Ryzen 7 7800X3D
VS
Xeon D-1718T

Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Xeon D-1718T

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1718T

4 Cores8 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2022

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
107%
#198
Core i3-9350KF
MSRP: $173|Avg: $80
106%
#199
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
MSRP: $220|Avg: $220
106%
#200
Core i3-9300
MSRP: $143|Avg: $75
106%
#201
Ryzen 7 3800XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $249
105%
#202
Core i5-11400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $140
104%
#203
Core i3-10305
MSRP: $149|Avg: $100
103%
#204
Core i3-9320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $80
103%
#205
Core i3-10105
MSRP: $122|Avg: $90
103%
#206
Core i3-13100E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#207
Core i9-13900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $536
102%
#208
Processor 300
MSRP: $82|Avg: $80
102%
#209
Ryzen 5 2600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $145
102%
#210
Ryzen 5 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $80
101%
#211
Core i9-14900KS
MSRP: $749|Avg: $670
101%
#212
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $384
100%
#213
Core i3-8100T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $59
100%
#214
Core i7-13700E
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
100%
#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
99%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
99%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
98%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
98%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
97%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
96%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
96%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
96%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1718T

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
6488%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1225%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1088%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
841%
#290
Xeon Gold 5420+
MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848
98%
#292
Xeon w7-2575X
MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860
98%
#294
Xeon Gold 6444Y
MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A
97%
#295
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782
97%
#296
Xeon Platinum 8380
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965
97%
#451
Xeon D-1718T
MSRP: $302|Avg: $302
100%
#452
Xeon D-1622
MSRP: $195|Avg: $170
99%
#453
Xeon E3-1290 v2
MSRP: $885|Avg: $125
99%
#454
Xeon E5-2420 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $112
99%
#455
Xeon E3-1285 v6
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
99%
#456
Xeon E3-1268L v5
MSRP: $377|Avg: $93
99%
#460
Xeon E5-1428L V2
MSRP: $494|Avg: $83
98%
#461
Xeon E5-1428L
MSRP: $480|Avg: N/A
98%
#463
Xeon E5-2620 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $54
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($302) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1718T is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon D-1718T
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
More affordable ($302)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($384), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($82 less, 27% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon D-1718T
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+179%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
More affordable ($302)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Xeon D-1718T

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Intel

Xeon D-1718T

The Xeon D-1718T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,674 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1718T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1718T — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Xeon D-1718T's 9,674 — a 112% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 900, a 100% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 3,500 (124.3% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 10 MB on the Xeon D-1718T.

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon D-1718T
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+100%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
5 GHz+43%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
4.4 GHz+69%
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
96 MB (total)+860%
10 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Process
5 nm-50%
10 nm
Architecture
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
34,293+254%
9,674
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,700+200%
900
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,000+329%
3,500
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1718T uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon D-1718T — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon D-1718T supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 16 (Xeon D-1718T) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and SoC (Xeon D-1718T).

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon D-1718T
Socket
AM5
FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200+25%
DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
256 GB+100%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28+75%
16
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon D-1718T). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon D-1718T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Xeon D-1718T targets Server/Edge. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon D-1718T
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
None
Unlocked
Yes
No
AVX-512
Yes
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Gaming
Server/Edge
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1718T debuted at $302. At current prices ($384 vs $302), the Xeon D-1718T is $82 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers 89.3 pts/$ vs 32.0 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1718T — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 94.4% better value option.

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DXeon D-1718T
MSRP
$449
$302-33%
Avg Price (30d)
$384
$302-21%
Performance per Dollar
89.3+179%
32.0
Release Date
2023
2022