Ryzen 5 4600H vs Xeon W-1250P

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 4600H

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1250P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 14,259).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Xeon W-1250P

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $311 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Ryzen 5 4600H

2020

Xeon W-1250P

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 125W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-1250P across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 14,259).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $311 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌177.8% higher power demand at 125W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-1250P better than Ryzen 5 4600H?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1250P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 4600H is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon W-1250P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-1250P is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Xeon W-1250P is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-1250P is at an unclear MSRP at $311 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 17.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (45.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon W-1250P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. 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 4600H Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1250P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-1250P
1080p
low	173 FPS	290 FPS
medium	141 FPS	253 FPS
high	112 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	182 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	243 FPS
medium	119 FPS	191 FPS
high	93 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	168 FPS
medium	60 FPS	134 FPS
high	47 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	90 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-1250P
1080p
low	267 FPS	356 FPS
medium	224 FPS	288 FPS
high	196 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	307 FPS
medium	193 FPS	251 FPS
high	173 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	192 FPS	254 FPS
medium	171 FPS	211 FPS
high	149 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	161 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-1250P
1080p
low	354 FPS	356 FPS
medium	354 FPS	356 FPS
high	354 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	354 FPS	356 FPS
medium	354 FPS	356 FPS
high	354 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	356 FPS
4K
low	354 FPS	356 FPS
medium	353 FPS	356 FPS
high	301 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	318 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-1250P
1080p
low	354 FPS	356 FPS
medium	354 FPS	356 FPS
high	354 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	354 FPS	356 FPS
medium	354 FPS	356 FPS
high	354 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	356 FPS
4K
low	354 FPS	356 FPS
medium	354 FPS	356 FPS
high	342 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	356 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4600H and Xeon W-1250P

Ryzen 5 4600H

The Ryzen 5 4600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,173 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon W-1250P

The Xeon W-1250P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 14,259 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 4600H and Xeon W-1250P share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600H versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-1250P — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250P (base: 3 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4600H is built on the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4600H scores 14,173 against the Xeon W-1250P's 14,259 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-1250P. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600H vs 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250P.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-1250P
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.8 GHz+20%
Base Clock	3 GHz	4.1 GHz+37%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020)	—
PassMark	14,173	14,259

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4600H uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1250P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.