Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Xeon W-1290
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Xeon W-1290
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+68%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ 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 5500X3D and Xeon W-1290
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 June 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,231 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W-1290
The Xeon W-1290 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,112 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-1290 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon W-1290 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D versus 5.1 GHz on the Xeon W-1290 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1290 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-1290 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 20,231 against the Xeon W-1290's 20,112 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total)+380% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (2020−2025) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,231 | 20,112 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-1290 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D launched at $185 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1290 debuted at $498. At current prices ($180 vs $300), the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5500X3D delivers 112.4 pts/$ vs 67.0 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1290 — making the Ryzen 5 5500X3D the 50.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500X3D | Xeon W-1290 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $185-63% | $498 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-40% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 112.4+68% | 67.0 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2020 |
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