Ryzen 5 3600X vs Xeon W-3225
Ryzen 5 3600X
Xeon W-3225
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-3225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3600X | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($90) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3600X | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+838%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($90) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($850) |
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 Ryzen 5 3600X and Xeon W-3225
Ryzen 5 3600X
The Ryzen 5 3600X 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 18,136 points. Launch price was $249.
Xeon W-3225
The Xeon W-3225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 18,251 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 3600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-3225 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-3225 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600X versus 4.4 GHz on the Xeon W-3225 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3600X uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-3225 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3600X scores 18,136 against the Xeon W-3225's 18,251 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-3225. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600X vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3225.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3600X | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+94% | 16.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 8 MB+1500% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (2019−2020) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 18,136 | 18,251 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,100 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 3600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-3225 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon W-3225 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 3600X) vs 6 (Xeon W-3225). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 3600X) vs 64 (Xeon W-3225) — the Xeon W-3225 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series (Ryzen 5 3600X) and C621 (Xeon W-3225).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3600X | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 1024 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 64+167% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 3600X) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon W-3225). Primary use case: Xeon W-3225 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-3225 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3600X | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 3600X launched at $249 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3225 debuted at $1319. At current prices ($90 vs $850), the Ryzen 5 3600X is $760 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3600X delivers 201.5 pts/$ vs 21.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3225 — making the Ryzen 5 3600X the 161.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3600X | Xeon W-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-81% | $1319 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90-89% | $850 |
| Performance per Dollar | 201.5+837% | 21.5 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2019 |
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