Ryzen 5 7400F vs Xeon W-2265
Ryzen 5 7400F
Xeon W-2265
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7400F
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2265
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($147) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+348%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($147) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
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 7400F and Xeon W-2265
Ryzen 5 7400F
The Ryzen 5 7400F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,529 points. Launch price was $229.
Xeon W-2265
The Xeon W-2265 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,700 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7400F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-2265 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon W-2265 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7400F versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2265 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2265 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7400F is built on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 25,529 against the Xeon W-2265's 25,700 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon W-2265. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7400F vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2265.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+6% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+66% | 19.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (2023−2025) | — |
| PassMark | 25,529 | 25,700 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7400F uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2265 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 7400F launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2265 debuted at $1039. At current prices ($147 vs $663), the Ryzen 5 7400F is $516 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7400F delivers 173.7 pts/$ vs 38.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2265 — making the Ryzen 5 7400F the 127% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7400F | Xeon W-2265 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-86% | $1039 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $147-78% | $663 |
| Performance per Dollar | 173.7+348% | 38.8 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2019 |
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