Ryzen 5 4500 vs Xeon w3-2423
Ryzen 5 4500
Xeon w3-2423
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 4500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2423
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4500 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4500 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+259%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 4500 and Xeon w3-2423
Ryzen 5 4500
The Ryzen 5 4500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,049 points. Launch price was $129.
Xeon w3-2423
The Xeon w3-2423 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,797 points. Launch price was $359.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 4500 and Xeon w3-2423 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4500 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon w3-2423 — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Xeon w3-2423 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4500 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon w3-2423 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4500 scores 16,049 against the Xeon w3-2423's 15,797 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 4500. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4500 vs 15 MB on the Xeon w3-2423.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4500 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 15 MB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 16,049+2% | 15,797 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,433 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,560 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,235 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 4500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon w3-2423 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4500 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4500) / not specified (Xeon w3-2423). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 4500 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 4500 rivals Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4500 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 4500 launched at $129 MSRP, while the Xeon w3-2423 debuted at $359. At current prices ($85 vs $300), the Ryzen 5 4500 is $215 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 4500 delivers 188.8 pts/$ vs 52.7 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2423 — making the Ryzen 5 4500 the 112.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4500 | Xeon w3-2423 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-64% | $359 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-72% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 188.8+258% | 52.7 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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