Xeon E-2286M sits at 3822. This places the AMD part 1.4% ahead of the Intel chip in the nearestRivals list, a figure that aligns with the individual test deltas. Both processors share the same 56th percentile ranking among all CPUs, indicating they occupy a similar performance tier overall, but the AMD chip is consistently at the top of that tier.

Architecture Differences

The performance gap can be traced to fundamental architectural differences. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is built on TSMC’s 7 nm process node, while the Intel Xeon E-2286M uses Intel’s 14 nm node. This process advantage allows AMD to pack 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die, whereas the Intel chip, with no transistor count listed, has a larger 180 mm² die. The smaller, denser design is a key factor in the AMD part’s efficiency, though the TDP figures highlight a stark contrast: the V2718 has a 10 W TDP, while the Xeon E-2286M draws 45 W. This 4.5x difference in thermal envelope makes the AMD processor dramatically more power-efficient, a critical factor for embedded applications.

The core architectures are also different generations. The AMD V2718 is based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, released in November 2020. The Intel Xeon E-2286M is based on the older Coffee Lake architecture, specifically Coffee Lake-H, released in May 2019. The AMD chip is also listed as a "Desktop" market segment part, while the Intel chip is categorized as "Server/Workstation." Despite the age difference, the Intel part is marked as "End-of-life," while the AMD part remains "Active" in production.

Cache configurations differ significantly. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD provides 512 KB per core, while Intel offers only 256 KB per core. The L3 cache tells the opposite story, with Intel providing 16 MB shared versus AMD’s 8 MB shared. The larger L3 on the Intel chip does not compensate for its slower architecture and process node in these benchmarks. Memory bandwidth also favors AMD: the V2718 supports 51.2 GB/s versus the Xeon’s 42.7 GB/s, both over dual-channel DDR4. Both support ECC memory, but AMD offers 20 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only) versus Intel’s 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both, with the AMD Radeon Graphics 448SP and Intel UHD Graphics P630, though no graphics benchmarks are provided.

Clock speeds are the one area where Intel holds a clear specification advantage. The Xeon E-2286M has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, compared to the V2718’s 1.70 GHz base and 4.15 GHz boost. Despite this, the AMD part wins every single-core benchmark, indicating that its Zen 2 architecture delivers higher instructions per clock (IPC) than the older Coffee Lake design.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 wins in every measured category. It is ahead in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads across all three Cinebench versions. The multi-core victories (1350 vs 1295, 5626 vs 5396, 13396 vs 12848) suggest the AMD part is better suited for rendering, compilation, and other heavily threaded tasks. The single-core victories (190 vs 182, 794 vs 761, 1891 vs 1813) indicate it also handles lightly threaded applications, such as legacy software or single-threaded scripting, with greater speed.

The Intel Xeon E-2286M has no benchmark wins in this dataset. Its only potential advantages lie in unmeasured areas. The larger 16 MB L3 cache could theoretically benefit workloads with high cache reuse, but the data does not support this. The higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz might help in extremely short bursts of activity, but again, the Cinebench single-core results contradict any such benefit. The Intel chip does have a recorded Geekbench score (6746 multi-core, 1537 single-core), but with no AMD counterpart in the data, it cannot be used for comparison.

The real differentiation comes from the TDP. The AMD V2718’s 10 W TDP makes it the clear choice for fanless designs, battery-powered embedded systems, or environments where heat dissipation is a challenge. The Intel Xeon E-2286M’s 45 W TDP requires more substantial cooling, limiting its suitability for compact or passively cooled enclosures. The AMD part is also newer (2020 vs 2019) and still in active production, ensuring availability for new designs.

The Verdict

The data is clear: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the superior processor in this comparison. It wins every single benchmark, offers a 1.4% higher average score, and does so with a 10 W TDP versus the Intel’s 45 W. The Intel Xeon E-2286M’s higher clock speeds and larger L3 cache do not translate into performance wins. Any system builder prioritizing raw compute performance and power efficiency should choose the AMD part.

The Intel Xeon E-2286M is not without merit, but its advantages are not visible in the provided benchmarks. Its launch MSRP was $623, but pricing is not a factor in this analysis. The part is end-of-life, making it a legacy option. It could be considered for existing designs that require socket compatibility with Intel BGA 1440, or for applications that specifically need the Intel UHD Graphics P630, but the benchmark data offers no performance reason to select it.

For new embedded designs, workstations, or compact servers, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is the data-backed choice. Its 7 nm process, lower TDP, and consistent 4.3% performance lead across all Cinebench tests make it the better engineering decision. The Intel part’s only hope would be a workload that heavily favors its 16 MB L3 cache, but no such workload appears in this dataset. The verdict is straightforward: choose AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has an average benchmark score of 3875, which is 1.4% higher than the Intel Xeon E-2286M’s 3822.

Q: What is the performance difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD V2718 scores 13396, while the Intel Xeon E-2286M scores 12848, giving AMD a 4.3% lead.

Q: How do their thermal design power (TDP) ratings compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a TDP of 10 W, while the Intel Xeon E-2286M has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2286M has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is marked as "Active," while the Intel Xeon E-2286M is marked as "End-of-life."

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 and the Intel Xeon E-2286M support ECC memory.