Ryzen 7 5800HS vs Xeon D-2183IT

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021

Popular choices:

VS
Intel

Xeon D-2183IT

16 Cores32 Thrd100 WWMax: 3 GHz2018

Popular choices:

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 5800HS

2021

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +26.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Draws 35W instead of 100W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 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.

Xeon D-2183IT

2018

Why buy it

  • +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 7 5800HS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Lower PassMark (19,377 vs 19,512).
  • 185.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5800HS 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 7 5800HS 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 5800HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 26.1% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Ryzen 7 5800HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 5800HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 26.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Ryzen 7 5800HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 16/32. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRyzen 7 5800HSXeon D-2183IT
1080p
low183 FPS176 FPS
medium150 FPS140 FPS
high121 FPS112 FPS
ultra99 FPS88 FPS
1440p
low155 FPS139 FPS
medium125 FPS109 FPS
high101 FPS86 FPS
ultra82 FPS68 FPS
4K
low87 FPS66 FPS
medium76 FPS55 FPS
high60 FPS43 FPS
ultra47 FPS34 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 7 5800HSXeon D-2183IT
1080p
low488 FPS189 FPS
medium421 FPS168 FPS
high361 FPS145 FPS
ultra315 FPS119 FPS
1440p
low457 FPS163 FPS
medium381 FPS149 FPS
high331 FPS129 FPS
ultra279 FPS104 FPS
4K
low326 FPS106 FPS
medium280 FPS97 FPS
high256 FPS85 FPS
ultra221 FPS68 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 7 5800HSXeon D-2183IT
1080p
low488 FPS484 FPS
medium488 FPS484 FPS
high488 FPS468 FPS
ultra488 FPS406 FPS
1440p
low488 FPS484 FPS
medium488 FPS446 FPS
high486 FPS386 FPS
ultra430 FPS335 FPS
4K
low469 FPS401 FPS
medium397 FPS310 FPS
high349 FPS265 FPS
ultra284 FPS213 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 7 5800HSXeon D-2183IT
1080p
low488 FPS484 FPS
medium488 FPS484 FPS
high488 FPS484 FPS
ultra488 FPS484 FPS
1440p
low488 FPS484 FPS
medium488 FPS484 FPS
high488 FPS484 FPS
ultra440 FPS415 FPS
4K
low473 FPS449 FPS
medium422 FPS401 FPS
high370 FPS357 FPS
ultra315 FPS306 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5800HS and Xeon D-2183IT

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800HS

The Ryzen 7 5800HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,512 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5800HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2183IT offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-2183IT has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800HS versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2183IT — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800HS (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800HS uses the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon D-2183IT uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800HS scores 19,512 against the Xeon D-2183IT's 19,377 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800HS vs 22 MB on the Xeon D-2183IT.

FeatureRyzen 7 5800HSXeon D-2183IT
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz+47%
3 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+27%
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
22 MB+38%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
16 MB+3100%
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)
Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark
19,512
19,377
🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5800HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-2183IT uses FCBGA2518 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 5800HSXeon D-2183IT
Socket
FP6
FCBGA2518
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%