Ryzen 5 4600H vs Xeon W-2235

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 130W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-2235 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 14,235).

Xeon W-2235

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $555 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌188.9% higher power demand at 130W vs 45W.

Ryzen 5 4600H

2020

Xeon W-2235

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 130W, a 85W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-2235 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,173 vs 14,235).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $555 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌188.9% higher power demand at 130W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-2235 better than Ryzen 5 4600H?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-2235 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-2235 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.6% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-2235 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Xeon W-2235 is the smarter buy today. Xeon W-2235 is at an unclear MSRP at $555 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 10.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (25.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 5 4600H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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-2235 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-2235
1080p
low	173 FPS	184 FPS
medium	141 FPS	146 FPS
high	112 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	151 FPS
medium	119 FPS	118 FPS
high	93 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	82 FPS
medium	60 FPS	69 FPS
high	47 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-2235
1080p
low	267 FPS	310 FPS
medium	224 FPS	259 FPS
high	196 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	275 FPS
medium	193 FPS	232 FPS
high	173 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	192 FPS	228 FPS
medium	171 FPS	196 FPS
high	149 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	151 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-2235
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	346 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	274 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-2235
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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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4600H and Xeon W-2235

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-2235

The Xeon W-2235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,235 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 4600H and Xeon W-2235 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600H versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2235 — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2235 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.8 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-2235's 14,235 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W-2235. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600H vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2235.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600H	Xeon W-2235
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.6 GHz+15%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.8 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8.25 MB+3%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020)	—
PassMark	14,173	14,235

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4600H uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2235 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.