Xeon Gold 5118 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Xeon Gold 5118
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5118
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 PRO 5850U
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 7 PRO 5850U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,830 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5118 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5118 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5118 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5118 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5118 scores 16,744 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U's 16,830 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5118 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+21% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+3% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+2300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,744 | 16,830 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,478 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5118 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 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 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — 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 32 GB — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (Xeon Gold 5118) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). PCIe lanes: 48 (Xeon Gold 5118) vs 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — the Xeon Gold 5118 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C621 (Xeon Gold 5118) and Socket FP6 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U).
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+59900% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 | 32 GB+4368967% |
| RAM Channels | 6+200% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 48+500% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Gold 5118 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5118) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon Gold 5118 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5118 rivals EPYC 7301.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5118 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
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