Xeon W-11865MLE vs Ryzen 7 5800X
Xeon W-11865MLE
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Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-11865MLE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-11865MLE | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-H (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-11865MLE | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+239%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
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 W-11865MLE and Ryzen 7 5800X
Xeon W-11865MLE
The Xeon W-11865MLE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 August 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,917 points. Launch price was $467.
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W-11865MLE and Ryzen 7 5800X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-11865MLE versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the Tiger Lake-H (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-11865MLE scores 15,917 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 54.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-11865MLE vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Xeon W-11865MLE | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+153% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-H (2021) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 15,917 | 27,712+74% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-11865MLE uses the FCBGA1787 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-11865MLE | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1787 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W-11865MLE) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon W-11865MLE | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-11865MLE launched at $467 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5800X debuted at $449. At current prices ($350 vs $180), the Ryzen 7 5800X is $170 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-11865MLE delivers 45.5 pts/$ vs 154.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5800X — making the Ryzen 7 5800X the 108.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-11865MLE | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $467 | $449-4% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $180-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.5 | 154.0+238% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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