Ryzen 5 1400 vs Xeon D-1813NT

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,731 vs 7,732).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 10 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Xeon D-1813NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌54.8% higher power demand at 65W vs 42W.

Xeon D-1813NT

2023

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 42W instead of 65W, a 23W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 1400 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Xeon D-1813NT

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Draws 42W instead of 65W, a 23W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,731 vs 7,732).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 10 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Xeon D-1813NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌54.8% higher power demand at 65W vs 42W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 1400 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon D-1813NT better than Ryzen 5 1400?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1813NT makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 1400 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-1813NT is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon D-1813NT is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Xeon D-1813NT is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you 0% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 1400 only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 7,731 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon D-1813NT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017), 25% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 5 1400 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1813NT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon D-1813NT
1080p
low	170 FPS	168 FPS
medium	148 FPS	132 FPS
high	119 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	138 FPS
medium	118 FPS	107 FPS
high	92 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	65 FPS
medium	58 FPS	54 FPS
high	45 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon D-1813NT
1080p
low	168 FPS	100 FPS
medium	148 FPS	88 FPS
high	139 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	87 FPS
medium	129 FPS	77 FPS
high	120 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	114 FPS	69 FPS
medium	103 FPS	63 FPS
high	80 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon D-1813NT
1080p
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon D-1813NT
1080p
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	193 FPS
medium	193 FPS	193 FPS
high	193 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	193 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 1400 and Xeon D-1813NT

Ryzen 5 1400

The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.

Xeon D-1813NT

The Xeon D-1813NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 42 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,732 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 1400 and Xeon D-1813NT share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon D-1813NT — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 1400 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1400 is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1400 scores 7,731 against the Xeon D-1813NT's 7,732 — a 0% lead for the Xeon D-1813NT. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400 vs 10240 kB on the Xeon D-1813NT.

Feature	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon D-1813NT
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+42%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+45%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	10240 kB+25%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	—
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	—
PassMark	7,731	7,732

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1813NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 1400	Xeon D-1813NT
Socket	AM4	FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—