Ryzen 5 5625U vs Xeon D-1733NT

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 5625U

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 53W, a 38W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,717 vs 14,849).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1733NT, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon D-1733NT

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5625U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5625U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌253.3% higher power demand at 53W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5625U

2022

Xeon D-1733NT

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 53W, a 38W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,717 vs 14,849).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1733NT, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5625U across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5625U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌253.3% higher power demand at 53W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon D-1733NT better than Ryzen 5 5625U?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1733NT makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 5625U 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-1733NT is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon D-1733NT is the smarter buy today. Xeon D-1733NT is at an unclear MSRP at $300 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.9% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 5625U is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 12.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (49.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon D-1733NT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 5625U Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1733NT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5625U	Xeon D-1733NT
1080p
low	172 FPS	177 FPS
medium	146 FPS	144 FPS
high	118 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	143 FPS
medium	123 FPS	114 FPS
high	99 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	68 FPS
medium	71 FPS	57 FPS
high	56 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5625U	Xeon D-1733NT
1080p
low	318 FPS	159 FPS
medium	276 FPS	139 FPS
high	249 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	282 FPS	139 FPS
medium	250 FPS	126 FPS
high	229 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	101 FPS
medium	200 FPS	94 FPS
high	186 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5625U	Xeon D-1733NT
1080p
low	368 FPS	371 FPS
medium	368 FPS	371 FPS
high	368 FPS	371 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	371 FPS
1440p
low	368 FPS	371 FPS
medium	368 FPS	371 FPS
high	360 FPS	371 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	345 FPS
4K
low	338 FPS	371 FPS
medium	284 FPS	322 FPS
high	247 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	220 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5625U	Xeon D-1733NT
1080p
low	368 FPS	371 FPS
medium	368 FPS	371 FPS
high	368 FPS	371 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	371 FPS
1440p
low	368 FPS	371 FPS
medium	368 FPS	371 FPS
high	368 FPS	371 FPS
ultra	368 FPS	371 FPS
4K
low	368 FPS	371 FPS
medium	368 FPS	371 FPS
high	365 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	309 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5625U and Xeon D-1733NT

Ryzen 5 5625U

The Ryzen 5 5625U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,717 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon D-1733NT

The Xeon D-1733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,849 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5625U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1733NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon D-1733NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5625U versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1733NT — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5625U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5625U is built on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5625U scores 14,717 against the Xeon D-1733NT's 14,849 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon D-1733NT. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5625U vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1733NT.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5625U	Xeon D-1733NT
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+39%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+7%	15 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)	—
PassMark	14,717	14,849

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5625U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1733NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.