AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs Intel Xeon E-2176G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent, though narrow, sweep for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I across all six shared Cinebench tests. The largest single margin appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the AMD part scores 167 against Intel’s 164, a 1.8% advantage. Every other test, including Cinebench R15 multi-core (1187 vs 1168), R20 multi-core (4946 vs 4867), R20 single-core (698 vs 687), R23 multi-core (11777 vs 11589), and R23 single-core (1662 vs 1636), shows a delta of exactly 1.6% in AMD’s favor. No test in the head-to-head set favors the Intel Xeon E-2176G; the win count stands at six for AMD and zero for Intel.

These margins are small enough that they fall within typical run-to-run variance for synthetic loads, but the consistency across all three Cinebench versions is notable. The AMD chip leads by the same 1.6% in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, meaning the advantage is not concentrated in either core count or clock speed alone. Rather, it reflects a balanced improvement in per-thread efficiency and scaling. In absolute terms, the AMD part’s R23 multi-core score of 11777 is 188 points higher than Intel’s 11589, which is roughly the output of one additional worker thread in a lightly threaded scene.

For context, the Intel Xeon E-2176G sits at the 55th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 3502. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I ranks at the 54th percentile, with an average of 3406. The nearest rival to the AMD chip is the Intel Xeon E-2236, which scores 3410 on average, a delta of -0.1%. For the Intel chip, the closest competitor is the Intel Core i9-9900T at 3499, a delta of 0.1%. These percentile positions and rival deltas indicate that both processors occupy a similar performance tier, with the AMD part’s head-to-head wins being real but not transformative.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I wins every comparison in the head-to-head set. That includes all three multi-core tests and all three single-core tests. In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD chip’s 8 cores and 16 threads outperform Intel’s 6 cores and 12 threads by 1.6% in each Cinebench version. In single-threaded tests, the AMD part also leads by 1.6% to 1.8%, despite the Intel chip having a higher boost clock (4.70 GHz vs 3.80 GHz). This suggests that the Zen 3+ architecture’s instructions-per-clock advantage offsets the raw clock deficit.

The Intel Xeon E-2176G, however, does have one additional data point: Geekbench results are recorded for Intel only. The Intel chip scores 6331 in Geekbench multi-core and 1573 in single-core. No Geekbench scores exist for the AMD part in this database, so a direct comparison is not possible. In the available shared tests, Intel has no wins. The use-case split therefore leans entirely toward AMD for any workload covered by Cinebench, which includes 3D rendering, video encoding, and general CPU compute. For tasks that rely on Geekbench-style metrics, such as file compression or JavaScript execution, the Intel part’s recorded scores can stand alone, but they cannot be weighed against AMD data.

The Intel chip’s integrated graphics (HD Graphics P630) provide a feature that AMD’s part lacks in the database, but no benchmark scores for graphics are recorded, so the comparison cannot extend to iGPU performance. For users who need a server processor with a built-in display output, Intel has that option; for raw CPU throughput in the benchmark suite, AMD wins outright.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is built on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt, using a 6 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel Xeon E-2176G is based on Coffee Lake, specifically Coffee Lake-S WS, on Intel’s 14 nm process, with 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The die size for Intel is recorded at 154 mm²; AMD’s die size is not listed.

Cache layouts differ significantly. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel also has 64 KB L1 per core, but only 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part’s larger L2 and L3 allocations likely contribute to its single-threaded edge despite the lower boost clock. Memory support differs as well: AMD uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while Intel uses DDR4 with dual-channel support and 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

The AMD part is produced on the AMD Socket FP7, while Intel uses Socket 1151. PCIe capabilities also diverge: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD chip’s production status is Active, whereas Intel’s is End-of-life. The Intel part includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P630), while AMD’s integrated graphics field is null. The AMD part’s release date is September 26, 2022; Intel’s is July 11, 2018. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $367, which is stated once here as recorded, while AMD’s launch MSRP is not listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Xeon E-2176G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The AMD chip scores 11777 versus Intel’s 11589, a 1.6% lead for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel chip have any benchmark wins over AMD?

A: In the head-to-head benchmark set, Intel has zero wins. AMD wins all six tests, including all single-core and multi-core Cinebench variants.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The AMD part supports DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s. Both use dual-channel buses.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is listed as Active, while the Intel Xeon E-2176G is End-of-life.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2176G has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, compared to AMD’s 3.80 GHz. Despite this, AMD wins all single-core tests in the head-to-head data.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Intel Xeon E-2176G |

|-------|---------------------------|--------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1900 MHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.80 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 80 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1151 |

| Architecture | Zen 3+ | Coffee Lake |

| Codename | Rembrandt | Coffee Lake-S WS |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not listed | 154 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 3, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | None listed | HD Graphics P630 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2022-09-26 | 2018-07-11 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $367 |

The Verdict

The data points to a clear, if narrow, choice for most compute-focused workloads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I leads in every shared benchmark, with margins of 1.6% to 1.8%. It offers more cores, more threads, faster memory bandwidth, a smaller process node, and a dramatically lower TDP (15 W vs 80 W). For users who prioritize raw Cinebench-style performance, power efficiency, or modern memory support, the AMD part is the stronger pick from this database.

The Intel Xeon E-2176G, however, still has a place. It holds a higher boost clock (4.70 GHz), includes integrated graphics, and has recorded Geekbench scores that AMD lacks in this dataset. Its launch MSRP of $367 is recorded, but no comparable price exists for AMD, so cost cannot be weighed. For systems that require a server/workstation Xeon with an iGPU, or for workloads that align with Geekbench metrics where AMD has no recorded scores, Intel remains a viable option. The Intel part’s End-of-life status and older DDR4 platform, though, make it a less future-proof choice. Based strictly on the head-to-head results, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the performance winner in all measured categories.