AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I vs Intel Xeon E-2246G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a remarkably consistent set of results across all six Cinebench comparisons. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I wins every single head-to-head benchmark, though the margins are uniformly narrow. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD part scores 1187 against 1181 for the Intel Xeon E-2246G, a 0.5% advantage. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 167 versus 166, a 0.6% lead.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD processor posts 4946 in multicore while the Intel chip manages 4922, again a 0.5% delta. The single-core R20 numbers are 698 versus 694, with the AMD part ahead by 0.6%. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 11777 for the AMD versus 11720 for Intel, a 0.5% margin, and the R23 single-core test records 1662 against 1654, a 0.5% gap.

The pattern is striking in its uniformity. No benchmark in the database shows the Intel Xeon E-2246G taking a win, but every loss is small enough that the two chips are effectively trading blows in real workloads. The largest recorded advantage for the AMD part is 0.6% in both R15 and R20 single-core tests. The smallest is 0.5%. These deltas are within typical run-to-run variance for Cinebench workloads, yet the database records them as consistent wins for the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I.

The average benchmark scores tell a slightly different story. The AMD chip has an average benchmark score of 3406, while the Intel Xeon E-2246G sits at 3492. That places the Intel part in the 55th percentile of all CPUs, with the AMD part at the 54th percentile. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-1680 v4 at 3494, a 0% delta, and the Intel Core i9-9900T at 3499, which is 0.2% ahead of the Xeon. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E-2236 at 3410, which sits 0.1% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U at 3394, which trails by 0.4%.

This divergence between head-to-head Cinebench wins and overall average score comes from the Intel part having additional Geekbench entries in its benchmark set. The Intel Xeon E-2246G records 5988 in Geekbench multicore and 1613 in single-core, tests that do not appear in the AMD part's recorded benchmark list.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split follows the benchmark data closely, but with important nuances. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I wins all six recorded Cinebench tests, making it the stronger choice for render workloads that scale with Cinebench scores. Its multicore R23 result of 11777 versus 11720 gives it a slight edge in long-form rendering tasks, while its single-core R23 score of 1662 versus 1654 suggests a small advantage in lightly threaded scenarios as well.

The Intel Xeon E-2246G, despite losing every direct comparison, has the higher average benchmark score at 3492 and the higher percentile ranking at 55. This comes from its Geekbench results, which are not part of the AMD chip's recorded benchmark suite. For workloads that correlate with Geekbench performance, the database only has evidence for the Intel part. The AMD processor has no recorded Geekbench scores, so no direct comparison is possible in that test family.

The AMD part wins on efficiency-oriented deployment scenarios. Its 15 watt TDP against the Intel chip's 80 watt TDP means the recorded data supports a substantial power advantage for the AMD processor, though the database does not include power consumption measurements. The AMD chip also runs on DDR5 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Intel part uses DDR4 at 42.7 GB/s. For memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads, the AMD platform has a documented advantage.

The Intel Xeon E-2246G holds advantages in platform maturity and integrated graphics. It includes HD Graphics P630, while the AMD part has no recorded integrated graphics. It also uses the Intel Socket 1151, a widely deployed desktop socket, versus the AMD Socket FP7.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I uses the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Xeon E-2246G uses the Coffee Lake architecture, codenamed Coffee Lake-S WS, built on a 14 nm process at Intel. This process gap is significant: the AMD part uses a 6 nm node while the Intel part uses a 14 nm node.

Core counts differ as well. The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD part therefore has two additional cores and four additional threads. Cache configurations also differ. Both have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 512 KB of L2 per core versus 256 KB per core on the Intel chip. The AMD processor has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel processor has 12 MB. The Intel part has a recorded die size of 154 mm²; no die size is recorded for the AMD chip.

Clock speeds show the Intel part with a substantial rated advantage. The Intel Xeon E-2246G has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. Despite the lower rated clocks, the AMD part matches or slightly exceeds the Intel chip in every recorded Cinebench test, which indicates that the architectural efficiency of Zen 3+ compensates for the clock deficit.

Memory support diverges completely. The AMD part supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe generations also differ: the AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes.

The Intel part has integrated graphics in the form of HD Graphics P630. The AMD part has no recorded integrated graphics. Production status also differs: the AMD processor is listed as Active, while the Intel processor is End-of-life. The AMD part was released on 2022-09-26, while the Intel part was released on 2019-05-28.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2246G has an average benchmark score of 3492, placing it in the 55th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has an average benchmark score of 3406, placing it in the 54th percentile.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I wins all six recorded Cinebench head-to-head tests: R15 multicore (1187 versus 1181), R15 single-core (167 versus 166), R20 multicore (4946 versus 4922), R20 single-core (698 versus 694), R23 multicore (11777 versus 11720), and R23 single-core (1662 versus 1654).

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Intel Xeon E-2246G supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Xeon E-2246G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel Xeon E-2246G has a TDP of 80 watts.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2246G includes HD Graphics P630. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I has no recorded integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports different choices for different deployment scenarios. For workloads that rely exclusively on Cinebench-style rendering performance, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I is the recorded winner in every test, though the margins are small. A 0.5% to 0.6% advantage across all six tests means the AMD part is consistently, if narrowly, ahead in this specific workload family.

For deployments where the overall average benchmark score matters most, the Intel Xeon E-2246G is the higher-rated part. Its average score of 3492 exceeds the AMD part's 3406, and its 55th percentile ranking tops the AMD part's 54th percentile. The Intel part also has recorded Geekbench scores, giving it a documented performance profile in that test family that the AMD part lacks.

For power-constrained environments, the AMD processor is the clear choice based on the recorded TDP figures. A 15 watt TDP against an 80 watt TDP is a substantial difference that the database records directly. The AMD part also offers newer memory technology with DDR5 support and higher recorded memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s.

For platforms requiring integrated graphics, the Intel part is the only option with a recorded iGPU. The HD Graphics P630 is present on the Intel Xeon E-2246G, while the AMD part has no recorded integrated graphics. The Intel part also uses the widely available Socket 1151, which may factor into platform availability considerations.

The AMD processor is the newer design, released on 2022-09-26 and still listed as Active in production. The Intel processor was released on 2019-05-28 and is now listed as End-of-life. Buyers seeking a current production part with an active lifecycle should favor the AMD processor based on the recorded production status.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Intel Xeon E-2246G |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1900.00 MHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.80 GHz | 4.80 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 recorded | 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 (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | None recorded | HD Graphics P630 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

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

| Release Date | 2022-09-26 | 2019-05-28 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $311 |

| Part Number | 100-000000559 | SRF7G |