Ryzen 7 5800HS vs Xeon E-2386G

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

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2386G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon E-2386G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,468 vs 19,512).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 5800HS

2021

Xeon E-2386G

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2386G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (19,468 vs 19,512).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5800HS better than Xeon E-2386G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2386G 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 streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5800HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

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 0.2% better PassMark.

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 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB) and 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 7 5800HS Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2386G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800HS	Xeon E-2386G
1080p
low	183 FPS	295 FPS
medium	150 FPS	260 FPS
high	121 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	242 FPS
medium	125 FPS	192 FPS
high	101 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	87 FPS	167 FPS
medium	76 FPS	135 FPS
high	60 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800HS	Xeon E-2386G
1080p
low	488 FPS	487 FPS
medium	421 FPS	423 FPS
high	361 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	452 FPS	475 FPS
medium	381 FPS	386 FPS
high	331 FPS	348 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	323 FPS	380 FPS
medium	280 FPS	314 FPS
high	256 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	248 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800HS	Xeon E-2386G
1080p
low	488 FPS	487 FPS
medium	488 FPS	487 FPS
high	488 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	487 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	487 FPS
medium	488 FPS	487 FPS
high	486 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	450 FPS
4K
low	469 FPS	487 FPS
medium	397 FPS	452 FPS
high	349 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	320 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5800HS	Xeon E-2386G
1080p
low	488 FPS	487 FPS
medium	488 FPS	487 FPS
high	488 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	487 FPS
1440p
low	488 FPS	487 FPS
medium	488 FPS	487 FPS
high	488 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	487 FPS
4K
low	473 FPS	487 FPS
medium	422 FPS	487 FPS
high	370 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	437 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5800HS and Xeon E-2386G

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.

Xeon E-2386G

The Xeon E-2386G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,468 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5800HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E-2386G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2386G — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2386G (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800HS uses the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2386G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800HS scores 19,512 against the Xeon E-2386G's 19,468 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5800HS vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2386G.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5800HS	Xeon E-2386G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.1 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+33%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	19,512	19,468

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5800HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2386G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.