Ryzen 5 7600X
VS
Xeon W-2265

Ryzen 5 7600X vs Xeon W-2265

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon W-2265

12 Cores24 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 7600X

#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
112%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
112%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
110%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
110%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
110%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
109%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
106%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
103%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
103%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
102%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
102%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
102%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
101%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
101%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
101%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
100%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
100%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
99%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
99%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
98%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
98%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
98%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
98%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
98%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
98%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
98%
#55
Ryzen 7 5800X
MSRP: $449|Avg: $180
97%
#56
Core i5-11400F
MSRP: $157|Avg: $110
97%
#57
Ryzen 7 5700G
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
96%
#58
Ryzen 7 5700X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $175
96%
#59
Core i5-9500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $65
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2265

#323
EPYC 9224
MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199
108%
#324
Xeon Gold 6423N
MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161
107%
#325
Xeon w7-3565X
MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850
107%
#326
Xeon W-1290TE
MSRP: $552|Avg: $552
106%
#328
Xeon w7-2495X
MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900
105%
#329
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182
105%
#331
EPYC 7402
MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285
104%
#332
Xeon W-2235
MSRP: $555|Avg: $350
104%
#333
Xeon Gold 5317
MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100
102%
#334
Xeon W-2275
MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500
102%
#335
Xeon Gold 6430
MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850
101%
#336
Xeon Gold 6421N
MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427
100%
#337
EPYC 7F72
MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131
100%
#338
Xeon W-2265
MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663
100%
#339
Xeon w7-3555
MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199
100%
#340
Xeon w7-3445
MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596
100%
#341
EPYC 9275F
MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439
99%
#342
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7
99%
#343
EPYC 7543P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115
99%
#344
EPYC 9455P
MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366
98%
#345
EPYC 9274F
MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490
98%
#346
Xeon Gold 6438Y+
MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389
97%
#348
Xeon Gold 6426Y
MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A
95%
#349
EPYC 4565P
MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980
95%
#351
Xeon W-2295
MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400
94%
#352
Xeon 6741P
MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780
92%
#353
EPYC 7452
MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025
91%
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 ($663) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2265 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XXeon W-2265
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($178)
⚠️ Higher cost ($663)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7600X ($178), 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 ($485 less, 73% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XXeon W-2265
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+311%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($178)
⚠️ Higher cost ($663)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Xeon W-2265

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

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 7600X 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 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2265 — a 9.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Xeon W-2265's 25,700 — a 9.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon W-2265.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon W-2265
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz+10%
4.8 GHz
Base Clock
4.7 GHz+34%
3.5 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+66%
19.25 MB
L2 Cache
6 MB
Process
5 nm, 6 nm-64%
14 nm
Architecture
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
28,325+10%
25,700
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,300
Geekbench 6 Single
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
13,800
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2265 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon W-2265
Socket
AM5
LGA2066
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) / not specified (Xeon W-2265). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon W-2265 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon W-2265
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming
💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2265 debuted at $1039. At current prices ($178 vs $663), the Ryzen 5 7600X is $485 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 38.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2265 — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 121.6% better value option.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon W-2265
MSRP
$299-71%
$1039
Avg Price (30d)
$178-73%
$663
Performance per Dollar
159.1+310%
38.8
Release Date
2022
2019