Ryzen 5 5500U vs Xeon W-2133
Ryzen 5 5500U
Xeon W-2133
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 5 5500U is positioned at rank 73 and the Xeon W-2133 is on rank 618, so the Ryzen 5 5500U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2133
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500U | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500U | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5500U and Xeon W-2133
Ryzen 5 5500U
The Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (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: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,736 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon W-2133
The Xeon W-2133 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,615 points. Launch price was $617.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 5500U and Xeon W-2133 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500U versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2133 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-2133 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500U scores 12,736 against the Xeon W-2133's 12,615 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 6,900 vs 6,000 (14% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,100 vs 1,292, a 16.1% lead for the Xeon W-2133 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,200 vs 6,647 (24.4% advantage for the Xeon W-2133). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500U vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2133.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500U | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8.25 MB (total)+3% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 12,736 | 12,615 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,900+15% | 6,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,100 | 1,292+17% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,200 | 6,647+28% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5500U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2133 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4 3200 MHz on the Ryzen 5 5500U versus DDR4-2666 on the Xeon W-2133 — the Ryzen 5 5500U supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2133 supports up to 512 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 4 (Xeon W-2133). PCIe lanes: 12 (Ryzen 5 5500U) vs 48 (Xeon W-2133) — the Xeon W-2133 offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP6 (Ryzen 5 5500U) and C422 (Xeon W-2133).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500U | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4 3200 MHz | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 512 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 48+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon W-2133 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 5 5500U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2133). The Ryzen 5 5500U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7)), while the Xeon W-2133 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500U targets Mobile, Xeon W-2133 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2133 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500U | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mobile | Workstation |
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