CPU
GPU
Ryzen 9 5980HS
Xeon W-1290
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5980HS
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 5980HS | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 5980HS | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 9 5980HS and Xeon W-1290
Ryzen 9 5980HS
The Ryzen 9 5980HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,257 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-1290
The Xeon W-1290 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,112 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 5980HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon W-1290 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon W-1290 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HS versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1290 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 5980HS uses the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-1290 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 5980HS scores 20,257 against the Xeon W-1290's 20,112 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 9 5980HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5980HS vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 5980HS | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,257 | 20,112 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 5980HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1290 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 5980HS | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-4266 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HS) / not specified (Xeon W-1290). The Ryzen 9 5980HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8CU)), while the Xeon W-1290 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HS targets Mobile High-End.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 5980HS | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (8CU) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mobile High-End | — |
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