CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 8600G
Xeon W-1390P
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.
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8600G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1390P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8600G | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($190) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8600G | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+139%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($190) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
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 8600G and Xeon W-1390P
Ryzen 5 8600G
The Ryzen 5 8600G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,248 points. Launch price was $229.
Xeon W-1390P
The Xeon W-1390P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,016 points. Launch price was $539.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 8600G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon W-1390P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon W-1390P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8600G versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1390P — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1390P (base: 4.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8600G uses the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-1390P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8600G scores 25,248 against the Xeon W-1390P's 25,016 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 8600G. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8600G | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz+23% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (2023−2024) | Rocket Lake-S (2021) |
| PassMark | 25,248 | 25,016 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 8600G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1390P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8600G | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 8600G launched at $229 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1390P debuted at $594. At current prices ($190 vs $450), the Ryzen 5 8600G is $260 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 8600G delivers 132.9 pts/$ vs 55.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1390P — making the Ryzen 5 8600G the 82% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8600G | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-61% | $594 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $190-58% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 132.9+139% | 55.6 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2021 |
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