AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS vs Intel Xeon W-2150B Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2150B scores 17,368 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS scores 16,690. The Intel part leads by 4.1% in this test.

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

A: The Intel Xeon W-2150B wins every recorded single-core benchmark. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2,452 versus 2,356 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS, a 4.1% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2150B has 10 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2150B supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each chip?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2150B has a TDP of 120 watts. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon W-2150B has no integrated graphics listed in the database.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon W-2150B and AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS represent fundamentally different design philosophies and market targets. The Intel part belongs to the Skylake-W generation, built on a 14 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip uses the Zen 3 architecture, code-named Cezanne, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. The process node difference is substantial, and the die sizes reflect this: the Xeon W-2150B has a die size of 484 mm², while the Ryzen 7 5800HS is considerably smaller at 180 mm². The AMD processor integrates 10,700 million transistors; the Intel part has no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure as well as capacity. Both chips share 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the Intel processor versus 512 KB per core on the AMD processor. The shared L3 cache favors AMD: 16 MB shared on the Ryzen 7 5800HS versus 13.75 MB shared on the Xeon W-2150B. These cache designs reflect the different core counts and the architectural generations involved.

Memory support provides another key distinction. Both processors support DDR4 memory, but the Intel Xeon W-2150B offers a quad-channel memory bus with 85.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS is limited to a dual-channel memory bus with 68.3 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part, aligning with the Intel chip's server and workstation positioning.

PCI Express capabilities also differ. The Intel Xeon W-2150B provides Gen 3 with 48 lanes from the CPU only. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS provides Gen 3 as well, but the database does not list a lane count. The integrated graphics situation is one-sided: the Ryzen 7 5800HS includes Radeon Vega 8, while the Xeon W-2150B has no integrated graphics listed.

The production status and release timing separate these processors further. The Intel Xeon W-2150B is end-of-life, having been released in December 2017. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS is active in production, with a January 2021 release date. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 2066, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP6. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The market segments are equally distinct: server and workstation for Intel, mobile for AMD.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Xeon W-2150B wins all six recorded head-to-head comparisons. The wins are consistent across both multi-core and single-core workloads, and the margins are tightly clustered.

For multi-threaded productivity tasks such as video rendering, the Intel part holds a modest but repeatable advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon W-2150B scores 1,750 against 1,682 for the Ryzen 7 5800HS, a 4% lead. The Cinebench R20 multi-core result is 7,294 versus 7,009, a 4.1% edge. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 17,368 versus 16,690, again 4.1%.

Single-core workloads follow the same pattern. Cinebench R15 single-core gives the Intel chip 246 versus 237, a 3.8% margin. Cinebench R20 single-core is 1,029 versus 989, a 4% win. Cinebench R23 single-core is 2,452 versus 2,356, a 4.1% win.

The Geekbench results, recorded only for the Intel processor in the comparison set, show a multi-core score of 8,481 and a single-core score of 1,314. The Ryzen 7 5800HS has no Geekbench scores in this database entry, so no direct comparison is possible for those tests.

The use-case split, therefore, is not about which chip wins a given category, but about the platform context. The Intel Xeon W-2150B suits workstation and server environments where quad-channel memory, ECC support, and 48 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU matter. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS suits mobile platforms where a 35-watt TDP, integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, and a compact 180 mm² die are priorities. The Ryzen chip's advantage is not raw benchmark speed but platform efficiency and integration.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Intel Xeon W-2150B has 10 cores and 20 threads; the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for Intel and 2.80 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for Intel and 4.40 GHz for AMD.

TDP is a dramatic differentiator: 120 watts for the Intel part versus 35 watts for the AMD part. The sockets are incompatible, with Intel Socket 2066 on one side and AMD Socket FP6 on the other. The architectures are Skylake versus Zen 3, with code-names Skylake-W and Cezanne respectively.

Process technology separates the two clearly: 14 nm from Intel's foundry versus 7 nm from TSMC. The die sizes are 484 mm² and 180 mm², and the transistor count of 10,700 million is recorded only for the AMD chip.

Cache specifications differ in L2 and L3. Both use 64 KB of L1 per core. The Intel part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 13.75 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 512 KB of L2 per core and 16 MB of shared L3.

Memory support shows DDR4 on both, but the memory bus is quad-channel on Intel and dual-channel on AMD. Memory bandwidth is 85.3 GB/s versus 68.3 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the Intel processor. PCIe is Gen 3 on both, with 48 CPU-only lanes listed for Intel and no lane count listed for AMD. Integrated graphics exist only on the AMD chip, with Radeon Vega 8. The market segments are server/workstation versus mobile. The Intel part is end-of-life; the AMD part is active. Release dates are December 2017 and January 2021. Part numbers are SR3LS for Intel and 100-000000295 for AMD.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers six Cinebench tests, and the Intel Xeon W-2150B wins every one. The largest advantage appears in the Cinebench R15 single-core test, where the Intel chip scores 246 against 237 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS, a 3.8% delta. The smallest margin is also in single-core, but the pattern is consistent across the board.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel part scores 1,750 versus 1,682, a 4% lead. This is a workload that stresses all available cores, and the Intel chip's additional two cores and four threads contribute to the result. The AMD chip, despite its smaller process node and newer architecture, cannot close the gap.

Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7,294 for Intel and 7,009 for AMD, a 4.1% margin. The single-core R20 test shows 1,029 versus 989, a 4% advantage for Intel. These results indicate that the Intel lead is not solely a core-count effect; it also holds in lightly threaded workloads.

The Cinebench R23 results mirror the R20 pattern. Multi-core is 17,368 versus 16,690, a 4.1% win for Intel. Single-core is 2,452 versus 2,356, also a 4.1% win. The consistency of the delta, hovering near 4% across all six tests, suggests a steady per-thread performance advantage for the Intel architecture in this benchmark suite, rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

The average benchmark scores place these processors close together overall. The Intel Xeon W-2150B has an average benchmark score of 4,992, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS has an average of 4,827. Both processors sit at the 59th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rival data provides additional context. The Intel Xeon W-2150B's closest competitor is the Intel Core i3-12300HE with an average score of 4,995, a delta of negative 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE at 4,836, also a delta of negative 0.2%. These tight margins around the average scores indicate that both chips occupy a similar performance tier, despite their architectural and platform differences. The Intel part edges ahead in every recorded benchmark, but the overall performance envelope is comparable.