AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 vs Intel Xeon E-2336 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon E-2336 across every Cinebench test in the database. The margins are consistent, with the Intel part winning all six head-to-head comparisons by a narrow but uniform margin. The largest delta appears in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, where the Xeon E-2336 posts a 2.9% advantage over the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718. The remaining five tests all show a 2.8% gap, and the R15 single-core test shows a 2.6% gap. This consistency suggests the performance difference is structural rather than workload-dependent.

Looking at the multicore results, the Xeon E-2336 scores 1388 in Cinebench R15 multicore against 1350 for the Ryzen Embedded V2718, a 2.8% lead. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the margin is identical in percentage terms: 5786 versus 5626. The R23 multicore test shows the same pattern, with the Intel chip reaching 13777 while the AMD chip scores 13396. These are not dramatic differences, but they are real and repeatable across every test iteration.

Single-core results follow the same trajectory. The Xeon E-2336 hits 195 in R15 single-core versus 190 for the Ryzen Embedded V2718, a 2.6% edge. In R20 single-core, the scores are 816 and 794 respectively, again a 2.8% gap. The R23 single-core test shows the Xeon at 1945 against 1891 for the AMD part, which is the widest relative margin in the entire comparison at 2.9%. The Intel processor holds the lead in every scenario, though the margins are tight enough that real-world applications may not always reflect the benchmark delta.

The average benchmark scores in the database tell a similar story. The Xeon E-2336 has an average score of 3985, placing it in the 57th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Ryzen Embedded V2718 averages 3875, which lands in the 56th percentile. That one-percentile gap in global standing aligns with the head-to-head deltas, confirming that the Intel part is slightly stronger overall, but neither chip is an outlier in either direction.

The nearest rivals listed for the Xeon E-2336 include the Intel Xeon D-2733NT at an average score of 3984 (a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G at 3977 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U at 3971 (0.4% behind). For the Ryzen Embedded V2718, the closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-11700T at 3864 (0.3% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE at 3906 (0.8% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS at 3924 (1.3% ahead). These neighbor comparisons show that both chips sit in a densely packed performance band where small score differences separate many products.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Xeon E-2336 is the faster processor in every benchmark the database records. It wins all six head-to-head tests, holds a higher average benchmark score (3985 versus 3875), and sits one percentile higher globally (57th versus 56th). If raw compute performance is the only criterion, the Xeon E-2336 is the pick.

However, the margins are small. A 2.8% multicore lead and a 2.9% single-core lead are not transformative in most workloads. The Ryzen Embedded V2718 is not far behind, and its characteristics may make it the better fit for certain system designs. The Xeon E-2336 belongs to the Xeon E-2300 series with a 65 TDP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 is a Zen 2 part with a 10 TDP. That power difference is substantial and could influence cooling, chassis design, and operating costs in ways that benchmark scores do not capture.

The Xeon E-2336 also carries a launch MSRP of $284. The Ryzen Embedded V2718 has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Buyers who require a known price point for budgeting may find the Intel part easier to plan around, but the absence of a listed MSRP for the AMD chip does not imply anything about its actual street price.

For a server or workstation build where every bit of single-threaded and multi-threaded performance matters, the Xeon E-2336 is the safer choice based on the recorded data. For an embedded or low-power system where thermal headroom and energy efficiency dominate the design constraints, the Ryzen Embedded V2718 warrants serious consideration despite its benchmark deficit. The verdict depends on whether the user prioritizes the slight performance edge of the Intel part or the dramatically lower power envelope of the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E-2336 wins in every measured compute scenario. It leads in all three Cinebench generations, both single-core and multicore. That means applications that scale with single-threaded performance, such as lightly threaded database queries or legacy software, will see a small but consistent benefit from the Intel chip. Likewise, multi-threaded rendering and compilation workloads will finish slightly faster on the Xeon E-2336, as shown by the R15, R20, and R23 multicore scores.

The Ryzen Embedded V2718 does not win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, but it wins in areas the benchmarks do not measure directly. Its 10 TDP is dramatically lower than the 65 TDP of the Xeon E-2336. For fanless enclosures, compact embedded systems, or battery-powered industrial equipment, that power difference can be the deciding factor. The AMD part also includes integrated Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics listed. Systems that need a display output without a discrete GPU can use the Ryzen Embedded V2718 directly, which is a functional advantage that no Cinebench score reflects.

The Ryzen Embedded V2718 also offers more cores and threads: 8 cores and 16 threads against 6 cores and 12 threads for the Xeon E-2336. Despite that core count disadvantage, the Intel part still wins every multicore test, which indicates the Xeon's per-core performance advantage more than compensates for its two fewer cores. But for workloads that scale linearly with thread count and are heavily parallelized, the AMD chip's additional threads may close the gap in scenarios not captured by these specific Cinebench versions.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core workloads?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2336 wins all three single-core Cinebench tests. It scores 195 in R15, 816 in R20, and 1945 in R23, against 190, 794, and 1891 for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718. The deltas range from 2.6% to 2.9%.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The database records 6 wins for the Intel Xeon E-2336 and 0 wins for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 across all six Cinebench tests.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2336 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Intel part still wins every multicore benchmark.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2336 has a 65 TDP, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a 10 TDP. This is a significant difference for cooling and power delivery design.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2336 and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 support ECC memory. Both also use DDR4 with dual-channel memory buses and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 includes Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors. The Intel Xeon E-2336 has no integrated graphics listed in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Intel Xeon E-2336 is built on Rocket Lake architecture, specifically the Rocket Lake-E variant, and belongs to the Xeon E-2300 series. It uses a 14 nm process node manufactured at Intel. The die size is 276 mm². The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, part of the 2000 series. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 9,800 million transistors and a die size of 156 mm².

Cache configurations differ as well. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache may contribute to its benchmark lead, particularly in single-core tests where cache latency and hit rates matter.

PCIe support also diverges. The Intel Xeon E-2336 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU only. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, which matters for storage and accelerator bandwidth. The AMD part includes integrated Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors, a feature entirely absent from the Intel chip.

The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1200, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP6. The Xeon E-2336 is marked as a Server/Workstation segment part, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 is marked as a Desktop segment part. Both are currently listed as Active in production status. The release dates differ: the Xeon E-2336 was released in September 2021, and the Ryzen Embedded V2718 in November 2020.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ. The Intel Xeon E-2336 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Clock speeds differ in both base and boost. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 1700.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.15 GHz. The Intel chip has a much higher base clock, while its boost advantage is smaller but still present.

TDP is a major differentiator. The Xeon E-2336 is rated at 65, while the Ryzen Embedded V2718 is rated at 10. This is the largest specification gap between the two.

Process node and foundry differ. Intel uses a 14 nm node at Intel. AMD uses a 7 nm node at TSMC. Transistor count is listed for the AMD part at 9,800 million, while no transistor count is listed for the Intel part. Die size is 276 mm² for Intel and 156 mm² for AMD.

Cache differs in L1 and L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core and 8 MB of shared L3. L2 is identical at 512 KB per core.

Memory support is the same: both support DDR4, dual-channel memory, 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory. PCIe differs: Intel provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes, AMD provides Gen 3 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics are present on the AMD part (Radeon Graphics 448SP) and absent on the Intel part. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $284, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1200 versus AMD Socket FP6. The market segments differ: Server/Workstation for Intel, Desktop for AMD. The Intel part number is SRKN5, and the AMD part number is 100-000000242.