Ryzen 5 4600U vs Xeon Silver 4114

Ryzen 5 4600U vs Xeon Silver 4114 Performance Spectrum

Ryzen 5 4600U

6 / 12

13,043

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon Silver 4114

10 / 20

13,097

+0.4%

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.

Ryzen 5 4600U vs Xeon Silver 4114 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen 5 4600U vs Xeon Silver 4114: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 5 4600U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 85W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Silver 4114 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,043 vs 13,097).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 14 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon Silver 4114, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads and 48 PCIe lanes.

Xeon Silver 4114

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+71.9% larger total L3 cache (14 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads, plus 48 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $612 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4600U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌466.7% higher power demand at 85W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Silver 4114 better than Ryzen 5 4600U?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon Silver 4114 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 4600U is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Silver 4114 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 14.2% 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, Xeon Silver 4114 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 71.9% larger total L3 cache (14 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Xeon Silver 4114 is the better buy right now. Xeon Silver 4114 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $612 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 14.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (21.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 4600U makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Ryzen 5 4600U vs Xeon Silver 4114 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Ryzen 5 4600U

The Ryzen 5 4600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,043 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon Silver 4114

The Xeon Silver 4114 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,097 points. Launch price was $694.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4600U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4114 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Silver 4114 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4114 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 4600U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4600U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4114 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4600U scores 13,043 against the Xeon Silver 4114's 13,097 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4114. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600U vs 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4114.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600U	Xeon Silver 4114
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+33%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	13.75 MB+72%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	10 MB+1900%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	13,043	13,097

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4600U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4114 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.