CPU
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Xeon Gold 5118
Ryzen 5 5600H
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 Xeon Gold 5118
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Gold 5118 and Ryzen 5 5600H
Xeon Gold 5118
The Xeon Gold 5118 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,744 points. Launch price was $1,273.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5118 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600H offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 5118 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5118 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600H — a 27% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5118 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600H uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5118 scores 16,744 against the Ryzen 5 5600H's 16,533 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Gold 5118. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5118 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+3% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+300% | 3 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,744+1% | 16,533 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,126 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,764 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,678 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5118 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600H uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Xeon Gold 5118 versus DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266 on the Ryzen 5 5600H — the Xeon Gold 5118 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5118 supports up to 768 of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 5118) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 5600H). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 5118) vs 16 (Ryzen 5 5600H) — the Xeon Gold 5118 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+59900% | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 64 GB+8738033% |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+200% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5118) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600H). The Ryzen 5 5600H includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (7-core)), while the Xeon Gold 5118 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600H targets Gaming Laptops. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5118 rivals EPYC 7301; Ryzen 5 5600H rivals Core i5-11400H.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 5 5600H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon Graphics (7-core) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptops |
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