Ryzen 5 7500F vs Xeon w3-2435

Ryzen 5 7500F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Xeon w3-2435

8 Cores16 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7500F

6 / 12

26,727

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon w3-2435

8 / 16

26,504

0.0%

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 7500F

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

125%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

123%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

120%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

118%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

118%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

117%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

114%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

112%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

111%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

109%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

109%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

105%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

102%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

102%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

102%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

100%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

99%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

99%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

99%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

97%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

96%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

95%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

95%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

95%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

94%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

91%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

89%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

89%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

88%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

88%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon w3-2435

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

107%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

107%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

107%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

107%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

106%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

104%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

103%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

102%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

102%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

100%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

100%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

99%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

98%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

96%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

95%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

94%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

93%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

93%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

91%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

90%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

90%

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 ($790) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon w3-2435 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7500F	Xeon w3-2435
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($145)	⚠️ Higher cost ($790)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7500F ($145), 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 ($645 less, 82% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7500F	Xeon w3-2435
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+449%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($145)	⚠️ Higher cost ($790)

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 7500F Benchmark Check

Xeon w3-2435 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7500F and Xeon w3-2435

Ryzen 5 7500F

The Ryzen 5 7500F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 July 2023 (2 years 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 5 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: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,727 points. Launch price was $179.

Xeon w3-2435

The Xeon w3-2435 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 22.5 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 26,504 points. Launch price was $669.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7500F packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon w3-2435 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon w3-2435 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7500F versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon w3-2435 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7500F (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7500F uses the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon w3-2435 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7500F scores 26,727 against the Xeon w3-2435's 26,504 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 7500F. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7500F vs 22.5 MB on the Xeon w3-2435.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7500F	Xeon w3-2435
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+11%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+19%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+42%	22.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm-29%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raphael (2023−2025)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	26,727	26,504

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7500F uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon w3-2435 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7500F	Xeon w3-2435
Socket	AM5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7500F launched at $179 MSRP, while the Xeon w3-2435 debuted at $669. At current prices ($145 vs $790), the Ryzen 5 7500F is $645 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7500F delivers 184.3 pts/$ vs 33.5 pts/$ for the Xeon w3-2435 — making the Ryzen 5 7500F the 138.4% better value option.