Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Xeon W-1350

Ryzen 5 3600XT

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2020

Xeon W-1350

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 3600XT

6 / 12

18,552

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon W-1350

6 / 12

18,742

+1.0%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600XT

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

111%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

111%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

109%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

108%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

108%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

107%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

107%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

106%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

105%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

105%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

105%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

104%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

101%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

101%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

100%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

100%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

100%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

100%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

99%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

99%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

97%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

95%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

95%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

94%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

91%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

91%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

90%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

89%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1350

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

104%

#97

Xeon Silver 4314

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

#98

Xeon W-1350

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

100%

#99

Xeon W-1370P

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

100%

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($255) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-1350 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 5 3600XT	Xeon W-1350
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($357)	✅ More affordable ($255)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 3600XT ($357), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($102 less, 40% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 5 3600XT	Xeon W-1350
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+41%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($357)	✅ More affordable ($255)

Performance Check

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 3600XT Benchmark Check

Xeon W-1350 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

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

Ryzen 5 3600XT

The Ryzen 5 3600XT 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 4.5 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,552 points. Launch price was $249.

Xeon W-1350

The Xeon W-1350 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,742 points. Launch price was $255.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3600XT and Xeon W-1350 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600XT versus 5 GHz on the Xeon W-1350 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1350 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3600XT uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-1350 uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 18,552 against the Xeon W-1350's 18,742 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W-1350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,759 vs 2,140, a 19.5% lead for the Xeon W-1350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 7,245 vs 9,104 (22.7% advantage for the Xeon W-1350). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600XT vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1350.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3600XT	Xeon W-1350
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+15%	3.3 GHz
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	18,552	18,742+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,945	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,759	2,140+22%
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,245	9,104+26%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3600XT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1350 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 3600XT) vs 20 (Xeon W-1350) — the Ryzen 5 3600XT offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 5 3600XT) and W580,C252,C256 (Xeon W-1350).

Feature	Ryzen 5 3600XT	Xeon W-1350
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 3600XT) vs Yes (Xeon W-1350). The Xeon W-1350 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P750), while the Ryzen 5 3600XT requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600XT targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600XT rivals Core i5-10600K.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3600XT	Xeon W-1350
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics P750
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	Yes
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 3600XT launched at $249 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1350 debuted at $255. At current prices ($357 vs $255), the Xeon W-1350 is $102 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3600XT delivers 52.0 pts/$ vs 73.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1350 — making the Xeon W-1350 the 34.3% better value option.