Ryzen 5 3600 vs Xeon W-1350P

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 3600

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 40 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $112 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $311 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 88.9 vs 63.1 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $311 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,685 vs 19,611).

Xeon W-1350P

2021

Why buy it

✅+10.9% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3600 across 40 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.1 vs 88.9 PassMark/$ ($311 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 3600.

Ryzen 5 3600

2019

Xeon W-1350P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 40 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $112 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $311 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 88.9 vs 63.1 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $311 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 125W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+10.9% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,685 vs 19,611).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3600 across 40 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 63.1 vs 88.9 PassMark/$ ($311 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 3600.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3600 better than Xeon W-1350P?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1350P makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 3600 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon W-1350P is the better fit. You are getting 10.9% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 3600 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 3600 is $112 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $311 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.6% average FPS lead across 40 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon W-1350P is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 10.9% better PassMark. It is also 40.9% better value on MSRP (88.9 vs 63.1 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon W-1350P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 3600 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1350P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3600	Xeon W-1350P
1080p
low	200 FPS	261 FPS
medium	161 FPS	239 FPS
high	135 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	227 FPS
medium	119 FPS	189 FPS
high	96 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	156 FPS
medium	58 FPS	130 FPS
high	46 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3600	Xeon W-1350P
1080p
low	442 FPS	326 FPS
medium	404 FPS	274 FPS
high	332 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	420 FPS	290 FPS
medium	359 FPS	245 FPS
high	303 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	297 FPS	226 FPS
medium	259 FPS	194 FPS
high	230 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	148 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 3600	Xeon W-1350P
1080p
low	442 FPS	490 FPS
medium	442 FPS	490 FPS
high	442 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	388 FPS
1440p
low	442 FPS	490 FPS
medium	442 FPS	475 FPS
high	442 FPS	403 FPS
ultra	432 FPS	351 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	391 FPS
medium	361 FPS	345 FPS
high	305 FPS	302 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	252 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 3600	Xeon W-1350P
1080p
low	442 FPS	490 FPS
medium	442 FPS	490 FPS
high	442 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	490 FPS
1440p
low	442 FPS	490 FPS
medium	442 FPS	490 FPS
high	442 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	490 FPS
4K
low	442 FPS	490 FPS
medium	442 FPS	490 FPS
high	413 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3600 and Xeon W-1350P

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

Xeon W-1350P

The Xeon W-1350P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,611 points. Launch price was $311.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3600 and Xeon W-1350P share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1350P — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350P (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3600 uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-1350P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3600 scores 17,685 against the Xeon W-1350P's 19,611 — a 10.3% lead for the Xeon W-1350P. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350P.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3600	Xeon W-1350P
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	5.1 GHz+21%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	4 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+167%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Matisse (2019−2020)	Rocket Lake-S (2021)
PassMark	17,685	19,611+11%
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,295	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1350P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3600	Xeon W-1350P
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 5 3600) / not specified (Xeon W-1350P). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3600	Xeon W-1350P
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—
Target Use	Gaming/Budget Workstation	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 3600 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1350P debuted at $311. On MSRP ($199 vs $311), the Ryzen 5 3600 is $112 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3600 delivers 88.9 pts/$ vs 63.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1350P — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 34% better value option.