AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS vs Intel Xeon D-1540 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS and the Intel Xeon D-1540, with the AMD part winning both shared benchmark tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 4800HS scores 1700.5 against 859 for the Xeon D-1540, a delta of 98%. That is nearly double the multi-threaded output of the Intel chip. The single-core result tells a similar story: the AMD processor posts 186.5 in Cinebench R15 single-core, while the Xeon D-1540 manages 121, a 54.1% advantage for the Ryzen part.

These are not marginal differences. The multi-core margin of 98% suggests the Ryzen 7 4800HS is in a different performance class entirely for heavily threaded workloads, despite both chips having 8 cores and 16 threads. The single-core lead of 54.1% is equally striking, reflecting the large clock speed and architectural advantages the AMD part holds.

Looking at the broader benchmark database, the Ryzen 7 4800HS also records a Geekbench multi-core score of 7019 and a single-core score of 1320. The Xeon D-1540 does not appear in the Geekbench comparisons, but its Cinebench R20 and R23 results are available: 3583 multi-core and 505 single-core in R20, plus 8531 multi-core and 1204 single-core in R23. The Cinebench R15 results remain the only direct head-to-head comparison, and they favor the AMD processor in both tests.

The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 7 4800HS is 2557, placing it at the 49th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Xeon D-1540 averages 2467, at the 48th percentile. The delta between their average scores is small, roughly 3.6% in favor of the AMD chip, but the head-to-head deltas are much larger because they isolate specific workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 1700.5 versus 859 for the Intel Xeon D-1540, a 98% advantage.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS leads by 54.1% in Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 186.5 versus 121 for the Xeon D-1540.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1540 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS is built on a 7 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Xeon D-1540 uses a 14 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS boosts to 4.20 GHz, while the Intel Xeon D-1540 boosts to 2.60 GHz.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS is a mobile processor, while the Intel Xeon D-1540 is classified as a server or workstation chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras and purposes. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS uses the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the 4000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation defined by Zen 2 (Renoir). The Intel Xeon D-1540 uses the Broadwell architecture, specifically Broadwell-DE, on a 14 nm process at Intel, and is part of the Xeon D generation.

Transistor counts differ enormously. The Ryzen 7 4800HS packs 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die. The Xeon D-1540 has 3,200 million transistors on a 246 mm² die. That means the AMD chip crams more than three times as many transistors into a smaller area, a direct consequence of the denser 7 nm process.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both chips have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the Ryzen 7 4800HS has 512 KB per core, while the Xeon D-1540 has 256 KB per core. The L3 cache arrangement is different as well. The AMD part has 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.5 MB of L3 per core, which totals 12 MB across 8 cores. The per-core L3 allocation on the Xeon is larger, but the shared design on the AMD chip may benefit workloads that access common data.

Memory support also separates the two. The Ryzen 7 4800HS supports DDR4 and LPDDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Xeon D-1540 supports DDR3 and DDR4, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported on the Intel chip but not on the AMD chip, a critical distinction for server and workstation reliability use cases.

Integrated graphics are present only on the AMD part, which includes Radeon Graphics with 448 SP. The Xeon D-1540 has no integrated graphics. Both chips use PCIe Gen 3, though the Xeon D-1540 specifies 24 lanes (CPU only) in its entry. The AMD part lists PCIe Gen 3 without a lane count.

Specification Differences

The base clocks are drastically different. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS has a base clock of 2.90 GHz, while the Intel Xeon D-1540 has a base clock of 2000.00 MHz, which is 2.00 GHz. The boost clocks follow the same pattern: 4.20 GHz for the AMD part versus 2.60 GHz for the Intel part.

Both chips consume 45 W of TDP, making them comparable in power envelope despite the performance gap. The sockets differ entirely: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP6, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1667. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The transistor counts and die sizes differ as noted above: 9,800 million transistors on 156 mm² for AMD, versus 3,200 million on 246 mm² for Intel. The process nodes are 7 nm for AMD and 14 nm for Intel.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. The AMD part has 512 KB L2 per core and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 256 KB L2 per core and 1.5 MB L3 per core. The L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core.

Memory support differs in type and ECC capability. The AMD chip supports DDR4 and LPDDR4 with no ECC. The Intel chip supports DDR3 and DDR4 with ECC. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD part at 51.2 GB/s.

Integrated graphics exist only on the AMD chip. The market segments differ: the Ryzen 7 4800HS is a mobile part, while the Xeon D-1540 targets servers and workstations. The release dates are far apart, with the AMD part released in 2020 and the Intel part in 2015. The launch MSRP for the Xeon D-1540 is $581; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Ryzen 7 4800HS.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS wins every benchmark where both chips have recorded results. It leads by 98% in Cinebench R15 multi-core and by 54.1% in Cinebench R15 single-core. Its average benchmark score of 2557 is higher than the Xeon D-1540's 2467, and it sits at the 49th percentile versus the Intel chip's 48th percentile.

The use case for the AMD part is clear: any workload that benefits from high single-thread performance or strong multi-thread throughput. Its boost clock of 4.20 GHz, combined with the Zen 2 architecture and 7 nm process, makes it well suited for responsive, high-performance computing in mobile form factors. The integrated Radeon Graphics 448SP also provides built-in display output capability, which the Xeon lacks.

The Intel Xeon D-1540 wins in areas that are not measured by the head-to-head benchmarks but are recorded in the specification data. It supports ECC memory, which is essential for error-sensitive server and workstation workloads. It also supports DDR3 memory in addition to DDR4, offering flexibility with older memory infrastructure. Its larger L3 cache allocation per core, 1.5 MB per core versus the AMD shared 8 MB, may benefit certain cache-sensitive server workloads, though the benchmark data does not directly confirm this.

The Xeon D-1540 also has a recorded launch MSRP of $581, while the Ryzen 7 4800HS has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part is classified as a server or workstation processor, and its BGA 1667 socket and 24 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only) reflect that embedded and infrastructure-oriented design.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for most users: the AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS is the faster processor in every measured benchmark. It doubles the Xeon D-1540's multi-core Cinebench R15 score and beats it by 54.1% in single-core. For anyone choosing between these two purely on performance, the AMD part is the clear pick.

However, the choice depends on the workload and platform requirements. The Xeon D-1540 supports ECC memory, a feature the Ryzen 7 4800HS does not offer. It also supports DDR3 and DDR4, while the AMD part supports DDR4 and LPDDR4. For server or workstation deployments where data integrity and memory reliability are paramount, the Xeon D-1540's ECC support is a decisive factor that no benchmark score can override.

The Ryzen 7 4800HS is a mobile processor, built for laptops and compact systems. Its 45 W TDP matches the Xeon D-1540, but its 7 nm process, higher clocks, and integrated graphics make it far more capable for general-purpose and performance-oriented mobile computing. The Xeon D-1540 is a server-class chip with a 14 nm process, lower clocks, and no integrated graphics, designed for always-on infrastructure roles.

The average benchmark scores are close, 2557 versus 2467, but that gap understates the head-to-head results. The Cinebench R15 tests show the AMD part at 98% and 54.1% ahead, respectively. The Ryzen 7 4800HS also has a higher percentile ranking, 49th versus 48th, though both sit near the middle of the database.

Choose the AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS if the priority is raw performance, single-thread speed, or mobile deployment. Choose the Intel Xeon D-1540 if ECC memory support, server-class reliability, or DDR3 compatibility are required. The recorded data does not show a scenario where the Xeon outperforms the AMD chip in a shared benchmark, but its specification advantages address a different set of requirements.