CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 5600H
Xeon E7-4809 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7-4809 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600H | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600H | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 5600H and Xeon E7-4809 v2
Ryzen 5 5600H
The Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,533 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E7-4809 v2
The Xeon E7-4809 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to none. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 16,471 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 5600H and Xeon E7-4809 v2 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. The Ryzen 5 5600H is built on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600H scores 16,533 against the Xeon E7-4809 v2's 16,471 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600H. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600H vs 12 MB on the Xeon E7-4809 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600H | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | none |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+74% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 16,533 | 16,471 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,126 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,764 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,678 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600H uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E7-4809 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600H | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600H) / not specified (Xeon E7-4809 v2). The Ryzen 5 5600H includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (7-core)), while the Xeon E7-4809 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600H targets Gaming Laptops. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 5600H rivals Core i5-11400H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600H | Xeon E7-4809 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (7-core) | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming Laptops | — |
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