Ryzen 7 1800X vs Xeon D-2733NT

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 7 1800X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $499 MSRP, while Xeon D-2733NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌18.8% higher power demand at 95W vs 80W.

Xeon D-2733NT

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 95W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 1800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,206 vs 16,305).

Ryzen 7 1800X

2017

Xeon D-2733NT

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 95W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $499 MSRP, while Xeon D-2733NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌18.8% higher power demand at 95W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 1800X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,206 vs 16,305).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 1800X better than Xeon D-2733NT?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-2733NT makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 1800X 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 7 1800X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.6% 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, Ryzen 7 1800X is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 1800X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 1800X is at an unclear MSRP at $499 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 10.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (32.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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-2733NT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2017). 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 7 1800X Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2733NT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 1800X	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	213 FPS	173 FPS
medium	178 FPS	141 FPS
high	143 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	143 FPS
medium	146 FPS	114 FPS
high	115 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	67 FPS
medium	61 FPS	57 FPS
high	48 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 1800X	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	284 FPS	154 FPS
medium	251 FPS	135 FPS
high	222 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	251 FPS	135 FPS
medium	227 FPS	122 FPS
high	200 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	98 FPS
medium	169 FPS	91 FPS
high	154 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 1800X	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	408 FPS	405 FPS
medium	408 FPS	405 FPS
high	408 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	408 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	408 FPS	405 FPS
medium	408 FPS	405 FPS
high	391 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	376 FPS	405 FPS
medium	310 FPS	321 FPS
high	277 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	220 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 1800X	Xeon D-2733NT
1080p
low	408 FPS	405 FPS
medium	408 FPS	405 FPS
high	408 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	408 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	408 FPS	405 FPS
medium	408 FPS	405 FPS
high	408 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	408 FPS	405 FPS
4K
low	408 FPS	405 FPS
medium	408 FPS	405 FPS
high	407 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	312 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 1800X and Xeon D-2733NT

Ryzen 7 1800X

The Ryzen 7 1800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,305 points. Launch price was $499.

Xeon D-2733NT

The Xeon D-2733NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,206 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 1800X and Xeon D-2733NT share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 1800X versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-2733NT — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 1800X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 1800X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 1800X scores 16,305 against the Xeon D-2733NT's 16,206 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 1800X. L3 cache: 16384 kB on the Ryzen 7 1800X vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2733NT.

Feature	Ryzen 7 1800X	Xeon D-2733NT
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4 GHz+25%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+71%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16384 kB+7%	15 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+220%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	16,305	16,206
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,314	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,130	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,700	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 1800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2733NT uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 1800X	Xeon D-2733NT
Socket	AM4	FCBGA2579
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 1800X) / not specified (Xeon D-2733NT). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 1800X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 1800X rivals Core i7-8700.