Xeon E-2456
VS
Ryzen 7 6800U

Xeon E-2456 vs Ryzen 7 6800U

Intel

Xeon E-2456

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 6800U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.7 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 Xeon E-2456

#201
Xeon Gold 6248R
MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A
106%
#210
EPYC 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
103%
#214
Xeon 6521P
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250
100%
#215
Xeon E-2456
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289
100%
#218
Xeon Gold 5512U
MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A
97%
#219
Xeon D-1733NT
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
96%
#220
Xeon 6520P
MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295
95%
#221
Xeon Gold 6314U
MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A
95%
#222
Xeon E-2478
MSRP: $568|Avg: $269
94%
#223
Xeon W-1390
MSRP: $494|Avg: $400
93%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
93%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
92%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
91%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
91%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 6800U

#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
107%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
107%
#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
102%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
101%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
100%
#109
Ryzen 7 6800U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#111
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180
99%
#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
95%
#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
93%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($289) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2456 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2456Ryzen 7 6800U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($289)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 6800U ($0), 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 ($289 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E-2456Ryzen 7 6800U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($289)
More affordable ($0)

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 Xeon E-2456 and Ryzen 7 6800U

Intel

Xeon E-2456

The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.

AMD

Ryzen 7 6800U

The Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,619 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2456 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 6800U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 6800U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 6800U — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2456 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 6800U uses Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2456 scores 20,705 against the Ryzen 7 6800U's 20,619 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2456. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2456 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 6800U.

FeatureXeon E-2456Ryzen 7 6800U
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz+9%
4.7 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+22%
2.7 GHz
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)+13%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
512K (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm
6 nm-14%
Architecture
Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Rembrandt-U (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark
20,705
20,619
Cinebench R23 Multi
11,741
Geekbench 6 Single
1,713
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,397
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2456 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 6800U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2456Ryzen 7 6800U
Socket
LGA1700
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2456) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 6800U). The Ryzen 7 6800U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon E-2456 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 6800U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 6800U rivals Core i7-1255U.

FeatureXeon E-2456Ryzen 7 6800U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use
Productivity