CPU Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2436 has an average benchmark score of 28530, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U scores 28350. The Intel part is ahead by 0.6%, a margin that places both firmly in the 80th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: How do the two compare in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2436 scores 18389 versus 10085 for the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, a decisive 82.3% advantage for Intel. This is the largest delta across all shared benchmarks.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark categories?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 7735U wins four of the fifteen head-to-head tests: data compression (250457 vs 246902), data encryption (15825 vs 13920), extended instructions (16349 vs 16334), and integer math (79580 vs 67082).

Q: What is the core and thread configuration for each chip?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2436 has 6 cores and 12 threads, whereas the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Intel part wins the majority of multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2436 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U have an "Active" production status.

Q: What are the respective process nodes?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2436 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U uses a 6 nm process at TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon E-2436 is part of the Xeon E-2400 series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S) and aimed at the Server/Workstation segment. It uses Intel Socket 1700 and features 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U belongs to the 7000 series, using the Zen 3+ architecture (codenamed Rembrandt-R) for the Mobile segment on AMD Socket FP7, with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Process technology differs significantly: Intel uses a 10 nm node at its own foundry, while AMD employs a 6 nm node at TSMC. Die sizes also diverge, with the Intel chip measuring 163 mm² and the AMD chip at 208 mm². Cache layouts are distinct: Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, plus 18 MB of shared L3; AMD offers 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

Memory support is similar on paper, both support DDR5 and dual-channel memory with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, and both support ECC memory. However, PCIe capabilities differ: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon 680M graphics, whereas the Intel Xeon has no integrated graphics listed. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $331; the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern: Intel dominates in CPU-intensive compute workloads, while AMD secures wins in specific algorithmic tasks. Starting with the most striking result, the Cinebench R23 multi-core test shows the Intel Xeon E-2436 scoring 18389 against the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U’s 10085, a 82.3% advantage. Single-core R23 follows a similar trend: Intel scores 2596 versus 1490, a 74.2% lead.

Cinebench R15 results reinforce this narrative. In multi-core, Intel scores 1853 against 1698, a 9.1% win, and in single-core, Intel posts 261 versus 234, an 11.5% margin. The PassMark multi-thread test gives Intel a narrower victory: 21708 versus 20723, a 4.8% edge. Single-thread PassMark shows Intel ahead at 3575 versus 3236, a 10.5% advantage.

Other Intel wins include PassMark physics (1353 vs 996, a 35.8% lead), floating-point math (50198 vs 42966, a 16.8% lead), find prime numbers (84 vs 57, a 47.4% lead), and random string sorting (28363 vs 26365, a 7.6% lead). These results indicate that Intel holds a substantial edge in workloads that rely on high-frequency, high-throughput execution.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U counters with four wins. PassMark data compression shows AMD at 250457 versus Intel’s 246902, a 1.4% margin. Data encryption goes to AMD at 15825 versus 13920, a 12% advantage. Extended instructions are nearly tied, with AMD at 16349 and Intel at 16334, a 0.1% difference. The largest AMD win comes in integer math: 79580 versus 67082, a 15.7% lead. These victories suggest that the Zen 3+ architecture handles certain integer-heavy and cryptographic operations more efficiently.

Across all fifteen head-to-head benchmarks, Intel wins eleven and AMD wins four. The average benchmark scores reflect this: Intel at 28530 against AMD at 28350, a 0.6% overall difference. Both chips sit in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, meaning they are statistically near-identical in aggregate performance despite the stark differences in individual tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on several key specifications. Core counts differ: Intel has 6 cores and 12 threads, while AMD has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.90 GHz for Intel and 2.70 GHz for AMD; boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for Intel and 4.75 GHz for AMD. TDP is a major differentiator: Intel draws 65 W, while AMD is rated at 28 W, reflecting the mobile versus server/workstation positioning.

Sockets are incompatible: Intel uses Socket 1700, AMD uses Socket FP7. Process nodes differ (10 nm Intel vs 6 nm TSMC), as do die sizes (163 mm² vs 208 mm²). Cache hierarchies are not shared: Intel has 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, plus 18 MB L3; AMD has 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, plus 16 MB L3. PCIe generations and lane counts differ: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The AMD chip includes Radeon 680M integrated graphics; the Intel chip has none. Release dates also differ, with Intel launching on 2023-12-13 and AMD on 2023-01-03.

The Verdict

The data paints a clear picture for different use cases. The Intel Xeon E-2436 is the stronger performer in the majority of benchmarks, particularly in multi-core rendering and physics simulations. Its 82.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 35.8% lead in PassMark physics make it the obvious choice for workloads that stress raw compute throughput. The 65 W TDP and server/workstation market segment reinforce this positioning.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735U, despite having more cores and threads, loses most compute benchmarks but wins in integer math and data encryption. Its 28 W TDP and mobile segment designation indicate it is designed for power-sensitive environments. The integrated Radeon 680M graphics provide a feature the Intel chip lacks entirely.

For a user prioritizing maximum multi-threaded performance, whether for rendering or heavy simulation, the Intel Xeon E-2436 is the data-backed selection. For a user needing lower power consumption, integrated graphics, or specific integer/encryption performance, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U justifies consideration. The overall average benchmark scores are close (28530 vs 28350), but the distribution of wins strongly favors Intel for compute-centric tasks.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Xeon E-2436: This chip wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1853 vs 1698), Cinebench R15 single-core (261 vs 234), Cinebench R23 multi-core (18389 vs 10085), Cinebench R23 single-core (2596 vs 1490), PassMark find prime numbers (84 vs 57), floating-point math (50198 vs 42966), multithread (21708 vs 20723), physics (1353 vs 996), random string sorting (28363 vs 26365), and single-thread (3575 vs 3236). These wins span rendering, physics, and general compute, making it the go-to for CPU-intensive server or workstation tasks.

AMD Ryzen 7 7735U: This chip wins in PassMark data compression (250457 vs 246902), data encryption (15825 vs 13920), extended instructions (16349 vs 16334), and integer math (79580 vs 67082). These are specialized workloads: compression routines, cryptographic operations, and integer-heavy algorithms. Additionally, the 28 W TDP makes it suitable for mobile platforms where thermal and power budgets are constrained, and the integrated Radeon 680M provides graphics capability without a discrete GPU.