Ryzen 5 5500 vs Xeon D-2183IT

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 5500

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 100W, a 35W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,311 vs 19,377).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 22 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2183IT, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $159 MSRP, while Xeon D-2183IT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-2183IT

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅+37.5% larger total L3 cache (22 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5500 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌53.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 65W.

Ryzen 5 5500

2022

Xeon D-2183IT

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 100W, a 35W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅+37.5% larger total L3 cache (22 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,311 vs 19,377).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 22 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2183IT, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $159 MSRP, while Xeon D-2183IT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5500 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌53.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5500 better than Xeon D-2183IT?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-2183IT makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 5500 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-2183IT is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 37.5% larger total L3 cache (22 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 5500 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5500 is at an unclear MSRP at $159 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 10.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon D-2183IT is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (121.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 5500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2018). 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 5500 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2183IT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Xeon D-2183IT
1080p
low	181 FPS	176 FPS
medium	150 FPS	140 FPS
high	120 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	153 FPS	139 FPS
medium	124 FPS	109 FPS
high	98 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	66 FPS
medium	61 FPS	55 FPS
high	48 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Xeon D-2183IT
1080p
low	329 FPS	189 FPS
medium	285 FPS	168 FPS
high	254 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	291 FPS	163 FPS
medium	258 FPS	149 FPS
high	233 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	229 FPS	106 FPS
medium	206 FPS	97 FPS
high	189 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Xeon D-2183IT
1080p
low	483 FPS	484 FPS
medium	483 FPS	484 FPS
high	483 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	406 FPS	406 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	484 FPS
medium	411 FPS	446 FPS
high	361 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	335 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	401 FPS
medium	285 FPS	310 FPS
high	248 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5500	Xeon D-2183IT
1080p
low	483 FPS	484 FPS
medium	483 FPS	484 FPS
high	483 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	483 FPS	484 FPS
1440p
low	483 FPS	484 FPS
medium	483 FPS	484 FPS
high	483 FPS	484 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	415 FPS
4K
low	448 FPS	449 FPS
medium	404 FPS	401 FPS
high	360 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	308 FPS	306 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5500 and Xeon D-2183IT

Ryzen 5 5500

The Ryzen 5 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,311 points. Launch price was $159.

Xeon D-2183IT

The Xeon D-2183IT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2518. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,377 points. Launch price was $1,764.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5500 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-2183IT offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-2183IT has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2183IT — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon D-2183IT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500 scores 19,311 against the Xeon D-2183IT's 19,377 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-2183IT. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5500 vs 22 MB on the Xeon D-2183IT.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500	Xeon D-2183IT
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+40%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+64%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	22 MB+38%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	16 MB+3100%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	19,311	19,377

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2183IT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5500	Xeon D-2183IT
Socket	AM4	FCBGA2518
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—