Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs Xeon D-2796TE

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 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 118W, a 53W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,342).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2796TE, which brings 20 cores / 40 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon D-2796TE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-2796TE

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 20 cores / 40 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌81.5% higher power demand at 118W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Xeon D-2796TE

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 118W, a 53W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 20 cores / 40 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,342).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-2796TE, which brings 20 cores / 40 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon D-2796TE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌81.5% higher power demand at 118W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 better than Xeon D-2796TE?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-2796TE makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 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-2796TE is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is at an unclear MSRP at $300 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 19.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon D-2796TE is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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-2796TE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 20 cores / 40 threads instead of 8/16. 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 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-2796TE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon D-2796TE
1080p
low	159 FPS	182 FPS
medium	131 FPS	151 FPS
high	115 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	145 FPS
medium	113 FPS	116 FPS
high	95 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	69 FPS
medium	68 FPS	58 FPS
high	55 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon D-2796TE
1080p
low	511 FPS	206 FPS
medium	431 FPS	183 FPS
high	336 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	127 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	177 FPS
medium	377 FPS	162 FPS
high	305 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	115 FPS
medium	236 FPS	106 FPS
high	208 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	75 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon D-2796TE
1080p
low	649 FPS	659 FPS
medium	529 FPS	581 FPS
high	480 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	441 FPS
1440p
low	543 FPS	587 FPS
medium	449 FPS	478 FPS
high	409 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	396 FPS	429 FPS
medium	320 FPS	333 FPS
high	289 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	229 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon D-2796TE
1080p
low	651 FPS	659 FPS
medium	651 FPS	659 FPS
high	651 FPS	642 FPS
ultra	641 FPS	548 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	659 FPS
medium	651 FPS	573 FPS
high	593 FPS	492 FPS
ultra	511 FPS	419 FPS
4K
low	526 FPS	450 FPS
medium	473 FPS	403 FPS
high	426 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	309 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and Xeon D-2796TE

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon D-2796TE

The Xeon D-2796TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 118 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,342 points. Launch price was $2,101.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2796TE offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon D-2796TE has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-2796TE — a 39% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 26,054 against the Xeon D-2796TE's 26,342 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon D-2796TE. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2796TE.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845	Xeon D-2796TE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+48%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+70%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+7%	30 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	26,054	26,342+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-2796TE uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.