Ryzen 5 7600X vs Xeon W-2295

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Xeon W-2295

18 Cores36 Thrd165 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Xeon W-2295

18 / 36

30,986

+9.4%

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-2295

#336

Xeon Gold 6421N

MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427

107%

#337

EPYC 7F72

MSRP: $2131|Avg: $2131

107%

#338

Xeon W-2265

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $663

106%

#339

Xeon w7-3555

MSRP: $2749|Avg: $2199

106%

#340

Xeon w7-3445

MSRP: $1989|Avg: $2596

106%

#341

EPYC 9275F

MSRP: $3439|Avg: $3439

106%

#342

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

MSRP: $3899|Avg: $3971.7

106%

#343

EPYC 7543P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $115

105%

#344

EPYC 9455P

MSRP: $4819|Avg: $4366

104%

#345

EPYC 9274F

MSRP: $3060|Avg: $2490

104%

#346

Xeon Gold 6438Y+

MSRP: $2607|Avg: $389

103%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

101%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

101%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

100%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

98%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

97%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

96%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

95%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

94%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

94%

#358

Xeon w7-3465X

MSRP: $2889|Avg: $468

93%

#359

EPYC 9354

MSRP: $3420|Avg: $2498

93%

#359

Xeon Gold 6530

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1846

93%

#361

Xeon Silver 4114

MSRP: $612|Avg: $30

92%

#362

EPYC 7532

MSRP: $2380|Avg: $225

92%

#363

Xeon W-2191B

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $39

92%

#364

Xeon Gold 5320

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1834

91%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

90%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

89%

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 ($1,400) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2295 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-2295
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($178)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)
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 ($1,222 less, 87% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-2295
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+619%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($178)	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)

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 7600X Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2295 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Xeon W-2295

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.

Xeon W-2295

The Xeon W-2295 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24.75 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 30,986 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-2295 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon W-2295 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon W-2295 — a 9.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3 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-2295's 30,986 — a 9% lead for the Xeon W-2295. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,900 vs 1,703, a 52% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,800 vs 12,863 (7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 24.75 MB on the Xeon W-2295.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-2295
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	18 / 36+200%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+10%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+57%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+29%	24.75 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB	—
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	—
PassMark	28,325	30,986+9%
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900+70%	1,703
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800+7%	12,863

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2295 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus DDR4-2933 on the Xeon W-2295 — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon W-2295 supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 4 (Xeon W-2295). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 48 (Xeon W-2295) — the Xeon W-2295 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and C422 (Xeon W-2295).

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-2295
Socket	AM5	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	1024 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	28	48+71%

🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2295). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon W-2295 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming, Xeon W-2295 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Xeon W-2295
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Gaming	Workstation

💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2295 debuted at $1333. At current prices ($178 vs $1400), the Ryzen 5 7600X is $1222 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 22.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2295 — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 151.2% better value option.