Ryzen 5 5600X vs Xeon D-1848TER

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 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.2% higher average FPS across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1848TER, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Xeon D-1848TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-1848TER

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,952 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Xeon D-1848TER

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.2% higher average FPS across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1848TER, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Xeon D-1848TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 31 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,952 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600X better than Xeon D-1848TER?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1848TER makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 5600X 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, Ryzen 5 5600X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 20.2% more average FPS across 31 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600X is the better fit. You are getting 28.9% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 5600X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5600X is at an unclear MSRP at $299 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 20.2% average FPS lead across 31 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (73.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 D-1848TER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2020). 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 5600X Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1848TER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon D-1848TER
1080p
low	203 FPS	177 FPS
medium	174 FPS	144 FPS
high	140 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	143 FPS
medium	141 FPS	114 FPS
high	113 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	68 FPS
medium	76 FPS	57 FPS
high	60 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon D-1848TER
1080p
low	464 FPS	141 FPS
medium	387 FPS	124 FPS
high	324 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	291 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	397 FPS	124 FPS
medium	334 FPS	112 FPS
high	290 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	263 FPS	91 FPS
medium	226 FPS	84 FPS
high	205 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon D-1848TER
1080p
low	546 FPS	424 FPS
medium	473 FPS	424 FPS
high	432 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	358 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	508 FPS	424 FPS
medium	413 FPS	424 FPS
high	375 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	404 FPS
medium	292 FPS	313 FPS
high	255 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	214 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon D-1848TER
1080p
low	546 FPS	424 FPS
medium	546 FPS	424 FPS
high	546 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	424 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	424 FPS
medium	546 FPS	424 FPS
high	546 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	524 FPS	418 FPS
4K
low	529 FPS	424 FPS
medium	484 FPS	401 FPS
high	435 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	308 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Xeon D-1848TER

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon D-1848TER

The Xeon D-1848TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,952 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1848TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1848TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER — a 39% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X is built on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Xeon D-1848TER's 16,952 — a 25.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon D-1848TER
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+48%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+85%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+113%	15360 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	—
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	—
PassMark	21,845+29%	16,952

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1848TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon D-1848TER
Socket	AM4	FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—