Ryzen 9 5980HS vs Xeon D-1747NTE

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 9 5980HS

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Xeon D-1747NTE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,257 vs 20,279).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1747NTE, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.

Xeon D-1747NTE

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 5980HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 9 5980HS

2021

Xeon D-1747NTE

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Graphics (8CU), while Xeon D-1747NTE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,257 vs 20,279).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1747NTE, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 9 5980HS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 9 5980HS can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon D-1747NTE better than Ryzen 9 5980HS?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1747NTE makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 9 5980HS 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-1747NTE is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads.

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

Xeon D-1747NTE still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon D-1747NTE is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon D-1747NTE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 20 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 9 5980HS Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1747NTE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Xeon D-1747NTE
1080p
low	277 FPS	179 FPS
medium	250 FPS	147 FPS
high	210 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	241 FPS	145 FPS
medium	195 FPS	116 FPS
high	159 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	68 FPS
medium	138 FPS	58 FPS
high	106 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Xeon D-1747NTE
1080p
low	506 FPS	282 FPS
medium	464 FPS	242 FPS
high	390 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	485 FPS	248 FPS
medium	407 FPS	220 FPS
high	349 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	179 FPS
medium	288 FPS	163 FPS
high	263 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	109 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Xeon D-1747NTE
1080p
low	506 FPS	507 FPS
medium	506 FPS	507 FPS
high	506 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	453 FPS
1440p
low	506 FPS	507 FPS
medium	506 FPS	465 FPS
high	506 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	366 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	427 FPS
medium	469 FPS	332 FPS
high	413 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	348 FPS	237 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Xeon D-1747NTE
1080p
low	506 FPS	507 FPS
medium	506 FPS	507 FPS
high	506 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	506 FPS	507 FPS
1440p
low	506 FPS	507 FPS
medium	506 FPS	507 FPS
high	506 FPS	507 FPS
ultra	477 FPS	442 FPS
4K
low	506 FPS	465 FPS
medium	463 FPS	417 FPS
high	410 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	326 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 5980HS and Xeon D-1747NTE

Ryzen 9 5980HS

The Ryzen 9 5980HS 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 20,257 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon D-1747NTE

The Xeon D-1747NTE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,279 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 5980HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1747NTE offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1747NTE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HS versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1747NTE — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5980HS (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 9 5980HS is built on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 5980HS scores 20,257 against the Xeon D-1747NTE's 20,279 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-1747NTE. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5980HS vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1747NTE.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Xeon D-1747NTE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+37%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+20%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+7%	15 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)	—
PassMark	20,257	20,279

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 5980HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1747NTE uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5980HS	Xeon D-1747NTE
Socket	FP6	FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-4266	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HS) / not specified (Xeon D-1747NTE). The Ryzen 9 5980HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Xeon D-1747NTE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HS targets Mobile High-End.