Xeon Gold 5512U vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon Gold 5512U

28 Cores56 Thrd185 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2023

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Gold 5512U

28 / 56

60,367

+76.0%

34,293

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 Gold 5512U

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

106%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

103%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

103%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

100%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

98%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

97%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

97%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

96%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

95%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

95%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

94%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

93%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

93%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

92%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($1,230) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Gold 5512U is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Gold 5512U	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,230)	✅ More affordable ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ($384), 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 ($846 less, 69% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Gold 5512U	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+82%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,230)	✅ More affordable ($384)

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 5512U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Gold 5512U and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon Gold 5512U

The Xeon Gold 5512U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 185 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 60,367 points. Launch price was $1,230.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Gold 5512U packs 28 cores / 56 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Gold 5512U has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5512U versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 29.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5512U uses the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5512U scores 60,367 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 55.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 5512U. L3 cache: 52.5 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5512U vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Xeon Gold 5512U	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	28 / 56+250%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5 GHz+35%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	4.4 GHz+110%
L3 Cache	52.5 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+83%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Emerald Rapids (2023)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	60,367+76%	34,293
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Gold 5512U uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Xeon Gold 5512U versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Xeon Gold 5512U supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 5512U supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Xeon Gold 5512U) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 80 (Xeon Gold 5512U) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon Gold 5512U offers 52 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C741 (Xeon Gold 5512U) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Xeon Gold 5512U	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA4677	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	128 GB+3276700%
RAM Channels	8+300%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	80+186%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5512U) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon Gold 5512U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5512U rivals EPYC 9354; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.