AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 vs Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 across all six Cinebench comparisons, though the margins are consistently narrow. The largest recorded gap is 5.5% in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the AMD part scores 929 against 878 for the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3. The remaining five tests show a uniform 5.4% delta in favor of the AMD processor, a pattern that suggests a consistent per-clock advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 records 1579 points versus 1493 for the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3. That 5.4% advantage is notable because the AMD part does it with only 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor fields 18 cores and 36 threads. The single-core Cinebench R15 result shows the same 5.4% gap, with scores of 222 and 210 respectively. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 6580 for the AMD part against 6222 for the Intel, and the single-core result is 929 versus 878, a 5.5% delta. Cinebench R23 follows the established pattern: 15668 versus 14815 in multi-core and 2212 versus 2091 in single-core, both again at 5.4% and 5.5% respectively.

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces this: the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 sits at 4532, while the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 sits at 4285. Both processors land at the 58th percentile among all CPUs in the database, which places them in the same performance tier overall. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G at 4296 (a 0.3% gap), the Intel Xeon W-2140B at 4272 (0.3% gap), the Intel Core i7-7820X at 4321 (0.8% gap), and the Intel Core i7-1265U at 4248 (0.9% gap). The AMD part's nearest rivals are tighter: the Intel Core i5-1340P at 4545 (0.3% gap), the Intel Core i7-10700KF at 4547 (0.3% gap), the Intel Xeon E-2356G at 4548 (0.3% gap), and the Intel Core i5-1250P at 4515 (0.4% gap). The AMD part edges into slightly higher company in the database, while the Intel part's competition clusters at a lower average score.

The head-to-head sweep is unusual given the hardware disparity. The Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 has more than double the core and thread count, yet it cannot convert that resource advantage into a single benchmark win. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748's higher base clock of 2.90 GHz against 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 4.25 GHz against 2.90 GHz appear to carry the day across every recorded test. The data indicates a scenario where the newer, more efficient microarchitecture fully offsets the older server chip's massive core count.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 wins all six recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3, covering Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core tests.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest recorded gap is 5.5%, seen in Cinebench R20 single-core (929 versus 878) and Cinebench R23 single-core (2212 versus 2091). All other tests show a 5.4% gap.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 has 18 cores and 36 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer than half the cores, the AMD part wins every benchmark.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for both processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has an average benchmark score of 4532, while the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 has an average benchmark score of 4285. Both sit at the 58th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G at 4296 (0.3% gap), the Intel Xeon W-2140B at 4272 (0.3% gap), the Intel Core i7-7820X at 4321 (0.8% gap), and the Intel Core i7-1265U at 4248 (0.9% gap). All four sit within 1% of the Xeon's average score.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 have any benchmark wins over the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748?

A: No. The recorded data shows zero wins for the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 and six wins for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 across all head-to-head tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras and philosophies. The Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP architecture, using a 22 nm process node fabricated by Intel. Its die size is 662 mm². The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, built on a 7 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 156 mm² and a transistor count of 9,800 million. The process node difference is substantial, with the AMD part using a significantly newer and denser manufacturing technology.

Cache organization differs sharply between the two. The Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 45 MB L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 also provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but doubles the L2 to 512 KB per core and offers only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's L3 advantage is large in absolute terms, yet the benchmark data shows it does not translate into a performance win in Cinebench tests.

The Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 belongs to the Xeon E5 (Haswell-EP) generation and targets the server and workstation market segment. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 belongs to the Ryzen Embedded 2000 series, uses the Zen 2 (Renoir) generation, and is classified in the desktop market segment despite its embedded branding. The Intel part has been marked as end-of-life in the database, while the AMD part is listed as active production.

Memory architecture also differs. The Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses a quad-channel DDR4 memory bus with a peak bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses a dual-channel DDR4 bus with a peak bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The Intel part offers 40 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part offers 20 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors as integrated graphics, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics listed.

The release timeline puts the Intel part at 2015-05-31 and the AMD part at 2020-11-09, a gap of roughly five and a half years. That interval explains much of the architectural divergence: the AMD part benefits from a newer microarchitecture, a smaller process node, and higher clock speeds, while the Intel part counters with a massive core count, a much larger L3 cache, and a wider memory bus.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field in the database. The Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses the Intel Socket 2011-3, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 uses the AMD Socket FP6. The Intel part has 18 cores and 36 threads, compared to 8 cores and 16 threads for the AMD part. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the Intel part and 2.90 GHz for the AMD part; boost clocks are 2.90 GHz for the Intel part and 4.25 GHz for the AMD part.

Thermal design power differs by 100 watts: the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 is rated at 135 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is rated at 35 W TDP. The process node is 22 nm for the Intel part and 7 nm for the AMD part, with the Intel part fabricated by Intel and the AMD part fabricated by TSMC. The Intel die size is 662 mm², while the AMD die size is 156 mm². The AMD part lists a transistor count of 9,800 million; the Intel part has no transistor count recorded.

Cache specifications differ in L2 and L3. Both have 64 KB L1 per core, but the Intel part has 256 KB L2 per core versus 512 KB for the AMD part, and the Intel part has 45 MB shared L3 versus 8 MB shared L3 for the AMD part. Memory bus width differs: quad-channel for the Intel part, dual-channel for the AMD part. Peak memory bandwidth is 68.3 GB/s for the Intel part and 51.2 GB/s for the AMD part.

PCIe lane counts differ: 40 lanes for the Intel part versus 20 lanes for the AMD part, both at Gen 3. The AMD part includes integrated Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors; the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The Intel part is classified as server and workstation with an end-of-life production status, while the AMD part is classified as desktop with active production status. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $7007; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel part number is SR22M QH9B, while the AMD part number is 100-000000245. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 wins every recorded benchmark, but the use-case analysis is more nuanced than a simple victory list. The AMD part's wins come in single-core and multi-core Cinebench tests alike, with deltas of 5.4% and 5.5%. For workloads that resemble Cinebench's rendering and ray-tracing patterns, the AMD part is the stronger choice in the database's measurements. Its higher boost clock of 4.25 GHz and newer Zen 2 architecture appear to drive these results.

The Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 has no benchmark wins in the recorded data, but its specification sheet points to scenarios where it could still be relevant. Its 18 cores and 36 threads, 45 MB shared L3 cache, quad-channel memory bus with 68.3 GB/s bandwidth, and 40 PCIe Gen 3 lanes make it suited for memory-bandwidth-sensitive server workloads and multi-socket environments. The database does not record wins for the Intel part, but the specification differences suggest it remains competitive in contexts that rely on raw core count, large shared cache, or memory throughput.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748's 35 W TDP, active production status, and integrated Radeon Graphics with 448 shader processors make it a fit for compact, power-constrained embedded or desktop systems. The Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3, with its 135 W TDP, end-of-life status, and $7007 launch MSRP, belongs to a different deployment class entirely. The data shows the AMD part is the faster processor in every measured test, but the Intel part's specification sheet still targets a server segment where core density, memory bandwidth, and PCIe capacity matter more than Cinebench scores.

For users choosing between these two based solely on the database's benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is the clear winner in every recorded Cinebench test. For users weighing the full specification sheet, the Intel Xeon E5-4669 v3 offers more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, wider memory bandwidth, and more PCIe lanes, despite its older architecture and higher power draw. The benchmark data, however, leaves no ambiguity about which one posts the higher scores: the AMD part wins all six head-to-head comparisons, all at nearly identical margins.