Ryzen 5 5600 vs Xeon D-1746TER

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 5 5600

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +39.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 67W, a 2W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Xeon D-1746TER.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1746TER, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Xeon D-1746TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-1746TER

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,660 vs 21,550).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Ryzen 5 5600

2022

Xeon D-1746TER

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +39.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).
✅Draws 65W instead of 67W, a 2W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Xeon D-1746TER.

Why buy it

✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1746TER, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $199 MSRP, while Xeon D-1746TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,660 vs 21,550).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5600.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600 better than Xeon D-1746TER?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1746TER makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 5600 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 5600 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 39.6% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600 is the better fit. You are getting 37.6% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 5600 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 5600 is at an unclear MSRP at $199 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 39.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (108.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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-1746TER is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1746TER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	161 FPS	173 FPS
medium	130 FPS	141 FPS
high	112 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	143 FPS
medium	113 FPS	114 FPS
high	95 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	67 FPS
medium	69 FPS	57 FPS
high	55 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	508 FPS	154 FPS
medium	419 FPS	135 FPS
high	351 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	310 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	135 FPS
medium	375 FPS	122 FPS
high	323 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	313 FPS	98 FPS
medium	268 FPS	91 FPS
high	243 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	539 FPS	392 FPS
medium	526 FPS	392 FPS
high	483 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	392 FPS
medium	434 FPS	392 FPS
high	396 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	392 FPS
medium	298 FPS	327 FPS
high	255 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	223 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5600	Xeon D-1746TER
1080p
low	539 FPS	392 FPS
medium	539 FPS	392 FPS
high	539 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	539 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	392 FPS
medium	539 FPS	392 FPS
high	539 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	392 FPS
4K
low	501 FPS	392 FPS
medium	448 FPS	392 FPS
high	398 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	309 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600 and Xeon D-1746TER

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon D-1746TER

The Xeon D-1746TER 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,660 points. Launch price was $1,069.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1746TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1746TER has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1746TER — a 34.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600 uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon D-1746TER uses Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600 scores 21,550 against the Xeon D-1746TER's 15,660 — a 31.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-1746TER.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600	Xeon D-1746TER
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+42%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+75%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+113%	15 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Ice Lake-D (2022−2023)
PassMark	21,550+38%	15,660
Cinebench R23 Multi	11,077	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,052	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,600	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1746TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.