Ryzen 5 5600X vs Xeon W3690
Ryzen 5 5600X
Xeon W3690
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3690
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+215%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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 5600X and Xeon W3690
Ryzen 5 5600X
The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon W3690
The Xeon W3690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,191 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 5600X and Xeon W3690 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.73 GHz on the Xeon W3690 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.46 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W3690 uses Gulftown (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Xeon W3690's 7,191 — a 100.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3690.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+23% | 3.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+7% | 3.46 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Gulftown (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 21,845+204% | 7,191 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W3690 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) / not specified (Xeon W3690). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon W3690 debuted at $583. At current prices ($135 vs $140), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 51.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W3690 — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 103.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600X | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-49% | $583 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135-4% | $140 |
| Performance per Dollar | 161.8+215% | 51.4 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2011 |
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