Xeon Gold 5118 vs Ryzen 5 7535U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 5118

12 / 24

16,744

0.0%

16,926

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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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.

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 Gold 5118

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

106%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

104%

#129

Xeon Gold 5118

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

99%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

99%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7535U

#142

Ryzen 5 7535U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7535U (2023) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon Gold 5118	Ryzen 5 7535U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon Gold 5118 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon Gold 5118	Ryzen 5 7535U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon Gold 5118 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7535U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5118 and Ryzen 5 7535U

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 7535U

The Ryzen 5 7535U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.55 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 16,926 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 5118 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7535U 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 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535U — a 34.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7535U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5118 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7535U uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5118 scores 16,744 against the Ryzen 5 7535U's 16,926 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7535U. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5118 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535U.

Feature	Xeon Gold 5118	Ryzen 5 7535U
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.55 GHz+42%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.9 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	16.5 MB+3%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	12 MB+2300%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	16,744	16,926+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 5118 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7535U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.